some what unhappy
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Topic: some what unhappy
Posted By: chrisandl
Subject: some what unhappy
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 3:23pm
| We received our new rpod 178 on May 3rd. I am some what disappointed! We opened our pod to find saw dust, screws etc. on the floor. The outside light did not have a bulb in it, one of the speaker covers on the inside had a large dent in it and one of the led lights would not shut off. WE bought it at Jeff Couches, the price was right at $13,500. I will say that the people at Jeff Couches were helpful and took care of the matters in a timely matter. Now we have noticed that the hot water is not very hot. I have it set at both LP and shore power. I read here before that maybe the water valve is not opened all the way. Will try this. The quality is not great but I guess you get what you pay for. I love the pod and the r-dome has been great. We are here in Maine for the summer. The wife is not as much in love with it as I am, she says she has to get use to no closet space. I have built a 8x8 baby barn and have be using this for our clothes. We will get a shelter logic canopy to use for cooking etc. and to put her car in for the winter. |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 3:28pm
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Welcome to the group! it sounds like you bypass valve is still open. I would blame couches, they should have gone through it head to toe before they sold it to you. No excuse for that. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 3:30pm
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Luke warm water is always improper valve setting. It comes from the factory that way. The middle crossover valve should be st perpendicular to the pipe; the other two should be set parallel to the pipes. Reverse for winterizing.
------------- 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: David and Danette
Date Posted: 28 May 2016 at 4:23pm
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Hopefully in time as you get things corrected you will both be happy with your r-pod. Sometimes it just takes getting used to everything and adjusting to the small space. Small campers have their advantages I think the greatest is that they are easy to tow and maneuver when parking. I agree with Leo B the dealer should have made the repairs before delivery. ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 May 2016 at 7:25pm
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Welcome. ------------- 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: chrisandl
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 7:56pm
Thank you all that was the problem the bypass valve. Next question any suggestions on getting more tv channels. The booster is on. My neighbors antenna is about 6ft higher than mine. Anyway to rise it. We are in a bit of a valley. I get only 2 channels my neighbor gets about 10.
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Posted By: DaveC3
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 9:16pm
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In Our new 180 none of the coax cables were connected to the connector plate, as well as the yellow video cable from the amplifier. We got sound but no picture on DVDs. You may want to check if the antenna is actually connected to the amplified output plate. Dave ------------- 2016 R-Pod 180 2015 Ford Explorer Limited |
Posted By: bluecatjudy
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 11:07am
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You might want to check the connectors some time they are not installed correctly. It made a big difference in my alast motorhome after I reinstalled the connectors - it doubled my channel reception. ------------- sailorman |