SLO-Pod 180 mods, John&Sue - R-pod Owners Forum

John

Thanks, that would be great if you have some pics. i really like that table and am currently out of mods on my list, for now. Smile

TexMan 2015 182g
2018 Sequoia
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Stephan & Texman,

Here's a link to the Kelleher & pakari sites, it's Radiata Pine.

http://www.pakaritmd.com/

http://www.kelleher.com/uploads/ckeditor/attachments/49/Pakari_UAL.PDF?1437079238

I'm told there are a few companies making it, just search for thermally modified wood. They sell it mostly for decking in 1 1/2" buy 5 1/2", I buy the 5/8 x 8 " skirting material for siding and outdoor table tops, mostly because it's very stable when sealed, and very light. As far as hardness goes it's not near as hard as teak or other south american hardwoods but harder than redwood and will dent if hit hard. Drills really easy, to easy, so,ya it's soft.

Just pulled this from the website.

"Although Pakari TMD looks like a high-priced hardwood, it is still a softwood like redwood and cedar, and therefor can dent, scratch and check."

You can see in the pictures that i ripped it to 1-1/4" wide and used wood spacers to give it that boat swim step look. I drilled through each section and ran a 1/8"all

thread front to back with a cap nut on each side, hoping it wouldn't tweak in the weather.

I made it in November and It's been on the pod for three trips and three weeks with rain and still is flat as can be.

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John&Sue,SLO,CA
2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

Texman,
Thanks! The studs are easy to find on any cold morning,the condensation will not show up where studs are. Or any good ($50+) stud finder that also detects metal and elec. work really well. The wood is a thermally modified or cooked at 450 degrees for 4 hours, the brand I buy is called Pakari. It comes in a 5/8 inch and is very light and stable.I could post a few pics of the how I did the mounting,hingeing and such if your interested.

Rgds John

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John&Sue,SLO,CA
2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

Thank You.

God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

I like the box your batteries are in. Did you fabricate and make this or purchase it somewhere? Looks great.

God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417	Topic: SLO-Pod 180 mods, John&Sue Posted: 06 Mar 2017 at 8:43am
	Thank you for the information. I'll look into it and see what is available near me.
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texman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2014 Location: TeXas Online Status: Offline Posts: 446	Posted: 06 Mar 2017 at 8:35am
	John Thanks, that would be great if you have some pics. i really like that table and am currently out of mods on my list, for now.
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fonseca179 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 May 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 06 Mar 2017 at 7:50am
	Which slideout cover is that? Was the install simple?

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 10:25pm
	Stephan & Texman, Here's a link to the Kelleher & pakari sites, it's Radiata Pine. http://www.pakaritmd.com/ http://www.kelleher.com/uploads/ckeditor/attachments/49/Pakari_UAL.PDF?1437079238 I'm told there are a few companies making it, just search for thermally modified wood. They sell it mostly for decking in 1 1/2" buy 5 1/2", I buy the 5/8 x 8 " skirting material for siding and outdoor table tops, mostly because it's very stable when sealed, and very light. As far as hardness goes it's not near as hard as teak or other south american hardwoods but harder than redwood and will dent if hit hard. Drills really easy, to easy, so,ya it's soft. Just pulled this from the website. "Although Pakari TMD looks like a high-priced hardwood, it is still a softwood like redwood and cedar, and therefor can dent, scratch and check." You can see in the pictures that i ripped it to 1-1/4" wide and used wood spacers to give it that boat swim step look. I drilled through each section and ran a 1/8"all thread front to back with a cap nut on each side, hoping it wouldn't tweak in the weather. I made it in November and It's been on the pod for three trips and three weeks with rain and still is flat as can be.
	SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 9:45pm
	How hard is the Pakari? Does the thermal modification harden it to be more resistant to dents, etc. than the original pine would be? This is the first I've heard of it. I have not seen it on the east coast.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 9:12pm
	Texman, Thanks! The studs are easy to find on any cold morning,the condensation will not show up where studs are. Or any good ($50+) stud finder that also detects metal and elec. work really well. The wood is a thermally modified or cooked at 450 degrees for 4 hours, the brand I buy is called Pakari. It comes in a 5/8 inch and is very light and stable.I could post a few pics of the how I did the mounting,hingeing and such if your interested. Rgds John
	SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost

texman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 24 Jul 2014 Location: TeXas Online Status: Offline Posts: 446	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 8:45pm
	On the bar table... How did you locate the aluminum studs? What is your side table made of? Very nice job on all of your mods. Thanks for sharing.
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jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3324	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 6:40pm
	Thank You.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

voisj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 10:02am
	Jato, The tongue box came from harbor freight http://www.harborfreight.com/2-34-cu-ft-steel-trailer-tongue-box-60302.html If you have one nearby, It goes on sale for $89 every other month or so. and get the 20% off coupon I cut a small hole in the back of it and put a louvered screen over it. Because I've heard you shouldn't keep batteries in a sealed container. And the LP tank needs to be moved forward. The dual tank set was almost necessary because you can't easily get to the handle to lock the box. It worked but was a pain and this led to the dual tank install, which I wanted anyway. rgds John
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jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3324	Posted: 05 Mar 2017 at 7:14am
	I like the box your batteries are in. Did you fabricate and make this or purchase it somewhere? Looks great.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."