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    Posted: 30 Mar 2016 at 2:32pm
This is what I used to cinch down the hitch. It does not move vertically or horizontally when this is tightened down.
http://www.amazon.com/StowAway-Cargo-Carriers-20-6-Tightener/dp/B0001CMUV4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
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Quick lunchtime sorta-pod mod: Stabilizing Receiver Pin

The ball assy rattling around inside the receiver was making me crazy, my Tahoe is otherwise very quiet. I happened to be at wallyworld, and saw the stabilizing pin for $13. It took me all of 5 minutes to install. It totally stopped any movement horizontally, and I had to use all of my weight to move it vertically. I'll know for sure tonight, I have about 80 miles of driving to do later on so it will get quite a workout - we only have two seasons in MA "Winter, and Roadwork".
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Originally posted by Retroactive


Thanks! The last pic shows the queen bed compartment.  Make sure to read my post later today about that wall panel because it was very loose, due to various manufacturer issues, it robbed all the bass from the speaker, easy short term fix with a few screws if people run into it.


Oh Boy, I'll be watching for your post.
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Thanks! The last pic shows the queen bed compartment. 
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Awesome......definitely on the To Do List.
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Interior Speaker Upgrade

Tools: Drill & Bits, Screwdriver, Pencil.
Materials: The most expensive speakers you can afford, that also come with a grill and mounting clips.
Skill: Novice
Time: 1-2 hours

1) Remove screws from old speaker.
2) Carefully lift the speaker out of the hole.
3) Write down which wire goes to the "+" terminal, it should be the striped wire. Remove wires.
4) Use the template included with the speaker to mark the holes. Be careful to make sure to center the template around the old cutout, so none of the new marks are too close to the edge.
5) Drill a hole a with a bit the same diameter as the screws included with the speaker.
6) Attach the clips included with the speaker, making sure it is centered over the drilled hole.
7) Attach speakers, making sure each screw engages with the hole/clip.

The sound was a night & day difference! Even the wife noticed the huge improvement.
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Posts: 206 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 3:52am
Originally posted by Retroactive

No problem. I am happy to document all this to share, one of the great things about the Rpod is that it lends itself to so many mod possibilites. I don't know how long the stickers will last, but they are used for small freshwater boat reg ID so they have to be relativley durable. The hardest part for me is getting it centered, it still came out about 1" left of center. Tomorrows mod is upgrading the inside speakers to some sweet JBL 6" units!


LOL, that sounds great.....new speakers......please give details when you are done.
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No problem. I am happy to document all this to share, one of the great things about the Rpod is that it lends itself to so many mod possibilites. I don't know how long the stickers will last, but they are used for small freshwater boat reg ID so they have to be relativley durable. The hardest part for me is getting it centered, it still came out about 1" left of center. Tomorrows mod is upgrading the inside speakers to some sweet JBL 6" units!
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First Mod - Most Important Mod (aka make the wife happy): Letter the name on the pod.
Tools: Straight Edge Level, Measuring Tape, Pencil
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">Materials: Boat quality stick on letters.</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">Skill: Novice</span>
<span style="line-height: 1.4;">Time: 1 hour</span>
1) Get some boat ID letters. "Stiffie" brand seems to have an endless variety of fonts and colors.
2) Pick the height you want. Too high, and the roof might slope making the text hard to read. Too low and it might get blocked if you have the bike rack on etc. Make a small mark with pencil.
3) Find the center of the pod with a measuring tape. Mark with pencil.
4) If pod is already level, you can use a level to make a faint line with the pencil. If not you can measure up from the bottom of the pod to make a parallel line.
5) Make sure area is clean.
6) Cut out the letters you need first, and lay them on a table. So you can get a rough idea of spacing, and which letter you want to be in the center - so you can place that one first and work out from there to get an even look.
7) Apply the labels carefully as to not overstretch them, and not to create air bubbles.
8) Carefully "burnish" the labels to set them, applying moderate force while smoothing them with your fingers.
9) Wife says thumbs up!





I am a newbie and just made a down payment on a 179 tonight. Thanks for the info regarding placing the name on the rear. I will be using your directions.

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Obrigado! Hopefully we can get some grilled fresh sardinhas at one the festas when we're down the coast, it's all about the timing!
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