undercarriage service?
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Topic: undercarriage service?
Posted By: cgarb
Subject: undercarriage service?
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 9:53am
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We took our pod in to have the seals checked and were asked if we wanted the undercarriage service done, as well. They said they advise people who buy trailers from them to have it done after the first year, then every 8000-10,000 miles. We have about 2000 miles on ours after about 3 years and are wondering if anyone has any advice about this servicing. We are inclined to wait for the 8000 miles, but don't want to miss doing something that is needed. Thanks for any advice!  ------------- Carol 177 HRE rpod 2014 Honda Pilot |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 10:08am
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What did they say was involved in an "undercarriage service"..?
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 2:51pm
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In 6 years dealing with Rpods I have never heard of undercarriage service. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 6:46pm
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Yup, I smell snake oil ------------- 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: 25 Feb 2015 at 6:54pm
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I'd say check the brakes, repack the wheel bearings which includes replacement of the hub seals and that's all. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2015 at 7:05pm
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The only thing I can think of is the inspection of the frame and wires and tanks along with re-torque of everything. Risers, Axle, and Tank Mounting Bolts ect... Probably no more than .5 labor I would hope. In the FR Travel Trailer Owners Manual, Section 7 Page 42, Axles "torque mounting bolts" Every six months is listed in the recommended maintenance matrix. Maybe check for leaks and road damage... It also lists "follow chassis lubrication & maintenance procedures" which, of course the POD has none. ADD: Lubrication of the Stabilizer Jacks?
------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 2:23am
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Could be inspection of the fabric to protect floor from water damage to make sure it is not tore or coming detached exposing wood. ------------- 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: cgarb
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 9:50am
Posted By: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 10:13am
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What are they charging for the service? ------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 10:30am
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Hmm, no shackles or springs on the POD. The rest of the service list is what I would expect to have done during a regular bearing service.
Maybe the dealer refers to the standard bearing service as "under carriage" service? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: cgarb
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 4:03pm
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About $300 ------------- Carol 177 HRE rpod 2014 Honda Pilot |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 7:34pm
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Well, I can't say much more because I do my own. $300.00 sounds about right for California? Anyone? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: cgarb
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 11:31pm
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Thank you for all your input! We decided to just have the wheel bearings repacked at this point, since it doesn't have all that many miles on it yet. Can't wait to get out again! ------------- Carol 177 HRE rpod 2014 Honda Pilot |