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StephenH 
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
 Topic: SLO-Pod 180 mods, John&SuePosted: 09 Sep 2019 at 8:51pm |
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It is strange looking. Is the AC unit on the outside still a low-profile unit? How is is sound-wise compared to the Penguin II units? It does seem strange to have an analog unit instead of the digital thermostat. It also looks a bit strange to have some wood parts with a lighter color than other parts (or is that just lighting?).
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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voisj
Senior Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 09 Sep 2019 at 7:17pm |
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Hey Guys,
I'm back!, with a new (2018) 180. Picked it up in Walcott Iowa, on my way out east. Needed something for both coasts, Kids moves east and had Grandbabies. We plan to spend time visiting and touring the east coast for the next few years out of Richmond Virginia. Just got back to CA and I have a few questions, Has anyone seen this a/c unit? the pod does not have a digital thermostat and the a/c controls are on the ceiling, It's either on or off, 3 speed and it's also a heat pump. Are they coming like this now?   And interior color mixing brown door,table and cornerblocks   Starting to think it was a near the end run of 2018's and they just used what they had lying around. the dealer told me they bought 30 180'S and it was way less money than the last one I bought. Good to be back! and I've already done a bunch of the smaller mods. like the drawers,bath door to curtain,lift kit,elec panel move and radio move (see page 1)   Having fun being retired! Cheers, John
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Old Surfer
Newbie 
Joined: 14 Mar 2015 Location: Paso Robles, Ca Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
Posted: 01 Jul 2018 at 11:13pm |
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Hate to see you go. I loved all you mods and it was great to get to know you. See you in the funny papers. Rick
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Rick and Melanie
2008 Tundra CrewMax 4-Wheel Drive 2015 R-179 Surfer |
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voisj
Senior Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 01 Jul 2018 at 9:10pm |
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To all,
It's a sad day and a happy one. We have moved up to a new RV and yesterday sold the pod.(Got more for it than I paid 2 years ago:) went to a wonderful woman in santa Barbara who lost her home in the mudslides and is going to live in it while she rebuilds. I have had so much fun with it and you all.Our needs changed with my desire to tow an off road toy that I have been building for adventure and fun! I will still be hanging around to put in my 2 cents and such. Thanks for all the fun!! Cheers john |
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voisj
Senior Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 22 Jun 2018 at 7:23pm |
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Picture or it didn't happen :-)
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Retired Coastie
Newbie
Joined: 14 May 2018 Location: Salem, Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 6:34pm |
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I did the bed mod on my 180. Agree it was a ball. My wife is also vertically challenged, so the slide out is hers. Looking forward to trying it out. My problem you solved was that I must sleep with my head elevated and the wife can't. Perfect fix. Thank you, thank you.
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voisj
Senior Member
Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 15 May 2018 at 10:30pm |
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RT,
Look forward to seeing your take on the twin bed mod! Are you planning for drawers under? It's a real simple mod if your not, But the drawers made all the difference for the lack of storage in the 180. I got all the matching wood for face frames and drawer fronts at Home Depot, They have shelf material that matches really well. Our center lift out section is 3/4 ply wrapped in thin carpet topped with the same foam as the mattresses, and fits real nice. It just sits snug on top of the drawer face frame. You will love how much the mod makes the pod feel more open and useful. Only changes I would make would be a 4" foam mattress with topper instead of the 6" and not go so big on the framing to try and keep weight down. The mod did add 80 lbs up front on the tongue. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and I could do a better video or take any pictures of areas you might need. Good luck!! Rgds John
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Retired Coastie
Newbie
Joined: 14 May 2018 Location: Salem, Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:29pm |
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Sorry. The twin bed idea.
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Retired Coastie
Newbie
Joined: 14 May 2018 Location: Salem, Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:27pm |
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Found your mod for the 180. It's just what the wife and I need. Bought the parts today and going to tackle the project. Didn't get the dimensions but I think I'll be able to get pretty close. Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks for a great tip.
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DavMar
Senior Member
Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 592 |
Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 6:36pm |
Outstanding! Thanks for posting a video! You really should consider making a complete separate new topic on how to do this mod from start to finish with parts sources needed included. |
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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC |
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