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Topic ClosedBlack tank fell from r-pod - Event Date: 03 Nov 2016

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    Posted: 05 Jul 2016 at 2:26pm
Wow! pretty shocking! I think I'll take up welding as an R-Pod owner now looks like it will come in handy fabricating things.....  I know you can't weld against plastic etc....
Thanks for heads up - I just picked up a 2014 with very little use & have not taken it out yet - still getting all the stuff together.... 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 7:53pm
The tank support brackets are fine....the cheap screws that strip out to hold the brackets in place are the issue.  Extra straps would be more difficult than just securing the existing support brackets with bolts.  Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 5:43pm
Has anyone else put a brace or strap across the bottom of the tanks?   Seems like this would add extra "insurance" against the tanks falling off.  I was initially thinking about this to help take out the distention when full.  My fresh tank drain is higher than the bottom of my tank, at least at time.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 2:07pm
I'm glad your friend confirmed that it wouldn't be a problem. As for a pillow, yes, I guess that would have been nice. You will probably be done when you read this. Isn't it nice not to have to worry about the tanks falling off? Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 12:30pm
Not that I didn't trust you Steveh, but I consulted my friend who built 2 50 foot steel sailboats and recently an airplane.  He didn't think I would have a problem with the through bolts.  Half done already.  3 more to go. No problem but you forgot to mention a pillow would be helpful.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jun 2016 at 9:16am
I understand. I have recently read where a BMW owner had to go the same route plus put in a "light out" device since the BMW didn't like the trailer's LED lights.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 10:09pm
I have a vw toureg.  I had read it was difficult to connect up a brake controller to a Tourage.  Since I had never connected a brake controller I was trying to cover all bases without taking it back to the dealer.   
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 7:54pm
I think you will not have any problems. What type of TV (Tow Vehicle) are you using that you got an RF brake controller? What made you decide on it instead of one like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 or (the one that I have) the Hopkins InSIGHT Flex-Mount controller? If you don't already have the connector, you will have to run wiring anyway and the two I mentioned cost much less than the RF model I saw on eTrailer.com.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 7:33pm
You must be a genius.  I was looking at a anti sway bar that required 4 self taping screws but I bought the prior owner's Anderson WD.  Yes with a set screw.  BUT I did get a RF brake controller that required 4 self taping screws to the tongue.  Oh well what's 6 more holes.😀
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Jun 2016 at 2:16pm
Yeah, when I mentioned installing a window in the door when I called about trying to purchase fabric that matched the original kitchen curtain fabric, I was told that installing a window voided the warranty on the door. As if installing a window destroyed the latch or hinge. The benefit of installing a window and through-bolting the brackets for the tanks was much greater than the fear of the door or frame failing.

By "installing a WD" do you mean Weight Distribution Hitch? If so, why would you need to drill into the frame? The brackets for my Equal-i-zer hitch use bolts above and below the frame to hold them in place. The only one I know of that suggests drilling is the Andersen, and even then, drilling all the way through is probably not needed. Drilling a depression for the set screw to grip is probably just as helpful.
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