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07-11-2015, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Southwestern Mi
Posts: 1,242
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Goshen and personal coach improvements
Getting closer to the FROG Rally in Goshen. This is my first time there and I am excited to meet fellow owners and forum members that I have listened to or spoken with over the last couple of years. I was wondering if anyone is interested in listing the add ons or improvements to their coaches so we all can share some our experiences and support with them. I have added a TruCenter steering control, changed the driver/passenger audio system, TPS system, Hughes Autoformer and a few other things. I know that I would love to see some of the other improvements that others have made. What do you think?
Rich
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07-11-2015, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Cut Off, La.
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We had planned on going to the rally this year but my work schedule changed and we had to cancel our plans. I would have loved meeting all you guys and gals also. Maybe next year my schedule will permit us to go.
Y'all have fun.
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07-11-2015, 07:51 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gasman94
... I was wondering if anyone is interested in listing the add ons or improvements to their coaches so we all can share some our experiences and support with them... Rich
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Be a pretty short list for me. 
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07-12-2015, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Michigan/Fort Myers
Posts: 3,927
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Our add on's
Magna Shade windshield and tire covers.
New Captain and passengers seats. Removed couch and replaced with two recliners.
Removed booth type table and put in combo desk dining table.
Put roll out shelves in large cabinet next to sink
Put on aluminum alloy wheels in place of steel and hubcaps.
Tire and front airbag upgrade.
Added a sound bar.
Tempur-pedic mattress
Awning on three windows.
Sun shades on slide windows.
Vent fan covers.
Added wire shelves to pantry.
New carpet on living room slide.
Replaced fabric window covers with wooden ones that match the cabinets.
Gen two water heater from the gen one.
Replaced all lights except basement with LEDs
Added a smoke alarm. Replaced Fire extinguisher with a larger and better one.
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07-12-2015, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Mechanicsburg - PA
Posts: 516
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
Our add on's
Magna Shade windshield and tire covers.
New Captain and passengers seats. Removed couch and replaced with two recliners.
Removed booth type table and put in combo desk dining table.
Put roll out shelves in large cabinet next to sink
Put on aluminum alloy wheels in place of steel and hubcaps.
Tire and front airbag upgrade.
Added a sound bar.
Tempur-pedic mattress
Awning on three windows.
Sun shades on slide windows.
Vent fan covers.
Added wire shelves to pantry.
New carpet on living room slide.
Replaced fabric window covers with wooden ones that match the cabinets.
Gen two water heater from the gen one.
Replaced all lights except basement with LEDs
Added a smoke alarm. Replaced Fire extinguisher with a larger and better one.
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How do you like the new captains chairs? This was something I have thought about changing out.
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2013 Berkshire 390BH / 360hp
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07-12-2015, 08:27 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 11,069
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Be a pretty short list for me. |
Umm yeah, If you are talking about the list of what you haven't done a mod to, then it's a small list. On the other hand, ours is pretty much stock and restocked by the factory.
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07-12-2015, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Michigan/Fort Myers
Posts: 3,927
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EJM4
How do you like the new captains chairs? This was something I have thought about changing out.
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They are just outstanding. Very comfortable. We got them at Brad And Hall in Elkhart. They have ten or so chairs to try out and when I say in these it was all over.
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07-12-2015, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 741
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JMJ Phil, you retrofitted the entire coach. Are there any OEM parts left? ;-)
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07-12-2015, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Michigan/Fort Myers
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Not many but a few. We went full time so some things had to change.
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07-13-2015, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Home is where I park it
Posts: 1,503
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
Our add on's
Added wire shelves to pantry.
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Phil, can those be gotten directly from FR??
Boowho??
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07-13-2015, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Home is where I park it
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Really didn't do all that much:
Battery watering system
2 upgrades to the inverter (better control panel and BMK)
Surge protection (plus bad power detection) in main shore power line coming in
Outside TV
Better Surround Sound
40 " mid-ship TV
See level Gauges
All LED lights.
Winegard (on the roof) satellite dish.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Additional slide out tray in basement.
Tire/front airbags upgrade (courtesy of FR).
Tire covers, of course (since I'm full time).
Two ladders (not attached, but I wouldn't have bought them is I hadn't bought the coach) one 16 foot collapsible straight ladder and one 7 foot collapsible step ladder (total cost of two right at $600. OUCH!!! )
Rand McNally 7720 GPS (same comment about not buying it if I didn't have a coach)
And finally (drum roll please) covers for slide topper rollers. I make a big deal out of this because when I bought them, I had no idea they would be $1400!!! Didn't ask ahead of time; biggest dumb S*** thing I done of that year.
Wait a sec..... That's more that I thought.... Damn money pit!!!
Boowho??
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07-13-2015, 10:28 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,465
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Might as well lift up the radiator cap and drive a new revised coach under it.  . Later RJD 
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07-13-2015, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Michigan/Fort Myers
Posts: 3,927
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boowho
Phil, can those be gotten directly from FR??
Boowho??
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Yes they can. I called Andy.
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07-13-2015, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Home is where I park it
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aceinspp
Might as well lift up the radiator cap and drive a new revised coach under it. . Later RJD |
You got that right, brother.... I just started adding it all up; I've got to take this list to my insurance agent just to make sure it's all covered.
Still, Phil has out-spent me, I believe. Those full aluminum wheels ain't cheap!! BTW, his and my coaches are six numbers apart on serial number.
Boowho??
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07-13-2015, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Home is where I park it
Posts: 1,503
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aceinspp
Might as well lift up the radiator cap and drive a new revised coach under it. . Later RJD |
You're right, but I AM full time, so maybe justifies a little bit??
Boowho??
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07-13-2015, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 710
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
Not many but a few. We went full time so some things had to change.
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Hey, Phil; When can you start working on my mods?
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07-13-2015, 01:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 67
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Magma Shade
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
Our add on's
Magna Shade windshield and tire covers.
New Captain and passengers seats. Removed couch and replaced with two recliners.
Removed booth type table and put in combo desk dining table.
Put roll out shelves in large cabinet next to sink
Put on aluminum alloy wheels in place of steel and hubcaps.
Tire and front airbag upgrade.
Added a sound bar.
Tempur-pedic mattress
Awning on three windows.
Sun shades on slide windows.
Vent fan covers.
Added wire shelves to pantry.
New carpet on living room slide.
Replaced fabric window covers with wooden ones that match the cabinets.
Gen two water heater from the gen one.
Replaced all lights except basement with LEDs
Added a smoke alarm. Replaced Fire extinguisher with a larger and better one.
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With all things out there , what sold you on Magna Shade .
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07-13-2015, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 765
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You guys are just getting started. My List, I have photo support of everything if interested. Did it for insurance company.
Atomic Clock with indoor/outdoor temp.
Basement shelving and 6 totes
Front Tire Mud Flaps
3 Maxxair vent covers
2 towel rods in bathroom
rear chassis camera and monitor
In Dash 12Volt outlets and Access Port
additional hand rail
washer dryer combo
Progressive Industries power monitor
Side cameras Color Back B/W
windshield power roller shade
ceiling fan in bedroom
window awnings
Under counter Fan
drawers in multiple cupbords
shelving in medical cabinets
Access space behind Bedroom TV
LED IR lighting patio side motorhome
power cord reel with remote
Roland plate and keyless lock set with remote
New key cores (12) for basement and main door
Motion detector outside light
LED Upgrade Main Cabin
Reflctive Insulation AC and MaxxAri Covers
Supplemental cooling fan back refrigerator
SHURflo Accumulator Tank Model 182
SeeLeveL II Tank Monitor 709
Boss MR652C Marine 6.5” Stereo Speakers
Jack Model QA8000 HDTV Antenna VHF & UHF
Shade Pro, Vista Shade 19’x9’
Camco 59123 RV extend-a stay with hoses
SOK III Slide Topper Front Covers
CareFree Power visor III Sun Shade Driver side
Microwave exterior vent installation
Windshield Sun Shade 90% Sun Block
Hatchlift Kit Installation on Wet Bay
Upgrade Pantry Drawers and Add Pantry Lights
Accent Lighting Inside Kitchen Slide
Upgrade Aisle Lighting to LED and add Baseboard LED Lighting
Upgrade LED controller from IR to RF x 2
Upgrade Three Fan-Tastic-Vents
Basement, Door Light Switches, Quantity 9
Entertainment Cabinet Shelf
Mud Flap Eyes for tie up
Battery Monitor
Chassis Camera Upgrade Now use RandMcnalley Monitor
Backup Driving Lights
CCTV Security and Four Channel DVR
Ultra-Fab Hitch Mount Steel Rollers 48-979017
Bed Slide Motor Support
Frost Prevention for Wet Bay
Upgrade Clock & Weather Station
Digital Temp Readout for Refrigerator/Freezer
Remote and Flashlight Holder
External AC Outlet
Sun / Heat Control, Paint All AC and Vent Covers White
Bed Armor Lower Portion of Motorhome Basement, ding protection
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07-13-2015, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boowho
Phil, can those be gotten directly from FR??
Boowho??
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How many do you want? Make me an offer and I will bring to Goshen. I can also bring another rack if you want it. I removed mine. I think I have seven baskets.
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07-13-2015, 03:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 67
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Brad and Hall
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil57
They are just outstanding. Very comfortable. We got them at Brad And Hall in Elkhart. They have ten or so chairs to try out and when I say in these it was all over.
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We have not been to Brad And Hall do they have a lot of couches and recliners ? We have had our motor home 2 years now but want something different .
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