Recliners in 179
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Topic: Recliners in 179
Posted By: Jeffpugman
Subject: Recliners in 179
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 1:03am
| Has anyone ever removed the couch area to the floor and replaced that space with two recliner chairs? |
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 7:40am
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The subject has come up before and I think the issue is getting recliners through the door. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 9:52am
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I did see a 178, the owner removed the dinette and put 2 RV recliners in. The size of the recliner makes a difference, but there is products that will fit. What is under the seating in a 179? In a 178, the area under the dinette is storage with the exception of an outlet that can be relocated. The issue maybe the recliner can't sit on something, the area where you want it has to be clear. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 10:39am
You could remove the queen bed and put recliners there. You can't remove the dinette and put recliners there because the floor under the cushion of the dinette is the base of the slide-out. Since the slide-out has to clear the tire and fender, it is impossible to modify the base to enable installation of recliners. That is not to say that you can't do anything. You could remove the ottomans. Removing the ottoman closest to the bed is the easiest. It is only held in place with some screws. Removing the ottoman closest to the refrigerator is not so easy. Inside of it is wiring that can't be removed. The best that could be done is to try to compact it as much as possible and build a low cover for it as some have done. Others have modified the dinette area to make it into a nicer sofa with a slide-out or flip-out base that makes a better bed than the cushions that come with the 179. One person even built a storage area which makes a new sofa back that is a storage area. He uses it for wine bottles. You may need to check the Facebook group for ideas as well. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Richand Cindy
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 9:05am
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We are gon\ing to do that in our Passport Elite. We started researching it. The couch is in the slideout. It will have to be taken apart and perhaps cut up to take out the door. The recliners will NOT be made for RVs they are too expensive. There are a bunch sold on Amazon between $100 and $150. We are looking at the ones that are 1. Fake leather but look good. 2. Come in two pieces so will fit through door. 3. Very narrow width (some reviews claim not for anyone over 5'8"). 4 And most important we want the footrest to go up independent of the back, so that we can rest our feet while still sitting up waching TV. Most cheap recliners do not do that. We do not plan on bolting it to the floor but will use belts to anchor them when traveling (just like the TV has)
------------- OLD 2017.5 RPOD 180 + 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk NEW: 2018 Passport Elite 23RB + 2017 Ram 1500 Diesel |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2021 at 9:18am
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I agree with StephenH. I have seen a mod where the ottomans and table were removed and office chairs on rollers were used, but that space got pretty cramped for two people, the bed, kitchen, and wet bath too.
 ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: Beth81
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 8:07pm
| We just got a 2017 r-pod 179 and so enjoyed reading about some of the mods you’ve done to your camper. We are considering our first mod: removing the ottoman closest to the bed. Will this in any way mess up the slide out weight distribution while slide is in and traveling down rough roads |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:04pm
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I am not aware of any problem with removing that one. We did not in our 179, but pulled both in the 195. Goes without saying, but I will anyway, the rpods need to be treated fairly gently on the rough back roads. The black and grey water valves hang fairly close to the ground when crossing washes and creek beds or uneven terrain. Have seen many rpods "out there" but they're not as solid as most tow vehicles. Throw in extra screws, tape and zip ties. Have fun! ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: Beth81
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:10pm
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We don’t plan on going off roading; Arkansas highways are just very rough, after looking at several posts, we are also wanting to replace the very uncomfortable dinette bench with a futon, as was mentioned in another post.
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Posted By: Beth81
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:15pm
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We don’t plan on going off roading with our little r-Pod; Arkansas highways are just very rough Also, after looking at several posts, we are wanting to replace the very uncomfortable dinette bench with a futon. Any suggestions or recommendations on that project?
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Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 16 Apr 2021 at 1:31am
I understand the highways  We are going to look - a friend bought some other brand (sob) of travel trailer about the size of ours that has a comfortable couch that pulls out into a bed. The couch was just the size of that uncomfortable bench. We've used a custom made pad from the upholstery shop which helps but that couch was great. ------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
Posted By: MissDaisy
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2021 at 11:58am
| We removed the ottoman near the bed to improve space in our 179. Bought a little tripod folding stool to use there when needed. We also replaced the soft foam in the other ottoman with firm foam so you don’t sink. Will probably replace the bench foam eventually, too. This worked great for our last 8-day trip and much easier than some of the more extensive modifications I have seen described. |
Posted By: Beth81
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 11:58am
Yes I saw a post where someone got a futon and put it in their camper. I just purchased a futon and will try to put it in this weekend . I just took out the foot stool by the bed and it’s so much better: much roomier.  Next will be trying to hook up some solar. We need power to our outlets to run a cpap at night, but best we can tell, only the lights and slide are feeding off the battery.
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 2:46pm
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I used the furnace power connection to tap into for an outlet on the base of the bed behind the front ottoman next to the AC outlet that is in our 179. Then I tapped into the entertainment center power for another outlet next to the AC outlet that powers the television. That one powers my CPAP machine. I also installed USB power outlets at the same time. See my mods for further information. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Beth81
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 2:51pm
Thanks Stephen H; I’ve really enjoyed reading about all your “pod mods”.  I’ll study this and see if I’m capable of this mod 
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