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Subject: Slideout problems
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 at 6:56am

Originally posted by wthoms2000

Are you sure you have power to the slide out? Check the fuses?

Is there motor noise when pushing the OUT button?

+1 start there. Does your battery have a charge? Are any sounds made when you press the switch? On a 179, there is a small control board under the fridge behind a slide panel. I believe it has a couple of led lights. That should tell you if power is making it to the controller.
]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:56:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16431&PID=155474#155474 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Slideout problems http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16431&PID=155473#155473 Author: wthoms2000
Subject: Slideout problems
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 at 1:18am

Are you sure you have power to the slide out? Check the fuses?

Is there motor noise when pushing the OUT button?]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:18:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16431&PID=155473#155473 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Slideout problems http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16431&PID=155472#155472 Author: fishkiller
Subject: Slideout problems
Posted: 27 Apr 2026 at 7:00pm

My 2014 177 rPod's slideout is stuck on the IN position. How do I fix it ? How do I even get to it to fix it ?]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16431&PID=155472#155472 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155456#155456 Author: jato
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 25 Apr 2026 at 5:24pm

Originally posted by gpokluda

After I removed the oxidation, I used Mequiar's Mirror Glaze, only because I had a bunch of it. Once I used that up, I bought some Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax.


This product used to come in a florescent green bottle, but the last couple of years it now comes in a blue spray bottle.  Works great!  First app. (do this out of the sun in the shade) with the surface wet, lightly spray on (don't allow to dry) and wipe off.  2nd app. lightly spray on surface and hose off with a stream of water then dry off with a clean towel.  Simple and gives a great finish.
]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:24:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155456#155456 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155452#155452 Author: gpokluda
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 22 Apr 2026 at 5:33pm

After I removed the oxidation, I used Mequiar's Mirror Glaze, only because I had a bunch of it. Once I used that up, I bought some Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:33:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155452#155452 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155451#155451 Author: Jenga Jack
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 22 Apr 2026 at 1:56pm

I just Googled Meguiar's Ceramic and results gave a variety of options, all containing the word Ceramic in the description. Did you find any specific one the worked well? This will be the first application after removing the oxidation.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155451#155451 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155449#155449 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 21 Apr 2026 at 2:06pm

For the record, it's not actually fiberglass, but the gel coat.

The Meguiars is still a good solution.
]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:06:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155449#155449 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155448#155448 Author: Jenga Jack
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 8:13pm

Thank you Podders, I will give it a try.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:13:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155448#155448 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155447#155447 Author: jato
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 8:08pm

Originally posted by gpokluda

Most any car wax will work. I used a Meguiar's wax after I removed the oxidation. Some folks swear by ceramic coatings. 

Agree with gpokluda.  I use Meguiar's Ceramic on my 177.  Does a fantastic job, leaves a finish that is 'baby butt' smooth and shiny as well.
]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:08:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155447#155447 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fiberglass oxidation http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155446#155446 Author: gpokluda
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 3:27pm

Most any car wax will work. I used a Meguiar's wax after I removed the oxidation. Some folks swear by ceramic coatings. ]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:27:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16421&PID=155446#155446