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Topic: Diary of a Madmodder
Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 6:55pm

Boa viagem!

Best regards, Jim
2015-RP178
TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150
At home in "Our Pod"

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Location: Bolton, MA
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 9:55am

Privacy Curtain Mod

Tools: Measuring Tape, Pencil, Scissors.

Materials: Curtain Panel, Tension Rod, Command Hook, Command Strips, Velcro “One Wrap”.

Skill: Novice

Time: 1-2 hours

1) Pick a height for the rod. I recommend at least 3” higher than the tallest person, YMMV. Mark the height on both sides of the hallway, making sure to mark the corners of the wall - as this is the strongest point, see Fig1.

2) Cut command strips to approx size of the rod end caps. Place on wall at height marks, making sure to only place them on the corner…see Fig1 again!

3) Expand tension rod to width of hallway at height marked in step 1, and make a pencil mark at the rod joint. Now make another mark by extendeding the rod ½” longer, align and hold the joint in place and tighten screw. See Fig2.

4) Peel off paper off the mounted command strips.

5) Slide Curtain onto rod.

6) Compress rod and carefully install it so the ends contact the command strips. Note: this will take good hand and upper body strength, to get it placed correct the first time.

7) Pick a spot for the command hook. I put it fairly high so I don’t catch it with my shoulder, but I think this would definitely come down to personal choice. See Fig3.

8) Cut Velcro “one wrap” strips to length, to secure curtain as desired. An important thing to keep in mind, when deciding on the location of the wraps, is not to block the thermostat with the curtain - otherwise it will not sense the actual cabin temp. Three strips seemed to be a good compromise, and allows it to be pulled away from the thermostat. see Fig4.

9) Yay!… see Fig 5.

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Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:55pm

It's always better to start ANY adventure that way. Cool

Leo B

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Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:37pm

a happy wife is a must!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

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Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:33pm

First Mod - Most Important Mod (aka make the wife happy): Letter the name on the pod.

Tools: Straight Edge Level, Measuring Tape, Pencil

Materials: Boat quality stick on letters.

Skill: Novice

Time: 1 hour

1) Get some boat ID letters. "Stiffie" brand seems to have an endless variety of fonts and colors.

2) Pick the height you want. Too high, and the roof might slope making the text hard to read. Too low and it might get blocked if you have the bike rack on etc. Make a small mark with pencil.

3) Find the center of the pod with a measuring tape. Mark with pencil.

4) If pod is already level, you can use a level to make a faint line with the pencil. If not you can measure up from the bottom of the pod to make a parallel line.

5) Make sure area is clean.

6) Cut out the letters you need first, and lay them on a table. So you can get a rough idea of spacing, and which letter you want to be in the center - so you can place that one first and work out from there to get an even look.

7) Apply the labels carefully as to not overstretch them, and not to create air bubbles.

8) Carefully "burnish" the labels to set them, applying moderate force while smoothing them with your fingers.

9) Wife says thumbs up!

Leo B

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Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:28pm

Sounds like it will be an adventure!

Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

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Joined: 15 Mar 2016
Location: Bolton, MA
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Posts: 270

Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:16pm

I am going to be doing quite a few mods on my new 171 this summer. I like to take photos to document my projects, because it is in my nature as an engineer. So I though I would start a thread. So here we go...

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Q7-retired Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Pittsboro, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	Topic: Diary of a Madmodder Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 6:55pm
	Boa viagem!
	Best regards, Jim 2015-RP178 TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150 At home in "Our Pod"

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 9:55am
	Privacy Curtain Mod Tools: Measuring Tape, Pencil, Scissors. Materials: Curtain Panel, Tension Rod, Command Hook, Command Strips, Velcro “One Wrap”. Skill: Novice Time: 1-2 hours 1) Pick a height for the rod. I recommend at least 3” higher than the tallest person, YMMV. Mark the height on both sides of the hallway, making sure to mark the corners of the wall - as this is the strongest point, see Fig1. 2) Cut command strips to approx size of the rod end caps. Place on wall at height marks, making sure to only place them on the corner…see Fig1 again! 3) Expand tension rod to width of hallway at height marked in step 1, and make a pencil mark at the rod joint. Now make another mark by extendeding the rod ½” longer, align and hold the joint in place and tighten screw. See Fig2. 4) Peel off paper off the mounted command strips. 5) Slide Curtain onto rod. 6) Compress rod and carefully install it so the ends contact the command strips. Note: this will take good hand and upper body strength, to get it placed correct the first time. 7) Pick a spot for the command hook. I put it fairly high so I don’t catch it with my shoulder, but I think this would definitely come down to personal choice. See Fig3. 8) Cut Velcro “one wrap” strips to length, to secure curtain as desired. An important thing to keep in mind, when deciding on the location of the wraps, is not to block the thermostat with the curtain - otherwise it will not sense the actual cabin temp. Three strips seemed to be a good compromise, and allows it to be pulled away from the thermostat. see Fig4. 9) Yay!… see Fig 5. L

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:55pm
	It's always better to start ANY adventure that way.

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:37pm
	a happy wife is a must!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:33pm
	First Mod - Most Important Mod (aka make the wife happy): Letter the name on the pod. Tools: Straight Edge Level, Measuring Tape, Pencil Materials: Boat quality stick on letters. Skill: Novice Time: 1 hour 1) Get some boat ID letters. "Stiffie" brand seems to have an endless variety of fonts and colors. 2) Pick the height you want. Too high, and the roof might slope making the text hard to read. Too low and it might get blocked if you have the bike rack on etc. Make a small mark with pencil. 3) Find the center of the pod with a measuring tape. Mark with pencil. 4) If pod is already level, you can use a level to make a faint line with the pencil. If not you can measure up from the bottom of the pod to make a parallel line. 5) Make sure area is clean. 6) Cut out the letters you need first, and lay them on a table. So you can get a rough idea of spacing, and which letter you want to be in the center - so you can place that one first and work out from there to get an even look. 7) Apply the labels carefully as to not overstretch them, and not to create air bubbles. 8) Carefully "burnish" the labels to set them, applying moderate force while smoothing them with your fingers. 9) Wife says thumbs up!

Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508	Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:28pm
	Sounds like it will be an adventure!
	Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 26 Mar 2016 at 9:16pm
	I am going to be doing quite a few mods on my new 171 this summer. I like to take photos to document my projects, because it is in my nature as an engineer. So I though I would start a thread. So here we go...