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VenturaDi 
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Joined: 23 Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
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 Topic: Have You Done Any Mods?Posted: 11 Jan 2010 at 2:16pm |
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Wow! Some of you folks have done SO many things!
We have: -replaced the mattress with a 9" foam from Bed-In-A-Box - ahhhhh -lots of throw pillows to make bed look more like day bed (not really a "mod", but changes the look) -a bath safety bar on the wall of BR (to make it easier to get up off the toi toi!) -an indoor/outdoor thermometer (so when it's COLD, we'll know just HOW cold!) -mag-lite flashlight mounted just above the fire extinguisher just inside the door -hinge thingy to the dinette seat lid to hold it open (will be doing the same for the over the sink cabinet) -track installed on floor under dinette seat to keep storage bins from moving -moved table legs so table fits against wall (seems to be the #1 mod!) May be adding a Watts Premier RV water filtration unit under sink. (Panel can be moved back after install, giving a bit more room under the sink) Am going to try 3M picture hangers on the dinette back cushions to keep them against the wall. |
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Diane
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Tusten Traveler
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Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Location: Catskills NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 235 |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2010 at 6:38am |
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Have done:
Mounted 19 inch TV/DVD to side of microwave cabinet on swivel mount
Replaced ironing board table legs with 2 pedestal (removable) legs mounted to carpeted board
Replaced bedroom miniblinds with curtains
Floor to ceiling shelf unit in bath behind toilet
Purchased small sofa table that stands flush against sofa
Purchased and placed Dometic cover made for stove which also acts as a backsplash
Cutting board for sink to create extra work space
Added battery cut-off switch
Brought in on/off switch for electric water heater- mounted on dinette seat
Moved spare tire to tongue and mounted bike rack to back
3 inch memory foam mattress pad for bed. RV size queen sheets
Added front stabilizers and side levelers
Plan to do:
Cabinet stays or struts to overhead cabinets
Replace Fantastic fan cover with clear one
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John and Linda
One 14 lb Cockapoo 2010 RPod 174 |
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GrandPod
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Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Location: Southwest Flori Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2010 at 1:22pm |
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We have the R-Pod 177 model and have done the following mods.
!. Moved the Dinette Table legs back 71/2 " so table will fit closer to the wall.
2. Added hinge to the shelf over the sink and stove so that the cabinet door will stay open.
3. Made a cover out of a Bamboo cutting board to place over the 2 burner stove.
4. Added a 3" Memory Foam Mattress Topper on top of the mattress.
5. Cut a finger hole in the lid for the storage compartment under the seat of the dinette.
6. Added a portable 2 step enterance step for the trailer.
7. Removed 1 light bulb out of each double light.
8. Added battery cut-off switch.
9. Am in the process of adding 3 12volt D.C. outlets for dc appliances such as tv/dvd player;
coffee pot, 12v d.c fans and outlet to be used for charging.
10. Added 2 12v type 24 Batteries in Parallel.
11. Added hinge to converter box lid where dinette seat is. also cut finger hole in lid and added
stay so lid would stay open.
12. added divider to converter box to make storage area and to keep storage area seperate from
wiring.
That it for now.
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Tom and Linda
R-Pod 177 Southwest Florida |
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yizit
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Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 663 |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2010 at 12:03am |
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Added risers.
Added front stabilizers. Removed 2 burner stove and replaced with cutting board. Added wire racks behind stove for additional shelves. Added 6" in height to lower bunk for additional storage. Removed upper bunk and added shelves in its place...this gave us a place to sit and a place to put our plastic containers for clothes, etc. towards the back of the lower bunk. Added molding to top of refrigerator to keep items from sliding off during travel. Added paper towel holder. Added toilet paper holder. Added mirror next to bath door. Added tension rod in wet bath to hang wet towels. Replaced cloth shower curtain with plastic and cut to fit. Added numerous 3M hooks....love those things. Added over the door hooks to bath door. Replaced blinds with curtains. Added memory foam to the queen bed. Future plans/wish list: Cut off switch for battery. 7' Sewer hose holder. Trim dinette storage compartment lid so it can be opened without removing cushions Move the switch for the water heater's electric element inside. Replace fan cover with a clear cover. Split lower bunk storage area into 2 separate compartments and separate plywood access covers for easy access to most used items in front. Replace bunk mattress with something else...still working on that...maybe 2 separate foam cushions or padded lids. Replace table legs with single post and tripod stand. |
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Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1225 |
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Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 10:31am |
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Computers are over my head! David
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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David and Danette
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Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 10:28am |
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Replaced blinds with curtains. Added shelf above window and bed with antenna conection and power outlet for TV and clock radio.
Above the curtains for front windows added small storage compartments (very useful ).
Removed factory table legs and made possible for front of table to connect to front wall with single folding leg for other end.
Modified a bamboo cutting board to fit over sink.
Made a cover for over stove.
Added antenna connection outside of trailer above power outlet on right side of trailer.
Placed foam cushion under water pump and foam arond water hoses from pump.
Replaced factory coil spring mattress with a foam mattress.
Added 3M hooks and paper towel holder.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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sylviablue
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Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: Costa Rica Online Status: Offline Posts: 152 |
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Posted: 08 Jan 2010 at 9:30am |
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Not much so far:
3M command hooks privacy curtain for bed: using tension rod so it's removable too Vent cover for fantastic fan in bathroom to keep rain out |
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Wyn
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Joined: 06 Jan 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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Posted: 07 Jan 2010 at 8:54pm |
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So far we have made the following mods to our 171;
Drain valves for fresh water tank and the two low point drains
Dual propane tank holder
Electric tongue jack
Replaced Dometic AC with a Carrier V (much quieter unit)
Moved table leg so table touches front wall
Moved pin and bracket under table to end of table next to wall so our legs would not get scratched every time we sat down.
Paper towel rack over sink
Changed over counter light to a double bulb fixture
Added lights to rear storage compartment
Replaced stock mattress with one from Ikea
110V electrical outlet at front wall under table
Wall to wall carpet
Toilet paper holder in bathroom
Grommets and bungie cord in spare tire cover to prevent it from coming off on the road
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Wyn
Hudson Valley, NY 171 |
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gepaine
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Joined: 05 Jan 2010 Location: Carnation, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 29 |
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Posted: 06 Jan 2010 at 9:52pm |
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1. MaxxAir Fan/Mate (vent cover)
2. MaxxAir Window/Maxx (window louver)
3. 2nd 12-volt battery
4. Front stabilizers
5. Door stays on overhead cabinets
6. Storage cabinet above window in "bedroom"
7. Additional shelf in entertainment center cabinet
For Spring:
1. Rubber vibration isolators on water pump mounts
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Gene & Linda - 2007 Escalade - 24-Foot Keystone Cougar TT - Life is not just about gas mileage!
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cane2
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Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92 |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2009 at 5:46pm |
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Not many so far just ones to make it accessible for me to use. These are on our 177.
1. extended low water dumps.
2.put in electric water heater switch inside.
3.hinge on door above sink.
4.extended water tank valve to empty.
5.disconect switch on battery box.
6.extender on furnace.
7.put on air conditioner that does not run off from wall thermostat.
8.moved legs on table.
9.put in 300 watt inverter.
10 put velcro arround access door to warter pump.
11. cut pannel to access warter heater under bed.
12. paper towel holder.
13.TP holder on shower handles
14.came with stabilzers.
have honda 2000 generator.
up graded to size 27 battery
To do list
remove single step and put on 2 step with 5 inch first step down.
must have 7 foot sewer hose storage.
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