Interesting Video on R-Pod Construction
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Topic: Interesting Video on R-Pod Construction
Posted By: Podster
Subject: Interesting Video on R-Pod Construction
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 10:51am
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Just discovered this on YouTube. It offers some insights on construction and is probably worth a view for those heavy modders. I am particularly fond of the teamwork demonstrated on positioning the roof into place @ 4:27. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXNYA73rCNE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXNYA73rCNE
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 12:10pm
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Best video I have seen so far of a r-pod factory. You could see by the video the roof around the AC is able to support the weight of two adults. We don't own a r-pod anymore but was interesting to watch. Have searched for factory video of the V-cross Vibes being constructed but have not been able to find one. Thank you, for posting the video. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 12:14pm
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I noticed that as well, two guys on the roof. It's almost essential to do any serious A/C work, I don't know how one can access the unit from a ladder leaning against the side. Has anyone been on their POD roof? Is it solid? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 1:16pm
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Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 1:39pm
Thanks, Cliff. I hadn't seen any vids showing as much as this one. Good catch!  ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 3:02pm
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I've been all over my roof. ------------- 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: fwunder
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 5:14pm
Do you do gutters?  fred ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 8:55pm
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Heights and I don't get along most of the time! ------------- 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: NormanHill
Date Posted: 05 Nov 2014 at 11:46pm
| Great video. I'd have like to see where they do final inspection and testing. |
Posted By: 2rsinapod
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 9:13am
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Great vid, thanks! I noted that the pods shown all have a tongue wheel attached to the front jack. My '15 178 does not and I noticed at the r v show last spring that none of the models had one. anyone know what's up with that? ------------- '15 r-pod 178 '17 F150 2.7L ecoboost |
Posted By: MoPod
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 9:51am
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Just guessing the wheel is just for use in the factory for moving the pod around during construction. ------------- Bill & Nancy 2015 RPod 179 Previously 2010 RPod 176 2014 Explorer Sport |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 9:53am
That's just something they use in the production factory to make moving the Pods around the factory easier while they are constructing them. None of us have tongue wheels from factory. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: 2rsinapod
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 10:55am
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Kinda figured as much. Is it that the tongue weight is too heavy to use a wheel? Has anyone put on an aftermarket wheel and able to use it? ------------- '15 r-pod 178 '17 F150 2.7L ecoboost |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 11:21am
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No reason not to.. or to, for that matter. Matter of personal choice. The pod does sit pretty low, and the wheels do add several inches to the minimum hitch height.. Usually you only see the wheels on while a TT is parked and only on VERY flat/level areas. Just for sort of shuffling them around a bit. We have dual batteries and propane tanks and I can lift/slide mine as needed. ------------- |
Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 1:39pm
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I plan to do an additional shelf mod and don't want to sever electrical lines. From the video, I can't determine where the electrical lines that service ceiling utilities (AC, lights etc.) run. Anyone of you folks have a clue about this? |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 2:06pm
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If your trailer is on a concrete slab a wheel works great for moving around by hand. We used one on our r-pod and currently use one on our Vibe. The only thing you may have difficult with is the wheel swiveling easy when making turns. The one that I have found to swivel easiest of the three that I have had has been the one manufactured by BAL. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 3:22pm
What model pod, and where do you want to put the shelf? ------------- |
Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 2:56pm
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I have a 2013 177. I built and installed several cabinets (a la Marwayne), which I posted several months ago. In Sept. I added a shelf (using those Lowes shelves) above the bed between the restroom partition and the wall. Now, I want to install a similar shelf above the other end of the bed next to the slide out. Cheers.
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 9:38pm
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I bought my 2011 RP-172 from Right Stop RV just south of Louisville Ky and there was a wheel that fits in the front jack so you can roll the pod around if on a flat surface. The drive where I keep the pod is a little steep and I dare not take a chance as I would have a runaway Pod. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 10:45pm
My parking/storage surface is gravel so no use for a wheel. If a person had a level concrete pad, one might be handy. Otherwise, not much use (IMO). ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2014 at 8:26am
Nothing in that wall above the bed line.. Near as I could determine, the wiring for the lights, and all the stuff in the head bumper comes through the roof. At least in 2011..  ------------- |
Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 13 Dec 2014 at 5:48pm
| Thanks. |