First Weekend with ¡Podtástic!
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Topic: First Weekend with ¡Podtástic!
Posted By: tpierce220
Subject: First Weekend with ¡Podtástic!
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2011 at 10:15pm
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Enjoy...I have it on my website--http://podtastic.info ------------- Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys. |
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Posted By: jayber
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2011 at 7:30am
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WOW, just wow. It sounds like you'll have plenty of memories of this trip. I can't say if I would have soldiered on like you did, but wow.
------------- Jay 2010 Honda Odyssey RP 171 aka PodInn |
Posted By: marshwatcher
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2011 at 7:25pm
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You all are an amazing group of troopers (including the cats!). I enjoyed your story very much and the pictures made it even more fun. Thanks for sharing. ------------- |
Posted By: tpierce220
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2011 at 9:11pm
It was a weekend that I'll never forget and would do again in a heartbeat minus the mishaps with the trailer and the water heater.  ------------- Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys. |
Posted By: marshwatcher
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2011 at 1:22pm
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Here is a POD Check List that might help you on your next outing. You can customize it to fit your equipment and needs!
RPOD CHECK LIST ARRIVAL find a good spot, line up door and power source complete1st side to side level check raise trailer/hitch w/ tongue jack & lower hitch release coupler and then lock with coupler lock raise trailer/place lynx pad and lower—complete 2nd side to side level check disconnect chains & electric level trailer w/ tongue jack (front to rear level) set trailer stabilizers installing lynx pads; Re-check level open propane line test shore power with volt meter install surge protector and lock connect shore power to trailer disinfect water supply with bleach solution, install pressure regulator and connect slide steps out and door handrail slide slide out--out turn TV booster on check all faucets by turning on/clearing lines of air be sure hot water tank is filled & then turn on hot water heater (remove screens) set refrigerator to correct power source open bathroom vent DEPARTURE empty fresh water tank if needed check that black & grey water caps are closed & secured disconnect shore power & remove SURGE PROTECTOR; stow away turn off hot water heater/replace screens disconnect-stow water hoses, connectors, PRESSURE REGULATOR turn off propane tank (put refrigerator on battery if desired) close bathroom door & fan vent turn TV booster off shades down and locked loose items stowed (black table especially) place tongue weight on tongue jack connect chains & electric (walk around lights check) raise stabilizer jacks, stow lynx pads un-chock wheels check doors and locks slide in steps & close door handle CHECK CAMPSITE FOR ANY LEFT BEHIND ITEMS ------------- |
Posted By: tpierce220
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2011 at 1:37pm
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This is perfect! Thanks!! Tim ------------- Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2011 at 5:22pm
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Wow, that is some blog entry. A bit slow to load with all of the pics and maps, but a good read and nice to see where you were going.
A trick to make sure you are hooked up correctly, I've been doing this for years: after you think the ball is seated and you've latched it, crank the tongue jack down a half-dozen turns (assuming it was still touching the ground) and watch the ball + hitch to see if the ball starts to pull out. If I'm still not sure I'll even sit on the tow vehicle's bumper at this point and bounce on it a few times. Then I'll lock the hitch and crank the jack all the way up for travel.
As for the water heater, now that the anode is back in place you can leave it there. I don't drain my water heater all season until I winterize again, and when I do I use the low point drains and open the pressure safety valve to break the vacuum inside. You should remove the anode every 2 years to check its condition (draining the tank in the process), but put it back in to prevent rust on the threads. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: tpierce220
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2011 at 6:46pm
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Techntrek, That is an interesting trick! Thanks so much. ------------- Adventures with ¡Podtástic!--Life in a Forest River RPod 182G with Tim and Louis and our two cats, Desi and Lucy. Check our website at http://podtastic.info for information on our journeys. |