R-pod Owners Forum : Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 09:38:39 +0000 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:13:54 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8353 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : Thank you all for the very helpful... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78873#78873 Author: Modogsb
Subject: 8353
Posted: 12 Jul 2016 at 1:13pm

Thank you all for the very helpful info and photos. I feel much more comfortable about putting in the driveway. Very excited to get this baby on the road. Cheers]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:13:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78873#78873 Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : I'll go with Podster on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78833#78833 Author: shroomer
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Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 10:08pm

I'll go with Podster on the plastic chocks. If you push the trailer against them and then drop in the other side, they're jammed in and nothing moves. Other minor item - if you get too pushy with your stabilizers, you'll take the weight right off the tongue jack. You may not desire this unintended consequence. Stabilizers are a personal matter and shouldn't affect the hill holding. Chocks and tongue will.
]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:08:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78833#78833 Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : Originally posted by... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78830#78830 Author: Podster
Subject: 8353
Posted: 11 Jul 2016 at 8:46pm

Originally posted by Modogsb


Here's what I ask:
1. Should I block on tongue hitch to raise it in attempt to level it? I'm guessing this will be better to distribute the weight evenly..? Block on the tongue hitch? I'm not sure what you mean by this. My driveway has a pretty good slope so if you are asking if something is needed under the tongue jack to help raise the nose of the trailer in the event the jack will not extend far enough on its own, the answer is yes.  
2. I have plastic heavy duty chocks but I'd like to get taller chocks and may put a removable curb (bolted) in the driveway... whichever you recommend. The curved Camco plastic yellow chocks are actually the best in my book. The key is to wedge them good between the tire and driveway. Then put the tow vehicle in neutral and let the rig roll forward setting the camper into the chocks. This prevents that surge you get when disconnecting on a slope. I also wrap a coated cable through the wheels and around the axle for added safety to backup the chocks and deter theft. Thanks to techntrek for the idea.  
3. I imagine I should disconnect the battery so not to drain?  Yes, many of us install disconnect plugs or switches to stop the parasitic draw that results in dead battery and battery damage. 
Another other suggestions/tips. Tons of help here, what model POD do you have???

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:46:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78830#78830 Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : Thanks, Tolman, I have a similar... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78762#78762 Author: Jazz trumpet
Subject: 8353
Posted: 10 Jul 2016 at 6:07pm

Thanks, Tolman,

I have a similar slope and will buy the rubber chocks.]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:07:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78762#78762 Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : Here's what to do.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78756#78756 Author: ToolmanJohn
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Posted: 10 Jul 2016 at 4:34pm

Here's what to do. Use rubber wheel chocks , don't use plastic ones. Home Depot for about $15 each solves any worries about the chock moving on asphalt or campsites. No issues with mine in a couple years on some very un-level sites and my driveway, which looks like yours, or steeper. These chocks DO NOT move!! They are large and excellent.

 The fridge can be run no problems. I cool it down a day or two before a trip on shore power plugged into the garage. I switch to propane before pulling out no problems.

 I also walk around in mine no wiggles because all 4 stabilizers are down. I use a folding step platform to make it easier to load/unload and if I need it at a site where the door is high because of unlevelness. I hated jumping down!!

 My tongue jack is nearly all the way as it is shown, I have a couple of bricks and a 4X4 timber under it. I do have the axle riser kit installed.

I installed a 2 battery marine cutoff switch. I leave the batteries disconnected between trips and plug in a few days before to make sure they are charged. I remove the batteries after the last trip in September or October and bring them inside for the Winter. I check them a couple times during the Winter and charge as needed. They are currently 4 years old and still charge fully and last easily for a 3 night weekend trip.




]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:34:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78756#78756 Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : Welcome to the group! Congrats... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78753#78753 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8353
Posted: 10 Jul 2016 at 3:43pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 182!]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:43:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78753#78753 Parking (storing) in a sloped driveway : Hi all,We are new to the pod/trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8353&PID=78743#78743 Author: Modogsb
Subject: 8353
Posted: 10 Jul 2016 at 12:43pm

Hi all,
We are new to the pod/trailer world. Just bought a 20' 182G and will be storing in our driveway which is slightly sloped. I did a few calculations and estimate it's about 3.5 degrees.  I wanted to ask the forum about storage.  I'd like to keep it level but am okay not doing so if safety is compromised. We have very moderate weather in Santa Barbara so no hurricanes but earthquakes...

Here's a link to what I'm looking at:
https://youtu.be/qLkvYYNWSjM

Here's what I do know:
-don't run the fridge unless level

Here's what I ask:
1. Should I block on tongue hitch to raise it in attempt to level it? I'm guessing this will be better to distribute the weight evenly..?
2. I have plastic heavy duty chocks but I'd like to get taller chocks and may put a removable curb (bolted) in the driveway... whichever you recommend.
3. I imagine I should disconnect the battery so not to drain?  

Another other suggestions/tips.
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