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03-29-2016, 08:12 PM
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More 2801 mods
Had the pole one in my previous trailer. Had to make a wooden brace to keep it from wobbling. I guess all of these things require customizing.
sgtlm17: Tanks. I will work on that when it comes back from the last of the warranty repairs, currently in the shop. They should give northerners a 2 year or at least 18 month warranty, since we have 6 months we can't even get to it. Oh well. Warm weather is on its way. First trip only several weeks away.👍🌞🚍
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03-29-2016, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AbdRahim
I guess all of these things require customizing.
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Tweaking it to make it what you want is half the fun! Removing them to reuse when you buy a new unit is a pain though...
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2024 Sunseeker 2150SLEF / Ford E-350 chassis on order.
2024 Coachmen Northern Spirit 1943RB
2021 F-150 4X2 SuperCrew Lariat 502A, 3.5L Powerboost Hybrid, 3.55 gears, Tow Technology Package, Tow Mirrors, 1,840# Cargo, 7,000# Tow, 7.2KW Pro Power, Sumo Springs, A.R.E. Z2 Topper
It is better to have too much truck than to have too much trailer.
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03-31-2016, 04:52 PM
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Took advantage of the 50'degree weather today. I fixed my AC and Microwave wire mix up in my panel. The AC was on the microwave circuit and microwave was on AC circuit. Easy 7 minute fix all works fine.
I installed my new enamel coated wood Dometic toilet seat and threw that plastic garbage it came with in the dumpster. This is a worthwhile upgrade/mod...what a difference.
Finally I installed my new awning hold down poles made by "TURBS". They are black powder coated and the install was a breeze.
2016 Forester GTS 2801QSF
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03-31-2016, 05:03 PM
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Good job on the awning poles..they are very well hidden when stored.
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Wayne
2024 Sunseeker 2150SLEF / Ford E-350 chassis on order.
2024 Coachmen Northern Spirit 1943RB
2021 F-150 4X2 SuperCrew Lariat 502A, 3.5L Powerboost Hybrid, 3.55 gears, Tow Technology Package, Tow Mirrors, 1,840# Cargo, 7,000# Tow, 7.2KW Pro Power, Sumo Springs, A.R.E. Z2 Topper
It is better to have too much truck than to have too much trailer.
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03-31-2016, 05:14 PM
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If you like them visit the For Sale forum and look for a thread started by TURBS called Awning Hold Down Poles. He makes them for the members here. Great quality.
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03-31-2016, 05:19 PM
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I've seen them discussed...it looks like a good mod. But it is a very rare day when I use the awning so I wouldn't get much use out of them. I haven't got used to the fancy power awnings yet and I refused to crank the manual ones we had on our TTs. The DW will be the driving force for this mod...
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Wayne
2024 Sunseeker 2150SLEF / Ford E-350 chassis on order.
2024 Coachmen Northern Spirit 1943RB
2021 F-150 4X2 SuperCrew Lariat 502A, 3.5L Powerboost Hybrid, 3.55 gears, Tow Technology Package, Tow Mirrors, 1,840# Cargo, 7,000# Tow, 7.2KW Pro Power, Sumo Springs, A.R.E. Z2 Topper
It is better to have too much truck than to have too much trailer.
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03-31-2016, 05:22 PM
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Electric awning is a huge plus from the manual ones. You will definitely use your awning more. Takes less than five seconds to deploy or bring back in. Love it.
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03-31-2016, 05:43 PM
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Oh great now I had to order a set I'll have to make my own poles the shipping would be too much.
Did you get the powder coating done on the brackets or did OC supply it?
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2015 Forester 2801QS GTS
TOAD-Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 kayak and Yamaha Zuma 50cc scooter on a custom trailer.
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03-31-2016, 05:47 PM
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Not OC. I got mine from TURBS. Everything is black powder coated. Price included flat rate shipping. Very reasonable. Ask him for a price. You will be surprised.
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03-31-2016, 05:55 PM
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Ooops I got them mixed up, I've sent a Turbs a PM now.
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2015 Forester 2801QS GTS
TOAD-Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 kayak and Yamaha Zuma 50cc scooter on a custom trailer.
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04-01-2016, 12:59 PM
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I just purchased a Forester 2801QS. sgtlm17 - what model toilet seat did you order? Is it a Dometic 310 toilet? I am really enjoying your mod list. Thanks.
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04-01-2016, 01:17 PM
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My brackets are on the way, fantastic service from Turbs. Great to deal with. It's a gorgeous day in Calgary so off to work on the rig and catch up on my mods lol.
Brian
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2015 Forester 2801QS GTS
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04-01-2016, 01:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombsy
My brackets are on the way, fantastic service from Turbs. Great to deal with. It's a gorgeous day in Calgary so off to work on the rig and catch up on my mods lol.
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Thank you Brian!
I'll pm you pole specs this weekend!
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04-01-2016, 02:56 PM
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Hi rcman
Yes this is a replacement seat for the 310. It's worth every penny you will pay. I paid $46 on Amazon but it's now $32 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Dometic-385311..._detailpages00
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04-01-2016, 03:12 PM
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Will the 310 seat fit a 300?
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04-01-2016, 04:24 PM
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Dometic 310 toilet
Thanks so much sgtlm17. Keeps the mods coming.
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04-01-2016, 07:09 PM
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Will the 310 seat fit a 300?
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No it will not fit the 300. I I'm sure Dometic makes one for your model though
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04-01-2016, 07:19 PM
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Installed a fridge fan inside my Dometic. Wired it to the direct hot side of fridge light. It has two small fans that blow against the fins and has blue Led's. I had one in my previous unit and it seemed to keep the fridge cooled more evenly.
http://rvcoolingunit.com/Dometic-Eva...-P5444060.aspx
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04-01-2016, 07:28 PM
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Are the LED's bright enough to replace the normal light or they "just for show?"
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2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
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04-01-2016, 07:56 PM
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Quote:
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Are the LED's bright enough to replace the normal light or they "just for show?"
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I was hoping they would be but that is not the case. They only light up the back of the fins. They look nice but you will need to keep the oem fridge light.
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