Thule Smart RV Pod Kit Installation For SmoothSided Fiberglass RVs

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Thule Smart RV Pod Kit InstallationFor
Smooth-Sided Fiberglass RVs
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Step 1

• After reviewing all potential interior
• and exterior wall obstructions, locate
• the Pod mounting line by using a stud
• finder.
• Turn off all utilities.

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Step 2

• Using a straight edge or chalk line,
• mark a Pod mounting line.
• Note Pod spacing is determined by
• the accessory being mounted.
• Some accessories will require 16
• spacing, some accessories will require
• 12 spacing, some accessories will
• require no spacing (single pod).

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Step 3

• Using the provided template, mark the
• first Pod location with a bulls eye.
• Hold the template to the mounting
• spot, and punch the four starter holes
• with a center punch.

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Step 4

• Be careful to only drill into the outer
• section of the smooth fiberglass wall!
• Drill the small vertical pilot holes for the
• backing plate using a 1/16 drill bit.
• Drill the large horizontal holes for the
• pod using the 3/8 drill bit.
• Tip We recommend applying masking tape to the
  drill bits to mark the desired depth and to
  prevent drilling too deep.

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Step 5

• Prepare the mounting area by lightly
• sanding the fiberglass between the
• drilled holes, as shown.
• Clean the surface of the wall.

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Step 6

• Apply a thin coat of the waterproof
• adhesive (provided) onto the inside
• area of the backing plate. Spread
• evenly to ensure complete coverage.

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Step 7

• Insert backing plate into the holes. If
• necessary, lightly tap the backing plate
• with a rubber mallet to ensure that the
• plate is flush against the RV wall.
• Wipe off any excess adhesive with a
• paper towel.

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Step 8

• Reinforce plate with the two small 6 x
• ½ screws. These are set screws
• and prevent the backing plate from
• moving while the adhesive cures and
• sets prior to the installation of the pod.

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Step 9

• Attach the Pod assembly onto the
• backing plate using the larger ¼- 20
• screws after the Pod adhesive has
• cured completely (24-48 hours).

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Finished!
The SMART RV accessories can now be safely
mounted. When Pods are not is use, you can cover
the Pods with the Pod covers, included.
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