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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PodPatrol Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2009 at 5:35am
Goodmorning Sandpiper !!
 
I will indeed look into that. I'll check all the paper that came with the Pod for the Furnace.
 
My problem is that Im not really good at this type of stuff. So any involved trouble shooting or checkin for electrical current, or the like, Im all thumbs in the dark.
 
But thanks for the suggestion, and I will look into the literature about the furnace unit.
 
HAPPY PODing !!! (get'n excited ???)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sandpiper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2009 at 5:50am
YUP !  About as excited as a kid on his first date. Big smile
We are going to give the pick up a good bath today, gas it up, pack up our "stuff"and head West early tomorrow morning.  To say the least we are both chompin' at the bit to go.  We managed to keep busy Friday and yesterday by getting our annual ration of grape juice for wine(20 gallon).  This year I also got a gallon of concord juice so we spent yesterday afternoon making grape jelly and we also made some strawberry jam.  The wine will be "cooking" while we are gone .  Thursday I whipped up some wheel chocks and leveling pads from wood scraps I had laying around. 

Hey, PodPatrol.  I just noticed your new signature and avitar.  The Pod looks good behind your Honda.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tusten Traveler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2009 at 7:42am
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Don't know if you recall this thread earlier in the month, but maybe it will shed some light, or even reinforce what you are hearing. It does really sound like air in the line is a continued possibility.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tusten Traveler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2009 at 7:48am
Then there was this thread which gave the operating instructions and full diagram....but that one was WAYYY beyond my comprehension.
 
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Thanks Tusten :::
 
Yes, I do recall the thread you supplied. (Thank-You for link!)
 
At Couch's they did get it to ignite. I personnaly felt the "HOT" air coming out of the outside exhaust.
 
I could try with both range burners ignited and running Hot water out from the water heater (selected to use LP).
Then kick in the furnace to see if that may help with air/moisture in the lines.
 
Thanks for the infoe Tusten ... U da Man !!!
 
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Hi Podpatrol,
 
I'd love to hear more of your experience towing with the Ridgeline as its in my top three choices to possibly replace my Escape with a slightly more powerful vehicle.
 
Did you lock out overdrive when you were towing?
Did the Ridleline then stay in 4th, or did it downshift to third or second at all?
Did it seem to be struggling at highway speeds?
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PodPatrol Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Oct 2009 at 3:07am
Thanks Piper !!! I've been very very happy w/the Ridgeline.
It pulls the Pod very well !!! I recommend them if all ya need is a city
truck, and they tow real well....

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I was very impressed by the towing ability of the Ridgeline.
Shifting was Smooth during hilly terrain, and the only thing I noticed
was on very gentle slopes it would go back and forth from 4th & OD alittle
too often. Maintaining a steady speed was not a problem in any other condition.
I never used the cruise. I feathered the gas pedal to keep my speed to around
55 To 60mph. That worked excellent. The Honda had alot more in her, but I wasn't
in any hurry, and gas mileage was a concern.
I plan on digging into the Ridgeline manual and see what they
recommend for towing. I'm not sure if OD is an option or hard wired.
More on that later.
What is really nice is having the bed cover and filling it with the camping
gear, and the rear seat folds UP providing alot more space for "stuff" !
Cindy said it was ok to look at a topper for the bed come spring!!
(Yeah) !!!
The topper will increase our hauling space, better cut through the air
when towing, and when used w/the cover it offers a few organization
options. If you'd like pics let me know. I'll post them for ya !

HAPPY PODing !!!
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Love pics!!!!
Pepper,Coach,and Henry (a very brave little Maltese)
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Ok, pics it is .....

I'll post them by this evening in the "what's tow'n your Pod"?

I highly recommend the Ridgeline for towing.
I'll try to get as many shots as I can .....

Keep an eye peeled !!!

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