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   I have a '10 171 and it does not have the fingerhole OR the hinges. Makes you wonder where the hole driller and hinger putter onner was that day. I have, however used the access in the little door under the bed and just like suggested , put one covered box and 2 laundry baskets under the bed, plus room for the dog's food and her carry on brush, treat, etc. case. Just getting up and down out of that hole is a bit of trouble, but can manage. 
Will have mileage on the tow by Monday, then the learning process starts. 

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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Topic: Loading and Thumb Twiddling Posted: 18 Jun 2010 at 6:30pm
	I have a '10 171 and it does not have the fingerhole OR the hinges. Makes you wonder where the hole driller and hinger putter onner was that day. I have, however used the access in the little door under the bed and just like suggested , put one covered box and 2 laundry baskets under the bed, plus room for the dog's food and her carry on brush, treat, etc. case. Just getting up and down out of that hole is a bit of trouble, but can manage. Will have mileage on the tow by Monday, then the learning process starts.
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 19 Jun 2010 at 2:11pm
	It would be a shame if they eliminated that from the new 'pods, its nearly impossible to get to the back corner without it, or without climing all the way in. Its possible they have been making changes that cut costs, and not cutting the hole or adding hinges is one way. You can make this a podmod and do it yourself. If you do take pictures and add it to the podmod section.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

rpodcamper.com Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990	Posted: 19 Jun 2010 at 2:57pm
	A cheaters "tool" I use to pull the items from the back Tub is a short piece of Broom handle with a screwed in hook to grab it.

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 21 Jun 2010 at 4:26pm
	Was telling the son about it and he wondered if maybe if the hinges and hole was not put in because folks were overloading the Pod when it was easier to just pull it up and pack (if pulling the mattress up and lifting the particle board up, AND having any strength left to pack it! Have finally put over a 1000 miles on the tow car, now I need to learn how to pull a trailer and back. I am game.
	'11 Forest River r.pod 171 '10 Ford Edge ESCAPE POD Trudi and Austin mini-schnauzers change here, Trudi has gone, Austin now has a small black schnauzer buddy, Bentley