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Have You Done Any Mods?

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Poll Question: Have you done any mods to your R-Pod?
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    Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 11:18am
Have you done any mods to your camper. I would love to see pictures.
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That is quite a list of mods

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Originally posted by ilovecamping

These are the modifications that's been done so far to our 2014 178 R-Pod.
Toilet paper holder, small corner shelf for shampoo and a metal hose......

Great job on everything! You know, that's a $3,000.00/month apartment in Manhattan - if you could find one that nice!

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Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!
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Welcome.  Looks like a hiking pole in one of those shots.
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These are the modifications that's been done so far to our 2014 178 R-Pod.
Toilet paper holder, small corner shelf for shampoo and a metal hose.bathroom.jpg

Shelf across window above bed bed_left_window.jpg

Shelf over window with baskets (bed) bed_right_basket.jpg

Shelf over bed made out of conduit to let light through, has a cube storage shelf also.

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Shelf under clothes hanger for toiletries.
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Added a 1x2 cross brace and cut about 2 inches off under seat storage lid. Now its easy to open.
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Replaced cushion stop with wood.
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Hung small clock, put cork on sides of top cabinet, cutting board to cover stove, plate holder, soap holder shelf, spice rack and magnetic strip for knivesclock.jpgcutting_board.jpgkitchen.jpgknife.jpg

Built drawer in lower cabinetdrawer_closed.jpgdrawer_open.jpg

Fly swatter holder on side of slideout next to microwave

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Front shelves and hooks in the corner above table, also small shelf basket/keyholder left_front_shelf.jpgfront_shelf.jpgfront_window_shelf.jpg

Paper towel holder, pots/pans holder inside cabinet, flashlight holder and motion sensor light for when you come inside in the dark

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Thanks for the input. Good to know it ain't my driving. So far my only issue are the drawers. The cabinet doors are holding for now. Looks like a bungee or velcro solution is in  the future.
Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6
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We use a big loop of self-stick velcro for our overhead cabinets.  The velcro is threaded through both handles.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Podsible Dream Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2013 at 10:05pm
Schroomer, we use one of those plastic "padlocks" sold for keeping toddlers out of cabinets to hold the cabinets above the sinks closed.  For stacked drawers, we tie the pulls together with a length of shock cord from a defunct bungee. The pull of the cord keeps the drawers in place.   Walt


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Post Options Post Options   Quote shroomer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2013 at 9:54pm
On our 2013 177 we have added:
1. 12v outlet in the entertainment cabinet (good for C-Pap and other 12v devices). A cheap 75w cigarette lighter plug in inverter will run the entertainment center.
2. Clothing/towel rack over the bathroom door.
3. 2 batteries: Group 31 and Group 24 AGM in a modified battery case.
4. Paper towel holder near sink.

Future:
1. LED's
2. Spare tire cover that fits
3. Some type of catch to keep the drawers from flying open on corners. (Any suggestions out there? - besides the obvious - slow down)

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From the factory our new 178 still has only incandescents inside, other than in the appliances. 

I have no idea what the 179 will have.
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