R-pod Owners Forum : REAR BUMPER https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : REAR BUMPER Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:54:32 +0000 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:09:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2954 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ REAR BUMPER : Originally posted by kymooses Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38963#38963 Author: SNO4ME
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:09pm

Originally posted by kymooses

Originally posted by DRKM

Has Forest River addressed storage of the sewer hose in any way of late? I'm thinking the 177 or 181G might be in our future but...

Thanks,
Rick

They have a sewer hose carrier on it that holds several brands and types of hoses and extenders.  It is usually the issue that the bigger sturdier hoses, the Rhino ones for example do not fit.  

Our old hose fit in the one that came on the Pod, my Rhino replacement did not. 


Somewhere I ran across that if you trim the ears a little on the one end of the Rhino hose it would fit in a 4" round tube???

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:09:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38963#38963 REAR BUMPER : I think the pack that we got with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38952#38952 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 8:56pm

I think the pack that we got with our Pod that included drain hose and the other accessories came from the dealer, not FR. I have successfully used that hose in hookups at the site and dump stations with no problems at all. At one camp site I had to lift and lower the hose to get the tanks to drain because the site's connections were so high, but no hose would have helped that. ]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:56:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38952#38952 REAR BUMPER : Originally posted by DRKMHas... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38950#38950 Author: kymooses
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 8:26pm

Originally posted by DRKM

Has Forest River addressed storage of the sewer hose in any way of late? I'm thinking the 177 or 181G might be in our future but...

Thanks,
Rick

They have a sewer hose carrier on it that holds several brands and types of hoses and extenders.  It is usually the issue that the bigger sturdier hoses, the Rhino ones for example do not fit.  

Our old hose fit in the one that came on the Pod, my Rhino replacement did not. 
]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:26:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38950#38950 REAR BUMPER : Has Forest River addressed storage... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38937#38937 Author: DRKM
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 5:55pm

Has Forest River addressed storage of the sewer hose in any way of late? I'm thinking the 177 or 181G might be in our future but...

Thanks,
Rick
]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 17:55:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38937#38937 REAR BUMPER : The elbow fits in my fence post... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38918#38918 Author: danthoman
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 11:29am

The elbow fits in my fence post cover.]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:29:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38918#38918 REAR BUMPER : What I used for the sewer tube:... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38914#38914 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 11:12am

What I used for the sewer tube:  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3588&PN=1&title=mounted-a-long-sewer-hose-tube-and-cleaned-up]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:12:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38914#38914 REAR BUMPER : This is how I fixed the sewer... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38910#38910 Author: Craneman
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:17am

This is how I fixed the sewer hose problem



http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3811&KW=&PID=36561&title=ground-clearance#36561



         Moe

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:17:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38910#38910 REAR BUMPER : The fence post mod should be easy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38907#38907 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 10:00am

The fence post mod should be easy to find as it's been posted several times, at least once with pictures. Some folks use a section of rain gutter inside the fence post because it makes a great slide out drawer. It holds the hose and end caps, but the elbow just won't fit in there. 

Do some searching here, but might be more info on the rPod Nation forum.


]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38907#38907 REAR BUMPER : I used a pvc fence post cover... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38906#38906 Author: danthoman
Subject: 2954
Posted: 30 Sep 2013 at 9:06am

I used a pvc fence post cover from Lowes, cut to length and attached behind the fresh water tank and in front of the jacks. The cover and two caps were less than $20. Fits the rhino perfect.]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:06:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38906#38906 REAR BUMPER : Originally posted by BurtReplying... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38895#38895 Author: SNO4ME
Subject: 2954
Posted: 29 Sep 2013 at 11:31pm

Originally posted by Burt

Replying to your comment about wanting a rear bumper and including a sewer hose holder in it, which is common on many trailers.   I purchased the 15 foot expandable Rhino hose with all the attachments and then found out that there was no place to store it.  Located the original maker of the tiny storage tube on the tongue of the pod, found out they make one just for the Rhino hose with attachments, called the super tube.  It's about 60 inches long.

Then I realized there's no place to install the super tube and I sure didn't want to store it inside the storage compartments or haul it in the bed of the pickup.  The tongue would definitely not work for it.  So,after I got it, the real puzzle began.  After careful measurements, found the only place I could install it successfully without major mods is on the right side  forward of the sewer and grey water drains.  It is the perfect solution for the storage of the rhino hose super tube.  The factory mounts on the super tube worked perfectly.  After I checked the floor depth and outside edge material.  I gumpuckyed the fasteners all up good during and after installation just for water entry prevention.  The Rhino tube and all fittings go inside the new super tube storage nicely, it closes perfectly and is near where we will use it.

Retroreflectively, I could have installed it under the spare tire but would have to make some very special mounting hardware to accomplish that.  The way I put it in didn't put us through that endeavor.

Like you all, I also wish there was a bumper but our spare tire may help if I am a bad backer upper.

My wife always guides us in to the parking places OK, so I'm lucky.

Burt



A friend of mine and I were looking at the possibility of screwing a square (down spout) tube to the frame behind the axle for storing my 15 ft Rhino hose.  One of these days when I find some time I'd like to duct tape a piece in there to see how easy (or hard) it would be to get the Rhino hose out from the back.
]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2013 23:31:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=38895#38895 REAR BUMPER : Last year I was at a campground,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=32083#32083 Author: TIDALWAVE
Subject: 2954
Posted: 09 Apr 2013 at 6:43pm

Last year I was at a campground, when a large fifth-wheeler came in.  They proceeded to back into their campsite which was about ten feet higher than the adjacent site behind them.  The wife hand-motioned the husband back.  As the rear tandem wheels rose over the back site blocks...the husband could not hear her yell to stop (the diesel pickup was very loud).  The neighbors down below found themselves nearly sitting underneath the tail-end of the trailer.  The wife continued to scream without any effect.  Finally another camper ran up to the driver and yelled at him to stop.
Another six inches and the trailer would have dropped down onto the other campers.   The driver was very angry at his wife because she didn't yell loud enough and then found out that the site was too short for his full rig anyway.
]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:43:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=32083#32083 REAR BUMPER : Nobody can say this thread is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30735#30735 Author: TerryM
Subject: 2954
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 4:14pm

Nobody can say this thread is boring!LOL

Terry
]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:14:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30735#30735 REAR BUMPER : This is great. Two new words... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30727#30727 Author: danthoman
Subject: 2954
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 at 10:50am

This is great. Two new words to add to my vocabulary. Thanks for the new words and a good laugh.]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:50:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30727#30727 REAR BUMPER : Back in Colorado we had akumpuckey.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30680#30680 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 2954
Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 1:22pm

Back in Colorado we had akumpuckey. It had similar characteristics and, I beleive, a similar chemical composition. And it was made in the USA. Still using it today.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:22:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30680#30680 REAR BUMPER : Thanks for the compliment! It... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30677#30677 Author: Burt
Subject: 2954
Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 9:23am

Thanks for the compliment!  It was surprising to me how varied the responses were to gumpucky.  It is, however a fairly common idiomatic expression out here in the West.  Thanks again.  Go forth and gumpucky.

Burt
]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:23:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30677#30677 REAR BUMPER : As an English major I gotta love... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30676#30676 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 2954
Posted: 08 Feb 2013 at 8:39am

As an English major I gotta love gumpuckey.  As an old Red Green kind of guy and somewhat of a mountain boy, where there are all kinds of wonderful words, I knew instantly what it was even though I don't recall ever hearing it before.  I have lots of it though.  Several different varieties.  So now I have a new word I'll make as of frequent use as practical.  Thanks!

  TT
]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:39:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30676#30676 REAR BUMPER : ....kinda like "rebackwards".... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30313#30313 Author: k4fcp
Subject: 2954
Posted: 17 Jan 2013 at 1:42pm

....kinda like "rebackwards".   ]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:42:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=30313#30313 REAR BUMPER : Originally posted by KayakkrazyUPA... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28558#28558 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2954
Posted: 14 Oct 2012 at 11:16am

Originally posted by KayakkrazyUP

A good helmsman always responds quickly to the captain's orders.

And don't forget to add the word "aye" at the end when repeating the order back. Very important.

A few days ago myself and a couple of work partners were discussing ways to stop a window leak in a vintage railroad passenger coach we were working on. I suggested we "squirt some gumpuckey into the gap." Their response was complete silence for several seconds.

]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:16:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28558#28558 REAR BUMPER : A good helmsman always responds... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28556#28556 Author: KayakkrazyUP
Subject: 2954
Posted: 14 Oct 2012 at 9:00am

A good helmsman always responds quickly to the captain's orders.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:00:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28556#28556 REAR BUMPER : Thanks for the laugh. The day... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28555#28555 Author: KayakkrazyUP
Subject: 2954
Posted: 14 Oct 2012 at 8:58am

Thanks for the laugh. The day started out poorly until my spirits were brightened by the wordsmithing.

Retroreflectively reminds me of the fun we had with a certain Bush just a few years ago on cofabulation of language.

I can't say for sure that I've ever gumpuckeyed (or is it gumpuckied)anything, though possibly a few women would disagree.

On the matter of reversals, my wife and I quickly developed the technique of talking on the cellphone (or walkie-talkies) if necessary, as I am backing the r-pod in. It works particularly well with hands-free bluetooth in our Jeep. She stands back there somewhere directing, and I respond.

Much the same for city driving. I drive and watch traffic, while she navigates with the aid of the Garmin GPS, and we both watch traffic signs just to keep "Greta Garmin" honest.

You see, where my wife leads me I will follow. I know my role.]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:58:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28555#28555 REAR BUMPER : im having a bumper made for mine.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28550#28550 Author: poder
Subject: 2954
Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 11:01pm

im having a bumper made for mine. it is in the shop now getting done]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:01:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28550#28550 REAR BUMPER : Huron Sailor:There's more... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28115#28115 Author: Burt
Subject: 2954
Posted: 29 Sep 2012 at 10:35am

Huron Sailor:

There's more new words where those went.

Gumpuckey is like duct tape...universally useful, like the metal plumber's tape with holes in it.  Real men have a good supply of those 3 if they own a TT or work on their homes.  However, times change.  Extreme tape is now a necessity as much as duct tape is (available at Duluth trading).  Then there are the new plastic epoxies as well that are coming on strong.

Extreme tape deserves some attention by all POD owners as it is quick, effective and both waterproof and electrically insulative.  I've used it to fix irrigation pipes as well as for insulation on electrical wiring.  It's also useful for repairing handles on stuff that breaks.  We used it to put foam on our rototiller handles and then extreme tape over that.  Now the handles are much more comfortable.  www.duluthtraiding.com  More expensive than some things but worth the money.

Gumpuckey comes in many forms.  Times change and so do products.  Waterproof silicone and Vulkem 116 are my favorites.  Both are waterproof and Vulkem is flexible, waterproof and a super sealant.  Vulkem is a construction quality adhesive sealant used by many professional engineers and contractors.  I've used it to seal the windows on our pod,  and mentioned it on this forum only to be somewhat blasted by others who prefer polyseam seal.  To each his own.  Vulkem does take a lot longer to dry--about 3 days but it is about the best form of gumpuckey/sealant there is in my opinion.  It's a construction quality adhesive sealer that remains flexible.  Unlike silicone gumpuckey, Vulkem can be painted over once it's dry.

For the sealant underneath the POD and the sewer pipe holder, I used the silicone gumpuckey/sealant.

Retroflectively comes from the 3M tape product advertisement I once saw.  You know, the stuff that you shine your headlights on and it "bounces" the light back to you, thus retroreflective tape.  I have some on our mailbox post so drunk night drivers won't take out the mailbox on our rural road.  So far, no more hits in 3 years.

Retroreflectively, I appreciate another good wordsmith's comments, it made my day.  Very perspicacious of you to notice.

They are yours to use forever.  Happy Trails.

Burt Smile]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:35:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28115#28115 REAR BUMPER : Interestingly, we have friends... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28112#28112 Author: furpod
Subject: 2954
Posted: 29 Sep 2012 at 9:14am

Interestingly, we have friends who handle the TT this way:

He ONLY drives forward..

She ONLY drives backwards..

No lie. They apparently had to CUT their TT out of their own chain link fence the second trip out with him backing in when they got home. And she has hit a power pole in their own yard pulling forward out of the garage. But neither has EVER had an incident going the "other way"..

It's weird.. but it has been working for them now for 20+ years.

Smile
]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 09:14:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28112#28112 REAR BUMPER : Two great new words learned from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28105#28105 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 2954
Posted: 28 Sep 2012 at 8:53pm

Two great new words learned from that post: gumpuckey and retroreflectively. Can't wait to use them.]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:53:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28105#28105 REAR BUMPER : Replying to your comment about... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28070#28070 Author: Burt
Subject: 2954
Posted: 26 Sep 2012 at 10:50am

Replying to your comment about wanting a rear bumper and including a sewer hose holder in it, which is common on many trailers.   I purchased the 15 foot expandable Rhino hose with all the attachments and then found out that there was no place to store it.  Located the original maker of the tiny storage tube on the tongue of the pod, found out they make one just for the Rhino hose with attachments, called the super tube.  It's about 60 inches long.

Then I realized there's no place to install the super tube and I sure didn't want to store it inside the storage compartments or haul it in the bed of the pickup.  The tongue would definitely not work for it.  So,after I got it, the real puzzle began.  After careful measurements, found the only place I could install it successfully without major mods is on the right side  forward of the sewer and grey water drains.  It is the perfect solution for the storage of the rhino hose super tube.  The factory mounts on the super tube worked perfectly.  After I checked the floor depth and outside edge material.  I gumpuckyed the fasteners all up good during and after installation just for water entry prevention.  The Rhino tube and all fittings go inside the new super tube storage nicely, it closes perfectly and is near where we will use it.

Retroreflectively, I could have installed it under the spare tire but would have to make some very special mounting hardware to accomplish that.  The way I put it in didn't put us through that endeavor.

Like you all, I also wish there was a bumper but our spare tire may help if I am a bad backer upper.

My wife always guides us in to the parking places OK, so I'm lucky.

Burt


]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:50:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28070#28070 REAR BUMPER : I have tree all taken care... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28066#28066 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 2954
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 9:29pm

I have tree all taken care of.  I can't wait for the next exciting opportunity.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:29:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28066#28066 REAR BUMPER : two kinds of backers, the one's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28065#28065 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 2954
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 9:23pm

two kinds of backers, the one's who have and the one's that are going to (back through the fill in the blank) ]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:23:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28065#28065 REAR BUMPER : +1I have so far avoided backing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28058#28058 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 2954
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 5:00pm

+1

I have so far avoided backing into anything hostile, but as they say, "There are only two kinds of RV backers...   (etc.)
]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:00:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28058#28058 REAR BUMPER : I'll add, "sewer hose... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28054#28054 Author: techntrek
Subject: 2954
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 4:21pm

I'll add, "sewer hose holder in the rear bumper".  Many larger TTs have them.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:21:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28054#28054 REAR BUMPER : Sounds like that might of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28043#28043 Author: Goose
Subject: 2954
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 at 12:25pm

   Sounds like that might of hurt.Ouch]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:25:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2954&PID=28043#28043