real maintenance issues
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Topic: real maintenance issues
Posted By: J&Jcf
Subject: real maintenance issues
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 7:46pm
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I have Been on other forums and this one seems to lack real procedure for maintenance. Such as brake replacement/ checks or repacking bearings. There are a number different maintenance/ replacement issues that could be addressed. I am currently replacing the brakes on my pod and repacking the bearings. I checked locally and on the net for replacement (availability & price). I would post this info but do not want to be edited for posting the best place to get the parts for the best price.
I am not a dealer or have any interest in any business. I thought that this forum was by owners that this info would be useful but l do not want to waste my time. If l cannot mention the best place / price for parts then l won't bother. I have done all repairs on my previous trailers, motorcycles and cars. I would like to know from the moderators if this is allowed? ------------- J. - 2011 rpod 171 |
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Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 8:10pm
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Why not just give it your best shot & see what happens? If your post contains links to where you found this or that good deal, I can't see the harm. If OTOH you keep putting the same links in over & over, then it might start to smell like an agenda. Another thought: On maintenance, I'm generally looking for the "how to". Saving a buck here or there on bearings, brake sets, etc isn't nearly as important to me as understanding how to do something. If I spend $5 more than you did on a given maintenance item, that's not as important to me as learning how to do it. I'm not a mod but that's my two pesos' worth. ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 8:53pm
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Wow!! Where the $%#k did that come from J&Jcf??!! You got something meaningful to say, say it. Otherwise, take it somewhere else. That's my two cents worth. 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: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 9:20pm
| We have always shared information on this site freely. We do go after people that spam the site but do allow links if they have a real reason for it and helpful to all here at the site. And yes jam a mod here at this site |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 10:24pm
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I really don't understand the OP's premise. This forum's full of links to Amazon, Camping World, Harbor Freight and many other sources. Good supply recommendations are welcome. Just no sales pitches from vendors. I don't understand what brought this about.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 10:36pm
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Lack procedures, etc. Techntrek and others have put out reams of manuals on all types of maintenance procedures. I have printed several and keep them in a packet in the pod and even though I know by heart the winterization procedure I still get it out and follow it. maybe go to the search feature and look for things. different strokes for different folks. I have had my Pod for over 3 years but due to working and camping locally have not racked up the miles. So far no need for brakes etc. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 5:38am
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I misunderstood your post in the beginning so with better understanding welcome to the forum. Any help in finding parts or information on repairs would be helpful. Thank you, Kymooses ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 7:15am
Some people should stay on other forums ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 8:02am
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I think a lot of us here are mis-reading this post and the inherent idea behind it to be helpful and to want to share information where applicable. Perhaps worded a bit oddly but I do not believe the intent is what some of you are making it out to be. ------------- 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: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 11:14am
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Since we are on the topic of bearings and breaks, what is the reccomended mileage or age before changing these out?
I do agree with Mooses, oddly worded, but the gist is the user probably met with some backlash on another site and wants to avoid it here. ------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 11 Nov 2014 at 12:37pm
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J&Jcf look for a trailer dealer in your area that has your brand of axle that's on your POD (Lippert or Dexter). You can buy parts cheaper at a trailer dealer than you can an RV dealer, you can also buy the complete brake assembly if you don't want to mess with changing out parts. I believe that it is four bolts that hold the brake assembly to the axle. The dealer that I use, Croft Trailer Sales in Smithville, MO. has all of the parts in stock (bearings, seals, brake parts and brake assemblies), no down time. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 12 Nov 2014 at 7:44am
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I think the OP was trying to be helpfull and did not want to upset the members of the forum. A lot of forums don't allow posting of links to products of services so I think he was looking to be helpfull but wanted to check first if it was allowed. Welcome to the forum J&Jcf sorry if we missunderstood you. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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