Support for Slideout?
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Topic: Support for Slideout?
Posted By: Adi Bock
Subject: Support for Slideout?
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2022 at 2:56pm
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Hi I have a new to me 2015 Rpod 179. I hope that this is not repeating an older post. If it is perhaps someone could send me a link to it! Does anyone know if the rounded bolsters that stick out from the couch in the slide have any role in supporting the slide out that is retracted while traveling? Where i am going....I'd like to remove the one closest to the bed. Thanks! ------------- CamperMan |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2022 at 5:10pm
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Probably 40% of 179 owners have removed one, or both. No issues. ------------- |
Posted By: Old Surfer
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2022 at 10:05am
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I removed the one by the bed and shorten the other one by about 10". Boy, it makes for a lot more living space. ------------- Rick and Melanie 2008 Tundra CrewMax 4-Wheel Drive 2015 R-179 Surfer |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2022 at 10:08am
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I bet the ratio is more like 50:50 (not that I'm disagreeing with furpod). ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Adi Bock
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2022 at 10:50am
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Thanks all. As Old Surfer said- this will really open up the interior. I know I'm changing topics here, but did anyone do anything to deflect that heater under the bed to utilize more of that storage space under the bed? It would have to be fire resistant and allow for cold air intake. ------------- CamperMan |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2022 at 2:57pm
Yes. Another member built a great, folded sheet metal deflector. I don't have a break and couldn't get it made locally. So, I ended up using a bread loaf pan and cutting off one long side.
 The screws that hold the grille onto the furnace will hold the deflector leaving the air intake open and a small part of the heat discharge uncovered. Makes the bathroom warmer, too! ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2022 at 4:03pm
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I did the heat deflector modification. Check out my mods for pictures and details. It was challenging because I don't have a metal brake. I used a sheet metal folding tool from Harbor Freight. It worked okay. I used the same type galvanized sheet used for furnace duct work. Then I covered it with insulation foam and sealed with the metal seam tape. It has worked 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 |