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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Topic: electric brakes Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 11:22am |
Here's a link to a video on the never adjust electric brakes. Notice the cable that is the self adjuster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2CHjTw9EA0 |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Posted: 07 Aug 2018 at 7:20am |
The brakes hanging up when new seems to be a sporadic problem. I have seen that most every complaint has been the right (door side) brake is the culprit, as was mine. It does seem to work out after a trip to the dealer though. I would think it's just a break in, but, I wonder why it's always the right (door) side. Always remember, everytime you pull your pod down some of these absolutely horrific bumpy roads, The pod experiences a Mag 6 or so earthquake. There will be issues popping up. I never had a problem, till I went to Washington D.C. It must of really shook it, cause i had to retighten several screws, and my plumbing under the sink came undone, and the water was draining into a draw.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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malkbean2
Groupie Joined: 31 Jan 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 80 |
Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 9:31pm |
Camper Bob. It is confusing to me. Aren't the brakes supposed to be self adjusting?
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 8:25pm |
P&M, your right, we have not had any problems with our 2011 RP=172 that we needed to return for warranty repair. If you have a reputable dealer they should do the "Pre Delivery" on it. Auto dealerships do this and are paid by the manufactorer to do so, this keeps silly little adjustments down and reduces warranty costs and boosts ownership loyalaty. The only problem we had was the white plastic door stop was loose because the hole was stripped out, I put the next larger size in and solved the problem. During pickup our dealer went the extra mile to show me every aspect and operation of the pod and we have had no problems.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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P&M
Senior Member Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Location: Spokane, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 454 |
Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 9:05am |
My theory ... a lot of it resides with the dealer that is selling it to check and verify that all is in good working order before they sell it, and from some of the dealer reviews and other comments there appear to be some or many that are not taking the time to do that. Maybe they shouldn't have to check everything out, but things can happen during the build and ship process, and a reputable dealer that is interested in providing good customer service will take the time to ensure that they provide it.
That said, the manager in me wouldn't be able to discern if there is a greater problem today or not with the Pods rolling off the production line without knowing how many are actually being built so that the percentage having issues can be objectionably quantified.
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P & M ... and Comet too!
2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2012 at 5:00pm |
Hopefully that will set everything right. If the lock-up damage to the passenger side tire was severe enough, I might consider a claim for replacement.
Safe travels. (edit)- Are we seeing a rash of new delivery problems of late?
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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bc matell
Groupie Joined: 17 Jul 2012 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Posted: 11 Nov 2012 at 4:29pm |
What the prob was,was that the brakes on the trailer (passenger side) where grabing. They were not adjusted right from the factory according to RV tech.
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TV 2012 Toyota Tacoma 6 cyl
Misha the Lab Loving life and living it! |
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bc matell
Groupie Joined: 17 Jul 2012 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 82 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 5:17pm |
thank you for the info,being a newbe I worry a lol!
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 6:36pm |
When ours was delivered we had no brakes working at all. Didn't realize it until we returned from our maiden voyage. Took it to the dealer and it was a case of the brake shoes never having been adjusted. Took 10 minutes and all good. Hope it's that easy. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 5:50pm |
Welcome. If the pod is pulling hard to one side all the time, then furpod is right and one of the brakes probably isn't working right. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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