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Leo B

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Topic: What I think my 179 needs
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:08pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179.

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

furpod

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Location: Central KY
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Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:04pm

1) Save A Jack
2) Lowes shelf mod
3) Charge
4) AutoZone
5) I have different table so.. ;)
6) Several options on Amazon, think about a tongue lock also.
7) Porthole or square? (I think the square looks better on a 179) Call Frank at Vintage Technologies.
8) Simply not doable. There is one made that fits, but the couple owners who have tried can't get it to not leak.
9) Axle risers can be added to the new axle.
10) Add the length needed to the back of the drawer.. been done.

Oh, and, "Welcome".. Wink

rynosurf

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Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 3:07pm

I just used my 179 for the first time and love it. Trailer seems well built and has some nice features but these are the things that I think would be nice to have.
1) Low profile rear stabilizer jacks.
2) Shelf or cabinet across rear bed.
3) USB ports in kitchen tied into battery for charging devices.
4) Mudflaps.
5) Add another buckle to the underside of table so that table restraint strap can also be used to keep cushions from sliding off when used as a bed.
6) battery and propane tank locks.
7) Door window.
8) Sliding rear window.
9) Axle risers. ( I was told by the factory that the new axles have more lift on them and that the risers are no longer needed. A little more lift would help with the low hanging stabilizers)
10) The top kitchen drawer is shallow because the p-trap is behind it but the other two drawers could be at least another 6" deeper.

Most of these are minor, I just need to start modding it myself!

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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Topic: What I think my 179 needs Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:08pm
	Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179.
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:04pm
	1) Save A Jack 2) Lowes shelf mod 3) Charge 4) AutoZone 5) I have different table so.. ;) 6) Several options on Amazon, think about a tongue lock also. 7) Porthole or square? (I think the square looks better on a 179) Call Frank at Vintage Technologies. 8) Simply not doable. There is one made that fits, but the couple owners who have tried can't get it to not leak. 9) Axle risers can be added to the new axle. 10) Add the length needed to the back of the drawer.. been done. Oh, and, "Welcome"..

rynosurf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Apr 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 35	Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 3:07pm
	I just used my 179 for the first time and love it. Trailer seems well built and has some nice features but these are the things that I think would be nice to have. 1) Low profile rear stabilizer jacks. 2) Shelf or cabinet across rear bed. 3) USB ports in kitchen tied into battery for charging devices. 4) Mudflaps. 5) Add another buckle to the underside of table so that table restraint strap can also be used to keep cushions from sliding off when used as a bed. 6) battery and propane tank locks. 7) Door window. 8) Sliding rear window. 9) Axle risers. ( I was told by the factory that the new axles have more lift on them and that the risers are no longer needed. A little more lift would help with the low hanging stabilizers) 10) The top kitchen drawer is shallow because the p-trap is behind it but the other two drawers could be at least another 6" deeper. Most of these are minor, I just need to start modding it myself!