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techntrek 
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 Topic: creating an instruction & maintenance manualPosted: 26 Sep 2013 at 8:54am |
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Backing up
Try taking your pod to the local school parking lot after-hours for practice.
1. This works for some - grab the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand and move your hand left if you want the trailer to go left, right if you want the trailer to go right. The steering wheel will turn the right and your TV will go right when you move your hand to the left - but the trailer will go left. But you don't have to think about any of that which is why the trick works.
2. Make very small turns on the steering wheel, the trailer will amplify everything you do. While learning, often bring the steering wheel straight again.
3. Sometimes you just need to pull forward a few feet to strighten things out and then start back again, instead of trying to make bigger and bigger corrections while you are still going backwards.
4. Never take your eyes off of your mirrors. The second you do, you will jackknife. Again, the trailer amplifys everything you do so it will go from a slight angle to a 90 degree angle with just a few feet of motion if you don't pay attention.
5. Always have your spotter stay near the camper's left or right rear corner, whichever side is the one you can see with your side mirror. Never behind where you could run over them but far enough behind that they can see everything back there. Backing campers are magnets for kids, dogs and picnic tables. Yes, picnic tables will magically move while you are backing your camper! My biggest rule for spotters - if they disappear from your side mirror you don't let your foot off of the brake until they reappear in one of your side mirrors, no matter how much they keep yelling "c'mon back".
Edit: added #6.
6. (this really should be #1) Roll down the front windows and turn off the radio so you can hear your spotter and unusual noises, like the low-hanging tree branch you both missed that is now slowly removing the television antenna from the roof by force. Also get out and walk around with your spotter before you begin so you both know what is in the way and exactly where you are putting the camper. |
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Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~
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techntrek
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 1:36pm |
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Not a problem. These lists are literally from years of trial and error, like the year we went to the beach for a week and left the remains from a chicken dinner in the kitchen trash can. We could smell it the second we came in the front door. So the trash can was added to the list!
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Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~
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SchipperPod
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 11:26am |
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Doug, you totally ROCK! Thank you! This is so helpful to a newbie like me! So many things I would forget - even something as little as sunglasses from the cars! I really appreciate you sharing these!!
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Happy tails and trails!
Teri & Jeff Black Plus 4 Schipperkes: Kodi, Jessie, Maggie & Bear 2014 R-Pod 178 2013 Santa Fe Sport Turbo |
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techntrek
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Posted: 24 Sep 2013 at 10:50am |
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Packing, setup and takedown lists
The following are lists we use when packing for a trip, setup/takedown in-camp, and finally a special list I created for our 3-week US tours. The setup/takedown list is permanently taped inside a cabinet door in the pod. The other two lists are printed for each trip and each item is crossed off as the step/item is done/packed. Some items are rarely taken on trips but are on the list as reminders, like the canoe. The long-term packing list has steps and stuff you don't normally need for short trips like nail clippers, and removal of a lot of stuff we need when "camping" but not when "touring" like the camp stove and R-dome.
You'll see laquer thinner mentioned, I take this when I take the generator because soap alone will not remove gasoline from your hands. If you first use some laquer thinner (you don't need much) and then soap, the gas smell will be gone.
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Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~
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wingnut2312
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Posted: 23 Sep 2013 at 3:39pm |
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Nice thread! Very helpfull to us newbies. I have a simple question...
We just got our rpod and have yet to take it out. Planning on going our three times next month. I see mentioned sanitizing the fresh water tank. Two questions...1. What is the proper method for sanitizing an unused tank before use? 2. How would I prefill the hot water tank? I am getting into the manual now, but any help is appreciated!! Also, please warn me of any newbie mistakes so I won't burn this thing down!! Thanks!! Also, what is the baking soda mix to help with the bleach taste? I can hear the kids voices now if it tastes like that... |
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techntrek
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Posted: 22 Sep 2013 at 5:35pm |
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There have been several models over the years. Look for the sticker inside the door for the model number and if you can't find a manual online I'm sure someone here can help.
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Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~
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tim&karen
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Posted: 22 Sep 2013 at 3:38pm |
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I too am looking for the directions on how to use the microwave/oven. Any suggestions?
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techntrek
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Posted: 10 Aug 2013 at 10:32pm |
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Cleaning the A/C condenser and evaporator coils Original post with directions here: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3825&title=cleaning-the-a-c-condenser-and-evaporator |
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Doug ~ '98 Coleman ('05-'09) ~ '10 171 ('09-'15) ~ 2008 Salem ('14-'23) ~ 2019 Keystone ('23-now) ~
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Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 8:52pm |
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Thanks and the rpod is the 2013
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hogone
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Posted: 19 Jun 2013 at 8:32pm |
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sorry, saw 2013 but that's the TV
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Jon & Pam
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