Mod questions
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Topic: Mod questions
Posted By: Marx
Subject: Mod questions
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 6:13am
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Good day all! I'm wanting to do couple of mods. The first interior adding a shelf to the back over the window where the permanent bed is. I would like to use some L brackets and attach a shelf that hopefully can use the pre existing holes that are used with the window valences. Must admit I'm nervous about messing with the walls being a brand new camper. Thoughts on brackets screws and mounting would be much appreciated. The second idea is we are thinking about getting a spare tire bike mount for the back of the Pod. Our bikes are light and can't imagine the mount to be real heavy either. Thoughts on the weight back there and being safe while towing? Thanks Mark ------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 8:50am
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Some of us have used Molly bolts to mount shelves to the walls. Marwayne has just used screws to mount full cabinets w/o a problem. I still would lean towards Mollys or toggles due to all the heavy vibrations. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 5:32pm
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Molly bolts huh, I'll look into that. Aside from looking out for the normal wiring areas what kind of thickness are with this walls? I want to be sure on the bolt size, thanks again!
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 6:41pm
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Member Outbound used 3/4" molly bolts, I believe the ones I used were 1 or 1 1/4". ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 7:22pm
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I borrowed from the ideas of many more experienced than me (including Outbound and Techntrek). http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4196&OB=ASC&SID=31bd76z9d2zf7a9dzf3ec4eb43e4z97a - My shelf solutions Just a hint that might help... The search function here is pretty good, but if you go to https://google.com/ - Google and search the following, you might find a bunch of good ideas. rear shelf site:rpod-owners.com https://www.google.com/webhp?q=rear+shelf+site:rpod-owners.com Hope that helps. fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Jdub
Date Posted: 06 Aug 2014 at 7:28pm
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I just put a wire shelf over that area. I used the valence as support across the back.....just laid it on the valence, and then secured the two ends with a screwed in slider bar. I should take a picture. How do I load a pic?
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Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2014 at 6:07am
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Woah cool some different things I hadn't seen before as far as Ideas go. My biggest concern is actually just drilling into the wall. Guess I'll start small and see how far after the initial hole before the final wall to go with the molly bolt. Thanks again all, super useful!
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Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 7:30am
| Yesterday after returning home from only 1.5 hours on the road, I discovered my 3M adhesive, the style that the hook slides up on the mounted piece, had vibrated off and cutting mats were across the counter. Definitely use a molly bolt style for support. Something as simple as 3M vibrated enough to separate and left the mount on the wall. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 1:43pm
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As a counter point, we use the 3M hooks and have never had one come off the wall, even when holding multiple wet "sheet" sized towels. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 5:37pm
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We had a couple of the 3M hooks pull the vinal face loose from the paneling.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2014 at 10:30pm
| Ouch! Hope not. I did have one bounce off the wallmount coming home Thursday. |
Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2014 at 9:45am
Thanks I think that's the route I'll go. Much appreciated! Now any thoughts on the spare tire bike mount on the back anyone? ------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
Posted By: Marx
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2014 at 3:59pm
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Well I took the plunge and put in a permanent mod! My wife was unsure about my putting it in but it came out well. I went with basically the same setup as a member from "the other site" lol with the Roth and Allen shelf. My set up was a bit more challenging as I wasn't able to find molly bolts at Lowes even after asking. They did have toggle bolts so I figured why not. Well long story short use the molly bolts, the toggle ones are fine but it's a challenging fit with the balancing act of attaching the shelf and stuff. On a separate note the L brackets at the store had to modified to work which was kind of a pain. Overall though it looks really good and is super sturdy. Here are some pics for individuals thinking about doing this mod themselves. http://s269.photobucket.com/user/MDOGie2/media/002_zpsbd5fe17a.jpg.html">  The top and below pic show the struggles of the L bracket adjustment. Had to straighten it out a good bit. Makes me wish I had a garage lol. Eventually got them where I wanted so the shelf would be level as well as flattening it out more. http://s269.photobucket.com/user/MDOGie2/media/003_zps54bcb480.jpg.html">  http://s269.photobucket.com/user/MDOGie2/media/004_zpsdc59ab66.jpg.html">  http://s269.photobucket.com/user/MDOGie2/media/005_zpsf1c87eee.jpg.html">  Finished product came out well, now we can store some clothes and other misc items above the bed instead of under it. http://s269.photobucket.com/user/MDOGie2/media/001_zps885c98e3.jpg.html">  ------------- 2014 R-POD 177 |
Posted By: ahefner
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2014 at 4:48pm
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I am planning this as well. Just gathering my thoughts and parts for a bit first. ------------- 2014 rPod 178 2014 Toyota Tundra 5.7 |