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StephenH
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Topic: Have You Done Any Mods? Posted: 19 Dec 2015 at 1:27am |
We just completed the first leg of our maiden voyage. Two modifications I made which have been really useful are to add a 12 volt outlet and a shelf.
The 12 volt outlet was easy. I got a socket and installed it, connecting in to the wiring for the heater. The shelf was a bit more challenging. I also used the wooden Allen Roth shelf from Lowes and L brackets. However, instead of drilling into the walls, I used the L brackets to hook behind the valence on each side and then used heavy-duty command strips to fasten to the wall. I also installed a bolt at the end of the support boards and drilled a hole in each end of the shelf to fit over the bolt. It prevents the shelf from sliding. I have found that so far, this shelf travels well. I will try to add pictures later. I appreciate the picture of the underbody modifications. I hope to do so after we return from this trip. Any increase in mileage would be greatly appreciated. |
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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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Jobwabe
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2015 Location: Susanville Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Dec 2015 at 1:02pm |
Yes, it gave quite the fuel savings-22%-over 8000miles. Remember that I have the trailers a-frame floored as well but this was done before this other air flow mod so can't know if it (the a-frame job)was involved in the fuel savings.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Dec 2015 at 8:57pm |
So this is the airflow mod underneath?
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Jobwabe
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2015 Location: Susanville Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Dec 2015 at 12:05pm |
And one more. Sorry for the picture duplicates: uploads/4717/podundermodA.JPG
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Jobwabe
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2015 Location: Susanville Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Dec 2015 at 11:57am |
Let's see if images will load:uploads/4717/podundermod7.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod6.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod5.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod4.JPGuploads/4717/podundermod3.JPGuploads/4717/IMG_0650_500x375_500x375.jpguploads/4717/IMG_0650_500x375.jpg
Remember now, this project was done in a hurry before departure and was to be the first prototype. The middle section was done using 8 ml visquene. The other material is the same stuff that is in the r pod screen door- (1) 4x8 sheet.
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furpod
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 10:34pm |
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Jobwabe
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2015 Location: Susanville Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 8:24pm |
How on earth do I add photos when each photo on phone is stored using 569kb and this associated upload site will only allow 500kb. Pls someone help.
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Jobwabe
Newbie Joined: 15 Oct 2015 Location: Susanville Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Dec 2015 at 8:21pm |
Beware, I ended up mounting 3 additional mid size tranny coolers and 1 crankcase oil cooler. Do NOT tow without synthetic oil in both tranny and crankcase!! You will be happy that you invested wisely! Have fun-see the post I just replied with, about the other mod.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 10:12am |
I would really like to see pictures. Also, where did you find the fiber-plastic? Anything that would help with mileage would be good as we just got our 179. We are towing with an Escape with factory tow package and 2.0L Ecoboost engine. While it tows well, and seems to have no trouble maintaining speeds, it definitely is a heavy hit on the gas mileage. |
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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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Lazy Goose
Newbie Joined: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 7:17pm |
Can, get the picture to post, keeps saying that there is an error . I made sure that all the measurements were right and it still says the same thing. Please help.
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