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Topic ClosedAnother New 2015 RP-179HRE (They are everywhere) - Event Date: 27 Apr 2014

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    Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 7:31am
I'm not surprised of the difference between our two model 179s.  We use to own a Forest River Wildcat 5th wheel.  There were slight differences between the ones built on the west coast as opposed to the east coast.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jun 2014 at 7:26am
My mistake, there is a small wall there.  My water pump is also between the furnace and water heater.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 5:59pm
Originally posted by Budward

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Interesting how the placement can vary between the west and east factories....


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 5:42pm
My bad, as you indicated the water pump in my photo is indeed near the front of the pod and not the back.  It is odd how the placement of the equipment would vary like that.  It would be nice to have the space you do to expand your storage area.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 5:14pm
Originally posted by J-Cat

On my 2015 179 HRE the water pump is between the water heater and the back of the Pod. 


Your picture shows your water pump toward the front of the pod. 
Mine is on the other side of the water heater, between it and the furnace.

Interesting how the placement can vary between the west and east factories....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 3:06pm
To winterize the 177 (to get at the pump) I removed the 4 screws that hold the panel on (after a couple of times the holes are useless.) I then glued cork plugs over the holes, and color matched them to the panel. I put Velcro strips on the 2 sides and bob's your uncle.. looks good and the Velcro holds and reattaches every time. The winterizing valves for the water heater are another matter.. still thinking about that one.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 11:04am
On my 2015 179 HRE the water pump is between the water heater and the back of the Pod.  I plan on using some of this space but I need to organize and protect the wiring and tubing.  You can see my R-Dome poles are already invading this space.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 8:35am
You sure?   I looks like it is full width but there is another foot or so available on mine.
I too carry long stuff in there but not quite as long as the trailer is wide.

Just in front of the water heater, under the bed.  Front left corner.



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jun 2014 at 8:23am
Budward -- Our 179 already has access to the full length of the space under the bed from the outside access door.  Right now we have a broom and long handle brush there.  I think we will make an entry point from inside by creating an access door under the mattress.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 May 2014 at 6:47pm
Originally posted by ahefner

I discussed this with a friend of mine that has multiple slide outs on his fifth wheel camper and he said that the slide out awnings aren't worth the money he spent on them. A simple broom to knock off anything on top and your good to go. He wishes he had his money instead of the awnings.


He is either 9 ft tall or carries a ladderLOL   Not much room for a ladder in an r-podWink

Been pondering what I plan to do with mine.....


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