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techntrek 
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Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
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 Topic: creating an instruction & maintenance manualPosted: 01 Jul 2016 at 8:42pm |
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Forget duct tape, it is useless. Get Gorilla tape, awesome stuff. The usual assortment of screwdrivers, a hammer, adjustable wrench, pliers, several large spring clamps to hold tarps, a chain and lock to lock up bikes 'n stuff, 100 foot extension cord, power strip, several 120 volt lights, rope. That is most of what I have in my setup box.
But most importantly the outlet tester and voltage tester discussed in the first item on the first post.
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CuriousLinda
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Joined: 27 Jun 2016 Location: Sunny SoCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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Posted: 01 Jul 2016 at 7:16pm |
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I love this thread, I don't even have my Pod yet and I'm already reading up on care, maintenance and use of it.
I was thinking I could use a "Toolbox" list; stuff you need to have in your tool box, to set up, tear down, and to fix anything unexpected that comes up. I already know WD-40 and Duct Tape. ;-) |
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techntrek
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Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 10:56am |
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Added links to manuals for microwave (older) and one of the types of slide-outs.
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techntrek
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Posted: 10 Jun 2016 at 9:06pm |
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Added a link to a thread with a fridge manual.
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bearclaw68
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Posted: 28 May 2016 at 6:52pm |
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Backing not as hard as you think. ANY doubt where your back end is get out and look. Several in and outs not unusual. If you get all cranked around, START OVER. Try if possible to get straight and back up staight. Worst comes to worst someone will take pity and come help.
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John and Dolly
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CharlieM
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Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
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Posted: 28 May 2016 at 10:32am |
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Congrats on your new 178, but a road trip is not the best time to learn how to tow a new trailer with a new 150. Towing forward should not be too hard; just make wide right hand turns and allow plenty of room when passing and stopping. Make sure the brake controller is connected and working. Stay in the right hand lane and drive at 60 MPH.
Don't try to back up. Spotters are used when backing up and backup cameras are of very little use due to the camera view angle. Call ahead and reserve campsites with pull through sites. |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Grey51shadw
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Posted: 28 May 2016 at 10:13am |
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What a great forum and this manual is perfect, Thanks.
Uh oh, I'm in trouble. I will be picking up my new 178 in 10 days and driving it from Ohio to NY solo!! I have no experience pulling a trailer and the F150 is new. I see everyone here has a "spotter", which I don't have. I just ordered mirror add on for the truck but am desperately trying to find a backup camera for the pod. Any suggestions? Does anyone back these up solo? Thanks, |
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'17 178
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techntrek
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Posted: 17 May 2016 at 9:47pm |
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Added an item to the list for warranty info. I was constantly looking it up so I figured it was time to stick it on the list.
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Maureen4664
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Posted: 03 May 2016 at 11:33am |
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I know -- feeling pretty overwhelmed myself. Once I found the checklists, I printed them immediately because I knew I would lose track of their location. And I thought I'd want to have some of them out in the Pod with me. Also, there's an incredible number of YouTube videos out there showing you how to do just about everything! Already made my newbie mistake by not realizing that I had Coachnet when I blew a tire on the way home from the dealer! Cost me $60 to learn Forest River provides roadside assistance for a year.
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Thanks for all the fish.
R-Pod 180 2006 Ridgeline 2013 Polaris XP850 |
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Bobbi with an i
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Joined: 27 Apr 2016 Location: San Luis OBispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 8 |
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Posted: 03 May 2016 at 10:01am |
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OH boy can I use this. Just had the "walk around", took notes, haven't even gotten to the manual(s) so this would be worth a lot of bucks to me. How can I get this info directly from my email - like one on one?
While I definite like the idea of a "forum", I'm also new to this and am finding it a bit cumbersome to keep logging in. Then I forget where I saw the info I want to get to. Just me, I guess. |
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Bobbi with an "i"
2016 R.pod 179 2006 Toyota Highlander |
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