Preparing for the first trip
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Topic: Preparing for the first trip
Posted By: Ozark paddler
Subject: Preparing for the first trip
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:49pm
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In December I purchased a 2017 r-pod 178. I am now preparing to take my first outing and I am having a professional check out the systems as I have I have no idea if they are functional or not. I am going to ask them to check the following and make any necessary repairs. While I have camped for many decades my previous trailer has been for dry camping only. Plumbing, water and waste tanks, water heaters, furnace and a furnace are all new to me. Please let me know what I am overlooking.
Wheel bearings Slide Furnace AC Stove Fridge Water tanks and plumbing Water heater Toilet ------------- Marty Koch 2017 R pod 178 St. Louis, MO |
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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 6:50am
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Brakes, including breakaway safety braking.
Tire age and condition. Water pump Water pump check valve (which keeps the pump from leaking backward filling the fresh water tank when connected to city water. Shower, outside shower, sink. Breaker and fuse panel Battery charger Gray and black tank discharge valves Gray and black tank discharge line support straps (the OEM ones all fail sooner or later) Black tank flush valve Water heater has both AC and propane heaters, check both. Water heater anode Battery condition Lights Bathroom fan and fan cover Leaks and water damage, especially around slide, under rear spoiler, and in areas with plumbing Fridge is 3 way, check that all sources work I’m sure there’s more but that’s off the top of my head. There is a lot of stuff to understand and maintain, so really is no way to avoid becoming knowledgeable yourself. Don’t despair, take your time, and do follow along with your pro and him show you where things are and how things work, ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2021 at 4:52pm
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One suggestion - see if you can find someone nearby who is experienced with the rPod and aske them to show you how everything works, while at the same time testing it all. If you were closer,I'd be glad to do so, but I'm in Colorado. Maybe put up a post here giving your general location? Paying a shop to have it looked over will ensure that everything works, but it wont help you if you have to troubleshoot out on the road.
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Posted By: Ozark paddler
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2021 at 5:16pm
 thanks everybody I appreciate all of your help------------- Marty Koch 2017 R pod 178 St. Louis, MO |