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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: 14 Jan 2016 at 11:23am
I would love to see pix of this.  Is there anyway to post pictures?
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Good job.  What I have recently done for books and magazines is to mount what looks V-like (cross section of) clear plastic file holders that I bought from Office Depot.  These came 3 in a set.  I've got 2 side by side mounted over/on that mini shelf thing that is right at the wall end of the table, using small screws and silicone.  Then the 3rd one mounted the same way over the kitchen-side wall but over the window above the bed.  This one for night reading.  Both books and travel brochures and maps store well in those.  And a real easy mod.  Note that we have a 177 model Pod.  Have great travels!
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We just completed the first leg of our maiden voyage. Two modifications I made which have been really useful are to add a 12 volt outlet and a shelf.

The 12 volt outlet was easy. I got a socket and installed it, connecting in to the wiring for the heater.

The shelf was a bit more challenging. I also used the wooden Allen Roth shelf from Lowes and L brackets. However, instead of drilling into the walls, I used the L brackets to hook behind the valence on each side and then used heavy-duty command strips to fasten to the wall. I also installed a bolt at the end of the support boards and drilled a hole in each end of the shelf to fit over the bolt. It prevents the shelf from sliding. I have found that so far, this shelf travels well.

I will try to add pictures later.

I appreciate the picture of the underbody modifications. I hope to do so after we return from this trip. Any increase in mileage would be greatly appreciated.
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Posts: 17 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Jobwabe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Dec 2015 at 1:02pm
Yes, it gave quite the fuel savings-22%-over 8000miles. Remember that I have the trailers a-frame floored as well but this was done before this other air flow mod so can't know if it (the a-frame job)was involved in the fuel savings.
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So this is the airflow mod underneath?
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      And one more.  Sorry for the picture duplicates:    uploads/4717/podundermodA.JPG
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Posts: 17 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Jobwabe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Dec 2015 at 11:57am
Let's see if images will load:uploads/4717/podundermod7.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod6.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod5.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod4.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod3.JPGuploads/4717/IMG_0650_500x375_500x375.jpguploads/4717/IMG_0650_500x375.jpg

Remember now, this project was done in a hurry before departure and was to be the first prototype.  The middle section was done using 8 ml visquene.  The other material is the same stuff that is in the r pod screen door- (1) 4x8 sheet.
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Originally posted by Jobwabe

How on earth do I add photos when each photo on phone is stored using 569kb and this associated upload site will only allow 500kb. Pls someone help.
I do it by using a free 3rd party hosting site and then just linking to that.
Like this..
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How on earth do I add photos when each photo on phone is stored using 569kb and this associated upload site will only allow 500kb. Pls someone help.
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