DeLaPodza 179er MODTHREAD

Welcome! It looks like nobody has to warn you about how instantly addictive the modding is, it sounds like you have a past in fab and modding. I am very interested to see if you eventually add more diamond plate to the front, I'd like to learn a little more about metal fab. Also looking forward to seeing what you come up with for a toolbox, one can never have too many tools on the road.

One way to get a little more lift is larger wheels + tires.

Picked up a full size truck bed tool chest for 40$ the other day and after looking at the size and what I have to work with on the tongue, it looks like ill have to cut and weld the bracing for the propane tank up some. But I will most likely order the double 30lbs tank holder and install that as well when I do the tool chest. Ill upload some pics of the tool chest soon.

Disregard last post, I been doing some looking around and found a mod that will optimize the space for extra seating and walking space when needed. Also did some measurements and found that the slide is good enough for 2 5'8"ish adults to sleep in and that was one of my biggest reasons for looking for a new trailer. I think I can make the 179er work out great for our needs.

Updating the mod list: convert the queen size bed to a seating/sleeping area. This will be similar to the 182 with regards to the front area. I saw a post that someone has already done this (I think) and looked very nice. Even thought the 179 was my first choice and still is my favorite floor plan I never liked that it had the wasted space under the bed and the bed is useless other than being a bed and the mattress is horrible and I'm not big into make it a luxary sleeping home. My camping will be spent more outside than inside. this will open up the walking area and add seating for 3-4 more persons and another table, and it will be right in front of the TV for the kiddos on those rainy days. All I gotta do now is either find an upholsterer to make the cushions or get my sewing game up and order some material and cushions/foam to make my own seats. Most likely make my own even if they are not perfect they will suffice. I don't like the material in the pods anyways and always thought that solid black or solid dark brown interior would like very good in these and vinyl is pretty cheap for the most part. I may even look at doing leather on the top part of the cushions but only if they price is right. This mod I will try my hardest to get done within the next year before our big trip back to Texas from Alaska but is not one of my highest priorities but for sure a need for me.

unfortunately I had to get rid of the pod. I hear that they may be making a little bigger pod in the future. Is this rumor? Either way I will be looking at getting another when I get back to the states within the next year or so. After having the 179er and being out in it a few times we really wanted to get something a tad bit bigger or at least different config. If the models stay the same and floor plans do not adjust when we go to look at pods in the future. I am almost certain we will be looking into the 182G. Bunks should have been a priority in the first place. Hopefully when the time comes they may be making some new floor plans and possibly a few feet longer and wider as well. Best of luck and hope to be back soon. Ill still be around keeping up with the new stuff and learning as much as I can about trailering. If it was not for being on this island I would most likely still have my trailer today.