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Subject: 6308
Posted: 08 Aug 2015 at 1:22pm

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

I know almost nothing about the different types of plastic and which ones, if any are toxic.  I know billions of gallons of bottled water and soft drinks that are packaged and stored for months in plastic bottles kill very few people and the ones they do kill rarely die from plastic related issues.  Plastic is the container of choice even for Perrier Water.  I'm not too worried about the toxicity of the pod potable water tank.

Sagging might be another question.  Again, I haven't studied the issue, but I have seen pics that make it look like at least some tanks could be better supported.  That's a simple issue to address with some self-tapping screws and some strapping.

TT
We drink bottle water at home and when camping in plastic bottles and yes there are many different plastics and most likely the plastic used for the fresh water tanks is safe. But working in retail and knowing how many items that are recalled and pulled off the floor from being sold because of safety issues. Sometimes it has been items because of food and beverage packaging that is not safe. Sometimes I kind of wander if the plastic used for the fresh water tank is it safe when the plastic is exposed to a lot of heat. They say that water bottles should not be left in a hot car because the heat reacts with the plastic and becomes toxic. If I felt the water tank was that unsafe I would of replaced it so I am not that concerned just a thought and wanting to know why they have stainless steel tanks.]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:22:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64399#64399 Service tanks plastic? : Originally posted by johnmaciThat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64394#64394 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 6308
Posted: 08 Aug 2015 at 9:20am

Originally posted by johnmaci

That Nissan puts my Pathfinder to shame Shocked


Still makes me want to cry Unhappy
So many awesome vehicles that never make it to our shores. Same went for the differences with the Mitsubishi Montero vs the Mitsubishi Pajero.

We are happily living with our wanna be SUV and TT for now, but planning on selling everything within the next 5 yrs (when I finally retire) and getting some real off road adventures.
This year we're attending the Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival in PA, and starting to plan our next purchase Big smile
http://www.overlandfestival.com/event-info/

Cheers!

]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2015 09:20:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64394#64394 Service tanks plastic? : I know almost nothing about the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64393#64393 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 6308
Posted: 08 Aug 2015 at 8:43am

I know almost nothing about the different types of plastic and which ones, if any are toxic.  I know billions of gallons of bottled water and soft drinks that are packaged and stored for months in plastic bottles kill very few people and the ones they do kill rarely die from plastic related issues.  Plastic is the container of choice even for Perrier Water.  I'm not too worried about the toxicity of the pod potable water tank.

Sagging might be another question.  Again, I haven't studied the issue, but I have seen pics that make it look like at least some tanks could be better supported.  That's a simple issue to address with some self-tapping screws and some strapping.

TT
]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2015 08:43:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64393#64393 Service tanks plastic? : There is a European camper that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64392#64392 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 6308
Posted: 08 Aug 2015 at 6:53am

    There is a European camper that has a stainless steel fresh water tank and I think there may be others. I think that makes sense for health reasons, I am not sure about the current plastic used for the fresh water tanks if it is toxic or not over time. Stainless is known to be safe and plastics have a history of not being safe. Perhaps the plastic being used has been tested and considered safe but I still have concern of the possibility of it being toxic. I know stainless would add to the cost and weight of a camper but that would be my preference if I had the choice.]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2015 06:53:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64392#64392 Service tanks plastic? : Originally posted by techntrekYup,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64389#64389 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 6308
Posted: 07 Aug 2015 at 10:30pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Yup, normal on all campers - the plastic and the slight bowing of the water tank.  
 
bringing up this thread again but what is slight bowing to everyone else. I will try and get a pic later if someone else can elaborate or show some pics as well.
 
Ill show you mine if you show me yours Clap
 
but no really bc this thing looks like a saggy beer gutt and dont want to come on day and have it bust open. thanks again.
 
Alex-
]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:30:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=64389#64389 Service tanks plastic? : Also its not so much that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60858#60858 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 9:53pm

Also its not so much that i want to take this thing on some crazy trials, but it would give me a piece of mind when taking it through some rougher terain, keeping in mind to respect the limits of the trailer and truck.]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 21:53:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60858#60858 Service tanks plastic? : adding skid plates and bigger... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60857#60857 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 9:50pm

adding skid plates and bigger axle, and possibly moving some pipes around is all good fun, so in time im sure things will start to get done with the pod but we will see. Hopefully i dont take out any scissor jacks anytime soon. But i wil be replacing them with different stabilizers regardles, prolly the Atwood stablizer jacks.]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 21:50:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60857#60857 Service tanks plastic? : That Nissan puts my Pathfinder... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60845#60845 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 7:32pm

That Nissan puts my Pathfinder to shame Shocked]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 19:32:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60845#60845 Service tanks plastic? : I bet that Conqueror has Outbound's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60840#60840 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 5:30pm

I bet that Conqueror has Outbound's poop cannon mounted in a turret! Star]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 17:30:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60840#60840 Service tanks plastic? : I like the stabilizer jacks. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60839#60839 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 4:54pm

I like the stabilizer jacks.]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 16:54:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60839#60839 Service tanks plastic? : Great video!! That is quite a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60814#60814 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 8:10am

Great video!! That is quite a rig!!]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 08:10:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60814#60814 Service tanks plastic? : My Airstream has plastic... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60813#60813 Author: furpod
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 7:50am

My Airstream has plastic tanks. They ARE in an enclosed underbelly, but that is because it is built as a 4 season camper, and the underbelly is heated.

Agreed that "off road" is subjective.. but if you are going anywhere with the pod that needing skid plates or axle clearance is a real concern, you have the wrong camper. They do make some popups that are designed for that, and at least one company makes an expandable in Australia that is designed for severe duty. It's about 3/4 the size of a pod and costs $70k.

Fun Linky

Not as fun a Linky, but an option.
]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 07:50:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60813#60813 Service tanks plastic? : Originally posted by Appocalexx why... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60803#60803 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 6308
Posted: 26 May 2015 at 3:42am

Originally posted by Appocalexx

why couldnt this thing be an off road TT its single axle and not too top heavy, obviously no give with the axle set up but still should able to do some small trailing?
 

"Off road" means different things to different people.  The trailer isn't constructed to take the bouncing and twisting of much real off-roading, at least as defined by most 4WD folks.  Just the ball hitch would be a problem, and it doesn't take a huge bump to launch the microwave oven from its spot.  Even with the axle risers, it's low.  You are right, you'd pretty much have to lose the stabilizer jacks.  It's too heavy, too top heavy, and it's too tall, too wide and too long to deal with many off road situations.  But, as I say, it all depends on how you define "off-road".  There are some places you could take a pod that aren't paved.

TT
]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 03:42:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60803#60803 Service tanks plastic? : roger that thanks for the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60801#60801 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 6308
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:57pm

roger that thanks for the info,
but why couldnt this thing be an off road TT its single axle and not too top heavy, obviously no give with the axle set up but still should able to do some small trailing?
 
the stabilizers is another issue i find to be replaced and prolly sooner than later. When I pulling this off the ferry I was inches away from taking those things off the trailer, if it didnt have the 4" blocks on the axle i would have for sure taken them out the first 10 min of having the trailer on the TV lol. I was looking at replacing them with some that the Jaycos come with
]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 22:57:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60801#60801 Service tanks plastic? : Yup, normal on all campers - the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60787#60787 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6308
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 10:05pm

Yup, normal on all campers - the plastic and the slight bowing of the water tank.  ]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 22:05:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60787#60787 Service tanks plastic? : I don't think flimsy is an... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60786#60786 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 6308
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 9:53pm

I don't think flimsy is an issue, but I don't know what the standards are.  What did you expect them to be made of?  As for being able to push up on the bottom of the tank, there is only a few inches of water in a tank when it's full.  The depth of the water is all you're pushing against, not the volume. 

I don't recall anyone reporting problems with strength.  RPods are not off road trailers and at least statistically, your are highly unlikely to need skid plates to protect the tanks.  You're more likely to scrape off the stabilizer jacks before you damage the tanks.

TT
]]> Mon, 25 May 2015 21:53:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60786#60786 Service tanks plastic? : So after looking underneath... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6308&PID=60780#60780 Author: Appocalexx
Subject: 6308
Posted: 25 May 2015 at 9:22pm

So after looking underneath the 179er I was kinda taken back that the 3 tanks for fresh, gray, and black water are all plastic. New to the TT world, it seems that these are kinda flimsy and weak, is this a norm for TT or is it bc these TTs are on the low end side of manufacturing.
 
To add to this, I noticed that from the dealer my tank is about 3/4 full and when I inspected underneath I am able to push up on the water tank just to see if could and it moved quite a bit. maybe just me but I would think that these tanks would need to be a lil more heavy duty and especially covered with the kind of enviroments that these TTs see around the nation.
 
I was thinking of adding some metal bracing or even a skid plate type madofication to the underbelly of the RPod eventually. Has anyone else had these thoughts or is it just me?
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