R-pod Owners Forum : Has your black or grey water bracket broke? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Has your black or grey water bracket broke? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 21:49:29 +0000 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:22:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12183 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Just this weekend was on a trip... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=116016#116016 Author: swtierney
Subject: 12183
Posted: 04 Oct 2018 at 11:22am

Just this weekend was on a trip as we came out to the highway off some washboard roads the bolt came out and the discharge tube hit the road for about a 1/4 mile before I noticed it. Luckily it held in before anything truly bad happened. Bringing it to the shop next week for repair then will be securing with some clevis hangers for extra insurance! 
We have only owned ours since June, yikes!
]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:22:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=116016#116016 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Mine was at our dealership, but... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115908#115908 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 12183
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 9:17pm

Mine was at our dealership, but they just used the same kind of weak metal straps! Both broke again!πŸ‘Ž See if you can get them to install the clevis hangars (with lockwashers) Our dealer saw the issue and started using them. ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:17:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115908#115908 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : So I have it roped up and it is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115907#115907 Author: Billy Bob
Subject: 12183
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 8:37pm

So I have it roped up and it is holding. 
Question....it is going in for warranty repairs shortly. Would their broken hanger be covered?  Trailer new this summer 
]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 20:37:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115907#115907 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : 8 seasons under our belt, and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115872#115872 Author: marwayne
Subject: 12183
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 1:10pm

8 seasons under our belt, and no problems.


]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:10:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115872#115872 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : My black tank bolt came off coming... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115866#115866 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 12183
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 11:20am

My black tank bolt came off coming back from FL this past winter. I put a couple videos together showing what I did, both the bolt replacement and pipe strap used. Haven't had any issue since and I've put quite a bit of mileage on since. This is a fix that was < $10 total. Here are the links to the videos:

https://youtu.be/QTeQqX-dCVY

https://youtu.be/0RKfAek7ITE

~PP


]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 11:20:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115866#115866 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Glad to hear you noticed it in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115865#115865 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 12183
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 10:53am

Glad to hear you noticed it in time!πŸ‘πŸΌ
We used strong bungee cords and/or long heavy-duty Zipβ„’ ties
as backup for our clevis hangars.
πŸ˜‰πŸ‘†
]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:53:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115865#115865 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : The hanger on my black strap just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115863#115863 Author: Billy Bob
Subject: 12183
Posted: 30 Sep 2018 at 10:41am

The hanger on my black strap just broke. Luckily I saw it leaving my camping spot. Used rope to rehang it. I should have been proactive like Stephen said. ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2018 10:41:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115863#115863 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Our factory &#034;installed&#034;... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115691#115691 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 12183
Posted: 26 Sep 2018 at 4:15pm

Our factory "installed" sewer termination straps broke twice within two months of ownership!
We followed this forum's advice an installed the "clevis hangar" fix prior to our 2800+miles trip!

They held well! (Our only suggestion is utilize lockwashers to secure the hangars! πŸ‘πŸΌ ]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2018 16:15:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115691#115691 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Better to be proactive and reinforce... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115679#115679 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12183
Posted: 26 Sep 2018 at 1:52pm

Better to be proactive and reinforce it before the original ones fail (like mine did twice Angry).]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:52:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115679#115679 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : We went on our first few trips... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115668#115668 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12183
Posted: 26 Sep 2018 at 11:07am

We went on our first few trips with the OEM straps and never had a problem. After reading the horror stories of what could happen, I added a pair of Clevis hangars which are quite stout. The old straps are still there, so I'm hoping this works going forward.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2018 11:07:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115668#115668 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Definitely have to do this repair.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115655#115655 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 12183
Posted: 25 Sep 2018 at 10:38pm

Definitely have to do this repair.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:38:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115655#115655 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Our bracket strap broke in our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115648#115648 Author: Leo B
Subject: 12183
Posted: 25 Sep 2018 at 5:44pm

Our bracket strap broke in our 4 year of owning it. Did a repair and strengthened the other bracket just in case.
Have gone from Home to Chincoteague so far and it has held well ]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:44:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115648#115648 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Great idea! Let us know what... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115613#115613 Author: mpraphael
Subject: 12183
Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 9:13pm

Great idea! Let us know what you find out. Thanks. ]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:13:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115613#115613 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : I had relayed my broken hanger... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115612#115612 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12183
Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 8:54pm

I had relayed my broken hanger information to the factory. I also am planning on attending the 10 anniversary rally at Green River Lake State Park in Kentucky next month. Since this is an official R-Pod rally, there should be a factory representative there. If so, I plan on bringing this topic up and see if there anything is in the works or has been done to fix this recurring problem.
]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:54:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115612#115612 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Funny, I just read your post about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115596#115596 Author: mpraphael
Subject: 12183
Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 6:32pm

Funny, I just read your post about the bracket breaking as I was waiting for our broken bracket to be replaced. I had never heard before about this issue, but sure enough, the black tank bracket on our 2015 178 Rpod broke as we were traveling in the Quebec boonies. Fortunate we found a Rv dealer in a smsll town who got us in right away to fix it. Hopefully it will last for the last 2500 miles. No problem - yet- with our gray water bracket. Thanks for your posts...I don’t feel so alone. Ha. ]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:32:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115596#115596 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : We have R189, both metal straps... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115116#115116 Author: Abercrombies
Subject: 12183
Posted: 16 Sep 2018 at 3:58pm

We have R189, both metal straps had broken after 500+ miles. We used bungee cords as temporary fix till we could schedule repairs at our dealer.

The dealer repaired both "no charge" with the same type of metal that straps? Both were broken again in less than 300+miles!πŸ‘Ž

We used the suggested advice of others on this forum, and secured the termination pipes to the frame with 2"& 3" clevis hangers.
πŸ‘ˆThey work great!πŸ‘πŸΌ

Only had to add lock washers to prevent πŸ€ͺ nut from coming loose.
Thanks again for the tip on the cleavis hangers! ]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:58:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=115116#115116 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Originally posted by harrypodderWhen... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114989#114989 Author: wooleeman
Subject: 12183
Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 10:11am

Originally posted by harrypodder

When I read about the bracket failure on Pods did your bracket itself break or crack or did the bolt assembly come loose and fall out?

My bolt came loose and allowed the tube to hang.  I was lucky enough that there was no damage.  I replaced bolt and added an extra heavy duty wire tie as a backup.  Has been ok for 2,000 miles now. No problems to date with grey water tank.
]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:11:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114989#114989 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Twice! After the first time, a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114973#114973 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12183
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 9:53pm

Twice! After the first time, a second bracket was installed at the factory when it went there for repair. Two brackets weren't enough. The bolts in both came off and it was worse than the first time since the second time the valve came open and the contents of the black tank were left on the highway. I made a new bracket that is completely different from the first ones (see my mods). We already had one long trip and are in the middle of another one. This one is holding firm.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:53:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114973#114973 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : Neither I used the posts and a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114960#114960 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12183
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 3:42pm

Neither I used the posts and a warning and added a bracket to my black tank. No issue with grey. I've used this forum on numerous occasions to give me alerts on issues , and I fixed them before they had a negative effect. Better to be proactive than reactive.]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:42:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114960#114960 Has your black or grey water bracket broke? : When I read about the bracket... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114944#114944 Author: harrypodder
Subject: 12183
Posted: 12 Sep 2018 at 11:17am

When I read about the bracket failure on Pods did your bracket itself break or crack or did the bolt assembly come loose and fall out?]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:17:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12183&PID=114944#114944