Quick Question for 179 Owners-
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Topic: Quick Question for 179 Owners-
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Subject: Quick Question for 179 Owners-
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 8:17am
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How easily does the dinette convert to a second bed and where do the "fill-in" cushions come from? ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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Posted By: ronahue
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 8:35am
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Drop the table remove the corner cushions, use the back cushion and the long skinny cushion that has no real use to fill the remaining gap. Quick and easy but keeping the cushions in place is another story. I suggest a extension strap for the strap use to secure the table while traveling. We have only tried using the dinette as a bed once with poor results if we were going to use it often I would purchase a twin size inflatable mattress like an Aerobed. ------------- Ron & Sharon 2015 R-Pod 179 2022 Nissan Frontier No trees were harmed in the sending of this message but a billion electrons were really agitated |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 3:33pm
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Thanks. Trying to evaluate an upgrade from our 177. So far, the 177 is winning... ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 5:06pm
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We don’t even use it as a bed, set it up once when we first got the 179 , didn’t even look comfortable. The couch is great for watching tv and stuff. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 7:29pm
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We have looked at the other models, we decided to keep our 177, best competitor for us was the 178. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2017 at 12:27pm
| Swapping out the cushions for an IKEA jackknife sofa (a.k.a. futon) was the best decision we've made with our 179. It's much more comfortable as a couch and as a bed. |
Posted By: rawest50
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2017 at 12:30pm
Good synopsis. We do not take our table. If my daughter come she used the couch with a 3" foam mattress cut to fit. She is not a person that needs a king size bed to sleep. Pretty much stays in one place. We do have an additional 3" foam mattress that fills out the rest on the area if she wants us to take the table. ------------- 2017.5 RPod 179 2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. 
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Posted By: wooleeman
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2017 at 8:28pm
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I had to sleep on the dinette cushions a couple weeks ago when I took my son and grandson with me. The cushions of course kept coming apart. I think I have solved this by using an old twin fitted sheet. The cushion seem to bow slightly when I put on the sheet but it soon lays flat after laying on it. I have not camped with it yet but it looks like it will work. ------------- 2022 RP-202 2016 RP-179 (Sold 9/2020) 2014 Silverado Crew Cab. 6-1/2' Bed Golden Retriever (DOB 6/16/2020) English Bulldog (RIP 6/15/2020) |
Posted By: TEDDY
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 11:25pm
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Try using anti-skid material used under scatter rugs - comes in a roll, looks like large-hole netting, but keeps cushions from sliding around, especially when they have some weight on them. ------------- Teddy |