New Fenders
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Topic: New Fenders
Posted By: TerryM
Subject: New Fenders
Date Posted: 04 Dec 2009 at 11:40pm
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I plan on replacing the fenders on my Pod. There are basically 2 reasons. 1. I am going to add new rims and larger tires. 2. I am going to add some type of bracket for attaching a gas grille to the fender. Pictured is what I plan on getting. It's called the Jeep Style fender. It's made of diamond plate aluminum. The top piece is 22" across. The width is 10". So the grille would be 10" from the Pod. That should be enough distance to not be a worry about over heating the fiberglass. http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg51/Fulltimer_KJ/JeepFender.gif -  I'm not sure when I'll do this mod but it will be done. Another added benefit is the top of the fender would be a good spot to set a "cold one".  Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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Posted By: yizit
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 5:28pm
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With all your ideas floating around in that head of yours, that Pod of yours won't look like an R-POD when you're done ------------- 
Former owner of 2009 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek C190Popular |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2009 at 11:16pm
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Careful, it might start to look like an MPG!
------------- 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: Retired Roxy
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2009 at 2:20am
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Considering I have already crunched a fender, This replacement idea sounds pretty good. Why fix up the damaged one when a better one will do. Look forward to the mod. ------------- Retired Roxy and Cody (4 legged friend) travelin' in a 172 |
Posted By: Fj
Date Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 11:21pm
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Hi,
Terry
I
loved your plans for the fender upgrade. I am new to the site and couldn't find
any pictures of your pod. If you have
put the fenders on I sure would like to see them. Thanks for the links to find the
fenders.
I am
in the process of buying a 177 HRE and the fenders would help the off road look
considerable.
Thanks
again Craig
------------- 2013 R pod 177 HRE 07 Toyota Fj |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 3:19am
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I sold my Jeep so I never did the mod. Still a good idea though. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 9:07am
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Looks like a nice mod. However, if you grill on that stove, grease will likely stain the side of your Pod. Just a suggestion. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 9:26am
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Not only that but it might get the side of the Pod too hot. I was thinking of some kind of bracket to put the grill out a little further from the Pod. Terry ------------- RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4 Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 9:45am
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Or just a temporary "back splash" out of Alu or Steel, Lowes/HDsell them, we have one behind the stove at home.. could just hang it there with suction cups. My problem with cooking there is we use the dome nearly every trip.. would hate to overheat the dome above the stove.. ------------- |