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    Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 8:48pm
Thanks for the info John.   I understand it now.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2018 at 7:42am
Thanks for sharing, we bought a 180, and will be referring to this for ideas
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 8:11pm
Finished up the hot water heat exchanger and finally got it working perfect. (Thanks Again Marwayne)
I was having a problem with air in the lines that was causing the pump to to whine intermittently and lots of gurgling.
Turned out the hot water heater always has some air near the top and all I had to do was swap the lines so the pump draws from the bottom.
Uses way less power than the furnace and is much quieter. 
I made a video explaining the system,






Also installed electronic igniters for the stove.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 8:57pm
Good on you. I didn't have that problem I put the pump at the bottom and instead of sucking the pump is pushing the water, Hottest water is always at top. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Mar 2018 at 10:07pm
Nice job! One of these days I'll get around to that also. Right now, I am in the middle of a table modification that will also include a cushion modification for the dinette in our 179. I am working on table supports since I removed the swiveling table legs and installed two posts. I have two brackets made and am waiting for the finish to dry so I can mount them to hold the table when the legs are removed. The table along with the ottomans will provide a base for the cushion I may build a sliding platform also, but haven't gotten that far yet. When I get that done with the table, I will post pictures in my mods. Cushions will come shortly after as soon as I can get to it. My goal is to have it done for a trip out west in May/June.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Mar 2018 at 6:36pm
Originally posted by voisj

Finished up the hot water heat exchanger and finally got it working perfect.


Outstanding! Thanks for posting a video! You really should consider making a complete separate new topic on how to do this mod from start to finish with parts sources needed included.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:27pm
Found your mod for the 180. It's just what the wife and I need. Bought the parts today and going to tackle the project. Didn't get the dimensions but I think I'll be able to get pretty close.
Will let you know how it turns out.
 Thanks for a great tip.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2018 at 1:29pm
Sorry. The twin bed idea. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 May 2018 at 10:30pm
RT,
Look forward to seeing your take on the twin bed mod! 
Are you planning  for drawers under? It's a real simple mod if your not, But the drawers made all the difference for the lack of storage in the 180. 
I got all the matching wood for face frames and drawer fronts at Home Depot, They have shelf material that matches really well.
Our center lift out section is 3/4  ply wrapped in thin carpet topped with the same foam as the mattresses, and fits real nice. It just sits snug on top of the drawer face frame. 
You will love how much the mod makes the pod feel more open and useful.
Only changes I would make would be a 4" foam mattress with topper instead of the 6" and not go so big on the framing to try and keep weight down. The mod did add 80 lbs up front on the tongue. 
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and I could do a better video or take any pictures of areas you might need.
Good luck!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 6:34pm
I did the bed mod on my 180. Agree it was a ball. My wife is also vertically challenged, so the slide out is hers. Looking forward to trying it out. My problem you solved was that I must sleep with my head elevated and the wife can't. Perfect fix. Thank you, thank you. Big smileBig smileBig smileBig smileBig smile
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