R-pod Owners Forum : First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 16:59:58 +0000 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:15:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7706 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Happy Travels sir! 5W http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73640#73640 Author: 5weight
Subject: 7706
Posted: 22 Apr 2016 at 11:15am

Happy Travels sir!

5W]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:15:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73640#73640 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : There is a tagline that is used... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73569#73569 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7706
Posted: 20 Apr 2016 at 12:40pm

There is a tagline that is used in Fidonet messages: "Professionals built the Titanic. Amateurs built the Ark." Sometimes you get someone who cares and does excellent work. However, sometimes, you just have to do it yourself.
]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:40:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73569#73569 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Thank you for the advice. I thought... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73528#73528 Author: Glenn
Subject: 7706
Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 6:48pm

Thank you for the advice. I thought I was leaving it to the Experts. I guess, as you say, I'll have to become the expert.
As I have already said, this forum has been a great help and I'll be continuing to use it.
]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:48:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73528#73528 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Originally posted by GlennUpdate... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73517#73517 Author: Guests
Subject: 7706
Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 3:58pm

Originally posted by Glenn

Update on our trip.
We got just a little past Saskatoon when I heard an odd noise. Pulled off the highway and found that a bearing was burned. I was lucky that I heard it and that I stopped before the wheel burn through the axleUnhappy As it is the trailer had to be towed/carried back to Saskatoon where it will wait for a new axle until the middle of May. We'll have our vacation without the trailer and pick it up on the way back.
This is really disappointing. I had advised the dealer that we were planning this long trip and asked him to check the bearings, brakes and tires. He said we needed new tires, which we bought, and that everything else was good to go. We went about 4k kilometers. Before the bearing went!
I hope that when I start hauling the trailer again I won't be constantly worrying about it happening again.


Very sorry to hear of your troubles. It is good that you were alert and noticed the problem, when you did.

I too do all of my own maintenance. I know that the work is completed in the best way that I know how and it saves money, also. If you feel inclined to do so, there are lots of very smart people here who are always happy to share their knowledge.]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:58:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73517#73517 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : I've heard so many poor maintenance... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73504#73504 Author: johnmaci
Subject: 7706
Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 8:13am

I've heard so many poor maintenance stories by dealers, that I do a lot of preventive maintenance myself (begrudgingly).

I bought the below two items and lubricate twice a year (overkill).
Somewhere in the maintenance section, there is a post of good directions on how to do it.

http://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Lubrication-1133-Loading-Lever-Action/dp/B0002KKTFO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

http://www.amazon.com/Royal-Purple-Performance-Multi-Purpose-Synthetic/dp/B002KCWWFC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:13:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73504#73504 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Thank you for your response Stephen.Through... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73489#73489 Author: Glenn
Subject: 7706
Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 9:39pm

Thank you for your response Stephen.
Through this forum I feel less alone,
I know that we were lucky, it could have been much worse, but we are disappointed.
So far we have had only 2 nights in the trailer, were really comfortable and enjoyed it.
I guess we just have to be patient. 
]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:39:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73489#73489 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Condolences on the bearing. We... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73485#73485 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7706
Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 8:50pm

Condolences on the bearing. We were behind a tractor-trailer coming out of Flagstaff, AZ when one of the wheels did just that. Our car has the scars from the tire fragments to prove it. We slowed way down when I felt stuff hitting the car. It was not much longer before I saw a black cloud around the wheel, then sparks. Next thing the trailer ahead of us lurched and the wheel came off and crossed in front of us, coming to rest on the shoulder. It was burning as we passed it.

I really should have stopped and gotten the driver's information to file for repair. It will cost me about $450 to fix. Unhappy

I am glad you felt it and stopped before your wheel went on a separate trip from the trailer. It is inconvenient, but it could have been much worse.
]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:50:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73485#73485 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Update on our trip.We got just... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73472#73472 Author: Glenn
Subject: 7706
Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 5:42pm

Update on our trip.
We got just a little past Saskatoon when I heard an odd noise. Pulled off the highway and found that a bearing was burned. I was lucky that I heard it and that I stopped before the wheel burn through the axleUnhappy As it is the trailer had to be towed/carried back to Saskatoon where it will wait for a new axle until the middle of May. We'll have our vacation without the trailer and pick it up on the way back.
This is really disappointing. I had advised the dealer that we were planning this long trip and asked him to check the bearings, brakes and tires. He said we needed new tires, which we bought, and that everything else was good to go. We went about 4k kilometers. Before the bearing went!

I hope that when I start hauling the trailer again I won't be constantly worrying about it happening again.
]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 17:42:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=73472#73472 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Have fun! Just got several inches... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72905#72905 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7706
Posted: 09 Apr 2016 at 11:25am

Have fun!  Just got several inches of snow here.  I'd still go camping!]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2016 11:25:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72905#72905 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Have a safe trip Glen. We are... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72866#72866 Author: Slyder
Subject: 7706
Posted: 08 Apr 2016 at 1:59pm

Have a safe trip Glen. We are heading out west from Lake Erie area next month. Maybe we will see you on the flip side!!Smile

Steve
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:59:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72866#72866 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : I am jealous Glenn, although we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72806#72806 Author: jato
Subject: 7706
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 8:04pm

I am jealous Glenn, although we did pick up another 6 inches of snow last night with more forecast for this weekend.  Have an enjoyable and safe trip. Come to northern Michigan if you want to see even more snow than you have.
]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:04:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72806#72806 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Safe travels, Glenn. You'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72780#72780 Author: DavidW
Subject: 7706
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 1:47pm

Safe travels, Glenn.
You'll need lots of windshield washer fluid as the trucks go by!
Make sure to post lots of pictures on this thread.
Cheers,
David
]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:47:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72780#72780 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Good luck and happy travels! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72774#72774 Author: Guests
Subject: 7706
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 11:03am

Good luck and happy travels!    ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:03:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72774#72774 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Nice weather! Sounds like a great... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72769#72769 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7706
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:29am

Nice weather! Sounds like a great trip]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:29:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72769#72769 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Thanks for sending us that lovely... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72767#72767 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7706
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:20am

Thanks for sending us that lovely weather. We were enjoying a nice warm spring with Tulips coming up... then we got a rare spring visit from "The Montreal Express"Shocked. Happy Travels!]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:20:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72767#72767 First trip starts tomorrow, April 8th : Well, we leave tomorrow for our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7706&PID=72765#72765 Author: Glenn
Subject: 7706
Posted: 07 Apr 2016 at 10:05am

Well, we leave tomorrow for our first R-pod trip. Pointe Claire, Quebec, to Vancouver and back with a lot of side trips along the way. About 8k miles I guess. I've spent a lot of time on the Forum and it's been a fantastic resource, thank you so much. I hope I've got everything coveredSmile

Here's what it looks like here this morning.
Glenn


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