R-pod Owners Forum : New 179 - First Mod https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : New 179 - First Mod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 30 May 2026 15:05:47 +0000 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:37:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6486 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ New 179 - First Mod : Dang, I only see plastic for doubles,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62755#62755 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6486
Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 9:37pm

Dang, I only see plastic for doubles, too.  Only see vinyl for singles.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 21:37:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62755#62755 New 179 - First Mod : I thought the same thing and have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62735#62735 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 2:39pm

I thought the same thing and have been looking for a single tank, hard plastic cover, but have only been able to find double ones.  ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:39:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62735#62735 New 179 - First Mod : you can buy hard plastic slip-over... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62734#62734 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6486
Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 2:31pm

you can buy hard plastic slip-over covers which would work.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:31:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62734#62734 New 179 - First Mod : Yeah - clears the rear bumper.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62722#62722 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 12:46pm

Yeah - clears the rear bumper.  The spare tire mount is rated at 100lbs, and the propane tank holder is 1/8th thick and lips up under the tank.  Feels very solid - I am just a little concerned with it's exposure to road debris, and plan on making some kind of protection for it.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:46:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62722#62722 New 179 - First Mod : Looks like you'll clear it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62690#62690 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6486
Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 10:33pm

Looks like you'll clear it now.  Interesting using the tire mount for the tank.]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:33:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62690#62690 New 179 - First Mod : Took another stab at this. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62656#62656 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 11:49pm

Took another stab at this.

I cut down the basket to just fit the cooler - took about 6 inches off the depth, and 18 inches off the width. Also, moved the propane tank off to the side hanging off a spare tire mount. Still have room for dual batteries with this set up too. I just need to fab up a bottom pan and front shield for the propane tank to protect it from road debris.





]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:49:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62656#62656 New 179 - First Mod : There are many things you can... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62395#62395 Author: marwayne
Subject: 6486
Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 6:53pm

There are many things you can do without welding, no welding on my backend of the pod.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:53:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62395#62395 New 179 - First Mod : Originally posted by techntrekIf... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62382#62382 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 4:04pm

Originally posted by techntrek

If you can shave the corners of the tray you may be ok 95% of the time.  Another option, look into mounting the tray so it can be slid side to side (but locked down the rest of the time).  If you get into a situation where you must make a tight turn slide it to the side, then center it again when you are done. 


Good ideas!  The only thing that is holding me back from tweaking that basket is that I can't weld aluminum.  My TIG machine is only DC and I don't have a spool gun for my MIG.  

I think I may just build a tray out of angle for just the cooler and mount it where the stock propane rack is. I should be able to build a support for the propane tank to fit behind the cooler next to the battery.

Have you ever seen anybody use a frame-mounted spare tire holder to hold a propane tank?  I could make a protective cage that bolts to it for the tank - just worried about the weight on the frame with all that leverage going over bumps.
]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:04:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62382#62382 New 179 - First Mod : If you can shave the corners of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62369#62369 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6486
Posted: 26 Jun 2015 at 10:47am

If you can shave the corners of the tray you may be ok 95% of the time.  Another option, look into mounting the tray so it can be slid side to side (but locked down the rest of the time).  If you get into a situation where you must make a tight turn slide it to the side, then center it again when you are done. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:47:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62369#62369 New 179 - First Mod : Originally posted by furpodUnless... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62350#62350 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 25 Jun 2015 at 9:15pm

Originally posted by furpod

Unless you are towing with a Gold Wing, no way in heck can you get 90 degrees. I strongly suspect you are going to need to invest in tail light stock.



Well - close but no cigar. I moved it back as far as I could, and it still is a little to close for comfort. I am sure it would be fine for 90% of situations, but not for those tight camp spots and u-turns. Back to the drawing board.


]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:15:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62350#62350 New 179 - First Mod : Unless you are towing with a Gold... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62346#62346 Author: furpod
Subject: 6486
Posted: 25 Jun 2015 at 7:35pm

Unless you are towing with a Gold Wing, no way in heck can you get 90 degrees. I strongly suspect you are going to need to invest in tail light stock.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:35:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62346#62346 New 179 - First Mod : According to my measurements,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62320#62320 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 25 Jun 2015 at 1:47am

According to my measurements, i should be able to get to 90 degrees, but then again, i have never been very good at geometry.  Come to think of it, i should have test fit with it hooked up to the tv........fingers crossed..]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 01:47:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62320#62320 New 179 - First Mod : Looks good. I was going to mention... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62314#62314 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6486
Posted: 24 Jun 2015 at 9:50pm

Looks good.  I was going to mention sharp turns, too.  ]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:50:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62314#62314 New 179 - First Mod : Party at WAPODDERS!!You did test... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62304#62304 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6486
Posted: 24 Jun 2015 at 9:21pm

Party at WAPODDERS!! Thumbs Up

You did test for tight turns with your TV, right?

fred
]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:21:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62304#62304 New 179 - First Mod : Nice Job!! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62302#62302 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6486
Posted: 24 Jun 2015 at 8:59pm

Nice Job!!]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:59:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62302#62302 New 179 - First Mod : We have taken 4 trips in our new... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6486&PID=62300#62300 Author: WAPODDER
Subject: 6486
Posted: 24 Jun 2015 at 8:51pm

We have taken 4 trips in our new 179, and quickly realized that we didn't like moving our cooler in and out of the door. Not only did it get the floor dirty, I could see it eventually dinging up the trim inside. I decided to try and mount it on the tongue as I have a WDH and figured it could take the extra weight.

I started with a hitch mounted aluminum cargo basket and mounted it through the existing support for the propane tank. This way I didn't have to drill into the frame, and can easily reverse the mod with minimal damage.



I used the stock propane tank holder and regulator and bolted them to the basket.



Then I added on the cooler - I will strap it on all 4 corners around the bottom of the basket - should hold it well and make it easy to remove if needed.



I used all stainless hardware so along with the aluminum basket, should hold up to our wet weather up here. Super easy mod and cheap at only $100 or so all in (except the cooler).

Heading out this weekend close to home so we will see how it works!




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