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jayber 
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Joined: 19 Mar 2011 Location: CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 66 |
 Topic: Almost ready for the 1st tripPosted: 14 Apr 2011 at 7:07pm |
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I'm one step closer to my first trip. Today I picked up a replacement jack to fix the one that got damaged during delivery. After lunch I had a P2 controller hooked up, so now all I have to do is install the axle risers when they arrive because otherwise there is going to be more carnage leaving the driveway.
 Oh yeah and I have to install the WDH when all the parts finally arrive also last night I switched out all the bulbs inside for led's. What else, what else......
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Jay
2010 Honda Odyssey RP 171 aka PodInn |
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MissPolly
Newbie 
Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 8:19pm |
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My goodness, I am going out on my first trip tomorrow and all I got today were some new pillows and a can opener! Hey I may not be ready hmmmmm....
Polly
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Faux Pod owner, mother to Strike 7 mths old future left handed relief pitcher, and Atlas 3 yr old Neo Mastiff
Flagstaff Micro Lite XLT 18RK 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4door |
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Hodge-PODge
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Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539 |
Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 8:46pm |
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I'm with you MissPolly! All this talk about jacks and risers and controllers and all sorts of mechanical stuff from the other discussions makes me worry that I may not be so prepared after all.
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2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 10:00pm |
LOL, no worries, add some adult beverage of choice to that list and you are good to go. |
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pmjensen
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Joined: 17 Aug 2010 Location: South Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 179 |
Posted: 14 Apr 2011 at 10:00pm |
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To put your minds somewhat at ease. Risers are nice but not necessary. A controller is nice, but I had a problem with mine a couple of weeks ago and you just have to be a little more careful when you brake.
Happy Podding
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2011 R-176 Nuestro Pod
2014 Silverado |
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Guests
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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 6:20am |
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I agree.....don't worry about it. Just go and enjoy! You can "fine tune" as you go and discover things.
I didn't do a single thing to my RP173. I just took the stuff out of my old popup, put in in the Pod and off I went........no problems. I bought it on July 2 and less than 24 hours later:  The Pods are pretty much ready to use right off of the dealership lot. I didn't have axle risers and only scraped the tongue jack once (no damage) - refueling in Colorado. You'll figure out what sort of extra "goodies" you want, as you use it. To me, that's part of the fun. Go.....camp.....enjoy!
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Posted: 15 Apr 2011 at 7:35am |
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Let me add to the above some basic things that are, I would say, needed (if this is your first time out):
1. Dump hose 2. Holding tank chemical and TP tissue 3. WHITE water fill hose (make sure it is the WHITE kind, for potable water) 4. If you're doing a full hookup - a water pressure regulator 5. Wheel chocks - to keep your Pod from rolling off into the woods 6. Something like a scrap of wood or brick to set under the tongue jack - to keep it from sinking in 7. Something to level with - again, scrap wood, LYNX, BAL, etc. All of this can be purchased at your RV dealer or your favorite camping supply store (Walmart). |
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Almost ready for the 1st trip