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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Topic: small cabinet over sink/stove Posted: 24 Jul 2013 at 12:49pm |
I just ordered the small strut- Thanks to Doc for finding it, and to furpod for the mounting instructions.
The best, (simplest), fix is the proper hinges that FR must have finally begun to use, per Cpt Irk.
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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Sandcamper
Newbie Joined: 29 May 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 8:36pm |
We took the inexpensive way. A command strip with a hook attached to the top where it can hook the door handle. Works well.
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Keith & Harriet - 2013 R-POD 177-Nissan Pathfinder
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Capt. Irk
Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2012 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 6:31pm |
FR must have fixed that issue by the time they made my '13 176. My over-the-sink cabinet door whips open so quick, I would smack my knuckles at the top. I've learned to move my knuckles now.
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2013 176HRE / 2017 Ram 1500
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 1:52pm |
It's a little tricky to mount.. if you look at the picture I posted, notice how close it is to the closing edge of the frame. It only has a 1" or so of movement, so you have to get it as close to the pivot point as possible on the door, then just open the cabinet as high as you want, line up the anchor point with the inside of the side frame, and put in the screw. took longer to write than do..
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21grandma
Groupie Joined: 04 Jun 2013 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Online Status: Offline Posts: 83 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 10:49am |
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21grandma
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The Pod Heads
Newbie Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 10:06am |
I put a strip of velcro on top and across the handle. It doesn't seem like it is going to hold, but it DOES!
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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 8:56am |
They seem to have raised the price to $5.99 each. Still not a bad price. Thanks for the info. Bob |
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 8:31am |
We installed the spring mod and ran with that for 2 seasons, this year I put in the lift DocTom shows.. it's great.
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DocTom
Senior Member Joined: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 190 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 8:21am |
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UC2S5Q/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I installed this strut on my 177 last week. Works great and while you only need one, you get 2 for $6. (I paid $8, they just lowered the price.)
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Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 23 Jul 2013 at 12:56am |
I remember reading someone's addition of a lift to keep it open, but its been at least 2 years. Would take some searching to find it.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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