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Beth81
Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2021 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Topic: Recliners in 179 Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 2:51pm |
Thanks Stephen H; I’ve really enjoyed reading about all your “pod mods”. I’ll study this and see if I’m capable of this mod
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 2:46pm |
I used the furnace power connection to tap into for an outlet on the base of the bed behind the front ottoman next to the AC outlet that is in our 179. Then I tapped into the entertainment center power for another outlet next to the AC outlet that powers the television. That one powers my CPAP machine. I also installed USB power outlets at the same time. See my mods for further information.
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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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Beth81
Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2021 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 11:58am |
Yes I saw a post where someone got a futon and put it in their camper. I just purchased a futon and will try to put it in this weekend . I just took out the foot stool by the bed and it’s so much better: much roomier. Next will be trying to hook up some solar. We need power to our outlets to run a cpap at night, but best we can tell, only the lights and slide are feeding off the battery.
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MissDaisy
Newbie Joined: 07 Feb 2021 Location: Bellingham, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Posted: 18 Apr 2021 at 11:58am |
We removed the ottoman near the bed to improve space in our 179. Bought a little tripod folding stool to use there when needed. We also replaced the soft foam in the other ottoman with firm foam so you don’t sink. Will probably replace the bench foam eventually, too. This worked great for our last 8-day trip and much easier than some of the more extensive modifications I have seen described.
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Dirt Sifter
Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170 |
Posted: 16 Apr 2021 at 1:31am |
I understand the highways We are going to look - a friend bought some other brand (sob) of travel trailer about the size of ours that has a comfortable couch that pulls out into a bed. The couch was just the size of that uncomfortable bench. We've used a custom made pad from the upholstery shop which helps but that couch was great.
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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Beth81
Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2021 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:15pm |
We don’t plan on going off roading with our little r-Pod; Arkansas highways are just very rough Also, after looking at several posts, we are wanting to replace the very uncomfortable dinette bench with a futon. Any suggestions or recommendations on that project?
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Beth81
Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2021 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:10pm |
We don’t plan on going off roading; Arkansas highways are just very rough, after looking at several posts, we are also wanting to replace the very uncomfortable dinette bench with a futon, as was mentioned in another post.
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Dirt Sifter
Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170 |
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:04pm |
I am not aware of any problem with removing that one. We did not in our 179, but pulled both in the 195. Goes without saying, but I will anyway, the rpods need to be treated fairly gently on the rough back roads. The black and grey water valves hang fairly close to the ground when crossing washes and creek beds or uneven terrain. Have seen many rpods "out there" but they're not as solid as most tow vehicles. Throw in extra screws, tape and zip ties. Have fun!
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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Beth81
Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2021 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12 |
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 8:07pm |
We just got a 2017 r-pod 179 and so enjoyed reading about some of the mods you’ve done to your camper. We are considering our first mod: removing the ottoman closest to the bed. Will this in any way mess up the slide out weight distribution while slide is in and traveling down rough roads
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Dirt Sifter
Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170 |
Posted: 17 Jan 2021 at 9:18am |
I agree with StephenH. I have seen a mod where the ottomans and table were removed and office chairs on rollers were used, but that space got pretty cramped for two people, the bed, kitchen, and wet bath too.
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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