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Did a minor mod to our R-Pod 177. It is a wooden grill over the lower part of the window at end (right side) of the bed. We wanted to be able to prop up and read or watch TV. Only other place to read comfortably in the 177 is in the dinette. I used hemlock. Decided on paint over stain because it blends in well. This photo explains it best:

Additional minor mods:

1.      Added a wheel to the tongue jack. Must be removed when underway as it will bottom out. Makes hook-up easier because tongue can be moved over tow ball. No other foot needed.

2.      Added 10” x 26” unframed mirror on inside of bathroom door. Size works perfectly.

3.      Added 2 sets of 4 black over-door hooks, one to inside, the other to the outside of bathroom door.

4.      Added 3 brushed metal stick-on hooks to wall to left as you enter. Good place to hang shirts, etc. at night.

5.      We use a free standing canopy outside. ($49.97 at Walmart – Ozark Trail 9’ x 9’). It gets good reviews on Walmart site from owners. Goes up easily.

6.      Sway bar from tongue to vehicle hitch works very well. Virtually no sway on our 3800 miles through some nasty mountains.

 

Everywhere we stopped on our 3800 mile jaunt  – rest areas, camp sites, lunch breaks -- people came over and asked about our “cute” R-pod. (“Cute” is the most frequently used adjective.) Where did we get it? Can we see inside, etc., etc.

Tom Wagner

wagnert@wavecable.com

2003 Toyota Sienna

2012 177 R-Pod

Hi Podders,
Just wanted to post some of our pod mods for you all to see!

TV Extension Bracket for our 20" TV:



Here is the splitter inside the cabinet:



Here is the bracket which the arm connects to - this way we can disconnect the TV for travel.



Here is the Salt & Pepper Shaker:



Inside Bathroom Door Organizer:



We are using the bathroom for storage.  We figure when we can't make it to the campground bathroom, it's time to stop camping!!



Brackets for the shelf/drawer combo:



Lastly (for now) the paper towel holder!



Hopefully we'll have a few more soon.  We need to put in some hooks, a mirror and a battery cut off switch next.

Happy Camping!

Welcome.  Creative use of the bathroom, but I'll tell you from experience that the day will come when its 2 am, 45 degrees and raining outside and that bathroom will call your name!