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JA-Pod
Newbie Joined: 28 May 2019 Location: Raleigh NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Topic: New to The Forum Posted: 23 Oct 2020 at 12:33pm |
Hello All,
Happy to join The Pod Forum, we have have had our 2017 179 for 1 1/2 years taken about 10 trips mostly in the SC, VA, NC area, will expand out as time permits. I have enjoyed the number of posts and hope to be able to contribute the mods and changes that come with this rig which seems to be the fun part as we improve on the original design. Mods: added Lift kit, changed from 14 in wheels to 15 inch with 225-75-15 Endurance tires, the pod is much more stable, tracks so much better on the road, less bounce. Future Mods: Outriggers (under the slide out next to the frame) acquired from Forest River Floor support, need to fabricate this axle support, need to fabricate this Interior drawer extensions Converter replacement (original works ok now but will acquire as a precaution) Interior: Not too many changes yet, using a number of Command Strip type of gizmos, added wood cover over the propane burners, small bamboo shelf on the countertop, kitchen cabinet shelving. Look forward to chatting especially with our NC/Raleigh area neighbors Cheers!
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John & Allison
R-Pod 179 (2017) Nissan Frontier SL V6 4.0 (2019) |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 23 Oct 2020 at 1:11pm |
Welcome! You already are off to a great start. I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories with your RPod. I would be interested in seeing those outriggers.
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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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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067 |
Posted: 23 Oct 2020 at 6:52pm |
Welcome from another NC podder with a 179. We love our pod and have done a lot of mods to make it work better for us. The 179 is a great floorplan and has plenty of storage for us. there is a world of experience on this forum-the people are not only knowledgeable, but also nice and happy to help with any problems or questions. Travel Safe Vann
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Jsquared
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2020 Location: West Linn, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 3:08pm |
We just purchased a 2018 179 and are winding what is the best D rated tire to upgrade to and how else can we improve the suspension system? Thank you 😊
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2018 RPod 179
2015 4 Runner Trail Edition Premium For Ultimate Fly Fishing Adventures |
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mjlrpod
Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 3:15pm |
Tires are an opinion based question. I personally use Carlisle radial trail HD tires. for your camper, load range D would be fine. Some use Goodyear endurance, they seem to be happy with them. but you can go either way. I think Carlisle have a longer proven track record, and cost a little less, but both are good tires.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 3:21pm |
+1 on the Carlisle tires. As for the suspension, my mods show what I did to strengthen the axle. Welcome and congratulations on your RPod. I hope you have many fun adventures and make many great memories with it.
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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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Jsquared
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2020 Location: West Linn, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 3:41pm |
Thank you all
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2018 RPod 179
2015 4 Runner Trail Edition Premium For Ultimate Fly Fishing Adventures |
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 4:21pm |
Do you have 14 or 15 inch wheels? If you have 14's you might want to consider going to 15's with load range D tires, gives you a bit higher ride height and load capacity. If you do a search i also have an axle reinforcement mod, mine does not require any welding.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Jsquared
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2020 Location: West Linn, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 8:04pm |
Thanks for this info- I’ll check to be sure but I think we have the 15” inch tires now
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2018 RPod 179
2015 4 Runner Trail Edition Premium For Ultimate Fly Fishing Adventures |
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Jsquared
Newbie Joined: 03 Nov 2020 Location: West Linn, OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 04 Nov 2020 at 8:24pm |
Does the 179 have brakes on it ? What is the best break controller I can install in my 4Runner?
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2018 RPod 179
2015 4 Runner Trail Edition Premium For Ultimate Fly Fishing Adventures |
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