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Have You Done Any Mods?
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Poll Question: Have you done any mods to your R-Pod?
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    Posted: 07 Jul 2014 at 12:03am
Any one have an idea of what weight capacity there is for adding accessories to the tounge area. Weight distribution system, spare tire, 2 bbatteries, dual propane. Looking to add a shelf for the generator.
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RPOD RP-172

MODS:

1. Relocate the spare tire to the tongue.
2. Install a second battery.
3. Fabricated a mount for Goal Zero Solar Panel.
4. Install a diamond plate tool box on the tongue.
5. Install sewer hose pipe underneath and behind both tires.
6. Install curtains and curtain rods on both bunked.
7. Install two corner shelve behind the dinette. 
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Living in Michigan, with the "highways" that they have up there, I'd go with knobby tires.
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Posts: 55 		Post Options Post Options   Quote ANGCHIEF Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jun 2014 at 8:11pm
Would you do the knobby tires (like on Hood Rivers) or just regular 15 inch tires?  
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I don't see a problem with the 15's.
I much prefer 15's because they are way more common if one has to buy a tire on the road...
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We are getting the Axle Risers installed tomorrow; planning on putting larger, 15" wheels on our 2014 178. Anyone see a problem with putting the larger wheels with the lift kit?
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interested in knowing more about the shelf for generator
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Just got mine a week ago. I did the following:
  • Changed all the lights to LED's
  • Change the table support to single post
  • Change the latches at the bottom bunk
  • Install 2 scissor jacks on the front (2009 R-Pods do not have front jacks)
  • Install a own lift kit - 4" raise - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4745&title=30-lift-kit
  • Build a rack for dual battery
  • Upgrade to class 27
  • Install the support for dual propane tanks and install an auto regulator 
  • Build a rack for the generator
  • Mount the sway ball on the trailer tongue
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To our 2014 177:

Extra battery
e2 stabilizer
Power Jack
Coupler Lock
6 foot ladder shelf from window valence to window valence over the table.  Put 4 large wicker baskets on it for storage

AC plug in adapters with USB ports that increase the AC  plug ins from two to three
added a small portable domestic ice maker
a raised wooden cover over stove
over the door coat racks (outside) - over the rack toilet paper holder and towel holder (inside)
corner tension pole shelf placed at the corner of the bed near the bathroom
replaced the table legs with two pedestal legs
placed a pull out makeup mirror on the curb side of the entertainment center
replaced the mattress 
replaced the bench cushions with a firmer cushion
use a portable surge protector
use a 2000 Honda generator
added a spice rack over microwave
velcro on entertainment center for remote
added large decorative pillows for bed and bench.  Better for lounging.
added to DC plugs, one next to AC plug on bed side (for my CPAP)  the other next to the AC plug on the bench (For computers and a DC Fan]

added key holder and Dog Leash holders near the door

under table drawer from camping world
added a black rubber door sweep to the  bottom edge of the cabinet to eliminate the large opening when the slide out is extended....preventing dog bones, balls,  toys etc from sliding under it.

We were going to buy a longer sewer storage container but have found the current one with a 6 foot collapsible hose works just fine.

Will post pictures of some of these mods soon.
Podding from Montana and loving it!
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Originally posted by ilovecamping

Yes we made it ourselves. It has drawer slides like the other 2 drawers.

where did you find the smaller slides-  can't find anything locally that would fit. 
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