RV Accessories

            Just a few of many mods and accessories

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So, we picked up theR-Pod 195 at the end of March 2022 and started to do the “little things” thatwe wanted. 

Anyway, the modificationswe have done so far are mainly for our comfort and ease of use.

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• ·   Zip ties around pocket door hardware latchesto keep it in place.
  
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• ·        Too old to keep lifting the end of the bedto access storage, so we removed the front panel, reinforced the framing with metalbrackets, painted the inside and bought cloth baskets touse as “drawers”.   Added matching smaller baskets to top of closetssecured with Velcro command strips.
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• ·        Screwed a spare 3” x 3” rubber furniturecaster cup to the underside of the bed so that when we had to lift the end ofthe bed, we could insert one end of a Brinks patio door security bar in it andthe bar’s rubber end against the front framing post.  This holds the bed up if we do have to get under there.
  
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• ·        Removed the footstools to prevent futuredamage to the floor, though a little late as the manufacturer had apparentlygoofed several times and there were already multiple much larger holes beyondthe ones to secure the footstool.  Thanksto John Marucci’s video, I was able to fill the holes and paint the filler toblend well.
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• ·        Recovered the footstools and replaced theterrible foam.  Installed a bottom to theinsides of the footstools with remnant pieces of wire shelving for storage and thenpadded and covered the bare side.  Addedfelt on the bottom of the footstools to allow them to be slid easily and positionedas needed.  In transit they will sit onthe anti-slide shelving liner next to the end of the under bed storage, wherethey fit perfectly secured with a luggage strap attached to the framing.
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• ·        Replaced couch foam and recovered withmore comfortable fabric.
  
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• ·        As we do not need a double bed from thecouch (works as a single in a pinch), replaced the very heavy table with two lightweightadjustable height tables that together weigh less than halfthe original.  Much easier to also takeoutside for use.  With the moveablefootstools and 2 adjustable tables, we have more options. The tables aresecured one on top of the other on the couch with half pieces of pool noodlesto minimize banging.
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• ·        Installed a  PROMARINER–UniversalAC Plug Holder to allow for pass through of WiFiextender antenna cord. The port is on the wall of the cubby bythe TV so the small router can sit in the cubby.
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• ·        Attached an outletextender to the base of the cubby to extend AC power to thatarea and to under the couch.
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• ·        Wanted reading lights on the walls at thecouch as well as at the head of the bed. Found these LEDrechargeable wall sconces . The mounts have 3M double backtape and the very strong magnet holds the light in place.  The lights have multiple settings and can berotated to change direction.  The lightscan be removed from the mounts and used as a flashlight or stored.
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• ·        Installed magnetic catches on all theoverhead cabinets as well as a flipaction latch on the pantry door as the door could beopened just by pulling the handle.
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• ·        Installed a full-length mirror on thepantry door.  Purchase the lightweight Mainstays doormirror, used hollow core mollies for the brackets but affixed acrylicmounting tape in 6” increments around the perimeter ofthe backside of the mirror before securing into the bottom mounts. It, unlikethe bathroom pocket door, has not budged.
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• ·        I had read where others had problems withthe plastic shelf brackets in the pantry, so we replaced them immediately withwhite metal ones, which blend in nicely. Good thing too as the plastic ones were already cracked.
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• ·        Installed a ceilingmounted curtain track, which uses 3M mounting tape and made acurtain between the bed and couch area from a dark oversized sheet using alligatorclips to mount the curtain. Track specs claim to hold 11 pounds. Installed hooks on either side of the opening so the curtain can be heldback in two different positions as needed.
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• ·        Purchased a 2” thick latex mattress topperfrom a local mattress manufacturer; it really makes a difference.
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• ·        To solve the problem of a space for the kitchentrash, I found a bin that fits perfectly by the space underthe microwave to the side of the pantry slide out.  I used a strap with rings to hold it to thecup hooks mounted in the cabinet under the microwave to prevent movement andinterference with the slide.  Does doubleduty of holding the bin liner in place. Did the same thing in the bathroom,using a strap and cup hooks to hold the trash/brushcombination bin in place during transit.
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• ·        Made a roll blind that is held to thescreen door by magnets.This allows privacy but it can be pulled up to see who is at the door withouthaving to open it.  The blind on theinside of the screen has magnet sewn to the back side and a piece of fakeleather has the other magnets sewn to it and is placed on the outside of thescreen. The bond is so strong the blind stays in place during transit.  Much less expensive than the after-marketLippert Thin Shade, which requires you open the door to lift up the shade.
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• ·        To increase counter space in the bathroom,I used a white kitchen cutting board.  Affixedbumpers to the underside to keep from sliding out of its place in the sinkduring use and cut a hole to allow the use of the faucet whilst it was inplace.  During transit it hangs on a hookwith a piece of anti-slip shelf liner under it to hold it in place.
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• ·        I attached black bumpers to the undersideof the sink cover that came with the sink as it would slip out of place whilstusing it as extra counter space.  Whenthe sink is in use it hangs from a hook on the wall by the stove top. When intransit, it is strapped with the folding tables on the couch.
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• ·        Installed two strips of LEDlights with a connector over the sides and top of themedicine cabinet.  They are fed into acontroller that can be turned on with a button or set for motion.  The controller is hung by a magnet on a metalplate and is rechargeable.  Thecontroller sits in the medicine cabinet cubby during transit.  This provides a bit more forward light ratherthan just relying on the overhead light. I may tap into the strip and add some LEDs to the underneath of thecabinet to shine some light down onto the sink.
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• ·        The  Oxygenics shower head was installed right away.  We usethem on our home showers.
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• ·         Installed a soft start on the AC
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• ·        Installed combination locks on thebasement and replaced the door latch with RVLock Keyless entry system.  Glad we could turn off the confirmationbeep; it is loud especially when taking the dog for an early morning walk.
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• ·        Found a 700Woil filled space heater that is small and compact and seemsto do a reasonable job of heating the space. It’s adjustable, quiet and we’ve used oil filled space heaters in roomsaround our German Shepherd previously with no issues.  Especially useful when connected to shore power.