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1tulip
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Topic: Couple of new modifications I'd like to make Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 2:14pm |
So I just experienced living in the rpod for 2 months. It was in a setting with sewer, electricity and water... but no internet!!! But I made do in spite of the primitive facilities .
Here are some things I'd like to do to keep improving on what proved to be a nice trailering experience:
I'd like to limit the amount of lifting and toting involved whether I'm at a campground, or boondocking. My husband died a year and a half ago, I followed advice here on the site and purchased a tray to sit above the propane tank(s) and hold the generator. So now that I'm home, I'm going to have that installed.
I'd like to have room for two propane tanks. Do you think they could effect that sort of modification while they are installing the tray? Had I been able to depart on my journey with two full tanks, I would have gotten through my stay there without having to lift the empty into the truck, schlepp to the nearest town, unload it, pay for the refill, schlepp it back out to the campground, etc. etc. I'm turning 70 years old this year and want to be as independent as possible while r-poding.
FINALLY: With the aforementioned mods, I'm wondering if I need to have the tongue lengthened. Already, the tongue is too short for me to fully drop the tailgate on my truck. Two of my dogs are getting kinda old and this makes it hard for them to jump into crates in the truck bed. In addition, I'm thinking if I have two LP tanks, the "stuff" on the Y-section of the tongue will limit my turning radius.
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Jholler
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 3:45pm |
Twin propane tanks are an easy fix, a tray can be mounted on your tongue with u bolts no problem. Instead of lengthening your tongue, have a look at this: https://jack-e-up.com/ Less than $60, twenty minute install.
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Jholler
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 3:53pm |
Here's my 179 with twin tanks AND a toolbox, jack-e-up installed.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 4:19pm |
I would not recommend lengthening the tongue on your R-pod. All kinds of red flags around that one. Instead, use the jack-e-up as mentioned above, and carry the genny in the back of your truck.
There are lots of pre-made 2-tank bases that you can put on your R-pod.
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Ben Herman
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 4:43pm |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
I would not recommend lengthening the tongue on your R-pod. All kinds of red flags around that one. Instead, use the jack-e-up as mentioned above, and carry the genny in the back of your truck.
There are lots of pre-made 2-tank bases that you can put on your R-pod. |
Agree with this - I put a two-tank tray on my 179 and it makes alot of difference not having to worry about running out. Good idea to add a two-tank regulator w/ auto changover on it, like this:
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Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 4:54pm |
You should NOT lengthen the tongue of your trailer. Do not do such a thing. The correct answer is a longer hitch shank. The part that goes into the truck hitch hole and mounts the ball. They available in various lengths to allow for short or crowded tongues. eTrailer has lots of different ones available.. https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=Drop+Shank&furl=-vw-1-pg-Ball_Mounts
Adding dual tanks is a 10 minute job, any handyman or RV tech can do it for you.
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geewizard
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Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 7:53am |
1tulip, my hat is off to you for R-podding at almost 70! Good on ya.
I also have a desire for dual propane tanks. Which dual tank bracket do others recommend?
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Jholler
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Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 8:06am |
Mine appears to be something like this, with a diverter valve and a tank cover. It was on the trailer when I bought it.
https://www.amazon.com/Flame-King-KT20MNT-Propane-Cylinder/dp/B00IZCNOVC
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Ben Herman
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Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 9:48am |
Originally posted by geewizard
1tulip, my hat is off to you for R-podding at almost 70! Good on ya.
I also have a desire for dual propane tanks. Which dual tank bracket do others recommend?
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This is the one I used. Works fine. As I recall, I had to drill a few new holes to mount it, no big deal.
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1tulip
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Posted: 14 Apr 2019 at 2:09pm |
Just curious... I see your tool box, but where are your batteries?
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