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    Posted: 15 May 2013 at 6:40pm
Waynemaw, I see you're getting a 15' length of sewer hose.  I dunno about the newer Pods, but with my older '10 RP 175 the tube for storing the sewer hose would only accept a 10 foot length of hose. Lots of owners have done some pretty creative modifications to be able to carry longer lengths of hose. Storage for only ten feet is/was a pain, as you often need at least 15 or 20 feet.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2013 at 8:10pm
All,

Thank you for such great suggestions.  I like the idea of saving a few bucks, so I am going to use all of these ideas.

1) I never think of Walmart as carrying RV gear like chocks.
2).great point on the sewer hose.  I will look for a 10 ft or modify.
3).i think I have some 1x8 in the basement that will work great

Any other suggestions for us newbies are great.

Thank you everyone.  Keep the ideas coming.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2013 at 8:24pm
I installed a 5 foot Super-Tube by DW Incorporated. It accommodates the 15 foot RhinoFlex hose kit and all the couplers. I installed mine crossways under the pod body just forward of the waste tanks. It takes some care in placement, but it fit on my 172.

Here's a link:

http://www.dwincorp.com/products/82/SUPER-TUBE

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2013 at 8:27pm
My Walmart has a serviceable RV section and towing section in the auto area.  As well as a lot of camping stuff.  

I would suggest 2x lumber for leveling the trailer.  1x has tendency to split (and make good kindling).  One could glue and screw two 1x8 s together to get a tough piece of 2x, but that's a lot of work.  I carry six or so pieces of 2x8 (left over rafter ends from the house remodel), and use them for leveling blocks. Two pieces are a bit longer and are the base and the shorter ones on top, staggered for easier moving up the step.  If they aren't needed to level, they make good weights to hold down the r-dome skirt.
Have fun outfitting the pod!

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