179 mods
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Topic: 179 mods
Posted By: bearclaw68
Subject: 179 mods
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2015 at 2:30pm
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We added 2 6v batteries and changed the propane to double tanks. ( I don't know why we've never come close to running out of propane yet). Our best one was to remove the dinette seat storage seat. 3 screws. Amazing how much floor apace this opened up. Reduced the "bed space" To a single but it was never flat anyway. Cushions and table never matched up for a flat surface. Poor design. I think it was just put there so they could say there was x amount of sleeping room. We also added 2 2inch eggshell foam to the mattress. The foam sticks to the mattress like velcro so it dosen't slip around. Fairly comfy and cheaper than a new mattress. Next up is to replace the seating area cushions or maybe install some sort of a foldout loveseat. The cushions they used are about as uncomfortable as you can get. Foam flattens to about a quarter inch and your sitting on hard bench. The stereo and tv combo seem like an afterthought as well. they are located next to the ceiling and trying to veiw the channel station leads to a sore neck. Nealy imposible to read the display or see the TV. Gonna have to change that out. Just ordered a slide up vertical window for the door. Can't stand not being able to see out. Plus with the 179 even with door open you can't see to the front unless you step outside. Window should help. Just a thought, but it sure seems like FR skimped on everything possible. Lots of glue and staples. We really like the trailer but we were a little shocked that there is going to be alot of DYI and money to make it comfortable. Its our first rv of any kind so I don't know what to compare it to. Even so were still lovin' it..... oh, any thoughts on reversing the door? ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
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Posted By: LePodders
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2015 at 3:08pm
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We pick ours up on Saturday. The first change we plan to make is the door window. I know what you mean about having to step out and down the step to look out that direction. Can you show pictures of the storage cube removed? We have 2 new batteries we will install. Also I have a oxygenics shower head to use in place of the "trickling" factory one. ------------- Keenan, Kathryn, Millie, Rio & Cali (2015 r pod 179) Poddy by Nature |
Posted By: jeffkseattle
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2015 at 3:23pm
| Our new 179 is being delivered tomorrow. We also want to put a window of some kind in the door. Saw a thread here where he installed a porthole but am very interested in the vertical blind solution you mentioned. Can you link the source for this? I would like to check it out. Please post updates about how the installation works for you. |
Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2015 at 3:37pm
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jeffkseattle, Here is the link to the vertical window install. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2566&KW=&PID=24340&title=vertical-slider-in-door#24340 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2566&KW=&PID=24340&title=vertical-slider-in-door#24340 ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
Posted By: bearclaw68
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2015 at 4:17pm
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Lepodders.. I will post pic soon as I figure out how. Just open storage lid and take out 3 screws. It lifts right out.Takes 5 min. It really makes it easier getting in and out dining area and opens up main bed to sit on edge. Thinking bout removing other one too or cutting it back. ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
Posted By: NormanHill
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2015 at 8:34pm
| I know what you mean about FR cheaply building these. After a year of complaining I've gotten used to it and am just enjoying the trailer. |
Posted By: bearclaw68
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2015 at 10:43pm
That's good advice. It's kind of like a mourning period.  ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
Posted By: Jannie
Date Posted: 20 Feb 2015 at 12:52pm
| WOW! I really like that! |
Posted By: bonnie&clyde
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2015 at 3:01pm
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Hi Bearclaw68, we're thinking of purchasing the 179 soon and our only complaint is the stupid storage "cubes" for the dinette, did you successfully remove these? Did you shorten the slide electronics cube yet? Would love to see a picture if you have one!! Thanks!!
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Posted By: bearclaw68
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2015 at 3:00pm
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We just added window slider to door and a privacy curtain for sleeping area. Trying to post picts. Guess i need step by step instructions. ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
Posted By: seanr46
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2015 at 10:35am
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I was thinking about taking that storage/seat near the bed out, looked at it the other day I see three screws that appear to go into the floor. Are those the screws I need to remove? Just don't want to start unscrewing things and have something else let go. Thanks ------------- Rpod 179 HRE 2006 Toyota Tundra 4 door Bend, OR |
Posted By: bearclaw68
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2015 at 11:59am
Yes.It really opens it up. If you hate it you can put it right back in. You really should get the door window mod. Huron Sailor posted the link for the window. It's great. We just put a curtain up across the sleep area. Heading to Monterey for a few days right now.
 ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2015 at 6:42pm
Click on the link in my signature, then go to the bottom of the first post. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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