Parking my new Pod
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Topic: Parking my new Pod
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Parking my new Pod
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 12:01pm
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We are really looking forward to bringing our new 178 home next Thursday! While it will sit in our driveway for a few days as we study, I'm still determining a resting spot on our property. I could use some advice. How level should the pod be when storing? Obviously, I would chock the wheels but I'm curious if a slight incline fore and aft or side to side would be a problem. When storing on a grassy area, would you use wood (pt) or cement blocks or gravel beneath the tires? I'm sure I'll have a ton more questions when we get it. Thanks! fred
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 1:37pm
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I always store campers at an angle to force water off the top. Even with all of the pod's curves there are spots on top where water will puddle. In-camp I always level it side-to-side but keep it slightly nose down to ensure the shower drains properly (on the 171 the drain is forward, other models have it the other way around). Personally I never use anything under the tires but some people do. ------------- 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: retiredtraveler
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 1:42pm
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X's 2 on the angle thing. A couple/three inches higher on one side, and back to front, will give good drainage. I've only put something under the tires if I was afraid of a soft spot and thought the tires would sink into the ground. A piece of scrapwood under tires certainly wouldn't hurt for peace of mind. ------------- Looking hard at a pod 2006 Jayco 1206 (pup) with slideout, shower,solar 2005 Nissan Xterra (probably going to new Nissan Frontier) Into hard-core hiking and biking |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 4:36pm
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We park ours level and hooked up. We also have used ours as a guest room. I like it being level so when I go out to pre-cool the fridge, it's ready, rather than having to level the camper first. Remember, like many things, there IS more than one way. ------------- |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 4:39pm
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Thanks guys. I'm sure I'm over thinking this and should just concentrate on enjoying our new guest house! |