R-pod Owners Forum : R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:10:41 +0000 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:51:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11303 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : And . . . . . . how about lowering... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106385#106385 Author: jato
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Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 7:51pm

And . . . . . . how about lowering the stabilizers? Other than that, a very informative video, well done!  Boondocking as much as we do, leveling can often be a challenge.  We've been there going thru the process of leveling left to right, and then find out that we have to re-hook up because there isn't enough room to drop the front end down low enough.  This is where a shovel comes in handy.  Have had a couple instances where we had to dig about 4-6" in the ground for the jack so that we could be level front to back; basically the front of the frame was nearly touching the ground.  The other problem was having to add all the lego blocks under the two rear stabilizers as they weren't long enough to touch the ground.  Makes for an interesting set-up.  Thank you for all the videos' you have put together.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:51:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106385#106385 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : :) https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106376#106376 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 6:39pm

:)]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:39:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106376#106376 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : Originally posted by mcarterIt... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106375#106375 Author: furpod
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 6:36pm

Originally posted by mcarter

It was a good video about leveling in difficult places. Someday we'll make a video about laying carpet and see how many folks don't like the drapes.


You sir, win the internet for today. Smile
]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:36:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106375#106375 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : It was a good video about leveling... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106371#106371 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 6:00pm

It was a good video about leveling in difficult places. Someday we'll make a video about laying carpet and see how many folks don't like the drapes.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:00:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106371#106371 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : I appreciate the feedback and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106370#106370 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 5:44pm

I appreciate the feedback and healthy debate on the issue. ~PP]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:44:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106370#106370 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : I'm from the camp that never... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106367#106367 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 4:50pm

I'm from the camp that never runs my ebrake cable thru the safety chains, I do however always ensure my ebrake cable is a bit shorter than the safety chains fully extended and connected to the TV. Over a year ago this was a big topic on forum, with lots of opinion. If I want to ensure the trailer doesn't roll away even chocked, I pull the pin on the ebrake. Once engaged I can put the pin back in when trailer is stable. I also don't pull the ebrake until the trailer is level and the stabilizers are down.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:50:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106367#106367 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : I might as well chime in as well.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106365#106365 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 4:27pm

I might as well chime in as well.  Many people suggest never using any wood pieces as they can attract bugs and you transport them all over.  We use the leveling pads since there as so many in a kit we always have several left over and pile whatever is left under the electric jack]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:27:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106365#106365 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : I respectfully disagree with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106363#106363 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 4:10pm

I respectfully disagree with the process shown. I was told, and I never thought, it is a good idea to have the emergency brake cable fed thru the safety chains. If the hitch failed, the trailer brakes will not engage because the brake cable is longer than the chains. You will have to try to stop, and that will cause the trailer to lurch forward.  Also, I NEVER remove my break away cable while unhitching. Even chocked, I don't take a chance that once i unhitch it might roll back. At that point the only thing that will stop it is the emergency break away cable. Once i've unhitched, and gotten the friction bars off, then i remove the break away cable, as i've seen that the pod has sat stationary for several minutes without any hitch controlling it. Just my opinion 

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Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:37am

"Not how fast you mow, it is how well you mow fast"]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:37:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106343#106343 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : Nice job on the video, PilotP.A... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106334#106334 Author: lostagain
Subject: 11303
Posted: 26 Mar 2018 at 9:40am

Nice job on the video, PilotP.

A constructive suggestion:  You may want to pick up the pace a little in your very informative presentation. 
]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 09:40:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106334#106334 R-Pod 101 Video on Tough Campsite Setup : I am starting to put together... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11303&PID=106315#106315 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 11303
Posted: 25 Mar 2018 at 7:43pm

I am starting to put together some R-Pod 101 videos for newbies. This one is on setting up on a small site that is downhill and slopes away. Beginner level for anyone interested. ~PP

https://youtu.be/OQ0uteoOAyQ
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