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JandL
Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2014 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 364 |
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Topic: Have You Done Any Mods? Posted: 29 Jun 2015 at 11:41pm |
I installed a “StowAway Hitch Tightener” I got at Amazon. It stops hitch wobble for trailer ball mounts, the receiver and hitch are locked together. It takes all the slack out of the receiver on the truck side so no more banging together. I have been using it for over a year and think it makes for a much nicer tow.
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JandL
2013 Honda Ridgeline 2012 177 2 Paynes in a Pod |
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kindell
Groupie Joined: 10 Jul 2015 Location: No California Online Status: Offline Posts: 61 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 2015 at 7:49am |
Just bought 2015 179 in April. So far we've added:
We put lined baskets inside cupboards that are tightly wedged in to hold dishes, food, toaster, coffee pot, etc. Built a shelf with a lip on inside of top pantry cupboard (otherwise it was wasted space). Put baskets in all of the cupboards to support everything so they don't slide around. Added 3M hooks to hang clock, keys, spice rack and paper towel holder in kitchenette and additional hooks on bathroom door and on either end of banquette and baskets under bed for towels and a "hamper" for dirty laundry. A lot of the mods y'all mentioned have already been upgraded in the 2015's. But I really like the idea of changing out the 1-step to a 2-step with a shorter drop when stepping out of the trailer - I have short legs . Will keep you posted on any further additions or changes we make.
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Art & Kindell
Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
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kindell
Groupie Joined: 10 Jul 2015 Location: No California Online Status: Offline Posts: 61 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jul 2015 at 7:54am |
Oh we also added a tow hitch similar to that that JandL talked about plus a we had a brake kit installed.
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Art & Kindell
Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 7:41am |
We just replaced our 1 step with double steps from Etrailer by Flexco 24" and the difference is night and day...Awesome
We also got a new mattress from amazon DreamFoam Bedding Ultimate Dreams Short 9-Inch Crazy Euro Top mattress, Queen. Very comfy and made to order. Make sure you put it where you want it it before opening.
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Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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blondie
Groupie Joined: 21 Jun 2014 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 42 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 8:46am |
Good idea, I can hardly wait to show my husband!
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muncie
Newbie Joined: 02 Mar 2012 Location: Muskegon MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 6:04pm |
Capricorn_62 - Love your 2 step addition. Do you currently have risers on your pod? We do not and would like to switch out our steps, but are concerned that they may be too close to the ground. Yours looks good if you do not have risers. Thanks much.
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Greg & Loretta
& Winston the boxer 2012 R-Pod 177 "sweetie pod" Tow Vehicle - 2007 GMC Envoy |
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GorgePod
Newbie Joined: 14 Jul 2015 Location: SW Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jul 2015 at 10:34pm |
Dealer installed generator mount, sewer line holder on drivers' side, and battery cutoff before it ever left the shop..... This is going to be fun!! |
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Harry
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2014 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 7:27am |
Very nice.
Any more photos of the sewer line holder? My factory-mounted one is a p.i.t.a., and I wind up throwing my line in the back of the truck. Thank you! HH
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TV: 2013 Honda Ridgeline 3.5 L 4WD |
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Harry
Newbie Joined: 10 Jul 2014 Location: Nova Scotia Online Status: Offline Posts: 38 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 7:33am |
Hi Jandl:
I, too, tow with a Ridgeline. I now run with an equalizer, and the hitch has been quiet ever since I started. Do you use an equalizer? H
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2McPods
Groupie Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2015 at 8:42am |
Yes we do have the 4" risers and I would think the double steps would be to low to the ground
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Pat & Viki McCartney 2015 171 {2McPods} 2014 F150 Pittsburgh, Pa |
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