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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 4:41pm |
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We did several other exterior mods: Installed a double step, Added mud flaps Added an exterior door stop
Added a 6” PVC tube to carry our R Dome poles
Our Pod came with a Pahaque slide topper. We added 2 bungee cords on each end to keep the flap in place
We added a 5” fence post for our sewer hose/fitting container. Adjacent to the pipe carrier, we attached a clear plastic, snap lid box that holds the clear 45 degree flusher fitting .
I added a small computer fan in the outside refrigerator compartment to evacuate the excess heat. It is wired in series with the existing fan and is temperature controlled.
Another fun exterior mod was to apply the frog paddler decal. Since we are avid paddlers, some of our friends gave us a decal. So we can really confuse people as to which year/model we really have since our graphics are not stock!
I hope this gives you some ideas . I will be happy to answer questions. Safe travels.
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 4:43pm |
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David, I can't seem to get full size pictures. I tried the direct link and only got a url address and no picture. I would prefer larger pictures, but don't seem to have the right combination. Thanks Vann
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 4:54pm |
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On the postimage site: Click on "Share" in the upper left. This will bring up several choices. The second choice is "Direct link", click the icon to the right. Come back to the forum and click on "Insert image" (Little tree-no arrow). In the child window that pops up, right click and paste - then click OK. 
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 5:21pm |
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Thak you. I will try again. I certainly would prefer larger images. Obviously I am better at Pod mods than my computer! Vann  |
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Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 5:27pm |
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"I am better at Pod mods than my computer!" Well, you have your priorities right! 
If you don't mind, I'll delete the stuff that I posted about pictures. I think it would distract from the good stuff you are writing for the rest of us. |
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 5:41pm |
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Well, now maybe I know how to post larger pictures!! I will continue with some interior mods-- Our interior modifications started with the kitchen area. I added a flip up counter top extension at the end of the counter and covered the stove with a nice wooden cutting board. https://s19.postimg.cc/pdy21p24j/IMG_0528_flip_shelf_and_stove_cover_Large.jpg
We installed a new bar sink (Elkay #D117193 Dayton, 17”x19” 3 hole) , a single handle faucet set( Moen Brecklyn) and a hanging rack from Ikea. The rack gets removed for travel.
I built a new top drawer in the kitchen to utilize the space under the sink much better
We added a shelf to the upper pantry cabinet and a spice rack on the door.
I also added a 12 volt receptacle and mounting block for our fan at the top of the pantry. . We actually have 2 fans-one for the kitchen and one for the bedroom. Both fans can be turned to blow into the dinette/couch area. One fan is 12 volt and the other is 1110 volts, so both fans can be run on 12 volt with the inverter.
More to come thanks for looking Vann
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 5:43pm |
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another mistake!! here is the counter top extension and stove cover  |
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Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 5:54pm |
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We replaced the ugly fake leather/naugahyde trim around the slide out with real wood stained to match the interior.
  A major turn off was the useless dining table. Since there are just 2 of us, we do not need to make the dinette into a bed, so we do not need to keep the table. We scrapped the original table and built a new one. The original table was 20”x38” and the new one is 24”x42”. It is ¾” birch plywood sitting on 2 metal columns that are mounted to 5/8” plywood on the floor. The floor plywood is sized to fit tightly between the hassocks so it does not move. The table is easy to disassemble for travel, can be used outside in the R dome and is very sturdy.
Laura made a nice privacy and light blocking curtain for the bedroom area. It is hung on a 5/8” aluminum tube with ½” wood dowel inside for strength. I made custom wood curtain blocks to support the rod at each end. The rod support on the radio side also contains a power switch to completely turn off the entertainment system.
We wanted a shelf over the bed, but did not like the feel of
it being over our heads. So, we put the
shelf in a front to back orientation on the curb side. This required relocation of the tv, which we
lowered. We added a metal plate on the inside of the wardrobe to help support
the tv. Now, the tv is in a much better
position for watching from the couch or in bed.
more later Vann |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 11 Aug 2018 at 6:48pm |
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Those are some very nice mods. I have been using a spring-tension rod for our curtains. I think I will take a hint from you and make wooden brackets for the ends. I also will have to see if I can re-work my kitchen drawers. I had previously lengthened the bottom two, but the top is still short due to the drain hose for the sink being in the way. I may re-work the drain as well to see if I can make more usable space and then change the top drawer to take advantage of it like you did. I'm not sure I could move our propane tank any farther forward. The space between it and the jack is tied up with the support leg for the Stomberg-Carlson Trailer Tray. Since my generator travels there, I won't be moving the tanks but may at some point swap for a dual-tank setup.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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