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Have You Done Any Mods?
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Poll Question: Have you done any mods to your R-Pod?
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    Posted: 25 Sep 2016 at 4:34pm
Have the mods changed the weight of you pod by much?
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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.
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RP 182g
stove cover, usb charger, 12v outlet, 12v fan, sealed holes, Zamp solar, jack foot, voltage regulator
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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
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New for us, a 12v outlet for charging our phones. We added a wire shelf over our bed, from valance to valance. Hung some decorative items for a more homey feel. Love hearing from everyone about their creativity and mods.
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My towing mods...

Rear Anti Sway bar with new OEM Bilstein shocks



e2 WDH



Trans cooler the biggest one i could fit



Trans gage



Brake controller



Rear view video to clip on rear view mirror when towing (So I can see the cop coming after me for speeding )



camera on the back

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Originally posted by Richard7325

My towing mods...

Rear Anti Sway bar with new OEM Bilstein shocks


What tow vehicle do you have? How is this anti-sway bar working out?

Rear view video to clip on rear view mirror when towing (So I can see the cop coming after me for speeding )



camera on the back



What camera/display are you using? Source? I like the graphic.
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iBooks like Toyota Tacoma 
Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6
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My tow truck is a 2000 SR5 Toyota Tacoma Pre Runner V6 with close to 200,000 miles. I am the original owner.

The rear Sway bar works great. It keeps the body roll to a minimum and just makes the truck handle better.

On the rear view cam I used a wireless receiver and transmitter and took apart a license plate rear view back-up cam and powered it with a 12v cigarette plug. Got it off of Amazon less than $60 for everything.              
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I replaced the hot @ cold water drain plugs with water shut off valves. makes it a lot easyer to drain the tank. I got 2 water shut off valves for 1/2 in. pex tubing and 2 small hose clamps at lowes.
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