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    Posted: 15 Sep 2017 at 1:07pm
Removing bathroom sink:
I have a new rPod 179 with the plastic bathroom enclosure walls. I just called FR at 574-642-3119, option "parts", and asked for a trim kit to cover the hole after removing the sink. They unfortunately do not have a kit for the walls.
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I really like the transformed dinette Smile
You made some great mods-

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Nice work!!
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First Mod: Replace the Cheapo Shower Wand

2nd Mod: Make the Dinette into a Couch... Cushion(s) are coming.

Nice Upgrade to Bathroom Sink Faucet


And... The Solar Panel, my intent is to camp off-grid whenever possible, because they are the best camping spots.

The Goal Zero is a Terrific Panel, but I had to modify it for RV use. It does not have the connectors, or the Cord you need to hook it up to the camper port... I contacted them and they told me they are working on it.

My First Mod really was, the dealer installed two 6v Batteries for a total of 225 Amp Hours. On a typical camping day, I use 20-30 amps. That's with a little bit of TV off an Inverter, Some Roof Fan, Ect.
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Originally posted by BrianR

We've had our 172 a few months, but after our first trip we decided the bunk was wasted space and needed to be hinged and raised to offer additional seating. Ended up splitting the bunk, like a few others have posted, which made the bed more stable and allows storage on the side behind the bathroom when in the up position. Need to figure out a few trim pieces to complete it but it will work for camping until we do.








Where do you get those support rods with the ends on them?
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I met up with Patriot Dave this past week up at Petoskey State Park in northern Michigan. He had a custom canvas porch mod on his 2016 179 that looked great. I interviewed him about it and put a YouTube video together at the link below. Thanks Dave for the interview and great mod! 


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Mt. Rose Campground last Thursday had good sun so the battery's charged, on Friday their was over cast so it didn't charge as well

Curious about your awning set up. What are you using? Looks like a tarp with tent poles. Great idea!
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Going for a little different look - we removed some of our decals, and we hope to add some custom ones soon. We used Meguiars oxidation remover for the "ghosting" worked like a charm! 

Can't wait to do the sink mod above!!
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If you have the dark brown faux wood color scroll through this link for paint and stain color:

paint and stain
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Could you tell me how to contact Forest River or do you know the name of the wood stain/paint they use on the inside?  We have a 2015 and I can't seem to find matching stain anywhere.
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