R-pod Owners Forum : Preparing for the first trip https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Preparing for the first trip Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:43:40 +0000 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:16:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14467 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Preparing for the first trip : thanks everybody I appreciate... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140967#140967 Author: Ozark paddler
Subject: 14467
Posted: 21 Mar 2021 at 5:16pm

thanks everybody I appreciate all of your help]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:16:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140967#140967 Preparing for the first trip : One suggestion - see if you can... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140966#140966 Author: Ben Herman
Subject: 14467
Posted: 21 Mar 2021 at 4:52pm

One suggestion - see if you can find someone nearby who is experienced with the rPod and aske them to show you how everything works, while at the same time testing it all. If you were closer,I'd be glad  to do so, but I'm in Colorado. Maybe put up a post here  giving your general location?

Paying a shop to have it looked over will ensure that everything works, but it wont help you if you have to troubleshoot  out on the road. 
]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:52:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140966#140966 Preparing for the first trip : Brakes, including breakaway safety... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140847#140847 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14467
Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 6:50am

Brakes, including breakaway safety braking.
Tire age and condition.
Water pump
Water pump check valve (which keeps the pump from leaking backward filling the fresh water tank when connected to city water.
Shower, outside shower, sink.
Breaker and fuse panel
Battery charger
Gray and black tank discharge valves
Gray and black tank discharge line support straps (the OEM ones all fail sooner or later)
Black tank flush valve
Water heater has both AC and propane heaters, check both.
Water heater anode
Battery condition
Lights
Bathroom fan and fan cover
Leaks and water damage, especially around slide, under rear spoiler, and in areas with plumbing
Fridge is 3 way, check that all sources work

I’m sure there’s more but that’s off the top of my head. There is a lot of stuff to understand and maintain, so really is no way to avoid becoming knowledgeable yourself. Don’t despair, take your time, and do follow along with your pro and him show you where things are and how things work,

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:50:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140847#140847 Preparing for the first trip : In December I purchased a 2017... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140844#140844 Author: Ozark paddler
Subject: 14467
Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 11:49pm

In December I purchased a 2017 r-pod 178. I am now preparing to take my first outing and I am having a professional check out the systems as I have I have no idea if they are functional or not. I am going to ask them to check the following and make any necessary repairs. While I have camped for many decades my previous trailer has been for dry camping only. Plumbing, water and waste tanks, water heaters, furnace and a furnace are all new to me. Please let me know what I am overlooking.

Wheel bearings
Slide
Furnace
AC
Stove
Fridge
Water tanks and plumbing
Water heater
Toilet]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:49:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14467&PID=140844#140844