Wood River 179 Mods

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   Wow, Smitty !
That's almost "roof-shoveling" levels of snow! I remember it well in the Wood River Valley. One winter particularly stands out in the Valley.... 1992-93, (as well as at least through about 1998). That first year, I was constantly up on the roof in my ski overalls trying to keep the layered snow loads down, so as not to stress out the roof trusses. To tired to go up to River Run to ski.

THEN all the snow that I pushed and tried to throw off the roof blocked patios, blocked doors, so it had to be re-shoveled again, in a slightly more compacted condition, as it had dropped from the roof level. In 93, I had to make a slot in front of my younger son's bedroom window so he could see out.

(I have archive photos on my laptop of those days.) Back then, we had to keep the snow off of the flat roof of our vintage 1964 Apache tent trailer (with the Chevy Impala style rear tail lights). We bought that early camper in Boise for less than $1000 and finished restoring it in time for the first of our Oregon coast family vacations. (We towed it with a 94 Toyota SR5 Extra Cab back in the day.)

The snow really helps out the Valley economically, and the Wood River will be running strong this spring, I bet....hopefully not TOO strong all at once. One spring flood year, 5B'rs used to joke about "picking out furniture at the Bellevue bridge!" Thankfully, it won't get that bad, but in the mid-valley back then, a lot of people lost portions of their yards to the 'river wild.'

NICE JOB keeping the Pod out of "snow jail" so that you can get it out for the Canyonlands of Utah (or?) in spring. Bet you've gotten in shape, and soaked a few boots on that project! Thanks for sending, loved your post, sure others did too.

Brad
Western NC
179 HRE

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Blue Highways Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 20 Sep 2016 Location: NC mountains Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Topic: Wood River 179 Mods Posted: 30 Jan 2017 at 8:59am
	Wow, Smitty ! That's almost "roof-shoveling" levels of snow! I remember it well in the Wood River Valley. One winter particularly stands out in the Valley.... 1992-93, (as well as at least through about 1998). That first year, I was constantly up on the roof in my ski overalls trying to keep the layered snow loads down, so as not to stress out the roof trusses. To tired to go up to River Run to ski. THEN all the snow that I pushed and tried to throw off the roof blocked patios, blocked doors, so it had to be re-shoveled again, in a slightly more compacted condition, as it had dropped from the roof level. In 93, I had to make a slot in front of my younger son's bedroom window so he could see out. (I have archive photos on my laptop of those days.) Back then, we had to keep the snow off of the flat roof of our vintage 1964 Apache tent trailer (with the Chevy Impala style rear tail lights). We bought that early camper in Boise for less than $1000 and finished restoring it in time for the first of our Oregon coast family vacations. (We towed it with a 94 Toyota SR5 Extra Cab back in the day.) The snow really helps out the Valley economically, and the Wood River will be running strong this spring, I bet....hopefully not TOO strong all at once. One spring flood year, 5B'rs used to joke about "picking out furniture at the Bellevue bridge!" Thankfully, it won't get that bad, but in the mid-valley back then, a lot of people lost portions of their yards to the 'river wild.' NICE JOB keeping the Pod out of "snow jail" so that you can get it out for the Canyonlands of Utah (or?) in spring. Bet you've gotten in shape, and soaked a few boots on that project! Thanks for sending, loved your post, sure others did too. Brad Western NC 179 HRE

SeattlePod176 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Nov 2016 Location: Seattle Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Posted: 10 Feb 2017 at 8:52pm
	Love the mods! Miss the WRV! I like that you posted some pics with the cover on. I think we have the same one but did yours go on VERY tight at first? I posted on another thread but here's the pic of us trying to put it on tonight...
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Podinaroundbc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Jul 2015 Location: Alberta Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Posted: 11 Feb 2017 at 9:29am
	Nice Mods. Where did you get the lock for the storage door?
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Wood River Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Wood River, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 153	Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 6:03pm
	Sorry for the late response! I went directly to the Global website. Give them your key # and measure how long the shank needs to be. I don't have that info with me, but it was very easy. You can measure the shank length of the existing lock. The link is below. Thanks http://www.rvlocksandmore.com/Global-Link-and-Fastec-FIC-Brand-RV-Locks-and-Keys/CH-751-CK-330#.WLiyN_krJQI
	Smith's in Hailey Early 2017 179 HRE Wood River Mods

Wood River Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Wood River, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 153	Posted: 02 Mar 2017 at 6:11pm
	Getting ready for our trip to Zions. Have not reconfigured the drawers below the closet like I did in the galley. Hanging space is worthless. Container Store was having a sale on these Elfa slide out bins. Lots of drawer space now! Can still hang a few items off to the side if needed. Good place for rain coats. Thanks
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MikeE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Feb 2017 Location: Summerville, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 03 Mar 2017 at 7:01pm
	You just saved me hours of measuring and designing a ramp to get up my steep driveway. All that was going to scrape was the stabilizers. I looked at taking them off, jeez 8 bolts each. the pins are brilliant. I cannot wait to do this mod. Love this forum!
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hogone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1042	Posted: 03 Mar 2017 at 7:43pm
	i need to move!! hogone
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ParPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Location: Manitoba Online Status: Offline Posts: 105	Posted: 04 Mar 2017 at 8:07am
	I can't get over the snow!! and we whine about the amount of snow we get here.....bah nothing like that! Really like the mod in the closet.....thinking it will look real good in ours. Cheers
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cjscinta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 21 Nov 2016 Location: Franklin, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 10:09pm
	Where did you find the Clevis pins and what size are they? Second trip and I crushed a jack already. They are mounted back too far and I was going to move them but if I can do this it will be much easier. Thanks.
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Wood River Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Wood River, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 153	Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 10:10pm
	Here is the link to the clevis pins (3/8 3 inch) I ordered on Amazon. You could also find them at HD or Lowes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPUEK5S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 My solution works, but it a little cumbersome. The removal is easy, the reinstall is a little more difficult. There is a bracket that fits inside the two arms of the jack. There are these cogs that you need to line up and then get the bracket to line up and then slide in the pin. After you've done it a few times, it get easier. I've since heard good reports on the saveajack quick release. More expensive than my solution, but looks pretty slick. https://www.amazon.com/Mounting-Brackets-Attachment-Release-Protector/dp/B005ZI03GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493089343&sr=8-1&keywords=SaveaJack Hope this helps. I may try the saveajack. I'll let you know how it works. Thanks Jeff
	Smith's in Hailey Early 2017 179 HRE Wood River Mods