Getting the POD level |
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photog
Groupie Joined: 13 Jan 2010 Location: Alberta Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 80 |
Topic: Getting the POD level Posted: 16 Apr 2010 at 1:46am |
I have used scrap lumber for 40 years and it still works good. It's easily replaced and affordable.
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Heinrich and Elly
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 15 Apr 2010 at 10:28pm |
I bought my lynx levelers five years ago, used them with our last trailer and moved them into the r-pod when we bought it. Although they're used almost every time we camp, they're as good as new; no cracking, splitting or crumbling.
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HuronSailor
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 9:15pm |
Oooh, good to know, thanks. Guess I'll just keep using the scrap lumber.
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TIDALWAVE
Senior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: MINNESOTA Online Status: Offline Posts: 315 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 7:15pm |
I have not had very good luck using the 'lego'-type plastic pads. I have had several different brands
and they all have turned brittle in just a couple of years. They literally crumble. |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 1:05pm |
I've been doing the wood board thing for years, now I have a few of the "legos" but sometimes I still use the boards. I have 2 different thicknesses so I can fine-tune, which is why the legos don't always get used. I always use a level on the floor of the 'pod before I've backed up the final foot or so and add the thickness I think I need. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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rpodcamper.com
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 11:24am |
I have not gotten the plastic blocks yet as I have alot of the scrap wood still and hate getting rid of something that is useful. They look nice and I have seen many people use them. Also I made wood wheel chocks instead of buying them.
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 11:17am |
HuronSailor
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 10:28am |
We use scrap lumber. I usually use a hydraulic jack to raise the low side and slip the boards under the low wheel. I also use scraps under the corner jacks. The lumber does tend to warp and crack sometimes.
My buddy has these plastic yellow pads about a half inch thick that look like oversized LEGOS, I think there's 10 or so in a zippered bag. I'll probably get some of them eventually, but it just hasn't worked its way to the top of the list yet. .
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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.
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TIDALWAVE
Senior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: MINNESOTA Online Status: Offline Posts: 315 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 9:29am |
I forgot to mention that I put plastic 'pads' under the corner levelers to keep them from sinking and standing in water when a campsite is soft. I have a couple of extra pads and place them beneath the Bal leveler when needed. As mentioned above, it keeps the Bal leveler from sinking and clean.
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Paula
Newbie Joined: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Laurens, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 13 Apr 2010 at 1:03am |
Thanks. I've ordered a Ball Leveler. I camp at Dog Shows or Kennel Clubs, most often on some sort of pavement so the Ball Leveler will work well for me. I'll also carry a thin board of some sort and if I'm on dirt, I'll put it under the low wheel.
SHHHHH, don't tell Mike I spent more money on RV'ing.
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Paula
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