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    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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Nov 2012 at 9:05am
Originally posted by coopercdrkey

(edit)-  Are we seeing a rash of new delivery problems of late?
Can't speak for anyone else, but ours has been perfectly fine so far in all aspects since we picked it up new 3 weeks ago.  Have tested everything on it and all components are working as described, and have spent time out with it over the past 2 weekends looking for any of the issues that have been described online here by others (brakes grabbing or not working, entry holes not sealed properly, water & drain line connections not tight and leaking, and so on) and can't find any of them on ours.
 
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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 5:17pm
thank you for the info,being a newbe I worry a lol!
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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.

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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