179 mods - Event Date: 02 Nov 2015

We added 2 6v batteries and changed the propane to double tanks. ( I don't know why we've never come close to running out of propane yet). Our best one was to remove the dinette seat storage seat. 3 screws. Amazing how much floor apace this opened up. Reduced the "bed space" To a single but it was never flat anyway. Cushions and table never matched up for a flat surface. Poor design. I think it was just put there so they could say there was x amount of sleeping room.
We also added 2 2inch eggshell foam to the mattress. The foam sticks to the mattress like velcro so it dosen't slip around. Fairly comfy and cheaper than a new mattress. Next up is to replace the seating area cushions or maybe install some sort of a foldout loveseat. The cushions they used are about as uncomfortable as you can get. Foam flattens to about a quarter inch and your sitting on hard bench. The stereo and tv combo seem like an afterthought as well. they are located next to the ceiling and trying to veiw the channel station leads to a sore neck. Nealy imposible to read the display or see the TV. Gonna have to change that out.
Just ordered a slide up vertical window for the door. Can't stand not being able to see out. Plus with the 179 even with door open you can't see to the front unless you step outside. Window should help.
Just a thought, but it sure seems like FR skimped on everything possible. Lots of glue and staples. We really like the trailer but we were a little shocked that there is going to be alot of DYI and money to make it comfortable. Its our first rv of any kind so I don't know what to compare it to. Even so were still lovin' it..... oh, any thoughts on reversing the door?

Our new 179 is being delivered tomorrow. We also want to put a window of some kind in the door. Saw a thread here where he installed a porthole but am very interested in the vertical blind solution you mentioned. Can you link the source for this? I would like to check it out. Please post updates about how the installation works for you.

Lepodders.. I will post pic soon as I figure out how. Just open storage lid and take out 3 screws. It lifts right out.Takes 5 min. It really makes it easier getting in and out dining area and opens up main bed to sit on edge. Thinking bout removing other one too or cutting it back.

That's good advice. It's kind of like a mourning period.

Hi Bearclaw68, we're thinking of purchasing the 179 soon and our only complaint is the stupid storage "cubes" for the dinette, did you successfully remove these? Did you shorten the slide electronics cube yet? Would love to see a picture if you have one!! Thanks!!