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The bathroom was one of the reasons I went with the R-Pod. Nice mods though.

2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge
2011 Mercedes ML350
"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it."

Welcome. Creative use of the bathroom, but I'll tell you from experience that the day will come when its 2 am, 45 degrees and raining outside and that bathroom will call your name!

Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Hi Podders,
Just wanted to post some of our pod mods for you all to see!

TV Extension Bracket for our 20" TV:

Here is the splitter inside the cabinet:

Here is the bracket which the arm connects to - this way we can disconnect the TV for travel.

Here is the Salt & Pepper Shaker:

Inside Bathroom Door Organizer:

We are using the bathroom for storage. We figure when we can't make it to the campground bathroom, it's time to stop camping!! Wacko

Brackets for the shelf/drawer combo:

Lastly (for now) the paper towel holder!

Hopefully we'll have a few more soon. We need to put in some hooks, a mirror and a battery cut off switch next.

Happy Camping!

The PodSquad - Drew, Deb and Marsh

Did a minor mod to our R-Pod 177. It is a wooden grill over the lower part of the window at end (right side) of the bed. We wanted to be able to prop up and read or watch TV. Only other place to read comfortably in the 177 is in the dinette. I used hemlock. Decided on paint over stain because it blends in well. This photo explains it best:

Additional minor mods:

1. Added a wheel to the tongue jack. Must be removed when underway as it will bottom out. Makes hook-up easier because tongue can be moved over tow ball. No other foot needed.

2. Added 10” x 26” unframed mirror on inside of bathroom door. Size works perfectly.

3. Added 2 sets of 4 black over-door hooks, one to inside, the other to the outside of bathroom door.

4. Added 3 brushed metal stick-on hooks to wall to left as you enter. Good place to hang shirts, etc. at night.

5. We use a free standing canopy outside. ($49.97 at Walmart – Ozark Trail 9’ x 9’). It gets good reviews on Walmart site from owners. Goes up easily.

6. Sway bar from tongue to vehicle hitch works very well. Virtually no sway on our 3800 miles through some nasty mountains.

Everywhere we stopped on our 3800 mile jaunt – rest areas, camp sites, lunch breaks -- people came over and asked about our “cute” R-pod. (“Cute” is the most frequently used adjective.) Where did we get it? Can we see inside, etc., etc.

Tom Wagner

wagnert@wavecable.com

2003 Toyota Sienna

2012 177 R-Pod

Tom Wagner
2012 R-Pod 177
2003 Toyota Sienna

Does replacing the thermostat void the manufactures warranty on the AC or heating system?

2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with
2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen
2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2
5.7L V8
Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP

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PodSquad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Coventry CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote PodSquad Report Post Quote Reply Topic: List Your Mods: Posted: 30 Apr 2012 at 8:21am
	We hear you about the bathroom. Right now, it seems good for storage as we are travelling with a teenager. In a few years, when he is tired of travelling with us, we will probably modify again to suit us! We did keep this in mind with the mod as the only thing that was added were the two rails that hold up the shelves and baskets. That way, we can still have the bathroom to use inthe future!
	The PodSquad - Drew, Deb and Marsh

Hodge-PODge Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Location: Calhoun, GA Online Status: Offline Posts: 539	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hodge-PODge Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Apr 2012 at 8:01am
	The bathroom was one of the reasons I went with the R-Pod. Nice mods though.
	2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it."

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keith-N-Dar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 10:15pm
	For me it is every time we camp anymore. The Pod bathroom is welcome at 2:00AM!
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Post Options Post Reply Quote techntrek Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 8:40pm
	Welcome. Creative use of the bathroom, but I'll tell you from experience that the day will come when its 2 am, 45 degrees and raining outside and that bathroom will call your name!
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Snowbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snowbound Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 7:27pm
	Thanks for pictures. It is always nice to see what ideas other people have come up with. Don't forget to use a paperclip or clothes pin or elastic band around the paper towels or they will be completely unwound when you get where you're going. I use a clothes pin as I can use it for the swim suits etc. as well. B
	Tom and Bette in our 177 "The Gastropod"

PodSquad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Coventry CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote PodSquad Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 5:39pm
	Hi Podders, Just wanted to post some of our pod mods for you all to see! TV Extension Bracket for our 20" TV: Here is the splitter inside the cabinet: Here is the bracket which the arm connects to - this way we can disconnect the TV for travel. Here is the Salt & Pepper Shaker: Inside Bathroom Door Organizer: We are using the bathroom for storage. We figure when we can't make it to the campground bathroom, it's time to stop camping!! Brackets for the shelf/drawer combo: Lastly (for now) the paper towel holder! Hopefully we'll have a few more soon. We need to put in some hooks, a mirror and a battery cut off switch next. Happy Camping!
	The PodSquad - Drew, Deb and Marsh

Alex&Marie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 25 Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 63	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alex&Marie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Apr 2012 at 4:51am
	good ideas, thanks for the post. especially like the one in the pictures, as I have been trying to think of a way make a back rest for reading / tv watching.
	Alex and Marie 2012 R-pod 177 2006 Toyota Tundra

wagnert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09 Jan 2012 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote wagnert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Apr 2012 at 6:47pm
	Did a minor mod to our R-Pod 177. It is a wooden grill over the lower part of the window at end (right side) of the bed. We wanted to be able to prop up and read or watch TV. Only other place to read comfortably in the 177 is in the dinette. I used hemlock. Decided on paint over stain because it blends in well. This photo explains it best: Additional minor mods: 1. Added a wheel to the tongue jack. Must be removed when underway as it will bottom out. Makes hook-up easier because tongue can be moved over tow ball. No other foot needed. 2. Added 10” x 26” unframed mirror on inside of bathroom door. Size works perfectly. 3. Added 2 sets of 4 black over-door hooks, one to inside, the other to the outside of bathroom door. 4. Added 3 brushed metal stick-on hooks to wall to left as you enter. Good place to hang shirts, etc. at night. 5. We use a free standing canopy outside. ($49.97 at Walmart – Ozark Trail 9’ x 9’). It gets good reviews on Walmart site from owners. Goes up easily. 6. Sway bar from tongue to vehicle hitch works very well. Virtually no sway on our 3800 miles through some nasty mountains. Everywhere we stopped on our 3800 mile jaunt – rest areas, camp sites, lunch breaks -- people came over and asked about our “cute” R-pod. (“Cute” is the most frequently used adjective.) Where did we get it? Can we see inside, etc., etc. Tom Wagner wagnert@wavecable.com 2003 Toyota Sienna 2012 177 R-Pod
	Tom Wagner 2012 R-Pod 177 2003 Toyota Sienna

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Post Options Post Reply Quote techntrek Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 6:02pm
	I can't say for sure, but I don't see how it would. No different than changing out the thermostat in your home.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Tri-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: Liberty Hill Online Status: Offline Posts: 112	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tri-Pod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jan 2012 at 10:59am
	Does replacing the thermostat void the manufactures warranty on the AC or heating system?
	2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP