Hello all....new 182G owners here
Printed From: R-pod Owners Forum
Category: R-pod Discussion Forums
Forum Name: Introduce Yourself
Forum Discription: New Members - tell us about yourself and your r-pod
URL: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5061
Printed Date: 08 Sep 2025 at 2:24pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.64 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Hello all....new 182G owners here
Posted By: trvlnlite
Subject: Hello all....new 182G owners here
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 4:40pm
Hello there...We are new owners of a 182G for about 2 months now and have gone camping 3 times...each time learning more/new things we need to learn...Most recently about the rapid effects that extreme water pressure has when not using a regulator. Got a quick mop job out of that and a new pressure regulator.  Looking forward to learning more.
------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |
Replies:
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 4:52pm
|
Welcome! And...we would get so excited about visiting a new campground, we would back in, set up camp and pour a glass of wine before remembering we didn't fill the water tank on the way in! Now we put post-it notes on the dash. Learning is a way of life!  fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 5:03pm
|
Welcome to the group!! Enjoy your new pod! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2025 Ford Transit Camper van 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 5:09pm
|
new 182g for me too. Been out one time so far (last weekend) I purchased water regulator, filters and a surge protector. We brought our fresh water and made it through weekend on that, so havnt used the reg or filters yet. Welcome! ------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: trvlnlite
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 7:58pm
|
We ended up just filling the tank and using that for 3 days. We got the regulator later but had plenty of water for the trip. It was a pain though accessing and repairing the clamp. Although simple to access, too many times and I will have to relocate the screws. Also too much electrical inside the box with the blowing water. Had to disconnect and totally dry out before plugging back in. A real mess. ------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 8:06pm
|
That sucks (or, rather blows) trvinlite. I'm sure you already know, but you're gonna want to make sure you dry out everything real, real good. Doesn't take a lot of water to start things swelling up. On my 178, there is a transverse channel from galley to bathroom that looks like a great potential water reservoir. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: trvlnlite
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 8:13pm
|
Take Fred, advice well taken. Will double check. ------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |
Posted By: trvlnlite
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2014 at 8:14pm
|
Meant, "thanks" ------------- Have a great day...The Michelsens, 2015-182G and Boston's x 2 |