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   So far we have made the following changes:1.  Took out the back couch cushions and replace them with a 4" foam cushion 15"x75" and added two throw pillows.
2.  Discarded the finger removing table that comes standard and replaced it with smaller, lighter table that folds up and is used mostly outside.
3.  Used a piece of 3/4" plywood cut to the size of the foam cushion above that can be stored under the seat cushion and pulled out and set on the "foot stools" after those cushions are removed.  The seat cushion is 3" and the seat back cushion is 4" and it fits level when laid on the plywood.  It's 40" wide so about the size of a twin bottom sheet.  Great for a couple of young grand kids!  In the morning, take the sheets off, slide the plywood under the seat and ready to go.
4.  removed the sink in the wetbath and used 1/4" plywood 11.75" x 20" to screw into the existing wall holes.  I had to cut the drain in the wall with a hand held hack saw blade and then capped it with a 1-1/2" rubber cap.  I really like the room that this allows us.
5.  I purchased a Mr. Heater Buddy to use instead of the under bed heater.  Still don't understand that design!  Used it at the Chiracahua National Monument in December with lows in the 20's and 30's.  we used about 3/4 of an LP tank (1 gal) a day.
6. Purchased an 80 Watt GoPower folding suitcase solar charger that works on the Zamp connector or the battery terminals.  Takes about 45 min of sun in the morning to charge our 12V 27 series battery.

Still more to come when time permits.

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Andy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11 Feb 2018 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 65	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andy Report Post Quote Reply Topic: List Your Mods: Posted: 19 Mar 2018 at 4:51pm
	So far we have made the following changes: 1. Took out the back couch cushions and replace them with a 4" foam cushion 15"x75" and added two throw pillows. 2. Discarded the finger removing table that comes standard and replaced it with smaller, lighter table that folds up and is used mostly outside. 3. Used a piece of 3/4" plywood cut to the size of the foam cushion above that can be stored under the seat cushion and pulled out and set on the "foot stools" after those cushions are removed. The seat cushion is 3" and the seat back cushion is 4" and it fits level when laid on the plywood. It's 40" wide so about the size of a twin bottom sheet. Great for a couple of young grand kids! In the morning, take the sheets off, slide the plywood under the seat and ready to go. 4. removed the sink in the wetbath and used 1/4" plywood 11.75" x 20" to screw into the existing wall holes. I had to cut the drain in the wall with a hand held hack saw blade and then capped it with a 1-1/2" rubber cap. I really like the room that this allows us. 5. I purchased a Mr. Heater Buddy to use instead of the under bed heater. Still don't understand that design! Used it at the Chiracahua National Monument in December with lows in the 20's and 30's. we used about 3/4 of an LP tank (1 gal) a day. 6. Purchased an 80 Watt GoPower folding suitcase solar charger that works on the Zamp connector or the battery terminals. Takes about 45 min of sun in the morning to charge our 12V 27 series battery. Still more to come when time permits.
	2017 179 2016 Silverado Z71

PodBarb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 02 Oct 2017 Location: San Jose CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 51	Post Options Post Reply Quote PodBarb Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 10:24pm
	This is very cool.
	2017 RPod 171 2017 Kia Sorento SX

BrianR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2017 Location: Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote BrianR Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 2018 at 9:22pm
	The support rods are 1/2" metal conduit and I curved one with a pipe bender. The piece that looks like an end is actually screwed into the bottom of the bunk and is a door stop receiver from Lowe's.

Susie Q Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2017 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Susie Q Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 2017 at 5:31pm


Susie Q Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2017 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Susie Q Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Dec 2017 at 5:30pm
	To increase storage I replaced the rear queen mattress that came with my 2018 Hood River Edition RPod 178 with a 39"x74" twin 6-inch memory foam mattress (Item ID 131536725205) that I purchased from fortnightbedding on eBay. In the extra space behind the twin mattress I put two 37"x17.5"x11" custom wood boxes made of light-weight 1/2" birch with drop-in lids (with lid pull hole) and side handle cutouts, finished in "Classic Gray," from Tilnic Box on Etsy. The bed is lighter, more comfortable, and easier to make. The boxes give me interior storage space and a surface to sit a lamp, books, and alarm clock in at night. dying

Britt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Britt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 2017 at 4:00pm
	Hello, your photos and modifications are fantastic. Its a shame they (rpod people) arent doing this at the factory. I have just ordered a 180 2018. I have been looking at all the ideas for extra storage. The under the bed drawer is brilliant! I cant wait to get mine. I definitely want to see about having the drawer made like yours.
	Britt

Subzilla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Post Options Post Reply Quote Subzilla Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 2017 at 1:19pm
	Yep....sometime this past February FR changed the wall material and the kit no longer works.
	Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4

Laytek2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Laytek2 Report Post Quote Reply 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.

TeeBrock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 Mar 2017 Location: IA Online Status: Offline Posts: 40	Post Options Post Reply Quote TeeBrock Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 8:06am
	I really like the transformed dinette You made some great mods- Tee
	Tee and Sadie (Chocolate Lab) 2017.5 RP 180 2006 Kia Sorento 2002 BMW R1150RS

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4514	Post Options Post Reply Quote Leo B Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 7:51am
	Nice work!!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171