Wednesday 24 May 2017

Pod Checklist v3



POD CHECKLIST:
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Spare Tyre (Underneath)
Wheel brace
Plastic Jack Pads
Hook-up Cable
Lrg Window Blackout
Awning Extension Cable
Water Pump
Water Carrier (Sm)
Waste Carrier (Sm)
Kyham Awning 12kg (Put in car of needed) pegs & mallet
Propane Gas 3.9, (9.9kg Full)/ Spanner
Vision Plus Digital TV/DVD 18.5", Ariel, Remote, Bracket, Booster etc.
Fan Heater
Electric Low Wattage Kettle
Electric Low Wattage Toaster
Gas Folding Silicone Kettle
Leisure Battery
Consumer Unit
Dometic Fridge
2 Burner Stove
Portapotty / Chemical Tablets / Loo Roll
Sm Wastebin
Table Top and Leg (*Have small circle table for one nighters / Single beds)
Spacer for Bed
Step
Wheel Lock / Hitch Lock
Ground Sheet (2.5mx2.5m) (Breathable)
Rechargeable Lantern/Torch.

Pans x2 (Camping)
Frying/Poaching Pan
Chopping Board
Lighter
Sm Plastic Bowl
Cutlery & Tray
Cork Screw
Can Opener
All Melamine - Plates x4 / Bowls x4 / Cups x4 / Glasses x4
Cleaning Products (Wipes, Fairy, Refuse Bags, Dish Cloths)
Duvet / Pillows / Throw / Topper
Flat Sheet
Sleeping bags (Double)
3 x soft cushions

2 x Bath towels
2 x Hand Towels
2 X lrg Bath Towels
Tea Towels



In the car we would have....
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CCC Membership Cards / Insurance / Breakdown Recovery details folder
Campsite Fees (Usually paid on arrival)
Waterproofs
2x Chairs
Folding Cupboard (Larder)
Clothes for what you are doing / weather
Slippers / Flip-flops (showers)
Beer
Food - Plan menu or have an idea of some meals, eat out treats.
Toiletries - Flannel, Soap, H&S shampoo, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant
Bug Spray
Technology - Phones, Tablets, Laptop / Camera's / Scopes etc.
Books
Chargers
Oil Radiator (650W small)

Can always put the awning in the car if needed and use the fridge, just need to distribute weight across each.


GOING AWAY?
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1. If you need the Fridge hook-up and get it to correct temp before hand. Switch to "car" whilst traveling and everything will stay cold. Only works on hook up or gas to chill.

2. Give the Pod a good wash.

3. Check Tyre's car Run Flat Tyre's (32psi Locking nut in boot) and Pod (35psi) Change every 5 years (3914 so need changing wk39 2019). Check water / Screen wash etc.

4. Check Gas Bottle, will it be enough? Swap/take spare?

5. Hitching up - ensure all windows and cupboard doors are locked. Everything is secure and distributed OK. Remove TV from bracket and ensure it is stored safely. Remove wheel lock and hitch lock. Ensure pop up is down and secured. Ensure Gas is turned off. Ensure safety cable is attached correctly (wrap around tow bar). Test lights are working.

6. Ensure you have breakdown / recovery details and know how to sort out a puncture on both car (RFT’s) and pod (underneath).

7. Every year get your Pod serviced (102 RL)




NOTES:
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STANDARD POD WEIGHTS: New MiRO = 545Kg
TOTAL WEIGHT: Approx. 680Kg (MAX POD Weight=750Kg) & Approx. 47Kg Nose Weight

COUNTRYMAN Max tow weight unbraked and braked

HANDBOOK: MINI Countryman (2010 onwards) 1.6 D Cooper ALL4 (Chili Pack)5d
UnB = 500kg B=800kg (1760lbs)
MAX Nose Weight = 75kg

FOOD CHECKLIST:
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You can always go shopping when you get there so only take what you need for when you arrive in the evening and breakfast the following morning:

Coffee, Tea, Sugar
Milk
Bread or Barms & Crumpets Potato Cakes
Bacon
Eggs
Cereals
Butter
Jam/Marmalade
Ovaltine
Reb / Brown Sauce
Salad Dressing
Bottles of Beer
Cordial
Bottled Water
Biscuits
Salt and Pepper
Pek
Crisps
Packet Soups
Porridge

Shopping:

Fruit
Salad, tomatoes, cucumber etc
Pickles
Ham
Steak

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