Need Help! 179 or 180 |
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Wnewman1
Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Topic: Need Help! 179 or 180 Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 11:16pm |
I like the mod. When you finish it please post your material list. Thanks for sharing.
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Pat & Bill
Upstate New York 2017 R Pod 180 2016 Honda Pilot |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6329 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 7:53pm |
But it (an R-Dome) is not so convenient when one is traveling and stays are overnights and not extended. We did that last year, and plan on doing it again. Our first long trip was in the winter. Our next one will be also. Outside cooking is not necessarily going to take place, so we appreciate the inside kitchen.
Ultimately, each one will decide what works best for his or her circumstances. In our case, it is the 179. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Douglas J
Newbie Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: New York Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 5:12pm |
I'd forget both. My wife and I, both in our 60's, and 1st timers, bought a 183G. It has the larger bathroom and the outside kitchen which we both believe is a huge plus. The only drawback is having to convert the table to the bed. I'd also suggest getting the R-Dome as it effectively doubles the usable space you have when the weather is good.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6329 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 3:04pm |
I'd like to see to where you relocated the water pump also. Enlarging the underneath storage would be nice. I mounted a 5x5 post inside my compartment for a ladder. This has proved to be very useful. However, it might not allow me to do any relocating of the pump. You can see this in my mods. The link is in my signature below.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 1:44pm |
I kind of went nuts with this mod, I took pictures and plan to post the how to after the drawers are built.(if it all works out) The whole thing is built with screws so it can all be put back to stock,and the top plywood comes off just like the original,so I can pull off the mattress and take off some screws and access it all.
I actually moved the pump 12" remounted with noise isolater pad ,and made the storage compartment up front deeper to hold my large easyup awning. And made the space just inside the outside access panel 6" taller inside so I can fit bins stacked up in there. The drawers will be able to pull out 36" (with the slide out out) and you can stand to one side or the other for access. The only issue my wife has is pillows next to the bottom of the window when the shades are down. |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6329 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 12:32pm |
It looks good. However, how will you get to the hot water heater and water pump? Even with the drawers out, it looks like it will be a problem getting to them through the top. The water heater can be accessed through the panel under the bed, but the water pump may be more problematic. I see you still have the original mattress. I replaced ours after the third trip with the R-Pod. |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Weekend Warrior
Newbie Joined: 05 Nov 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 11:57am |
So cool. The ingenuity Americans come up with. No wonder we're the greatest country on planet earth.
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 14 Nov 2016 at 11:47am |
Wnewman1,
I agree on the lack of storage in the 180 so much, that yesterday I ordered 40"" full extension drawer guides and built his and hers drawers, 5 " deep 18" wide and 48" long. This is where most of the day to day clothes will go. I found interior matching shelf material at Home Depot for the face frame and drawer face material. |
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Wnewman1
Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:46pm |
We picked the 180 for two reasons. First the full bath is a plus over the small bath in 179 for us. We use the campground showers if they are available. The second reason was sitting at the dinette you feel a bit more room and can look out both sides. The down side is less storage room. We haven't had a problem yet with storage. Whatever you pick you will love it. I know we do.
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Pat & Bill
Upstate New York 2017 R Pod 180 2016 Honda Pilot |
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Vector1952
Groupie Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Location: RI Online Status: Offline Posts: 64 |
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 10:17pm |
Congrats, happy camping for years to come
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