4 Tongue mods on 178 - R-pod Owners Forum

I just completed 4 mods to the tongue of our new (to us) 2015 178:

1- Added 2nd deep cycle battery

2- Added 2nd propane tank

3- Added Husky 4500 power jack

4- Moved spare to tongue so I could mount our bike rake on back

Pretty basic, battery box and new deep cycle connected in parallel.

I cut off the original single tank holder with an angle grinder and bolted this on using the 2 original holes thru the frame. I added 2 more bolts thru the angle iron cross support.

This i where I bought the dual tank hardware:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IZCNOVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought the Husky 4500 from Amazon. Easy install - left the trailer connected to my Xterra. Removed the old hand crank and bolded on the new. One wire to battery:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OK77L2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This was a great find on Amazon and works great! Now we have room for our bike rack on the back of the trailer.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S4HHVLW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did add a 2x6 spacer block to move the holder out some from the frame to make room for the 2nd propane tank and cover. I need to paint it black.

I did buy this tank cover from Amazon as well (if Amazon doesn't sell it you don't need it)

It comes in beige to match the trailer.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024E6U7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I did have to offset the propane tanks a few inches to accommodate the spare tire.

IT looks great!

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Irish Cedar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Topic: 4 Tongue mods on 178 Posted: 10 May 2015 at 8:00pm
	Sweet. Just bought my 178 a few weeks ago awaiting delivery. Can't wait to start mods.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 10 May 2015 at 7:05pm
	I just completed 4 mods to the tongue of our new (to us) 2015 178: 1- Added 2nd deep cycle battery 2- Added 2nd propane tank 3- Added Husky 4500 power jack 4- Moved spare to tongue so I could mount our bike rake on back Pretty basic, battery box and new deep cycle connected in parallel. I cut off the original single tank holder with an angle grinder and bolted this on using the 2 original holes thru the frame. I added 2 more bolts thru the angle iron cross support. This i where I bought the dual tank hardware: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IZCNOVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought the Husky 4500 from Amazon. Easy install - left the trailer connected to my Xterra. Removed the old hand crank and bolded on the new. One wire to battery: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OK77L2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This was a great find on Amazon and works great! Now we have room for our bike rack on the back of the trailer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S4HHVLW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I did add a 2x6 spacer block to move the holder out some from the frame to make room for the 2nd propane tank and cover. I need to paint it black. I did buy this tank cover from Amazon as well (if Amazon doesn't sell it you don't need it) It comes in beige to match the trailer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024E6U7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I did have to offset the propane tanks a few inches to accommodate the spare tire. IT looks great!