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    Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 9:11am
You have to drill some holes in your TV swing arm brlacket. This is the one I bought that was suggested on another thread.

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Adjustable-Tilting-Bracket-10~26inch/dp/B0069LPT0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435699112&sr=8-1&keywords=Monoprice+Adjustable+Tilting+Wall+Mount+Bracket+for+LCD+LED+Plasma+%28Max+30Lbs%2C+10%7E26inch%29
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 4:29am
We just added the 3" Memory Gel Foam mattress topper to our bed in our 179. Just 3" but made a world of difference. Also bought ours from COSTCO for $158.00.
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The tilt I purchased was to small. Which one/where did you buy.
Thanks in advance.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Aug 2015 at 12:26am
Just received my tilt bracket and installed this evening. What a great difference. I can now watch the flat screen TV while laying in bed. Thanks for the recommendation!
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E3" memory foam from Costco. Like sleeping on a cloud!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jul 2015 at 10:14pm
Charlie,

Timing is, as always, everything. Somehow I missed your note and we've been up to our necks in work on our new home in Red Wing, MN all summer. We just lucked into a 179 from a local seller and they brought it by for us today. Hope you had some luck with the toy hauler? I'm still planning on loading my bike into the pickup, but it's about 1/2 of your motorcycle (Yamaha WR250X). I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to load a BMW of any sort into the back of our Nissan pickup. 

I'd love to see some pictures of your seating arrangement and hear what you did to make the bed more comfortable. 

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jul 2015 at 12:05am
I found that swing arm and ordered it. Thanks.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 5:21pm
Originally posted by Plantguy

I enjoyed your comments. I am looking for a tilt TV holder. Will you send me the name/ specs on the one you bought? 
Thanks,
Ken


I got this tilt/adjuster thru Amazon for @ $13.00. It sandwiches between the RPOD179 TV and the original swing out bracket. No need to re-attach anything to the flimsy walls of the RPOD. I removed the TV from it's bracket and mounted this simple bracket to the back of the TV and then mounted the bracket to the original swingout arm of the RPOD. I think I had to make a paper template and drill a couple of holes in the bracket (very simple) to make this work. It tilts down @ 15 degrees and is adjustable. Works great with minimal work.

Monoprice Adjustable Tilting Wall Mount Bracket for LCD LED Plasma (Max 30Lbs, 10~26inch)    $12.90 with free shipping. (google it) or

http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Adjustable-Tilting-Bracket-10~26inch/dp/B0069LPT0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435699112&sr=8-1&keywords=Monoprice+Adjustable+Tilting+Wall+Mount+Bracket+for+LCD+LED+Plasma+%28Max+30Lbs%2C+10%7E26inch%29

Hope this helps you.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 11:11am
I enjoyed your comments. I am looking for a tilt TV holder. Will you send me the name/ specs on the one you bought? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jun 2015 at 3:37pm
Hey twday66, I just posted our 1 year old RPOD 179 today. Check out the pics and details on my web site pictures at:

http://skumriders.com/RPOD179.html

or email Charlie ( Lexington, KY ) at uglygs@yahoo.com

Your situation sounds like ours exactly. Just 2 of us, needing comfort and convenience for 2. I can talk with you also about a mod that I have and did not include in the pics. Instead of "uncomfortable" dining booth seats, I have lightweight "bucket seats" from a hot rod that I have. They fit on the pedestals where the slideout rests when in. They are great. Also have made the bed very comfortable now too, as well as the TV viewing.
Unfortunately I need to take my BMW motorcycle along and loading it into the pickup is not an option ( knee replacement, etc.)Thus I need a toy hauler. Hope I can help you even if you buy that new one...I may be able to beat that deal...but it sounds good for a new one, couldn't blame you?
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