2015 Changes
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Topic: 2015 Changes
Posted By: level62
Subject: 2015 Changes
Date Posted: 16 Jun 2014 at 8:56pm
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I have heard that there have been some problems with the Bauer digital locks. Any evidence out there to support that? Also, has the gooseneck faucet been discontinued? Again, I heard reports of leakage. Any truth to that?
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Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 1:28am
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Yep on both, they are no longer included in the 2015 build. Lock had been flakey, and the gooseneck has peeling metal?!? near the pulldown. Neither are included in my 2015 build list, being built soon or maybe off the assembly line.
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Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 12:24pm
I can attest to the Bauer lock being flaky- ours acted up within the first week, would lock ok but then wouldn't unlock half the time. How'd you like to discover that if ALL your keys were inside Bauer did replace it quickly with just a phone call, but I'd still rather have back the extra money it costs and a regular lock. They also are known for consuming a set of 4 AA batteries in just a couple of weeks time...we were pre-warned about that at least by the dealer. ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 12:37pm
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I bought my 178 last October and have had no problems with the lock and quite like it. I did replace the batteries once so far and lubricate it with Blaster (PTFE). As the pod is in my driveway I am going in and out quite a bit and do lock it at night. Also, I keep this very handy...just in case I need to reprogram:  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Sea pod
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 9:36pm
 I treat the lock as a puzzle...sometimes I win and sometimes it does...always leave the keys in the tv that has a hide a key. Our kitchen faucet did not work out of the gate...under warranty but upgrade to a chrome without the large overhang. Seems like getting the dealer to get info on warranty is like pulling teeth.------------- TV..ford 350 Co pilot....Noreen Navigator...rosie |
Posted By: Sea pod
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2014 at 9:47pm
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One more fix on the lock...found the strike plate was set to tight or on the jamb backwards...put some inward pressure on the door so it will release easier..or take the plate off and try it. A dremel tool grinder to enlarge the strike plate opening. (works the same on house doors) Maybe even some graphite on the strike. ------------- TV..ford 350 Co pilot....Noreen Navigator...rosie |
Posted By: Pod-a-terre
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 1:51pm
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Can you take batteries out and JUST use it as a standard key lock? Or are there problems on that end also? John ------------- John Kris "Lady Sarah" our Golden Aiken SC |
Posted By: LePodders
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 4:42pm
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grease and a little adjustment did the trick on mine. I bought mine on Amazon. We've been using it for a few months with no issue since the grease and adjusting . make sure you lock the deadbolt for travel. our door opened while traveling, not sure if it was the lock, or we just didnt close all the way ------------- Keenan, Kathryn, Millie, Rio & Cali (2015 r pod 179) Poddy by Nature |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 10:35pm
You don't have to take the batteries out. Just use the key, no problems. ------------- |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2014 at 3:38am
Correct on not needing to have batteries to use the key -BUT- I'm sure everyone has noticed ever since they green'd up alkaline batteries a few years ago, when they go dead they LEAK. Let the batteries go dead and sit for a bit you might never be able to use that lock again
 I also noticed when Bauer sent me the replacement they had changed the method of locking. Used to be you had to enter your code to lock it. Now you can lock it without the code...not real fond of that, yes it is convenient but if some joker presses the bottom two buttons he can lock it also...so better keep a spare key handy just in case.  ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 10:58am
Been a feature on Fords for a decade or more now.. nobody has ever messed with them that I am aware of. And if some joker locks it...? so what? they did you a favor. You must be away from the camper, now it's locked, and you know the code. Seems like a good thing to me. ------------- |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2014 at 12:14pm
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Unless like I already mentioned I had one that would lock every time but would only unlock occasionally...so knowing the code made no difference- you weren't getting back in without the key. Scenario 2> someone locks it for you, that was the last bit of battery. You don't have the key. Oh BTW "some joker" also includes my very inquisitive 7 yr old grandson.  Trip before last he stuck a penny in the driver seat belt buckle. Took me an hour to fix...had to remove the seat to get the buckle off then quite awhile to get the jammed penny out, the buckle housing can't be opened. The penny was firmly wedged in when I went to plug my seatbelt in, not knowing it was there. Ever hear of that? ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2014 at 12:08am
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A penny for your thoughts as you worked on that. ------------- 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: Budward
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2014 at 5:06am
My thoughts? In a family forum? Naaahh Of course I now have a good story to tell on him the rest of my life- The Penny Incident One of those experiences that was a PITA at the time but now that it is over it was kinda funny! Of course the little guy never anticipated what grief just a penny could cause... Speaking of getting locked out- my wife noticed one day that if one folded the entry help bar by the door, over the door, you could "lock" someone IN their camper! Chatting with a guy in a campground I mentioned that- his face lit up. He couldn't wait to pull that on some of his camping buddies! ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2014 at 10:13pm
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We used ours multiple times every day while on our 2 week trip. It never acted up once. But I always carried keys along, just in case.
That said, I've noticed that you CAN get the lock "out of faze". If you start pushing buttons before it lights up, it will only recognize the buttons pushed after it lights up. then if you start over, it will relock, instead of unlock. Or vise versa. I learned early on to wait for the light. I did replace the batteries just before vacation, because the original cheapies were still in there. We probably used the lock 20 times a day....for 17 days in a row. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2014 at 10:18pm
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Budward,
I've repaired numerous seat belt buckles with things intentionally jammed in them. We do work for a troubled childrens home. This is one of the first things they think of to defy authority. Never a fun proposition. A dental pick usually does the trick. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: RKTodd
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 6:28pm
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I have a 2014 179 that was built in Feb. of this year. My Bauer lock will unlock but not lock. I've tried several times (with the door open) but I can't find the secret to get it to lock. Any ideas...? ------------- Randall & Rhonda 2014 RP-179 |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2014 at 6:42pm
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Call Bauer- they will send you out a new one. BTDT.
------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |