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Third window over the dinette of an R-178
One thing I missed when I upgraded from a pop-up to the R-Pod was the amount of light inside. I added the porthole in the door as many have done, but I wanted more light in the dinette area. I ordered a 12" X 30" RV window and here is the result:

I built a frame out of 1X3's. The rounded corners were cut from 2 X 4's using a bandsaw.

Cut out a hole in Pod the same size as the frame. The bottom of the hole is even with the top of one of the framework members for solid attachment of the frame. The sides were screwed into the next frame member up which was cut after the hole.

Then I used high strength adhesive to add another frame member for screwing in the top of the frame and to give the inner and outer skin some strength.

Screw in the frame and then install the window as per the manufacturers directions. Done!

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Jonknite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 May 2015 Location: Placitas, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonknite Report Post Quote Reply Topic: List Your Mods: Posted: 19 Sep 2016 at 4:20pm
	Third window over the dinette of an R-178 One thing I missed when I upgraded from a pop-up to the R-Pod was the amount of light inside. I added the porthole in the door as many have done, but I wanted more light in the dinette area. I ordered a 12" X 30" RV window and here is the result: I built a frame out of 1X3's. The rounded corners were cut from 2 X 4's using a bandsaw. Cut out a hole in Pod the same size as the frame. The bottom of the hole is even with the top of one of the framework members for solid attachment of the frame. The sides were screwed into the next frame member up which was cut after the hole. Then I used high strength adhesive to add another frame member for screwing in the top of the frame and to give the inner and outer skin some strength. Screw in the frame and then install the window as per the manufacturers directions. Done!

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6463	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 8:15pm
	Nice work!
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

CLT-NC R-Podder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Mar 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote CLT-NC R-Podder Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 8:08pm
	This is our newest "mod" to create additional storage space while we are camping. We removed the factory galley rail above the microwave and added an 8" wide shelf across the entire slide-out.
	Joe & Erin 2016 178 towed by 2016 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

Bcmckean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bcmckean Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Sep 2016 at 4:11pm
	Ok thanks! I may have to get in contact with Forest River to see about purchasing a couple to add to mine since I don't have any.

NutPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2016 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote NutPod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2016 at 10:37pm
	Yes they are external speakers that came with the trailer but in that picture I added the two roof vent covers.

Bcmckean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 May 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bcmckean Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2016 at 10:32pm
	Are those external speakers you added? If so, I would like to know more... What type did you use and how did you wire them? Thanks!

NutPod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2016 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote NutPod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2016 at 8:55pm
	I Just want to thank all the Podders out here in the R-Pod world for all the nice Ideas and mods that have been done. Here are some of those Ideas I put to use. uploads/5801/20160909_171735.jpg uploads/5801/20160909_171749.jpg uploads/5801/20160909_171723.jpg uploads/5801/20160909_171712.jpg uploads/5801/20160909_170552.jpg uploads/5801/20160909_171036.jpg

Jimandlibby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 2016 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jimandlibby Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Aug 2016 at 12:46pm
	We thought that we would like a 12v outlet, at least for charging our electronics. So we ended up with a device that provides not only a 12 v. power outlet but also two usb charging outlets, and a digital voltmeter. All for $15.95. Mounted on the cabinet face to the right of the sink on our 179. Stole the power from the feed to the slide out motor figuring that we won't be using the slide and the power outlet simultaneously. All it took was three 1-1/8 in. holes to mount it. Here is the link to the device: https://www.amazon.com/Cigarette-Lighter-Voltmeter-U-S-Solid/dp/B01AAVMAZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472574007&sr=8-1&keywords=Marine+grade+triple
	RPod 179 Tow vehicle Honda Pilot From Massachusetts

Q7-retired Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Pittsboro, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote Q7-retired Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 9:00am
	I shamelessly stole BagEnd's idea for a water filter, with a couple of twists: -- I fastened it to a PVC frame with boards I had left over from a recent project. The PVC frame will never rot with water contact. -- I left off the dog watering faucet, but kept the foot-washing outlet pre-filtering. I added a six foot hose to the outlet to manage the spray. Likewise, I put this in a plastic bin for carrying and storage. The two filters (sediment and solid block carbon) are supplemented by a ceramic filter I installed under our sink. Pictures of that installation coming separately when I have better bandwidth than on this camping trip. Like BagEnd, I sourced the filters and pressure regulator from the RV Water Filter Store, who were extremely patient with this nitnoid engineer. Thanks to BagEnd for a most excellent idea!
	Best regards, Jim 2015-RP178 TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150 At home in "Our Pod"

2P's-in-a-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2016 Location: Brenham, Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote 2P's-in-a-Pod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 2016 at 10:50am
	I have not done that yet. The shelf is pretty snug as is but intend to add positive stops of some kind... sort of like yours. I'll see how things travel this w/e w/o stops.
	2016 RPod 178 2005 Silverado Crew 5.3L