Mods to my 2015 364TS

[Melvinson404]

Originally Posted by cmalberto

I should have asked in my post but will here so the other one can die...where did you get you License Plate mount at? That does look good/normal.

It's a modified plate mount from a 2015 Chevy Equinox (go to any Chevy dealer parts Dept to get it). The newer model Chevy lineup has a similar shape to the bumper. Used a belt sander to get the angle right to fit the GT bumper. It really looks like it came from the factory that way now. Pretty pleased with the results...

[SternHappens]

Here's a simple little project for the purpose of making it easier to access the Frig while driving yet keep it from popping open around corners. While the bungee works fine for the freezer, it doesn't work very well for the frig doors.

[CA Fisherman]

Your refrigerator door restraint looks great. Assuming it is made out of wood (plywood or ?) is it painted red or did you use plastic-dip? What are the rough outside dimensions?.

[RVnut]

Originally Posted by SternHappens

Finally tackled the space behind the TV in the bedroom. Was fortunate that I didn't have to rework the shelf I've already installed. The only thing I had to do was cut a notch in the top left of the door for the door to open wider and not hit the shelf bracket too quick. Used a double shallow outlet box so I could relocate the power outlet and have access for the cable to feed though. You can't tell the difference when finished other than not having to empty the stuff sitting on the bed while traveling, it now has a home!
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Can you tell me how the Seiki TV comes off the wall?? Thanks

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by RVnut

Can you tell me how the Seiki TV comes off the wall?? Thanks

Mine had about 5-6 screws through the plywood from the back side, into a piece of plywood bolted to the tv.


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[RVnut]

Originally Posted by AquaMan

Mine had about 5-6 screws through the plywood from the back side, into a piece of plywood bolted to the tv.


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Thats what mine looks like to and I was trying to figure out how to get to the back side

[AquaMan]

There is a panel in the left side closet that you can remove and reach through.


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[SternHappens]

Aquaman, must have had the upscale mount, mine had 3 screws going from inside through the wall and into a peice of plywood that was screwed into the TV mounts with a couple of small metal strips. Definitely a 2 person job, one to hold the tv and one to wrench their through the hole in the closet to the front wall of the deadspace. I found a locking bracket on amazon that wasn't more than $10-15, easy to lift TV on and off and a you reach from underneath and flip a little lever and it locks the Tv onto the wall plate.

[AquaMan]

I thought of going that route, but once I had the tv off and the door made, it was easy to screw it back on the front.


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[SternHappens]

CA Fisherman, The frig hook is 1/4" plywood, the dimensions are roughly 11" x 18", each leg 3" thick with a 5" space in the middle, across the top 5" thick as well. I coated it with red felt by using Elmers spray on glue for the flat sides and brushing on wood glue along the edges. First attempt came out workable, had to re-position some of the magnets covering the frig, and if I was going to make another one, I would flair out the legs at about 5" down on the inside maybe just an inch or so on each side, this would allow for easier on and off and still be tight since the 5" x" 5" center is what holds the door tight. So would look like a modified upside down V. Don't use anything more than a quarter inch thick either. Wife thinks this is much easier to get to the frig while moving as opposed to the baby proof straps we were using on the frig doors prior.

[SternHappens]

I had a thick strip of window tint installed across the windshield about 13" wide, and wife decided she wanted the side windows tinted as well, so my window tint guy is coming back out Tuesday morning to do side windows, will post pics when completed. Also a tip here - pop out all of your screens and check for the retaining clips. The driver's slide window has 4 spread out across the top, but the passenger side only has one (3 missing). I believe they are Hehr part no. 010-921, and am trying to find a source now to get some replacements.

[SternHappens]

True, I did the bracket when I swapped out the TV and sent the stock one back to Forest River. A while before the cabinet project. No real need for it now I suppose, can adjust the angle down some but not exactly necessary or nothing that a few thick washers couldn't fix with that original plate.

[Melvinson404]

Two more things checked off on the to-do list. Refinished the center table and added a TPMS....

[SternHappens]

finish on table looks good. The TPMS looks interesting, might have to research that. Any other review comments about it?

[carmex]

Originally Posted by Melvinson404

Two more things checked off on the to-do list. Refinished the center table and added a TPMS....

What happened to the table to make you want to refinish it? Is it solid wood, or did you add on a veneer or contact paper or what?

We would like a TPMS too, but want one that will also work for the toad without having to fool with a signal booster or anything like that. Are you using yours with a toad?

[Melvinson404]

Originally Posted by carmex

What happened to the table to make you want to refinish it? Is it solid wood, or did you add on a veneer or contact paper or what?



We would like a TPMS too, but want one that will also work for the toad without having to fool with a signal booster or anything like that. Are you using yours with a toad?

No toad yet, just trying to learn how to drive this 38ft monster! Lol. That particular unit will do up to 22 wheels including a toad. I'm pretty pleased with it so far. It seems to read the wheel sensors fine and allows you to set the alarm parameters for psi and temp for each wheel.
I wasn't crazy about the faux marble Formica on the stock table so I changed it out with solid wood in similar shape (slightly bigger). I stained and poly to compliment other wood finishes. I may put some cup holders in as well. Haven't decided yet....

[B D HOWie]

We have the EEZRV TPMS. I am very pleased with it. It picks up sensors on our toad and tow dolly when they are 80'+ away without a booster. You set pressure and temp per axle not tire on the MH. The trailer axles all have to be set the same. Due to this I use the EEZRV rear MH axle for the dolly pressure and the trailer for the toad pressure. This is not necessary if your toad can be towed 4 down.
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[toolman_57]

Originally Posted by toolman_57

This sounds fun. Once I get mine back from the dealer (last round of warranty repairs) I'll share some of my pics. Here's my list:
1. Inverter rewire: power to the outlet in the sink cabinet and power to the couch/dining slider outlets.
2. UPS behind main tv powers dish receiver and Tivo. Plug the UPS into the inverter powered outlet when going down the road. Also have infrared repeater going into the cabinet.
3. Replaced king antenna with Winegard bracket. Carry two different antenna heads. Installed variable gain control.
4. Added extra cable to get antenna and satellite/park cable into tv cabinet.
5. Linked dash stereo to house stereo and added added a/b switch to select tv or dash stereo input.
6. Yanked the couch and donated to salvation army. Replaced with power reclining theater seating. (Reason for adding inverter power to the slider).
7. Removed the top bunk (saved materials to replace), added a "normal" curtain rod and full length curtain. Reused curtain ties. Installed molding to cover up the missing bunk. Used both mattresses. Did this for my (almost) 90 year old mom.
8. Added adjustable curtain rod above entrance door and a dark curtain.
9. 5star tune

Some more mods:
10. Roadmaster steering stabilizer
11. Helwig swaybar links in the front, cheap handling fix front and back
12. Solution for two cots to go over the dining table (will add an inflatable queen mattress)--makes up for hide-a-bed sofa I removed (Item 6)
Pictures for items 6, 7, 8, and 12 (previously posted pictures for item 1):

[AquaMan]

Very nice toolman!


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[daddio]

Nice,, fun to see all the mods!