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    Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 3:45pm
Hi all,

I just purchased a 178 and I could not be happier. I can not wait to get back in it already after my first trip during xmas.
I have a few questions and looking for ideas, shelves... how strong are the panels on the inside of the pods to screw in shelves ? I would like to add some in the kitchen area and over the bed for clothing.
Any ideas or suggestions ?

Thanks

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Posts: 4518 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 4:14pm
Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!! Nice picture!!
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 5:22pm
js555,

I have a 178, give me couple days I will send pics of my shelf mods. Weather turning slightly nasty in area. I added rear shelf over bed and two front corner shelves with clothes rod over dinette.
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Posts: 23 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 9:13pm
Great photo, love the dogs in the front of the picture.
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Posts: 10 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 10:40am
Thank you guys !
I am so happy to have bought one of these.
The dogs love it as well... and man do they love to cuddle up in that bed !
M.Carter I look forward to seeing your pictures and ideas. Mostly worried about the type of screw to use without going through causing leaks yet making it strong enough.

Cheers

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Posts: 320 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 12:18pm
Congratulations and welcome!
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Posts: 117 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 12:37pm
Don't forget to chock your wheels I almost lost my 178 in the lake when I jacked off the hitch .save it by pulling brack cable.good times 
Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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Posts: 1221 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 4:51pm
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] when I jacked off the hitch  



I was unaware we had to do this, is it required?? or just certain models
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 4:59pm
Always chock before you release it from tow vehicle. If there is the slightest incline it will roll that direction. I have wife apply brake from tow vehicle until I am chocked and in some cases have leveling jacks down, the last think I pull from tow vehicle is the electrics plug.
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Posts: 3331 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 8:29pm
Nice unit!  That was the first thing I noticed (after the dogs) was that the wheels weren't chocked.  First thing we do upon setting up is to level side to side or wheel to wheel.  Once that is accomplished we chock both wheels so there is no chance of rolling. Then we disconnect from the TV.  Since we boondock quite a bit we often have uneven ground to work with.  Chocking is a necessity for us.
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