R-pod Owners Forum : 'Nuther Newbie http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : 'Nuther Newbie Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:02:36 +0000 Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:59:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12417 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ 'Nuther Newbie : Like Jato I use compressed air... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118238#118238 Author: DavMar
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Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 8:59pm

Like Jato I use compressed air to winterize, some people love it others disagree, and about 1/2 gallon of RV antifreeze in the traps and Grey & Black water tanks.

You in Pittsburgh area Phragmanic? Seems I go through there at least once a year, always liked it. Enjoy your new camper come spring!
]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:59:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118238#118238 'Nuther Newbie : By using compressed air, which... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118232#118232 Author: jato
Subject: 12417
Posted: 17 Nov 2018 at 11:49am

By using compressed air, which I have utilized since 2012, the amount of rv antifreeze needed is greatly reduced.  I use a total 0f 16 oz. for the 2 sink traps, 1 shower trap, and a little bit on top of the toilet flange to keep the seal wet.]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:49:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118232#118232 'Nuther Newbie : Since this was my first attempt,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118224#118224 Author: Phragmanic
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 9:04pm

Since this was my first attempt, I figured that too much was better than not enough.  Next Fall, I will try use a little less.  As far as the water heater goes, it's never been used, so i followed the instructions found on this forum and closed the valves to the heater, took out the anode rod and replaced it when the tank was empty.  Honestly, it was pretty straight forward.  I guess that the only challenge was that the water supply tank bellied down and could not be completely drained.  The trailer was level front to back but was a little low on the starboard side, I think that's where the excess pink stuff ended up. Embarrassed]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:04:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118224#118224 'Nuther Newbie : Welcome to the forum. Just a quick... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118201#118201 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12417
Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 4:35pm

Welcome to the forum. Just a quick note, you only need about a gallon of pink stuff to winterize. I use alot and I only use about 1 1/2 - 2 gallons. I like to put alot in my traps to make sure I get all the water out. Hope you emptied the hot water tank, and didnt put pink stuff in there. ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:35:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118201#118201 'Nuther Newbie : My wife Sandy and I live in Upper... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118190#118190 Author: Phragmanic
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Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 6:59am

My wife Sandy and I live in Upper Saint Clair.  Which is a bit of a disadvantage for RV owners because we cannot have our trailer parked in our drive way for more than 96 hours.  We have it stored near us though, so no complaints.

~Steve

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Subject: 12417
Posted: 16 Nov 2018 at 3:37am

Congratulations, enjoy your new r pod!
Where in Pa. do you live, we are near Pittsburgh.
]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:37:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118189#118189 'Nuther Newbie : Congratulations on your new purchase.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118185#118185 Author: lostagain
Subject: 12417
Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:50pm

Congratulations on your new purchase. ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:50:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118185#118185 'Nuther Newbie : Welcome and congratulations! I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118183#118183 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12417
Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 6:17pm

Welcome and congratulations! I hope you have many great adventures and make many wonderful memories doing so with your R-Pod. We have enjoyed ours and hope to continue to do so for many years.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:17:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118183#118183 'Nuther Newbie : Welcome to the forum. We enjoy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118180#118180 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 12417
Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 5:46pm

Welcome to the forum.  We enjoy our 190 and we're sure you will too.  Waiting for Spring.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:46:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118180#118180 'Nuther Newbie : My wife and I decided that it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12417&PID=118179#118179 Author: Phragmanic
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Posted: 15 Nov 2018 at 5:14pm

My wife and I decided that it was time to spend some quality time in a travel trailer.  We first saw the R-Pod several years ago in an RV show in Pittsburgh...  it was definitely "Infatuation at first sight".   In October, after a lot of reading forums and visiting web sites, we decided to take the plunge.  

We contacted the nice folks at Couch's RV Nation in Southwestern Ohio, and decided on an R-Pod 190...  It's the 10th anniversary edition.  They treated us really well, and in no time at all, we were towing it back across Ohio with our 2015 Toyota Highlander.  The trip back was easy driving with no surprises.  

Couch's RV fitted us out with an E2 Weight Distribution hitch, a seven prong plug and an electric brake controller.  I am hopeful that our Highlander will handle the load.  With cold weather fast approaching, we took some tips from this forum and winterized.  I probably used three gallons of the "pink stuff", and we are tucked in for the Winter.

We are grateful for this forum, not only for the good winterizing advice, but for all of the practical mods that we have found here, lots of clever and creative things to consider!



 
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