Podterfly Modifications Toolbox Addition

One of the first things l disliked about camping/setting up was that all the tools that were need in the front were stored in the back.
So I found a tool box that was waterproof to add to the front tongue.First thing I did was make sure that all the things I need fit. (At the time Podterfly did not have front stablizers so I used Jacks to keep her from rocking).

I had to make a little support shelf to make an even fit, and also had to move the battery box to the far right (as your facing the front).

Then I bolted the toolbox to the frame and support.

 Now I keep all my hitching and setup parts up front where they are needed.

Podterfly Modifications Inside

 

Podterfly Modifications in Storage

This is Podterfly in storage not really a mod, but I though it would be a good idea to have some pictures..just in case.

           

 

Modifications on the Front of Podterfly..

This was the very first modification to Podterfly.  I really hated going into the back storage area for things I needed for hitching up or down.  Podterfly was born in June 2009 (a 2010 model), did not have stabilizers on the front so I used Jacks to keep the front stabilized and the weight off the front thingy (don't know what it's called.

Of course pulling with the 4 cylinder Nissan frontier, I had a weight concern.  Now have the 8 cylinder Yukon XL, and weight is not a concern.


With the Nissan I could carry the Honda 2000i in the bed of the truck, with the Yukon, I can't. So I brought a cargo rack and took it to a welder to have it put on.

Well the old saying you want something done right, "do it yourself" really held up.   I asked that the Generator be stable, so they attached it so it couldn't take it off.  They cut the cargo rack, so the propane tank would fit (but is was also cutting into the tank) and made the cargo carrier  weaker.  

Fortunately my son in law as was able to help me repair the flaws, (i.e. put attach a piece of angle iron where they cut it for the propane tank.  We raised the tank on wood, and created a holder for the generator.  Here is the painted version.  

End result

Bicycle cable is just meant to kept honest people honest.  Some really wants the generator and propane, they will get it.  Normally when traveling the toolbox also has a lock on it.

Podterfly Modifications Netting

This was my first try at a stove cover and back splash! Made out of a counter top. Slightly heavy, but worked.

Added Netting for all the things you need to keep on hand.

Podterfly Modications Mudd Flaps, Table Holder, Sewer Holder



Mud Flaps Front View



Mud Flaps Under View



Added Mud Flaps to keep the dirt off the back.

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Small table holder (have since stained to match)



Cane be use vertical or horitzal.

Have two 1 for outside and 1 for inside.

I have since these pictures were taken stained the wood and have added a extra table.





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The Sewer holder that came with Podterfly was useless for me because I brought the Rhino sewer set and it would not fit. This is my orginal configuration.

These are the "END CAPs"

How it fence post is attached to the Rpod.

"END CAP" Front

"END CAP" back

Parts to Handle

Installed Handle on Gutter

6x6x80 Vinyl Fence Post with Gutter insert.

Rhino sewer hose parts inside
Fence Post

Door Side View

Sewer side View

Easy to cut.

How sewer hose fits in gutter.

Note: that the what is left over from the gutter works extremely well with a couple of lego type blocks as a hose holder when contected for dumping.
I have added 3 more of these, two in the front of the black water tank and two behind the fresh water tank.  The ones by the black water tank have a short and long sewer hose, the one in the back contain rdome poles, walking poles, electrical cords, stakes and other setup items.