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Leo B ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4518 |
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Do you have a photo of the new plate with all attached?
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Capt Kidd ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() Joined: 18 Aug 2015 Location: Chico, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 215 |
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I just got thru upgrading the television in my 179 to a 24" Samsung smart TV. The way I got it to fit is I took the old TV down and unscrewed the plate that held it to the wall. Then I fabricated a new plate for the wall. What I did was to use some metal stock that was the same thickness and made a new plate that was twice as long and then bolted the old plate to the new one and screwed it back into the same holes.
Now my 24" TV still swings back to the wall as before it just sticks out 4 inches when it is swung all the way out.
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The Pirate's Pod
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Dirt Road Warrior ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 18 Apr 2017 Location: Arizona Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
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Replaced mattress immediately
12 V outlet above television for an inverter to run the TV and charge i-stuff Various stick on hooks Second battery Generac inverter/generator Planning to make the kitchen drawers longer and add a shelf in the upper cabinet and one in the bathroom
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Dirt Road Warrior
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Rpod 179 Hood River |
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Plantguy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Mar 2015 Location: Calistoga, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 102 |
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2014 179
1. Made cutting board/work area over burners. 2. Installed 12v USB iPhone charger in cab side by entry door. 3. Installed a second battery. 4. Installed dimmable LED light fixture over bed. Added reading lights on bed wall, battery type with tape. 5. Added 2" memory foam over mattress. 6. Used command strips for key holder, pot holders, towels and small trash container. 7. Replaced kitchen faucet and sink. Teed off with pec water line and shark pec fittings in preparation for running outside water lines to right of spare tire. 8. Purchased Costco storage containers (the black and yellow ones) to hold : BBQ stuff Spare clothing and sheets/blankets Awning and hammock Dump lines and, gloves and misc. Food, containers and extra cooking supplies. All these containers fit into my camper shell along with folding chairs, small ladder etc. This keeps the rPod lighter and more organized. 9. Purchased a Honda generator. Future: 1. Solar panel 2. Converter for 110 v TV 3. Battery shut off switch. 4. Curtains to replace blinds. |
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Life is too important to be taken seriously!i
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GnarPod ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 13 Jul 2017 Location: OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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My favorite mod so far has been the LED flood lights I installed under the trailer. Two in the back and two in the front pointing outward slightly. These are wired with a relay to the center pin of the wiring harness. This way my lights come on automatically when the tow vehicle is in reverse. I always get to camp after dark and this makes backing up stress free!
I also Installed a 6" PVC tube under the trailer to hold a 6x9 rug. Other mods include a 12v socket and dual usb behind the tv, pop-a-plate despencer and paper towel dispencer.
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rawest50 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
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Very first mod. Electric jack. Cranking sucks.
Cordless drill & fitting for stabilizers. Cranking sucks again. 4 point load/Sway stabilizer. 3" foam on mattress. DirecTV receiver and dish. Receiver mounted. Weather station. We carry a portable ice maker. Fridge cannot make enough ice. Miscellaneous shelves for dishes, paper towels, food, etc. Soap, shampoo and conditioner dispenser mounted in the bathroom. Wireless propane tank monitor. Portable tote for storage for extended stays. Future mods: Dual propane tank rack. Have the rank and piping. Modify propane line for gas grill. Get the line off the regulator. Command strip wall shelving in various locations. Wall mounted illuminated clock. Exterior Thule LED lighting. Screen for Thule awning. 6 or 8" pipe storage underneath Pod. Whatever will fit. Chairs, fishing rods, etc. holder. Slide out drawers for storage compartment. At least for small items. White dry erase board. Modify center seating for storage under cushion. Not sure if that is possible. |
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. ![]() |
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StephenH ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
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Another alternative is one I chose and that is to install a double step in place of the single step. Ours came with the risers. The first times out, we used a small step-stool. The second time, I had purchased an exercise step bench which worked pretty well. I still use it at home. It is larger and therefore safer than the small step-stool I first used. I then decided to install the double step. That is a great option and not too expensive. You can see it in my mods (link in signature).
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Harry ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 10 Jul 2014 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
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My 2013 176T came equipped from the dealer with risers & 15" wheels. It has easily handled some mean and nasty crosswinds (45 - 50 mph), and never being blown "out of line" with the TV. I use a Reese WDH, and no anti-sway system. The two or three times I was really concerned about crosswinds, I put water in the tank to add some weight to the bottom & lower the center of gravity, and I'm not sure I even needed to do that.
The other obvious benefit is the added ground clearance. Now in my fourth season, I have not done any bottom-damage or hit a rear jack. The only downside, and this just manifested itself this summer... my wife broke her hip last Spring, and the height of the exterior step from the ground was too much for her. I made a two-step box & that helped with that situation. It might be something to consider for those who have trouble with steps.
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2013 R-pod 176T
TV: 2013 Honda Ridgeline 3.5 L 4WD |
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RoyToy ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 22 |
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Thank You We are trying to be safe and get this right! Also.... Loving the Pod!
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lostagain ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
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I noticed no difference in stability with risers.
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Never leave footprints behind.
Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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