Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : List Your Mods:
Author: Patriot DaveSubject: List Your Mods:Posted: 29 May 2016 at 9:32pm Originally posted by CLT-NC R-PodderWe have made a few "mods" to our 2016-178. I have seen several shelves added above the bed....
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : 200 W solar mod
Author: JandLSubject: 200 W solar modPosted: 29 May 2016 at 9:55pmI wish I could go back and edit the post it should have said 13.6-13.8 volts, the 18 was a typo
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Stabilizer Jacks
Author: R&JSubject: Stabilizer JacksPosted: 29 May 2016 at 9:55pmwe have used them for 3 setups so far and they appear to work well. The extra clearance is great
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : front window
Author: CFWARRENSubject: front windowPosted: 29 May 2016 at 10:58pmOne thing I miss with my 179 is being able to see out the front, to keep an eye on my vehicle, if need be. What I often do is, if I...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : T-paper holder
Author: CFWARRENSubject: T-paper holderPosted: 29 May 2016 at 10:59pmAmazon carries some really good, inexpensive water-proof RV toilet paper holders
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : carrying bikes
Author: Grey51shadwSubject: carrying bikesPosted: 30 May 2016 at 9:45pmThanks Techntrek for that warning. I'm wondering where I can get more specific information on that. It seems like people are...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Brake lights work!
Author: StephenHSubject: Brake lights work!Posted: 30 May 2016 at 9:53pmI'm glad to hear you have the problem solved. I hope you have many happy trips now to make up for the initial disappointment.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hitch popped off ball!
Author: Grey51shadwSubject: Hitch popped off ball!Posted: 30 May 2016 at 10:06pmWhere is the best place for me to get basic info on hitches and sway. I have ordered a sway bar installed for our 178...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Do I need two propane tanks
Author: Grey51shadwSubject: Do I need two propane tanksPosted: 30 May 2016 at 10:31pmThanks again
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Awning mod
Author: Grey51shadwSubject: Awning modPosted: 30 May 2016 at 10:38pmAny pics on this one with the bolt heads. Unfortunately I don't own a sewing machine or zipper foot. Own the tarp and poles...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : fan
Author: PodsterSubject: fanPosted: 30 May 2016 at 11:00pmfan-tastic fan makes a vent cover that makes the install real easy. They come in three colors: White, Black and Smoke. The popular one is the...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Awning mod
Author: JandLSubject: Awning modPosted: 30 May 2016 at 11:06pmHe may have been referring to T-strap bolts I have read where people have used Sail Slugs or sail Slides and sewed some on the edge of the...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hitch popped off ball!
Author: StephenHSubject: Hitch popped off ball!Posted: 30 May 2016 at 11:16pmLynne,WDH = Weight Distribution Hitch. Two brands that are widely used are the Equal-i-zer 4-way sway control hitch (the one...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Connecting a 100 watt solar panel to...
Author: RustlerSubject: Connecting a 100 watt solar panel to Zamp portPosted: 31 May 2016 at 12:22amThanks. I hope my experience will be of use to other Rpodders.One addition that I learned from a link...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Hitch popped off ball!
Author: Grey51shadwSubject: Hitch popped off ball!Posted: 31 May 2016 at 12:24amThanks Stephen this is starting to make more sense.
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : battery life
Author: StephenHSubject: battery lifePosted: 31 May 2016 at 7:02pmThings that use 12V power include both the refrigerator (to operate the panel and fans) and the CO/LP detector. We opted to go with...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : battery life
Author: CharlieMSubject: battery lifePosted: 31 May 2016 at 7:07pmFull disclosure: I do not have a 179, but I can start the discussion. The RPODs are not any more or less demanding than any other...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Clearance at Gas Stations
Author: StephenHSubject: Clearance at Gas StationsPosted: 31 May 2016 at 7:07pmWe had one of those experiences where we got into a parking lot that required some close observation to make sure I did...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : battery life
Author: podrunnerSubject: battery lifePosted: 31 May 2016 at 7:08pmWelcome to the site...I will give you my .02 since you asked. I have a single group 27 battery and it serves me fine. I just...
View ArticlePodmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : battery life
Author: JandLSubject: battery lifePosted: 31 May 2016 at 7:51pmI also have a single group 31 battery that serves me well and solar to help out as long as the sun is out. On my 2012 the Propane detector...
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