New 179 - First Mod

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   Took another stab at this.  

I cut down the basket to just fit the cooler - took about 6 inches off the depth, and 18 inches off the width.  Also, moved the propane tank off to the side hanging off a spare tire mount.  Still have room for dual batteries with this set up too.  I just need to fab up a bottom pan and front shield for the propane tank to protect it from road debris.  

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WAPODDER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Topic: New 179 - First Mod Posted: 30 Jun 2015 at 11:49pm
	Took another stab at this. I cut down the basket to just fit the cooler - took about 6 inches off the depth, and 18 inches off the width. Also, moved the propane tank off to the side hanging off a spare tire mount. Still have room for dual batteries with this set up too. I just need to fab up a bottom pan and front shield for the propane tank to protect it from road debris.

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: 01 Jul 2015 at 10:33pm
	Looks like you'll clear it now. Interesting using the tire mount for the tank.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

WAPODDER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 12:46pm
	Yeah - clears the rear bumper. The spare tire mount is rated at 100lbs, and the propane tank holder is 1/8th thick and lips up under the tank. Feels very solid - I am just a little concerned with it's exposure to road debris, and plan on making some kind of protection for it.

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: 02 Jul 2015 at 2:31pm
	you can buy hard plastic slip-over covers which would work.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

WAPODDER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Jun 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 2:39pm
	I thought the same thing and have been looking for a single tank, hard plastic cover, but have only been able to find double ones.

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: 02 Jul 2015 at 9:37pm
	Dang, I only see plastic for doubles, too. Only see vinyl for singles.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual