https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Enter pod while hooked to vehicle? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 30 May 2026 15:05:47 +0000 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:01:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8765 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82167#82167 Author: TheBum
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Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 3:01pm

An electric drill with a 3/4" socket makes quick work of setting the stabilizer jacks. It's worth doing for an overnight stay IMO but not if you're just stopping for lunch.]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:01:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82167#82167 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82070#82070 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 8:49pm

That's a good idea!!]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:49:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82070#82070 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82066#82066 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 7:19pm

I had my artist daughter make a cutesy cardboard sign that says "Jack".  I leave it on my seat when the jack is down so I don't forget.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:19:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82066#82066 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82063#82063 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 6:18pm

 We have taken showers in a rest area. When you have been traveling for a long time and it is hot a shower is very refreshing. Sometimes if we will be staying a while at a rest area I will lower the tongue jack, just need to remember to raise it when you start traveling again. I agree with all of the above and having a camper while traveling is a big advantage.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 18:18:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82063#82063 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82062#82062 Author: HappyCamperLA
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 5:48pm

You are all so helpful--thank you! I love this forum :)]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 17:48:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82062#82062 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82048#82048 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 3:49pm

+2, we've slept many nights in truck stops, Wal-Marts and rest stops like that.  I will lower the tongue jack for some stability but that is it.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:49:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82048#82048 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82046#82046 Author: Guests
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 3:47pm


I agree with all of the above. In fact, it is one of the nicer things about RVing. I'll stop at a rest stop, fix a sandwich, grab a soda pop, give my dog a drink of water, etc. before continuing on. Use the same area as the big trucks....big parking spaces and easy in/out.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:47:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82046#82046 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82043#82043 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 3:13pm

Ditto, we do it all the time.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:13:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82043#82043 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82042#82042 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 3:03pm

Absolutely OK to enter and use the Pod while attached. Just be sure the TV brakes are set and the Pod's not going anywhere. We often make overnight stops without disconnecting, setting the stabilizers, or hooking anything up. Just open the door and climb in.]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:03:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82042#82042 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82041#82041 Author: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 2:53pm

Yes, you can use your Pod while still attached to your TV. We routinely pull into a parking lot or rest stop, extend the slide-out of our 179, turn on the radio and enjoy a nice quiet meal. Yes the Pod is a little jiggly without the stabs down, but it is no big deal. ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:53:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82041#82041 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82040#82040 Author: HappyCamperLA
Subject: 8765
Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 2:28pm

Hi everyone. Complete newbie here! We've ordered our pod but don't expect to pick it up until January. We're planning to take a long trip next spring, traveling with two toddlers. I was wondering... if we're pulling the pod and want to stop for lunch, is it okay to enter the pod to access/prepare food while it's still attached to the tow vehicle? Or should we only enter if it's completely detached, with wheel chocks and stabilizer jacks in place? We're trying to figure out if it's best to pack a cooler for the car-trip portion and keep it in the car,  if we'd have the option to stop and prepare meals. Thanks for your help! ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:28:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8765&PID=82040#82040