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I started working on the trailer tongue today.  It had only one battery and gas tank so today I cut off the battery and tank mounts and ground down the weld spots.  I had to make a larger battery rack to accommodate the batteries I just got as they were about an inch wider than the original rack was.  I will post more progress as I go, but for now I just got it all cleaned up and ready to weld the new mounts on.

Hmmm, I’m new to the forum, and my Rpod, but just tried to add a photo here.  Is there no way to upload a picture in my iPad here?  I’m good at restoring and building things but am seriously lacking in my tech skills!

Agree with StephenH on this; in my case, I removed the valances as they really don't serve any purpose and just got in the way of attaching the shelf. 

#1 was a shelf above the bed (idea stolen from Stephen H's EscaPOD mods).  Instead of buying the shelf from Lowes, I built one using birch 1x1 frame with 1/4" thick slats from Home Depot.  I could not get the Sherwin Williams stain match posted on this site since there are no paint stores in our area that match stain anymore (weird!!).  After much trial and error and sweat, I found out that a first pass of MinWax Classic Grey #271 followed by a pass of MinWax Dark Walnut #2716 provides a pretty good match for the 2017 dark brown/grey cabinets.

It was also difficult to get the shelf above the valences on the 178 because the bed is directly behind the washroom and the slide out.  If I keep the slide out in, I can shimmy it is up there with much "manipulation".  A couple of screws will hold it in place but the valences are providing the support.

#2 mod was a narrow shelf unit between the fridge and the dinette.  I had about 8" to use and still have about 3/4" to spare.  I used 1/4" birch plywood (finished both sides) and it has plenty of stability to hold dry goods and some pantry type stuff.

There will be more to come, next job is to extend the length and depth of the two kitchenette drawers.  Another idea "stolen" from the forum! :-)

We're pretty pleased with the results, let me know your comments!