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   Looks great Sue and Mike!

  We have the same model, purchased July of this year.  We've been calling it a 2017 - but perhaps it really is a model 2016.5, since they are calling the blue ones 2017's!

  We did the cutting board thing for our stove, and built a shelf for the wall behind the stove (see photo).

  We put up a new bracket for the tv too.

  I have a new shower head and hose to install - haven't yet.

  I had two tanks installed with an automatic cutover valve - just so I will have a full tank on hand when the first one runs out.  

  I'm going to put a lift kit under mine - hopefully this weekend - to make it 4" higher.  

  I thought about that sewer tube - can't decide between that and the 5" plastic fence post method.  I'm having trouble finding a black 5" plastic fence post cover though - so I"ll probably buy the tube.  I'm disappointed though, as I was going to put two under there and store my folding ladder in one of them.

  Do you have the R-Dome?  We're having trouble with it pulling out of the rail - so I have my vice-grips ready to pinch it down a bit, as described elsewhere.  However, we purchased a Pahque awning, and it fits perfectly in the rail, so I'm going to have to be careful not to make it so small the Pahaque cover doesn't work.

  Bought a Classic Accessories cover this week and we're going to winterize it this weekend, put in the lift kit, and then park it.  We may be tempted to take it out for a long weekend or two this winter - the heater works great!

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timpamt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2016 Location: Leesburg, VA Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote timpamt Report Post Quote Reply Topic: List Your Mods: Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 3:21pm
	Looks great Sue and Mike! We have the same model, purchased July of this year. We've been calling it a 2017 - but perhaps it really is a model 2016.5, since they are calling the blue ones 2017's! We did the cutting board thing for our stove, and built a shelf for the wall behind the stove (see photo). We put up a new bracket for the tv too. I have a new shower head and hose to install - haven't yet. I had two tanks installed with an automatic cutover valve - just so I will have a full tank on hand when the first one runs out. I'm going to put a lift kit under mine - hopefully this weekend - to make it 4" higher. I thought about that sewer tube - can't decide between that and the 5" plastic fence post method. I'm having trouble finding a black 5" plastic fence post cover though - so I"ll probably buy the tube. I'm disappointed though, as I was going to put two under there and store my folding ladder in one of them. Do you have the R-Dome? We're having trouble with it pulling out of the rail - so I have my vice-grips ready to pinch it down a bit, as described elsewhere. However, we purchased a Pahque awning, and it fits perfectly in the rail, so I'm going to have to be careful not to make it so small the Pahaque cover doesn't work. Bought a Classic Accessories cover this week and we're going to winterize it this weekend, put in the lift kit, and then park it. We may be tempted to take it out for a long weekend or two this winter - the heater works great!
	Tim and Pam 2017 R-Pod 179 - "Little Bear" 2014 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab

M&M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 May 2016 Location: Middletown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Post Options Post Reply Quote M&M Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 3:17pm
	Good Afternoon mooremg1, I like the idea of replacing the outlet with one that has the USB ports. Is changing the outlet as simple as changing a home outlet? (silly question but we're new to the whole RV thing :))
	2017 179 "Big Sexy" 2012 Honda Pilot

mooremg1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Sep 2016 Location: Grand Rapids Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote mooremg1 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 2:51pm
	We bought our 179 in August of this year and although it's titled as a 2017 model it seems to be a transitional 2016-1/2 model when it comes to features. Ours has the King Jack TV antenna and rotator as well as the stainless steel undermount sink and updated exhaust fan but it is missing some of the features of the new blue R-pods that I would have liked to have. I've already added an electric tongue jack to replace the flip foot jack and this past weekend I installed the flush-mount stove surround - see picture below. I've also purchased the D&W Super Slider sewer hose storage tube but I haven't gotten it installed yet. The only other mods I've made to our 179 is to replace the outlet near the stove with one that has 2 USB charging ports and added a bracket to the TV swing arm that allows me to angle it downward. Installing the flush mount for the stove was easy after carefully measuring the visually checking clearances. There is a cleat between the front of the cabinet and the counter top that you need to clear and the wiring for the electrical outlet by the stove runs along that same cleat. The flush mount doesn't come with a template so you have to use the mount itself to draw your outline then draw the cut line 3/8" inside of that. I found that after initially unscrewing the stove top from the counter that I could just use the flexible gas line to angle the stove so I could just lower it down inside the cabinet while I was making my cut instead of having to disconnect the line. We don't use the stove top that often and rather than make a cutting board top like many people do we chose to go this route to recover the counter space.
	Sue and Mike 2022 Grand Design 23LDE 2017 Ford Expedition Platinum 2017 r-pod 179 (for sale) 2018 Chevrolet Traverse LT (sold)

marwayne Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002	Post Options Post Reply Quote marwayne Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 10:53am

	If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.

Jonknite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 May 2015 Location: Placitas, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonknite Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:48am
	Went very well, the road was so rough i had to take the stabilizer Jacks off to have sufficient clearance. All that bouncing and everything held well.

kkomorn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote kkomorn Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:21am
	How was the trip? Window hold up to the elements? KK

Randrestj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2016 Location: British Columbi Online Status: Offline Posts: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Randrestj Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Oct 2016 at 7:47pm
	Hi, I like the shelving idea but was always a little leery about drilling holes in the sides of the trailer. What type of screws, (length and size) did you utilize to fasten the the strips of wood and is there any special location as to where you need to put the screws. Thanks so much,
	RogerSJ

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Post Options Post Reply Quote lostagain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2016 at 11:12am
	Does anyone know how the upper bunk is attached on a 172? I'm thinking of copying yitzit's work on the lower bunk, but need to remove the upper bunk to do it. I don't want to leave a bunch of gaping holes in the walls. My thought is to raise and narrow the upper bunk so it f.unctions as a shelf as we don't need the bed capacity. Thanks in advance for any info.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Post Options Post Reply Quote lostagain Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Oct 2016 at 11:11am
	Does anyone know how the upper bunk is attached on a 172? I'm thinking of copying yitzit's work on the lower bunk, but need to remove the upper bunk to do it. I don't want to leave a bunch of gaping holes in the walls. My thought is to raise and narrow the upper bunk so it f.unctions as a shelf as we don't need the bed capacity. Thanks in advance for any info.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Debster1955 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2016 Location: Newbury Park Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Debster1955 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 12:44am
	Hi, How did you mount the spice rack? The walls are so thin. Debbie