New Owner from Canada
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Topic: New Owner from Canada
Posted By: Highlander60
Subject: New Owner from Canada
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2016 at 7:50pm
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Hi gang; We just picked up our new RPod 180 in Nova Scotia, Canada. We are thrilled with our new adventure toy and can't wait to go on our first camping trip on the south shore of NS. I just have one question though....where in the heck is the levelling ball on this thing? Perhaps it is hiding in plain sight??? Love this forum, lots of great topics. I am also looking for check-lists for heading out or breaking camp, still looking though. Cheers Tom and Andrea
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2016 at 8:52pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 180!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2016 at 10:06pm
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Leveling ball? I use a small torpedo level. The electric jack I installed has a small bubble level, but I wouldn't count on it for accuracy.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 3:18pm
| I use a 12" carpenters level . Open the door and set it on the floor. I am getting pretty good at eyeballing it now. |
Posted By: DavidW
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 5:11pm
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Welcome from Ottawa Highlander60,
Some of us affix tiny levels at the corner of our R-Pod. David  ------------- David & Liz 2014 R-Pod 178 2019 Chevy Traverse And Lily (our 8 yr old Golden) 
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 5:32pm
| I carry a carpenters level, placed inside door, have the wife watch, could mount something to outside but don't like anymore holes in shin that I have. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 7:46pm
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Welcome. I tried a stick-on 360 bubble level with our popup and it wasn't right so I used a small carpenter's level for a while after that. At this point I can tell how many blocks to add just by walking around inside for a few seconds. ------------- 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: Leo B
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 8:24pm
Definitely develop and
 ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Highlander60
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 6:49am
| Many thanks for the info. I had thought there should be a levelling bubble built on to it as my tent camper even had one. I will pick up a small level and keep it in the trailer. I am former military and love to use check-lists so I will continue to look for some here to use when breaking camp, heading out, or even winterizing. Cheers. |
Posted By: JGMM_BC
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 7:10am
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@highlander60, we just bought our 180 a few weeks ago... We are also from N.S.
I bought this one. https://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etrailer.com%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Fpics%2FH%2FM%2FHM09715_1000.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etrailer.com%2FTools%2FHopkins%2FHM09715.html&docid=FSTO9TQah8NpCM&tbnid=9oOpiH1zLhUNbM%3A&w=1000&h=851&safe=active&bih=1031&biw=1920&ved=0ahUKEwjc4rqtq83OAhUFGh4KHXnvCdAQMwgsKA8wDw&iact=mrc&uact=8 - Here Makes it easy... We may see you on the road... ------------- Jean-Guy & Jennifer 2017 RP-180 "Lilly" 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 9:34pm
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Welcome and happy trails! Congrats on your new POD! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 3:31pm
| Purchased same from etrailer yesterday, thanks for tip. |
Posted By: Highlander60
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 6:46pm
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Thanks, that looks like a good product. Looking forward to our first camping trip but still nervous about things like setting up and tearing down without breaking something. Hopefully I can find some check lists. Cheers
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Posted By: CYQX Discovery
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2016 at 11:55pm
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New owner from Newfoundland
Put a deposit on an R Pod yesterday, but we won't be picking it up for a couple of weeks. Really looking forward to it |
Posted By: Highlander60
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 4:49am
| Congratulations on the new purchase. Did you buy it on the Rock or the mainland? |
Posted By: CYQX Discovery
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 9:41am
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Bought it in Newfoundland at Marble RV, price was good and service was great. It's a new 2015 183G
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Posted By: Highlander60
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 5:43pm
| For the life of me, I cannot find the hot water heater by-pass valve. I have looked under the bed, outside, everywhere. Can someone tell me where it is found on the 2017 RPod 180 please. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2016 at 7:52pm
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The bypass valves are always behind the WH. Look on the outside of the pod to see where the WH is, then figure out how to get into the area behind it from the inside. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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