R-pod Owners Forum : What I think my 179 needs https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : What I think my 179 needs Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:08 +0000 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:13:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8070 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ What I think my 179 needs : "These may be nice, but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83375#83375 Author: Mojave1
Subject: 8070
Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 1:13pm

"These may be nice, but what trade-offs would you be willing to accept in exchange? For example, would you be willing to sacrifice the convection-microwave in order to have space for a larger refrigerator? Would you be willing to sacrifice the pantry and/or the wardrobe for a larger wet bath?"

Prior trailer, 16 foot, had a Norcold Refrigerator that was much more usable. Empirically, the difference was in depth. Regarding the wet bath, perhaps the space can be found near the doorway. The wet baths in some campers are amazing! They have less space. I'd look there for further inspiration.

"As for the pedestal table, it might be nice, but it would require modifications to the seats to have a lip to hold it in place when lowered to make it into a bed. The current thin back cushion is because the table is higher and to get a level top, the back cushion needs to be thinner. "

The cushion that goes against the wall. The one that supports your back when you lean back needs to be thicker. My back goes into the curtains and window hardware when I lean back. 

My wife and I use the R-pod as a couples coach. We won't ask any others to spend the night with us in the trailer. You make a good point about the table couch becoming a bed. We don't want that. We want a comfortable place to relax. A great "option" would be comfortable couples couch and single pedestal table that doesn't turn into a bed.

"The paint on the frame could be better. There are places where it was evident that it was supported while being painted. These support places were never painted after the supports were removed. I have been under my 179 with a wire brush and a can of spray paint to address these places."

I've been touching up rust on the R-pod. The paint on the frame is thin. In spots I can see through it. Inside channels, where I can't reach with a paint can, there's rust and no paint. 

As a side note, my truck is a 1994. I'm the original owner. Chevrolet didn't paint the frame in the normal sense. It came with a thick oily waxy substance applied (which worked fine). Over the years that came off. I've spent lots of time removing dirt, wax, oil, and rust from that frame. At this point, it's looks very good. My experience, Rustoleum is (thin because it's in a spray can) a good paint. But, it requires several coats to maintain durability. My R-pod frame looks like a single coat of thin paint.


]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:13:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83375#83375 What I think my 179 needs : TV works fine. I'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83373#83373 Author: Mojave1
Subject: 8070
Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 12:47pm

TV works fine. I'm an amateur radio operator who's roots go back to listening to radio wave skip while camping (as a kid). Sometimes, in the evening I like to spin the AM dial and see what's coming in. 

Inside the R-Pod, I think because it has an aluminum structure, AM radio reception is horrible. Similarly, I've noticed that radio waves are muted in buildings with metal beams. Cell services, because they are at much higher frequencies (shorter wave) don't seem affected. 

I've many shortwave and Ham radios. I've other radios in the R-pod without success. Putting a radio in the window, helps reception.

Since this is a wish list, I wish the R-Pod had a radio antenna. I wish that my AM radio worked. I wish that my FM radio reception is better. My previous trailer had a radio antenna. 

It would be unusual if the TV antenna was a radio antenna. If your AM radio works great, I'd like to hear about it.
]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:47:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83373#83373 What I think my 179 needs : The only antenna connection I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83362#83362 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8070
Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 7:12am

The only antenna connection I saw on mine when I removed it (4 square-drive screws) is the one for the TV antenna. What is television reception like? If that is also bad, the antenna connection may have become unplugged.]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 07:12:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83362#83362 What I think my 179 needs : On mu rusty metal under the R... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83359#83359 Author: ribet
Subject: 8070
Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:56pm

On mu rusty metal under the R pod I plan to use automotive spray undercoat.  I think it will do a better job then spray paint.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:56:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83359#83359 What I think my 179 needs : I am not happy with my radio reception.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83358#83358 Author: ribet
Subject: 8070
Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:54pm

I am not happy with my radio reception.  Do they have a antenna connection on them?  I have not removed it to see yet.  The TV booster does not help.  Any one have any ideas?]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:54:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83358#83358 What I think my 179 needs : Originally posted by Mojave1 Great... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83357#83357 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8070
Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 11:22pm

Originally posted by Mojave1

Great ideas so far. My wish list is as follows:
- Bigger refrigerator - the 4.2cf doesn't cut it.
- Better / deeper cushions on couch - my back goes into the blinds.
- Single pedestal table - so you don't hit you knee.
- Larger wet bath -  couple inches longer please. 
- Upgrade Lippert frame - better paint (rusting), better brackets to hold jacks & water tanks (cheap).
- Dual propane tanks - I know I can do this myself.
- External radio antenna - my radio reception sucks (I suspect the aluminum framing). 

These may be nice, but what trade-offs would you be willing to accept in exchange? For example, would you be willing to sacrifice the convection-microwave in order to have space for a larger refrigerator? Would you be willing to sacrifice the pantry and/or the wardrobe for a larger wet bath?

As for the pedestal table, it might be nice, but it would require modifications to the seats to have a lip to hold it in place when lowered to make it into a bed. The current thin back cushion is because the table is higher and to get a level top, the back cushion needs to be thinner.

The paint on the frame could be better. There are places where it was evident that it was supported while being painted. These support places were never painted after the supports were removed. I have been under my 179 with a wire brush and a can of spray paint to address these places.

As for the water (drinking, gray, and black), I agree with the supports. I don't like the screws. They may be "industry standard" but bolts are better.

Radio: Do you have the antenna booster on of off when you listen? If it is off, have you tried when it is turned on?

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 23:22:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83357#83357 What I think my 179 needs : Originally posted by MDPaddlersPodWhere... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83356#83356 Author: furpod
Subject: 8070
Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 10:26pm

Originally posted by MDPaddlersPod

Where do you guys tap into the 12v harness, looking for easy access.


I wired one to the main panel, and one to the heater fan wire. That gave us on at each end of the trailer.
]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:26:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83356#83356 What I think my 179 needs : I have a 172, and I tapped into... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83354#83354 Author: Pete Brayton
Subject: 8070
Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 10:18pm

I have a 172, and I tapped into the power for the powered television antenna in the cabinet above the stove/sink. I was able to install a voltmeter/USB port/12V adapter combination. ]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 22:18:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83354#83354 What I think my 179 needs : Great ideas so far. My wish... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83341#83341 Author: Mojave1
Subject: 8070
Posted: 09 Oct 2016 at 2:05pm

Great ideas so far. My wish list is as follows:
- Bigger refrigerator - the 4.2cf doesn't cut it.
- Better / deeper cushions on couch - my back goes into the blinds.
- Single pedestal table - so you don't hit you knee.
- Larger wet bath -  couple inches longer please. 
- Upgrade Lippert frame - better paint (rusting), better brackets to hold jacks & water tanks (cheap).
- Dual propane tanks - I know I can do this myself.
- External radio antenna - my radio reception sucks (I suspect the aluminum framing). 



]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2016 14:05:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=83341#83341 What I think my 179 needs : Thanks, TheBum (cool name by... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=79388#79388 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 8070
Posted: 23 Jul 2016 at 6:55pm

Thanks, TheBum (cool name by the way). I am putting in a 12v adapter plug not sure where yet. I just want to be able to plug in a small inverter and car phone charger.]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:55:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=79388#79388 What I think my 179 needs : Originally posted by MDPaddlersPodWhere... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=79367#79367 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8070
Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 4:42pm

Originally posted by MDPaddlersPod

Where do you guys tap into the 12v harness, looking for easy access.


For what purpose? Are you talking about the internal 12V power or the harness going to the TV? Internal 12V power can be tapped from spare fuse slots on the fuse panel.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:42:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=79367#79367 What I think my 179 needs : Where do you guys tap into the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=79365#79365 Author: MDPaddlersPod
Subject: 8070
Posted: 22 Jul 2016 at 3:19pm

Where do you guys tap into the 12v harness, looking for easy access.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:19:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=79365#79365 What I think my 179 needs : 11. Water filter. My old tent... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76511#76511 Author: rynosurf
Subject: 8070
Posted: 04 Jun 2016 at 2:28pm

11. Water filter.
My old tent trailer came with an inline water filter. I just bought one yesterday and will install it on the kitchen faucet for drinking water.]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2016 14:28:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76511#76511 What I think my 179 needs : Originally posted by KokopodAnd... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76421#76421 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8070
Posted: 03 Jun 2016 at 3:49pm

Originally posted by Kokopod

And just when you think the mods are complete, you'll think of something else. That's the fun of it!

Always true.  I've had my current camper almost 3 years now and I spent all day Wednesday doing mods and fixing things.
]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:49:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76421#76421 What I think my 179 needs : True! I just got the set of double... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76388#76388 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8070
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 10:42pm

True! I just got the set of double steps I ordered to replace the single step that came with the R-Pod. I will be installing them tomorrow as soon as I finish making a couple of shims. The mounting brackets for the original steps are about 1/2" wider than the new steps. I'll show them in my mods when I am done.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 22:42:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76388#76388 What I think my 179 needs : And just when you think the mods... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76373#76373 Author: Kokopod
Subject: 8070
Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 6:03pm

And just when you think the mods are complete, you'll think of something else. That's the fun of it!]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:03:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76373#76373 What I think my 179 needs : Originally posted by rynosurfI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76334#76334 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 11:19pm

Originally posted by rynosurf

I just need time and money right?!


Both of which always seem to be insufficient. However, not everything needs to be done at once. It has taken me several months to complete the projects detailed in my mods.
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:19:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76334#76334 What I think my 179 needs : Originally posted by rynosurfThanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76326#76326 Author: furpod
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 10:10pm

Originally posted by rynosurf

Thanks for the replies. Most of these are easy projects, I just need time and money right?!


Quoted for truth.. LOL
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:10:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76326#76326 What I think my 179 needs : Thanks for the replies. Most of... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76322#76322 Author: rynosurf
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 9:13pm

Thanks for the replies. Most of these are easy projects, I just need time and money right?!]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:13:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76322#76322 What I think my 179 needs : It's pretty simple to add... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76297#76297 Author: sailor323
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:15pm

It's pretty simple to add 12V sockets and USB ports wherever you want them.  We've added 2 sockets to the galley, a combination 12V/USB socket near the AC socket by the bed and plan to add a 12 V socket to the outside.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:15:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76297#76297 What I think my 179 needs : Welcome to the group! Congrats... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76293#76293 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:08pm

Welcome to the group! Congrats on your 179.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:08:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76293#76293 What I think my 179 needs : 1) Save A Jack2) Lowes shelf... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76292#76292 Author: furpod
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 4:04pm

1) Save A Jack
2) Lowes shelf mod
3) Charge
4) AutoZone
5) I have different table so.. ;)
6) Several options on Amazon, think about a tongue lock also.
7) Porthole or square? (I think the square looks better on a 179) Call Frank at Vintage Technologies.
8) Simply not doable. There is one made that fits, but the couple owners who have tried can't get it to not leak.
9) Axle risers can be added to the new axle.
10) Add the length needed to the back of the drawer.. been done.

Oh, and, "Welcome"..  Wink
]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:04:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76292#76292 What I think my 179 needs : I just used my 179 for the first... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76284#76284 Author: rynosurf
Subject: 8070
Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 3:07pm

I just used my 179 for the first time and love it. Trailer seems well built and has some nice features but these are the things that I think would be nice to have.
1) Low profile rear stabilizer jacks.
2) Shelf or cabinet across rear bed.
3) USB ports in kitchen tied into battery for charging devices.
4) Mudflaps.
5) Add another buckle to the underside of table so that table restraint strap can also be used to keep cushions from sliding off when used as a bed.
6) battery and propane tank locks.
7) Door window.
8) Sliding rear window.
9) Axle risers. ( I was told by the factory that the new axles have more lift on them and that the risers are no longer needed. A little more lift would help with the low hanging stabilizers)
10) The top kitchen drawer is shallow because the p-trap is behind it but the other two drawers could be at least another 6" deeper.

Most of these are minor, I just need to start modding it myself!]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:07:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8070&PID=76284#76284