R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:00:06 +0000 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:33:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 30 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Introduce Yourself : New Pod owners https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15005&PID=155612#155612 Author: gpokluda
Subject: New Pod owners
Posted: 28 Jun 2026 at 7:33am

Originally posted by texastreehugger

Thanks Stephen H for that heads up! Thanks also to offgrid for the suggestions on how to connect our jackery panels to recharge my battery when boondocking.

I know Stephen H still frequents the forum, but we have't seen offgrid in years. Glad you are enjoying your Pod!
]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:33:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15005&PID=155612#155612 Introduce Yourself : New Pod owners https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15005&PID=155611#155611 Author: texastreehugger
Subject: New Pod owners
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 9:54pm

Not really a new pod owner anymore, but thought I'd share a few updates. We retired in 2024 and have been making longer trips. Last year to Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Palisade, Rifle Falls, Glenwood Springs, Matagorda, Fort Davis, Guadalupe Mountains, Balmorhea.
I replaced the wheel bearings, installed a new battery and repainted the front of the trailer to get the pod ready, but of course we had some issues. Broken toilet valve, electric brake line severed on I-25.(Way go Lever nut repair is holding up pretty good). Ac housing shook itself loose, but all in all the rpod has been a great camper and this forum has been incredibly helpful in finding parts and how-to tips.
This spring I decided to put on a bal hide a spare. I got the recessed mount, but I didn't see how I could make it fit. I read that others said it barely fit, not sure if they had the hood river 9.5 inch tires.
I thought about getting the flush mount plate and cutting it down, but I got a machine shop to extend the hinge plate and made it work. I had to cut and redrill.the tubes. Thanks Stephen H for that heads up! Thanks also to offgrid for the suggestions on how to connect our jackery panels to recharge my battery when boondocking. ]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:54:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15005&PID=155611#155611 Introduce Yourself : New Pod owners https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15005&PID=155610#155610 Author: texastreehugger
Subject: New Pod owners
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 9:38pm

Edit

Edited by texastreehugger - Yesterday at 10:35pm]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:38:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15005&PID=155610#155610 I need HELP!!! : Roof Vent replacement questions https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16464&PID=155609#155609 Author: texastreehugger
Subject: Roof Vent replacement questions
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 8:49pm

So I noticed our maxxaire II vent cover was missing a big chunk and one of the hold downs was broken off. I ordered another from etrailer, but when I got it, it is 2 inches narrower than the original. It would fit, but I would have to remove the old brackets which are screwed into the roof and install new brackets. The new instructions say to screw the brackets into the vertical vent flange (not the roof). There is a whole lot of caulk covering the brackets so I'm wondering what is underneath and if maybe the old brackets weren't installed correctly and someone just plastered it to protect against roof leaks. I'm about to go on a trip, so I think I may just do without the cover for now, and try to install the new brackets when I have time to recaulk. If anyone is familiar with what the vent surround should look like, I'd appreciate any feedback or advice. I'll attach a pic.

Edited by texastreehugger - Yesterday at 9:13pm]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:49:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16464&PID=155609#155609 Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Clean water leak in thetford toilet https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155608#155608 Author: gpokluda
Subject: Clean water leak in thetford toilet
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 5:57pm

There should be two bolts, one on either side just like a conventional toilet. Maybe hidden behind a plastic plug on the base of the toilet. It's been a while since I repaired mine on my R179 when I had it. There might be a Youtube video out there that might help.

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:57:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155608#155608 Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Clean water leak in thetford toilet https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155607#155607 Author: ppine
Subject: Clean water leak in thetford toilet
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 10:57am

Yes.  I agree.  Good thoughts. 
I have a 2015 rpod.  Not sure of the model number of the Thetford. 
I do not see any mounting bolting holding the unit to the floor. 
How is this toilet removed for valve repair?
]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:57:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155607#155607 Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Clean water leak in thetford toilet https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155606#155606 Author: gpokluda
Subject: Clean water leak in thetford toilet
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 6:19am

Most of the time it is the toilet valve. It's an easy fix with the valve and a new seal usually available on Amazon. ]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:19:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155606#155606 Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Clean water leak in thetford toilet https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155605#155605 Author: ppine
Subject: Clean water leak in thetford toilet
Posted: 27 Jun 2026 at 12:18am

Anyone had this problem?
Was it a leaking valve or supply line?
When the system is pressurized water leaks out the bottom of the toilet in the middle in a stream. 
]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16463&PID=155605#155605 I need HELP!!! : Need help with water heater https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16450&PID=155604#155604 Author: seafans
Subject: Need help with water heater
Posted: 22 Jun 2026 at 9:25pm

I accidentally turned the power on to the tank with the rocker switch without enough water in the tank.  It did burn the element out.  With the power off to the tank check continuity with an ohm meter across the element.  Might be one wire to ground.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:25:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16450&PID=155604#155604 Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Attaching steps https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16353&PID=155603#155603 Author: jhlee730
Subject: Attaching steps
Posted: 19 Jun 2026 at 10:30pm

I have those steps on my rpod as well. however my issue is not the bolt falling thru. my issue is the bracket breaking at the bolt underneath.   I was wondering if you had found a replacement step that had the one bolt on each side and the screw that attached the steps to the frame underneath I can't find who even made these manual steps. doesnt appear to be lipert.
thanks
jim]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:30:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16353&PID=155603#155603