R-pod Owners Forum : 180 "Star" Pod Mods https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 180 "Star" Pod Mods Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 30 May 2026 15:09:05 +0000 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:49:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8914 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Thanks! That is a gorgeous picture.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84193#84193 Author: Donnie
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Posted: 31 Oct 2016 at 9:49am

Thanks!  That is a gorgeous picture.  ]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:49:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84193#84193 180 "Star" Pod Mods : OK, great, I'll try the Goo-gone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84192#84192 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 31 Oct 2016 at 9:48am

OK, great, I'll try the Goo-gone today.]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:48:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84192#84192 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Put a hair dryer to the stickers.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84120#84120 Author: Jasp
Subject: 8914
Posted: 29 Oct 2016 at 7:47am

Put a hair dryer to the stickers. Works like a charm!
]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2016 07:47:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84120#84120 180 "Star" Pod Mods : I recently used Goo Gone to remove... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84061#84061 Author: birderdiane526
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Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:11pm

I recently used Goo Gone to remove our stickers' residue and it worked perfectly. Use a soft cloth rather than a blue shop towel to do the job.]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:11:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84061#84061 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Hi Donnie, nice mods! Here is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84047#84047 Author: Pete Brayton
Subject: 8914
Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 11:58am

Hi Donnie, nice mods! Here is a shot of my Pod and scope at Lathrop State Park near Walsenberg, CO. Those are the Spanish Peaks and my 20" Obsession in the background.]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:58:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84047#84047 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Go ahead and use the Goo Gone.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84031#84031 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8914
Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:29am

Go ahead and use the Goo Gone. It will not hurt the fiberglass exterior. You will likely find that the dullness you see is adhesive residue.You could also use mineral spirits (old type or the newer low-volatility, odorless type) as this will also not hurt the fiberglass or clear-coat. Use a good wax (I use Turtle Wax Ice) afterward.

I used odorless mineral spirits (has a milky look) to remove old lap sealant when I re-did the spoiler. It removed the old lap sealant easily. Alcohol would clean the old sealant, but would not remove it.
]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:29:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84031#84031 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Thanks! We're packing up... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84026#84026 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:01am

Thanks!  We're packing up now for our very first trip!  Hurricane Matthew showed up the day after we brought the pod home from the dealer so we've been doing a few mods and stocking up.  The only problem we're having is getting the adhesive off from the eleventy-billion stickers on the thing.  The Zamp sticker next to the door was put on before the clear coat and you can tell it's not as shiny underneath as the rest of the front.  I tried alcohol on the sticky stuff but I'm afraid of making things worse if I use Goo-gone.  Nobody else will ever notice, I guess.  This weekend is the CHAOS Star Party at Staunton River State Park in Virginia. The new bike rack is installed and we'll post pics of it and the trip soon.]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:01:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84026#84026 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Nice work on the mods. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84010#84010 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8914
Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 7:10pm

Nice work on the mods.]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:10:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=84010#84010 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Thanks! The fan cover wasn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83833#83833 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 9:44am

Thanks!  The fan cover wasn't hard to install and only took about 30 minutes.  We set it on top first to check the air flow and couldn't really tell a difference in the amount of air moving through.  I used a ladder and put one knee on the roof.  The dealer had told us not to walk on the roof but the service guy told us he walks on them all the time.  Decided not to chance it.  I wrapped the legs of the ladder in towels to keep from scratching the pod.  My wife helped with the screws from the inside.  The cover really is nice and we found the best price at Amazon.]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 09:44:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83833#83833 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Hi, sorry for the late reply,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83832#83832 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 9:37am

Hi, sorry for the late reply, I was in Germany all week for work.  Ours has just one step and although it's a little high, we're ok with it for now.  If you decide to redo yours with twin beds it probably depends on the height of the person sleeping on the dinette side.  If they're short enough, you might get away with leaving the seat back, if not I agree it might have to come out.  Good luck!]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 09:37:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83832#83832 180 "Star" Pod Mods : Awesome mods! Question: How... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83830#83830 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 8914
Posted: 22 Oct 2016 at 7:45am

Awesome mods! 
Question:  How hard was it to mount the MaxAir cover?
Newbie here and assuming the roof is not "walk-on".
So did you install from a step ladder and gently lie of roof?
Would like to add one to our new Pod (once we get it) and I'd like to not damage anything.

Love this forum - get so many tips and ideas.
]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:45:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83830#83830 180 "Star" Pod Mods : thanks for showing your mods.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83749#83749 Author: gnawbone
Subject: 8914
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 10:08am

thanks for showing your mods. I'm wondering if you resolved the high step into the trailer. From floor of trailer to the step is 12". the 2 step add ons are still very high.I'm also looking into changing the bed. I'd like to somehow make the bed into twins. 32" wide. May have to remove the dinette seat back to give me extra length on that side. any ideas?? Wink
Buck Gilpin
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:08:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83749#83749 180 "Star" Pod Mods : The cables running to the TV were... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83664#83664 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 9:35pm

The cables running to the TV were a bunched up mess.  We took down the tape and cable ties off and enclosed and rerouted the cables.  Here are the after photos.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:35:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83664#83664 180 "Star" Pod Mods : For some reason our mirror in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83662#83662 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 9:04pm

For some reason our mirror in our 180 was mounted much lower than the ones in the brochures.  With the mirror all the way down to the sink it looked a little strange.  So... Tina added other mirrors!

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:04:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83662#83662 180 "Star" Pod Mods : We added a MaxxAir vent cover. ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83659#83659 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 8:42pm

We added a MaxxAir vent cover.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:42:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83659#83659 180 "Star" Pod Mods : This is the kitchen area mod Tina... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83658#83658 Author: Donnie
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Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 8:38pm

This is the kitchen area mod Tina did.  She covered the entire back wall of the kitchen area with stick on tile.   Looks good!
]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 20:38:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83658#83658 180 "Star" Pod Mods : We use our Rpod to mostly... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83634#83634 Author: Donnie
Subject: 8914
Posted: 16 Oct 2016 at 7:47am

We use our Rpod to mostly camp at amateur astronomy events known as Star Parties, hence the name "Star" pod.   We will post our mods here.  Be kind as I figure out how to do this. Smile]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2016 07:47:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8914&PID=83634#83634