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Topic ClosedMods to R-Pod 179 - Event Date: 21 May 2016

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    Posted: 21 May 2016 at 4:18pm
1. Change entrance step to 2-steps.
2. Installed a window in the door.
3. Installed a "pull-out" shelf in the coroner cabinet, under the cook top.
4. Installed a T-paper holder up and under the bathroom sink.
5. Moved the 3 pouch holder, in the bathroom, up 6", so it will stay UP, when being used.
6. Removed the hanging rod in the closet and added 6 shelves, to store 6 tubs.
7. Added a shelf over the bedroom bed, to hold "C-Paps"
8. Replaced the couches with a 7" thick futon mattress.
9. Attached Velcro to the shower curtain and to the wall. To help keep curtain closed.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 May 2016 at 6:33pm
Do you recall where you got the two steps?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 May 2016 at 7:12pm
I called my dealer, where I purchased the R-Pod. He sold it to me at cost, $86.00
The spets were 1/2 narrower the the original. Nothing a couple washers could not make up for.
P.S. I am in Meadville, PA
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 May 2016 at 12:21pm
 Ha ha......you wrote 'coroner' cabinet.
What's in there, skeletons   ? LOL


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2016 at 7:06pm
What size nails or screws did you use and what type of board for the shelves you put in the closet?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2016 at 7:30pm
Originally posted by Pea Pod

 Ha ha......you wrote 'coroner' cabinet.
What's in there, skeletons   ? LOL



I wondered the same thing! I kept picturing one of those long body drawers at the morgue. I guess the 179 has a LOT more room then the 177!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2016 at 7:40pm
Ha!! Good one!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2016 at 8:05pm
As for steps, I installed these from eTrailer. I just had to enlarge the back screw holes a bit. Otherwise a perfect fit.

https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Stairs-and-Steps/Stromberg-Carlson/SMFP-2100.html


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 May 2016 at 8:35pm
I made 3/4 x 3/4 x 10 square rods to hold up the sides of the metal shelves. The shelf was made, using "Closest Maid" wire shelves. I measured the tubs, that I planed to use for height. Added an extra 1/4" or so, to have 6 tubs. As for the screws I used 1" drywall screw with glue on the wall side.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jun 2016 at 12:53pm
I would love to see the pull-out shelf for the cabinet under the stove. I love the 2 steps also, I will have to check into that. We are also looking at putting in the window in the door. Did you install it or have someone install it for you? Great mods.
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