Thanks for this heads up.

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I added a second bracket to both drains on my 179.  I used a pipe bracket that I bought at Menards on the black pipe and a strap on the grey water.  I attached the strap behind one of the gate valve bolts and used a self tapping screws into the frame for both.

Crankster78 R-179  F-150

Thank all so far for the awesome advice as i sit here with pen and paper taking down my notes! 

+1 to walkarounds! I was "trained" to do this as a kiddo on all of our camping trips and even long day trips, with just our car and utility trailer. It's such an ingrained habit that I do a walk-around of my truck on most of my errands to town before returning home (we live in the coast mountains so this isn't as strange as it might sound  ) It can head off a lot of problems and just generally keeps us more in tune with our vehicles and trailers. I also like to take photos of how things look when they're new (including new to me), so it helps me figure out later on if something is broken or has a problem.  

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I'm in my 4th season with my 179.  It's a very livable floorplan  I've installed dual lP tanks and a group 27 battery.  I removed the short queen and put in a twin innerspring,  Installed a shelf behind it.  Do a walk around any time you stop to check everything out, always check the tires.   I also travel by myself, but don't have dogs.  

Happy travels!

Crankster 78   2015 R 179  F-150 PU.    

Essentially, it will be like your previous experiences, but just longer. Make sure your 179 is in good shape before you leave. Check the torque of the lug nuts and the torque of your hitch if the manual specifies. Check your battery/batteries for the appropriate amount of electrolyte unless it/they are maintenance free and add distilled water if needed to make sure the level is above the plates (or have it done for you). Keep track of your gas use. While the refrigerator and stove don't use much, the water heater does use more so if you don't want to run out, have a spare tank or take the tank to be filled before it is critical. You don't want to run out in the middle of the night since the battery will not run the refrigerator for more than a brief period before it too is discharged.

Also, go through and make sure all water fittings and drain fittings are tight and won't leak while you are on the trip. Other than this, it is the normal maintenance such as using rubber seal conditioner/lubricant on the rubber seals around the slide-out, door, and windows and lubricating the slide-out track. One other thing to check is the hanger straps for the black and gray water drains. Make sure those are tight. You don't want one of them to come loose and drop on to the pavement. I had that happen with the black water drain.

Things can go wrong, but don't worry too much about it. Most likely, you will be fine. Just be observant of what is going on with your tow vehicle and RP179. On top of everything, have fun and enjoy your trip.