R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Have You Done Any Mods?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Have You Done Any Mods?
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 1415161718 52>
Poll Question: Have you done any mods to your R-Pod?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
683 [81.41%]
10 [1.19%]
134 [15.97%]
10 [1.19%]
2 [0.24%]
You can not vote in this poll

Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
rGod2013 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 06 Sep 2016
Location: Chico, CA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 19 		Post Options Post Options   Quote rGod2013 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Have You Done Any Mods?
    Posted: 01 Nov 2016 at 6:21pm
2013 rpod 178
1. Remove "head banger box" over bed.
2. Installed shelf over passenger side window, over bed with tv unit from head banger box.
3. Installed nicer shower head. Had to reinforce wall to hold shower. Factory reinforcement in wrong location.
4. Installed lots coat hooks all around.
5. Had to reinforce floor under shower/toilet. Factory keeping costs down.
6. Installed 12" round port hole window in door.
7. From someone else's post I found the over the tank spare toilet paper holder from Wal-mart. Hangs over the sink and ease to remove for shower.
8. Cut open a large access hole in back of shower. Use to reinforce a tv mount being installed on other side. Also, nice access to wires.
9. Found picture frame & small mirror at thrift store. Put them together & mounted on wall above thermostat.
10. Used wide clear packing tape to close small vents on right and left side of A/C. Passenger side was blowing straight down the wall onto the thermostat causing the A/C to continually cycle on and off. Problem solved. Nice when its an easy fix.
11. more to come
Back to Top
texman View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 24 Jul 2014
Location: TeXas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 446 		Post Options Post Options   Quote texman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Oct 2016 at 5:30pm
RP 182g
stove cover, usb charger, 12v outlet, 12v fan, sealed holes, Zamp solar, jack foot, voltage regulator
TexMan 2015 182g
2018 Sequoia
TexManMods
Back to Top
dbrimm View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 10 Apr 2016
Location: Chico/Paradise
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 19 		Post Options Post Options   Quote dbrimm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 4:38pm
Originally posted by Leo B

Have the mods changed the weight of you pod by much?


Not by a large amount. I don't recall the exact numbers but moving the batteries back and putting the generator up front added about 50lbs (ballpark) to the tongue weight. If memory serves the tongue weight is now in the mid 300's.

I haven't noticed any effect on towing (stability or otherwise) and it's really nice to have everything clean and sleek. Not having to fiddle with the genset other than walking out and turning the key is a nice as well of course.
Back to Top
Leo B View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4518 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Leo B Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 4:34pm
Have the mods changed the weight of you pod by much?
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
Back to Top
dbrimm View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 10 Apr 2016
Location: Chico/Paradise
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 19 		Post Options Post Options   Quote dbrimm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 4:11pm
Thanks again Leo!
Back to Top
Leo B View Drop Down
podders Helping podders - pHp
podders Helping podders - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lyndonville, VT
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4518 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Leo B Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 3:45pm
Nice work! Great pics!!
Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171
Back to Top
dbrimm View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 10 Apr 2016
Location: Chico/Paradise
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 19 		Post Options Post Options   Quote dbrimm Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 3:17pm
::moved my post to the other mod thread after realizing it was the larger/primary one::

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=842&PID=82798#82798
Back to Top
Alaskaflyer View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 30 Aug 2016
Location: YNP, WY
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 18 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Alaskaflyer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 Sep 2016 at 6:55pm
Moved the spare to the front so I can use the hitch for a bike rack instead.


Had to move it slightly more forward on the frame than I would have wished, to have enough clearance from the scissor jack as to not interfere with the winching. Used the ExtremeMaxx heavy duty clamp-on mount.

And added an EazLift anti sway friction bar. I didn't think we needed one but now that it's on I notice the difference!

Finally, added a 12v socket in the entertainment center. Plug in a small inverter and there's enough amps to power the TV & charge a phone too.



Back to Top
Jobwabe View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 15 Oct 2015
Location: Susanville
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 17 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Jobwabe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 11:06am
Did you move the spare to the front only in order to put on the bike rack?  I mounted an over the spare tire bike rack.  I sure don't like how loose the hitch to tire carrier connection point is.  The spare get's loose and bouncy on the road all the time even though I continually tighten the bolt!  Maybe a heavier grade bolt is in order.
Back to Top
Jobwabe View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 15 Oct 2015
Location: Susanville
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 17 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Jobwabe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jul 2016 at 11:01am
I have 2 100w solar panels, one ahead of the roof  fridge unit and one behind paralleled.  I use a breathing apparatus at night so it takes care of that nicely.  But usually only use the pod for a few days in a row.  The power indicator (if accurate) shows that the solar is taking care of business with the two 6 volt batts we have.  We would typically watch one dvd movie each night-sometimes a concert dvd while cooking as well.  All our overhead lights had been changed to LEDs though. 
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 1415161718 52>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz