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Bill-GA
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Topic: 176t mattress topper storage question Posted: 08 Jun 2013 at 12:13pm |
Originally posted by ToddLat
Bill
We used 3/8 thick plywood........... I can get you our dimensions if you like.
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Todd, If you could post the dimensions of the backrest that would be a great starting point for me. Thanks. Bill
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Bill & Bev
13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa'
2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out)
2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV
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ToddLat
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Posted: 10 Jun 2013 at 11:59am |
Bill
Sorry I have not posted yet. I store my camper off site and will pick it up on Wednesday. I will get the dimensions then and post.
Todd
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ToddLat
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Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 7:46pm |
Ok. Sorry for the delay Bill. Here you go:
3/8 thick plywood. 74 inches long by 15 3/4 inches tall
The notches are 4 1/2 wide by 8 1/2 inches tall cut from the top as seen in the photos on my original post
Let me know if you need anything else! Good luck. We love this mod
Todd
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Bill-GA
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Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 10:56pm |
Todd, thanks very much. Bill
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2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV
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HappyCampers
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Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 10:13pm |
Todlat - thanks for this info!! great mod!
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Bill-GA
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Posted: 22 Jun 2013 at 6:46pm |
Todd, I installed the backrest mod on my 176T today and it is GREAT! I used 1/2 inch plywood ( I'm a 250+ guy) and invited the wife in to try it out. She loves it. No more neck aches from sitting on the side seats and watching TV to the left/right. I let my imagination run wild and I was thinking of maybe two headrests with cushions and a coffee holder? ... My next version
Your measurements were spot on ... I installed hinge about 1 1/2" from back edge with slight tilt towards tent.
Again, thanks for your help (and inspiration).
Bill
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Bill & Bev
13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa'
2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out)
2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV
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ToddLat
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Posted: 28 Jun 2013 at 7:25am |
Bill,
Glad that it works for you. IMO it should be standard with the 176T from the factory! You have the wife to thank as it was her idea, I just made it happen! She deserves the credit!
We ordered 2 more of the long coushions from FR so that we have them around the entire U shape. Makes the mod look factory.
Keep Modin and Podin!
Todd and Beth
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ToddLat
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Posted: 31 Aug 2013 at 8:44pm |
Bill. Just wondering how this is working for you. Do you have any pics of your mod. Wondering if the slight angle may be better for us but wanted to see pics first.
Thanks.
Todd
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Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 4:37pm |
We just use our self inflating camping mattresses under the stock foam pad and they work great, they also roll up real good if need be.
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Bill-GA
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Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 8:17pm |
Originally posted by ToddLat
Bill. Just wondering how this is working for you. Do you have any pics of your mod. Wondering if the slight angle may be better for us but wanted to see pics first.
Thanks.
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Todd,I just saw your request ... I was camping Aug/Sept so I probably missed it. My pod is in storage but I'll be taking it out to winterize soon ... I'll try to get you some pictures. Yes I decided to put it at a slight angle .. I used 1/2" plywood which is a bit firmer.
Without planning for it, I have about a 1" gap between board and tent flooring in the middle of seat when it's tilted out ... This has turned out to be a perfect place for me to store (on edge) the two boards I use to fill I where my heavy table was. This has the effect of making the back even firmer. I'll get some pictures which will better show what I did.
Bill
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Bill & Bev
13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa'
2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out)
2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV
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