A/C Drip
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Topic: A/C Drip
Posted By: OHIOJJ
Subject: A/C Drip
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 8:46am
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When using the A/C last weekend, the water from the A/C drained over the RPOD, onto the ground, and then flowed down to the ground right in front of RPOD door. Muddy Mess. Are there any mods to prevent this from happening? Some type of gutter system to deflect the water? thanks |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 9:19am
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Mine usually drips off the front on the drivers side. if you put some sort of gutter under where is drips and ran it away form the pod that would work. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 9:37am
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Another option is you can raise or lower the tongue jack to direct the flow front or back. A small height change can make a difference. ------------- 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: melp
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 9:42am
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No matteer what, water will seek its lowest level. ------------- melp |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 11:20am
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But redirecting it via a gutter or changing the level of the pod might direct it away from the offending area. ------------- 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: Goose
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 11:54am
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Doug has it right, just change the level of the POD in on direction to run the water off. You can not get rid of the water as the A/C is working as it should pulling the humidity out of the air. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 12:10pm
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Slightly changing the level of the pod was my solution also. I tend to go for the low tech, and as long as it isn't dripping on anything important I am happy. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: OHIOJJ
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 12:47pm
| thanks for the info. much appreciated!! |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2012 at 8:56pm
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The only problem I have had is that during this dry spell in the midwest the water dripping off of the left rear corner is that it attracks yellow jackets and bee"s, they get a little testy when going toward the back of the pod, We have never had any leaks inside. its noisy but better than sticking to the sheets. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Jen&Juice
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2012 at 4:33pm
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Newbie question regarding A/C leaks: This appears to be the freshest forum on the subject. I read previously that the filters are easy to access for a clean or change-out. Any advice on locating the filters? I suppose they are up top. Which side fore/aft/driver's/passengers. And how much weight can the top of the POD withstand if I can't reach from a ladder? I will also try changing the level next time.
------------- Jen and Juice '10 RP-171 ..."Howdy Pod'Ner" '11 Nissan Frontier, SL Tejas, the furry companion |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2012 at 5:08pm
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They are on the inside, towards the front edge. Look for two small notches for your fingers to grab, one on each side. I wouldn't put any weight on the roof other than your upper body (still standing on the ladder), it was designed with lightweight construction materials. ------------- 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: Jen&Juice
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2012 at 11:36am
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Will do, thanks.
------------- Jen and Juice '10 RP-171 ..."Howdy Pod'Ner" '11 Nissan Frontier, SL Tejas, the furry companion |