Locked inside your RPod?
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Topic: Locked inside your RPod?
Posted By: dr2428
Subject: Locked inside your RPod?
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 5:02pm
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Hello, I recall possibly seeing this addressed in the forum but cannot find it, not sure what to search for so I'll ask. We recently realized that a joker may find fun in closing the grab handle across our entry door with us inside, I don't like that idea much. Any known mods to prevent the grab handle from blocking the door? I could remove the handle but really like having it there. I'll have a closer look when time permits and see what I can figure out. Appreciate any ideas. Thanks ------------- 2017 RPod 179 2018 Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 5:08pm
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Having owned a pod since 2009, I have never thought of that. Please post an update when you find more info. ------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 5:19pm
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I guess it's about time for this to come up again.. been about a year.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aRyCjzyF5E - Link proving it's impossible.. ------------- |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 6:14pm
| If someone were really evil, they could anchor the bar to another point on the R-Pod with a rope or chain. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 6:36pm
I suppose that is true, but also seriously doubt it has ever happened. And if it does, go out the window. ------------- |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2016 at 7:14pm
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Furpod, well done! ------------- 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: techntrek
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 12:22pm
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Yup, discussed here before and disproven. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 9:11pm
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Furpods video is the best, thanks Mark. When I first heard about this we had a neighbor try his best to lock us in, even using a rope to tie the handle to the front of the pod. Easy fix (at least on our 177) open the window and screen by the door, reach out and either untie or take a knife and cut the rope. As Mark and Doug have both said, can't be done.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |