newbie list of things to do
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Topic: newbie list of things to do
Posted By: Nanc
Subject: newbie list of things to do
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 7:09pm
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you all have mentioned lessons learned but that has left me with more questions
what is a heat barrier? (under mattress?) I can't budge the low point drain plugs and am afraid a plier would strip plastic nubs so how to get them off? where do you put the surge protector- outside on ground electrical box? brand suggested and what size needed? what all wirings /loose plumbing needs to be addressed preventatively and how to access eg electrical under sink, memos say to follow all plumbing but that's not intuitive to me how long do you let unit sit before disconnecting battery? thanks again learning lots from you nanc ------------- Namaste |
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Posted By: JohnBG
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 8:32am
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I disconnect the battery as soon as I park it for storage. The battery will die in a few days if you don't. The LP gas detector, inverter and fridge electronics all draw power from the battery. I learned this the hard way. ------------- 2010 R-Pod RP-171 2010 Honda Ridgeline TV |
Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 10:27am
We bought our 177 used about two years old. The first time I pulled my low point drains I had to hold the line/fitting right above the cap with a pliers/vice-grips (so it wouldn't twist the line coming through the floor) then twist the cap off with a pliers. Both caps came off real hard, that was the reason for the vice grips. Had me a bit nervous.  ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |