R-pod Owners Forum : Recliners in 179 https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Recliners in 179 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 30 May 2026 15:09:38 +0000 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:51:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11129 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Recliners in 179 : Thanks Stephen H; I’ve really... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=142035#142035 Author: Beth81
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Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 2:51pm

Thanks Stephen H; I’ve really enjoyed reading about all your “pod mods”. I’ll study this and see if I’m capable of this mod ]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:51:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=142035#142035 Recliners in 179 : I used the furnace power connection... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=142034#142034 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 2:46pm

I used the furnace power connection to tap into for an outlet on the base of the bed behind the front ottoman next to the AC outlet that is in our 179. Then I tapped into the entertainment center power for another outlet next to the AC outlet that powers the television. That one powers my CPAP machine. I also installed USB power outlets at the same time. See my mods for further information.]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:46:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=142034#142034 Recliners in 179 : Yes I saw a post where someone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=142022#142022 Author: Beth81
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Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 11:58am

Yes I saw a post where someone got a futon and put it in their camper. I just purchased a futon and will try to put it in this weekend . I just took out the foot stool by the bed and it’s so much better: much roomier.        Next will be trying to hook up some solar. We need power to our outlets to run a cpap at night, but best we can tell, only the lights and slide are feeding off the battery. ]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:58:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=142022#142022 Recliners in 179 : We removed the ottoman near the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141866#141866 Author: MissDaisy
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Posted: 18 Apr 2021 at 11:58am

We removed the ottoman near the bed to improve space in our 179. Bought a little tripod folding stool to use there when needed. We also replaced the soft foam in the other ottoman with firm foam so you don’t sink. Will probably replace the bench foam eventually, too. This worked great for our last 8-day trip and much easier than some of the more extensive modifications I have seen described. ]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:58:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141866#141866 Recliners in 179 : I understand the highways We... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141787#141787 Author: Dirt Sifter
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Posted: 16 Apr 2021 at 1:31am

I understand the highways Approve We are going to look - a friend bought some other brand (sob) of travel trailer about the size of ours that has a comfortable couch that pulls out into a bed. The couch was just the size of that uncomfortable bench. We've used a custom made pad from the upholstery shop which helps but that couch was great.
]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:31:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141787#141787 Recliners in 179 : We don’t plan on going off roading... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141785#141785 Author: Beth81
Subject: 11129
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:15pm

We don’t plan on going off roading with our little r-Pod; Arkansas highways are just very rough Cry  Also, after looking at several posts, we are wanting to replace the very uncomfortable dinette bench with a futon.  Any suggestions or recommendations on that project?]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:15:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141785#141785 Recliners in 179 : We don’t plan on going off roading;... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141783#141783 Author: Beth81
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Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:10pm

We don’t plan on going off roading; Arkansas highways are just very rough,Cry  after looking at several posts, we are also wanting to replace the very uncomfortable dinette bench with a futon, as was mentioned in another post. ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:10:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141783#141783 Recliners in 179 : I am not aware of any problem... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141781#141781 Author: Dirt Sifter
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Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 9:04pm

I am not aware of any problem with removing that one. We did not in our 179, but pulled both in the 195. Goes without saying, but I will anyway, the rpods need to be treated fairly gently on the rough back roads. The black and grey water valves hang fairly close to the ground when crossing washes and creek beds or uneven terrain. Have seen many rpods "out there" but they're not as solid as most tow vehicles. Throw in extra screws, tape and zip ties. Have fun!
]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:04:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141781#141781 Recliners in 179 : We just got a 2017 r-pod 179 and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141780#141780 Author: Beth81
Subject: 11129
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 at 8:07pm

We just got a 2017 r-pod 179 and so enjoyed reading about some of the mods you’ve done to your camper. We are considering our first mod: removing the ottoman closest to the bed. Will this in any way mess up the slide out weight distribution while slide is in and traveling down rough roads ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:07:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=141780#141780 Recliners in 179 : I agree with StephenH. I have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=139518#139518 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 11129
Posted: 17 Jan 2021 at 9:18am

I agree with StephenH.
I have seen a mod where the ottomans and table were removed and office chairs on rollers were used, but that space got pretty cramped for two people, the bed, kitchen, and wet bath too.Cry
]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:18:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=139518#139518 Recliners in 179 : We are gon\ing to do that in our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=116110#116110 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 11129
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 9:05am

We are gon\ing to do that in our Passport Elite.  We started researching it.  The couch is in the slideout.  It will have to be taken apart and perhaps cut up to take out the door.  The recliners will NOT be made for RVs they are too expensive.  There are a bunch sold on Amazon between $100 and $150.  We are looking at the ones that are 1. Fake leather but look good.  2. Come in two pieces so will fit through door. 3. Very narrow width (some reviews claim not for anyone over 5'8"). 4 And most important we want the footrest to go up independent of the back, so that we can rest our feet while still sitting up waching TV.  Most cheap recliners do not do that.  We do not plan on bolting it to the floor but will use belts to anchor them when traveling (just like the TV has)]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 09:05:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=116110#116110 Recliners in 179 : Originally posted by JeffpugmanHas... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104315#104315 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 10:39am

Originally posted by Jeffpugman

Has anyone ever removed the couch area to the floor and replaced that space with two recliner chairs?

You could remove the queen bed and put recliners there. You can't remove the dinette and put recliners there because the floor under the cushion of the dinette is the base of the slide-out. Since the slide-out has to clear the tire and fender, it is impossible to modify the base to enable installation of recliners.

That is not to say that you can't do anything. You could remove the ottomans. Removing the ottoman closest to the bed is the easiest. It is only held in place with some screws. Removing the ottoman closest to the refrigerator is not so easy. Inside of it is wiring that can't be removed. The best that could be done is to try to compact it as much as possible and build a low cover for it as some have done. Others have modified the dinette area to make it into a nicer sofa with a slide-out or flip-out base that makes a better bed than the cushions that come with the 179. One person even built a storage area which makes a new sofa back that is a storage area. He uses it for wine bottles. You may need to check the Facebook group for ideas as well.
]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:39:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104315#104315 Recliners in 179 : I did see a 178, the owner removed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104308#104308 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11129
Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 9:52am

I did see a 178, the owner removed the dinette and put 2 RV recliners in. The size of the recliner makes a difference, but there is products that will fit. What is under the seating in a 179? In a 178, the area under the dinette is storage with the exception of an outlet that can be relocated. The issue maybe the recliner can't sit on something, the area where you want it has to be clear.]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:52:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104308#104308 Recliners in 179 : The subject has come up before... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104305#104305 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 7:40am

The subject has come up before and I think the issue is getting recliners through the door.

TT
]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:40:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104305#104305 Recliners in 179 : Has anyone ever removed the couch... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104303#104303 Author: Jeffpugman
Subject: 11129
Posted: 08 Feb 2018 at 1:03am

Has anyone ever removed the couch area to the floor and replaced that space with two recliner chairs?]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:03:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11129&PID=104303#104303