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Posted By: js555
Subject: New to the board
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 3:45pm
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Hi all, I just purchased a 178 and I could not be happier. I can not wait to get back in it already after my first trip during xmas. I have a few questions and looking for ideas, shelves... how strong are the panels on the inside of the pods to screw in shelves ? I would like to add some in the kitchen area and over the bed for clothing. Any ideas or suggestions ? Thanks JS•  |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 4:14pm
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Welcome to the group!! Congrats on your 178!! Nice picture!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 5:22pm
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js555,
I have a 178, give me couple days I will send pics of my shelf mods. Weather turning slightly nasty in area. I added rear shelf over bed and two front corner shelves with clothes rod over dinette. |
Posted By: Ira
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2017 at 9:13pm
| Great photo, love the dogs in the front of the picture. |
Posted By: js555
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 10:40am
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Thank you guys ! I am so happy to have bought one of these. The dogs love it as well... and man do they love to cuddle up in that bed ! M.Carter I look forward to seeing your pictures and ideas. Mostly worried about the type of screw to use without going through causing leaks yet making it strong enough. Cheers JS• |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 12:18pm
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Congratulations and welcome! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Bugout
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 12:37pm
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Don't forget to chock your wheels I almost lost my 178 in the lake when I jacked off the hitch .save it by pulling brack cable.good times ------------- Jk Aiken South Carolina 2016 178 Toyota Tundra 2017 4.6 |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 4:51pm
I was unaware we had to do this, is it required?? or just certain models ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 4:59pm
| Always chock before you release it from tow vehicle. If there is the slightest incline it will roll that direction. I have wife apply brake from tow vehicle until I am chocked and in some cases have leveling jacks down, the last think I pull from tow vehicle is the electrics plug. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 05 Jan 2017 at 8:29pm
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Nice unit! That was the first thing I noticed (after the dogs) was that the wheels weren't chocked. First thing we do upon setting up is to level side to side or wheel to wheel. Once that is accomplished we chock both wheels so there is no chance of rolling. Then we disconnect from the TV. Since we boondock quite a bit we often have uneven ground to work with. Chocking is a necessity for us.
------------- 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: js555
Date Posted: 06 Jan 2017 at 12:55pm
I will never forget tot do that... I took a chance and then I realized how dumb that was because I got lucky !!! Don't want to ruin my fishing day trying to get a 178 off me  Thanks |
Posted By: Neserk
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2017 at 8:26pm
| Gorgeous photo! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 10 Jan 2017 at 3:48pm
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js555, have pics learning how to upload. I used the 6 foot metal wire shelf from Lowes - attached above curtain boxes to wall, with 3" angle brackets and #8 screws into drywall anchors. Did NOT drill into aluminum frame, I only use for storage in rear, stuff in small boxes. In front I used the wire corner shelves and supported them across front with a 1 3/8" closet rod to carry wardrobe. What I am working on improving is - I used tie wraps to attach to angle brackets and closet rod, serves purpose but I would like to improve. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |