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jlferris 
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 Topic: Have You Done Any Mods?Posted: 22 Jun 2018 at 6:09pm |
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I know this is an old post but I just found it. I'm curious about shortening the table. Do you still have a way to turn the dinette into bed?
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FrayAdjacent
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Joined: 10 Jun 2018 Location: TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 4:24am |
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I'll be getting a 176 soon, either this week or next. It'll be my second camper. First was a Rockwood A frame. I still have it, but will be selling soon.
First, I've removed the Progressive Industries hardwired EMS from the old camper, that I'll be wiring in the new one. That's one thing that will give peace of mind. Next, I ordered a SoftStart for the AC, and will get that installed ASAP. Most of my camping will be without hookups, running on a 2200W generator, so the SoftStart will help a ton. My 100Ah AGM battery is coming with me. I also have a 100W flexible solar panel that I attached with velcro to the old camper roof. I'll likely do the same... or later on do a semi-permanent mount for that, or pick up a second one for 200W. I do need to get a charge controller I can permanently install. MPPT would be preferred. I'll maybe set up a switch so that the battery can be isolated from the converter. I'll want to check on the model of converter... the model used in my old camper doesn't have a very good 12V charger. I may want to 'upgrade' that bit, too. I think eventually I may want to move the battery to the rear storage. Possibly even go to lithium based batteries, with an inverter wired in. |
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McCoid Pod
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Joined: 27 May 2018 Location: Ankeny Iowa Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 30 May 2018 at 9:45pm |
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Where did you place the pvc tube for your rug and what did you use to mount? Thanks
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Craig & Marla
2017.5 R-Pod 179 2015 Audi Q5 2015 Chevrolet Suburban 2 Yorkies & Catahoula Leopard |
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Love Life
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Joined: 27 May 2018 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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Posted: 27 May 2018 at 2:49pm |
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When we purchased our rp177 in 2016 it was a year old. Not sure the previous owners ever used it as it had stickers in the sink, fridge and toilet.
They had done mods of: spice shelf above microwave wooden shelves across the width of the trailer over the dinette and bed for more storage. A new bamboo mattress sunbrella fabric pockets on the walls of the bathroom with hooks on the door. We added: A larger propane tank Metal locking battery box on tongue for 2 27 batteries tension bar behind sink and stove top to hold back two baskets for kitchen storage magnetic knife bar from IKEA by sink skinny basket to put in spice rack shelf that has taller sides so things wont bounce out. deflector over heat vent. we bought a 4' table for outside with adjustable legs, from Costco it fits perfectly over the tire. What we want to do: window in door battery shut off mirror do different storage in bathroom tp holder make more storage under dinette where converter is. change out blinds behind kitchen sink to something different new foam for dinette, we can feel the pea under the cushions when we sit there. A bird just broke the side window by the dinette, cant seem to figure out how to find a replacement, any suggestions? Being held together with strapping tape on both sides of the window. |
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rawest50
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Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
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Posted: 21 Feb 2018 at 6:24pm |
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Second post.
Triple dispenser in shower for soap, shampoo & conditioner Command strip holders here and there for miscellaneous stuff. Keys, change, remotes, etc 10’x12’ tent. Can open all sides of close it. 3 sides have windows. New comforter. 😂 Coming: Slides for storage compartment Dual gas tanks Electrical outlets that feed off 20 amp service at most sites. Inside use. Jet engine for Pod. Fly the Pod. 👀😂 |
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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dnedzel
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Joined: 15 Nov 2017 Location: Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2017 at 10:32pm |
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Thanks for the advice! Sounds like the first thing for me to do is the battery - Two 6v batteries
- Derrick |
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Derrick Nedzel
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Richand Cindy
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Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 328 |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2017 at 11:52am |
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We have the 120 volt TV not the12V and the Apple TV adapter as well the cheap Chinese brands sold on Ebay for $8 worked for playing our iphones on the TV
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OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
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Live2Camp
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Joined: 17 Apr 2017 Location: No. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 240 |
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Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 12:36pm |
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We removed the dinnette ottoman closest to the bed - what a difference! According to The Guy (I wasn't here when he did it) it took only a few moments and was really easy. Looking at the floor you'd never know it had been there. Not being tall, I can now easily stand without being on tiptoes to access the right-hand cabinet over the dinette. It also makes it really easy to slide into the dinette from that end. It will be very uncommon for us to have 2 guests in our RPod as our relatives are also campers. But if/when we do, we'll let them have the trailer anyway and we'll be outside or in our tent. So keeping that ottoman just to be able to make up the dinnette bed wasn't worth the nuisance. Thanks to those here who gave us the idea!
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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too |
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GoGirlKY
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Posted: 02 Dec 2017 at 7:15am |
Thanks! I am going to check out the Lasko heater. I agree, use the campsite source, not my propane!
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Dog lover and camping enthusiast 🐶 ⛺️
2016 R-pod 179 and 2017 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Beloved husband and a Labradoodle named “Cooper” |
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GoGirlKY
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Posted: 01 Dec 2017 at 8:50pm |
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Crap! I just bought the HDMI lighting adapter and HMDI cable to use on the TV in our new-to-us 2016 179! I am very disappointed to hear that it doesn’t work on the stock TV. Hmm, guess I need a Plan B...
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Dog lover and camping enthusiast 🐶 ⛺️
2016 R-pod 179 and 2017 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Beloved husband and a Labradoodle named “Cooper” |
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