Have You Done Any Mods?

Stephen,

Thanks for posting the photos.  I'm looking forward to seeing the under-bed mods (or maybe you did and I couldn't tell what I was looking at!). 

We are very close to buying a 179, and I wish I'd measured the height and width of the space under the bed when we looked at it on a trip a few days ago.  Since there isn't a 179 anywhere near us, would you mind posting those dimensions here when you have a chance?  Thanks!

Originally posted by Ardi Stephen, Thanks for posting the photos.  I'm looking forward to seeing the under-bed mods (or maybe you did and I couldn't tell what I was looking at!).

Sure. The ones that show the water heater and furnace on the left show the first under-bed mod. The ones that show the back of an outlet on the left and the storage area door are the second under-bed mod. The ones with the fabric are the left side of the dinette. Then there are four which show modifications to the cabinet under the stove to move the partitions and eliminate wasted space.

We are very close to buying a 179, and I wish I'd measured the height and width of the space under the bed when we looked at it on a trip a few days ago.  Since there isn't a 179 anywhere near us, would you mind posting those dimensions here when you have a chance?  Thanks!

The space in the center is approximately 32 1/2" X 28 1/2" X 14 1/2". Of that, I too 15" to make a 15 X 28 1/2 X 14 1/2" bin, leaving about 17" open for the furnace.

Edit:  The added wall to make my first under-bed mod does not seem to impact the furnace operation in the least. There is still lots of clearance around the front of the unit for air circulation. My fan also helps as it moves the hot air from under the bed and circulates it more effectively than the furnace's built-in fan.

2nd Edit:

I added two pictures to show the battery lock-down brackets I made to help prevent my batteries from being taken. Admittedly, they won't stop someone who is determined, but they will slow him down. They are made of anodized aluminum purchased at my local Lowes. Bending them was tricky since I don't have a metal brake. I used a vise and rubber mallet for bending. It may not be elegant, but it does work, and the cost was minimal.

Originally posted by NXRocks Just got mine a week ago. I did the following: Install the support for dual propane tanks and install an auto regulator  Build a rack for the generator

I am quite interested in both of these. Do you have more specific information (drawings, measurements, etc.) for them. I am especially interested in the generator rack. How has that worked for you? How much does it weigh?

Thanks. I'll try that.

The extremely "rare" Rover model!

I am seriously considering removing the HUGE Forest River sticker. I have already taken over 20 "warning stickers" off the exterior of the Pod. I thing it will make for a much cleaner look. Opinions????