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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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Direct Link To This Post 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
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Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:15pm
It's pretty simple to add 12V sockets and USB ports wherever you want them.  We've added 2 sockets to the galley, a combination 12V/USB socket near the AC socket by the bed and plan to add a 12 V socket to the outside.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 9:13pm
Thanks for the replies. Most of these are easy projects, I just need time and money right?!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 10:10pm
Originally posted by rynosurf

Thanks for the replies. Most of these are easy projects, I just need time and money right?!


Quoted for truth.. LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 11:19pm
Originally posted by rynosurf

I just need time and money right?!


Both of which always seem to be insufficient. However, not everything needs to be done at once. It has taken me several months to complete the projects detailed in my mods.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 6:03pm
And just when you think the mods are complete, you'll think of something else. That's the fun of it!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 10:42pm
True! I just got the set of double steps I ordered to replace the single step that came with the R-Pod. I will be installing them tomorrow as soon as I finish making a couple of shims. The mounting brackets for the original steps are about 1/2" wider than the new steps. I'll show them in my mods when I am done.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 3:49pm
Originally posted by Kokopod

And just when you think the mods are complete, you'll think of something else. That's the fun of it!

Always true.  I've had my current camper almost 3 years now and I spent all day Wednesday doing mods and fixing things.
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