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    Posted: 19 Sep 2015 at 9:38pm
Originally posted by techntrek

Nice mods.  I would tack down the clock from behind, if it is only held up by the rope, or it will bang around on the road.
 
ThanksSmile I put a velcro pad behind to hold it steady and can still remove to change the battery
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Nice mods.  I would tack down the clock from behind, if it is only held up by the rope, or it will bang around on the road.
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Shelving above bed  (before)

Shelving above bed (after). Also replaced card board mattress with a 10" Cooling Memory foam mattress

Spice rack/Key holder in kitchen

Paper Towel Holder and beer opener in kitchen

A little added decor to dining area

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Nice! Is that a custom welded and fabricated mount for your spare tire? If not, can you tell me where you purchased?
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Yes it is a custom made by a friend of mine. It is bolted on the frame.
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; : rgb251, 251, 253;">Hello, I'm curious about your solar mount. Is the mount bracket welded to the rails?  Since you've had it for a while, how is it holding up in the wind?</span><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">
<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Thanks<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Shawn

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<span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">RPOD RP-172</span><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">MODS:<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">1. Relocate the spare tire to the tongue.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">2. Install a second battery.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">3. Fabricated a mount for Goal Zero Solar Panel.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">4. Install a diamond plate tool box on the tongue.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">5. Install sewer hose pipe underneath and behind both tires.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">6. Install curtains and curtain rods on both bunked.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">7. Install two corner shelve behind the dinette.  <div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">


So is the batter in the tool box ? Is so what do you do for ventilation.

Yes I have 2 battery in the tool box and no ventilation other than a few holes on both side of the box



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So is the battery in the tool box? What do you do about ventalation?
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; : rgb251, 251, 253;">Hello, I'm curious about your solar mount. Is the mount bracket welded to the rails?  Since you've had it for a while, how is it holding up in the wind?</span><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">
<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Thanks<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Shawn

Originally posted by BAYAGMO2

<span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">RPOD RP-172</span><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">MODS:<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;"><div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">1. Relocate the spare tire to the tongue.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">2. Install a second battery.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">3. Fabricated a mount for Goal Zero Solar Panel.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">4. Install a diamond plate tool box on the tongue.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">5. Install sewer hose pipe underneath and behind both tires.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">6. Install curtains and curtain rods on both bunked.<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">7. Install two corner shelve behind the dinette.  <div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">


So is the batter in the tool box ? Is so what do you do for ventilation.



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Originally posted by mcclurey

Nice! Is that a custom welded and fabricated mount for your spare tire? If not, can you tell me where you purchased?
Thanks!

Yes it is a custom made by a friend of mine. It is bolted on the frame.
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The solar mount is mounted on the rails with bolts. No problem on the winds. Solar panel is mounted everytime I needed but not on the move.
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