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    Posted: 12 Mar 2013 at 8:49am
Paige, I love the door in the side of your dinette bench. How did you find a door to match and any pointers on how to make this would be appreciated. (Maybe FR needs to add this at the factory on future pods!)
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We replaced the cheap cloth bench guards with wooden ones. We also put up the two tier shelf in the kitchenette to reduce the counter clutter. Happy with both modifications!
Paige and Pete
2010 177 - RPug
2012 Rav (six cylinder)
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Had bed end reinforced, 
added second battery,
added anti-sway, 
added Prodigy RF brake controller, 
added 12v socket in tv cabinet, 
removed TV/DVD thing, replaced with AM/FM/CD/MP3/iPod unit, 
added Pur faucet filter to kitchen sink,
2000w inverter tied into breaker box and fuse panel, 
68w solar panel and controller, 
12v socket over kitchen, 
rear 4pin, 
shortened 7pin from trailer.

Pictures coming soon


To be done:

Add 12v sockets at both ends,
install cellular amplifier,
finish and install larger battery/toolbox tray,
wireframe shelf and hanger over bed end of bathroom,
privacy curtain,
and homemade curtains.
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2013 Forest River R-Pod 177HRE (Mods)
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For our 2013 RPOD 177, we have done the following:

  • New thicker access door to the storage under dinette seating
  • LED bulbs throughout, inside and out
  • Moved dinette table closer to wall and moved seating pegs towards wall
  • Replaced TV antenna outputs with 12v outlet in entertainment cabinet over the bed
That last mod wasn't difficult. There was a 12v circuit there feeding the antenna jack that I was able to reuse once the jack was 100% removed. Soldered a few things, changed the fuse size and it was good to go! Also added removable grommets for the raw holes that FR left for us Ying Yang Finished pic below.

For the Springtime before we take it on it's maiden voyage, we are doing the following:

  • More 12v outlets behind power supply box on side of dinette seating
  • 2 blinds in bed area will be changed out for dual rod opaque curtains
  • Oxygenics shower head
  • 60" sewer hose carrier
Minor stuff, but it should fit our camp style. We got a good deal at our local fabric store for the curtain material, looking forward to getting those done. We'll even have two spare blinds for when the front ones peter out!
Jason & Kim
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The wine glasses are ready the bottle is open see you in a little while.
Linda and Dan
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Dan, I like that wine rack, looks better than factory, I'll have another Merlot thank you very much.
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Here are a couple more mods I've made.  The first is the wine rack on the right side of the fridge.  The second was to remove the bench seat on the right and build one along the back to form an 'L'.  My wife is going to make new cushions.  It's amazingly comfortable.  I never could read or use the computer the way it was.  There just wasn't enough room to get comfortable. 

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I need to thank the guy on the 'other forum' who did something similar.  My wife was against the mod till she saw the photos.
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   We bring a small flat screen TV with us as the one that came with the RPod is too small and in a poor location. We bought a coaxial cable connector from our RV dealer and drilled the hole toward the front of the Pod. We screwed it in and sealed around the edges.
   We then put an interior one on the dinette bench and connected them with a cable. (photos below) Now, when we want the TV there, we have a cable connection. The next job is to put another outlet in the dinette bench area.
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Our septic storage tube took a beating in its original location. We made a bracket and connected it to the side of the tongue. We also ordered another tube from FR so if we need the extra length, we have it.
Paige and Pete
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We are busy doing mods before we head south to Florida. My husband made this cabinet and screwed/glued it into place.

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