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trjeep 
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Joined: 28 Oct 2017 Location: East Tennessee Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
 Topic: SLO-Pod 180 mods, John&SuePosted: 14 Nov 2017 at 8:48pm |
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Thanks for the info John. I understand it now.
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Tony
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AZ Pete
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Joined: 01 Jul 2017 Location: AZ Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2018 at 7:42am |
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Thanks for sharing, we bought a 180, and will be referring to this for ideas
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voisj
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Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 8:11pm |
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Finished up the hot water heat exchanger and finally got it working perfect. (Thanks Again Marwayne)
I was having a problem with air in the lines that was causing the pump to to whine intermittently and lots of gurgling. Turned out the hot water heater always has some air near the top and all I had to do was swap the lines so the pump draws from the bottom. Uses way less power than the furnace and is much quieter. I made a video explaining the system,    Also installed electronic igniters for the stove.
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marwayne
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Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1003 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 8:57pm |
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Good on you. I didn't have that problem I put the pump at the bottom and instead of sucking the pump is pushing the water, Hottest water is always at top.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6425 |
Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 10:07pm |
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Nice job! One of these days I'll get around to that also. Right now, I am in the middle of a table modification that will also include a cushion modification for the dinette in our 179. I am working on table supports since I removed the swiveling table legs and installed two posts. I have two brackets made and am waiting for the finish to dry so I can mount them to hold the table when the legs are removed. The table along with the ottomans will provide a base for the cushion
I may build a sliding platform also, but haven't gotten that far yet. When I get that done with the table, I will post pictures in my mods. Cushions will come shortly after as soon as I can get to it. My goal is to have it done for a trip out west in May/June.
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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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DavMar
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Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 592 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 6:36pm |
Outstanding! Thanks for posting a video! You really should consider making a complete separate new topic on how to do this mod from start to finish with parts sources needed included. |
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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
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Retired Coastie
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Joined: 14 May 2018 Location: Salem, Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:27pm |
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Found your mod for the 180. It's just what the wife and I need. Bought the parts today and going to tackle the project. Didn't get the dimensions but I think I'll be able to get pretty close. Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks for a great tip.
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Retired Coastie
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Joined: 14 May 2018 Location: Salem, Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:29pm |
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Sorry. The twin bed idea.
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voisj
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Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 15 May 2018 at 10:30pm |
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RT,
Look forward to seeing your take on the twin bed mod! Are you planning for drawers under? It's a real simple mod if your not, But the drawers made all the difference for the lack of storage in the 180. I got all the matching wood for face frames and drawer fronts at Home Depot, They have shelf material that matches really well. Our center lift out section is 3/4 ply wrapped in thin carpet topped with the same foam as the mattresses, and fits real nice. It just sits snug on top of the drawer face frame. You will love how much the mod makes the pod feel more open and useful. Only changes I would make would be a 4" foam mattress with topper instead of the 6" and not go so big on the framing to try and keep weight down. The mod did add 80 lbs up front on the tongue. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and I could do a better video or take any pictures of areas you might need. Good luck!! Rgds John
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Retired Coastie
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Joined: 14 May 2018 Location: Salem, Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 6:34pm |
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I did the bed mod on my 180. Agree it was a ball. My wife is also vertically challenged, so the slide out is hers. Looking forward to trying it out. My problem you solved was that I must sleep with my head elevated and the wife can't. Perfect fix. Thank you, thank you.
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