R-pod Owners Forum : accessing valves, pumps, water heater http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : accessing valves, pumps, water heater Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 12:41:34 +0000 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:21:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10954 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ accessing valves, pumps, water heater : We purchased our 180 in 2016.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102442#102442 Author: NickLPod
Subject: 10954
Posted: 27 Nov 2017 at 9:21am

We purchased our 180 in 2016. One of the first things I modified was the bed. Having noticed the support frame was screwed into the front wall (luan) & was loose, I added (glued & screwed) additional wooden rails & supports (using poplar 1x2 inch pieces). This allowed me to cut the 2 large boards into 6 independent pieces for easier access to the water pump (& storage areas) from above. Each board is held in place with 2 short screws. Worked great for winterizing last month here (up North)!]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:21:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102442#102442 accessing valves, pumps, water heater : On my 177 I could barely access... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102428#102428 Author: jato
Subject: 10954
Posted: 26 Nov 2017 at 3:33pm

On my 177 I could barely access the 3 valves from underneath via the storage area; also you have to be a contortionist and weigh under 165 and not have a fear of small, tight areas to do this.  After doing this the first time in November 2011 I took measurements and with a skill-saw CAREFULLY cut a 4" x 6" opening above the 3 valves.  Now all I have to do is lift the mattress, slide open my 5" x 7" door, reach down, and turn the 3 valves.  ]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:33:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102428#102428 accessing valves, pumps, water heater : Although I have a 179 I had a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102416#102416 Author: wooleeman
Subject: 10954
Posted: 26 Nov 2017 at 8:58am

Although I have a 179 I had a similar problem.  I installed a piano hinge connecting the two pieces of plywood the length of the bed and use a prop rod to hold it up. I also had to make a notch on either end to pass over the curtain string holder. Seems to work ok.]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 08:58:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102416#102416 accessing valves, pumps, water heater : I too have a 180, and getting... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102414#102414 Author: Jasp
Subject: 10954
Posted: 26 Nov 2017 at 7:18am

I too have a 180, and getting access to the hot water tank and pump is a huge pain in the ass. I have seen where one owner put an access door on the outside of the pod. It was the perfect fix if you have the guts to cut into your pod.   I have two small 2x4's that I use to prop up each piece of plywood and I leave the mattress on. Not the best idea, but it helps......except for the time it fell on me and just about cut me in half..]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 07:18:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102414#102414 accessing valves, pumps, water heater : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102413#102413 Author: marwayne
Subject: 10954
Posted: 25 Nov 2017 at 11:22pm

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2017 23:22:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102413#102413 accessing valves, pumps, water heater : I don't know where things... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10954&PID=102412#102412 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 10954
Posted: 25 Nov 2017 at 9:51pm

I don't know where things are in a 180, but can you not access the water heater, etc., by unscrewing the kick panels in front of it, instead of attacking it from the top? 

TT
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Subject: 10954
Posted: 25 Nov 2017 at 9:35pm

Just bought a new Rpod 180 about two months ago. I recently winterized it and had to remove the mattress and two boards the mattress lays on. These are difficult to remove without doing damage and almost impossible to find a place to put them while working on the system. I am thinking about modifying it to make it more accessible. I have some ideas but was wondering if anyone out there in Rpod land has done such a modification. 

 
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