Dump hose container lid
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Topic: Dump hose container lid
Posted By: blissful
Subject: Dump hose container lid
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 2:05pm
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Used the drain hose container yesterday (only my 5th camping trip) and the cover hinge broke!! Seems as though all of the outside amenities break very easily!! Blissful
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 8:03pm
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Mine did too. The dealer replaced it no charge, and it is still going strong. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 9:04pm
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The cover on the electric hookup broke on mine last year.
------------- 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: DocTom
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 9:10pm
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I had that problem 1st time also. I think it was my own inexperience and heavy handedness that broke the hinge. I sealed that end and just use the other now. ------------- Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life! |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 9:37pm
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Techntrek, I noticed my electric hook up cover is very hard to open, you kind of have to push down on the top where the hinge is and pull up from the bottom, I figure as plastic ages and is exposed to the sun the cover will break. When it does I will do whatever. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: blissful
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 12:25pm
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Was the dealer replacement of the cover mechanism a FR dealer? The dealer where I purchased mine probably won't do anything....never got a bad battery replaced by them. Complained so much that they finally gave me $ credit for future use. Another question.....do most dealer have ready available parts for the pod?
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 1:55pm
Mine had the same problem, and the same solution - push down from the top while attempting to pry it open from the bottom. Now I just don't have a cover. The inside of the outlet assembly is sealed so the only possible issue is road dirt on the terminals, easily wiped off if it happens. For now I'm leaving mine as-is. Not quite as pretty, but still functional. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 1:59pm
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Most dealers handle multiple manufacturers and then multiple campers from each manufacturer, so they'll only have the more generic parts on-hand. Things like stabilizers, water and electric connections, faucets, door handles, etc. Specialty windows, doors, cabinet pieces, wall coverings all have to be ordered as-needed. ------------- 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: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 7:18pm
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My cover was replaced by a FR dealer. I had it fixed while they had our pod for winter storage, so I don't know if they had it or ordered it. If I had it to do again I would spend a few bucks and get the larger, longer tube.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 9:20pm
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Keith, I looked on the end cap of the factory tube and went to their sight, they make a replacement tube that fits the 15 foot rhino dump hose, I mounted it between the front stabilizers and the black water dump, it is made for the R Pod, works great. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: KayakkrazyUP
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 9:26pm
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Very good idea, dsmiths. Thanks.
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 9:27pm
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That's the same one I'm using with the 15' Rhino. Works great. Will see if it folds back in tomorrow, when we head home. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 9:41pm
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I see that in my future... ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |