What did you do to your Hyperlite XLR today?

[Play Harder]

WW - I've thought about doing that but would want clear glass for more visibility- if I where to get another Toyhauler I would definitely look for one with more windows on curb side - living in WA it can get kinda cold leaving the door open 😃


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2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015😊
2002 Chevy 1/2 ton Quadrasteer
2008 Can Am Spyder
Kite Boarding is my Addiction - GOT WIND!

[WolfWhistle]

Hey Allen! What I wanted to do was replace the frosted with stained glass. Saw one the other day... humming bird I think. But typical of me it will probably have to be custom; that way I could have bright colors and some clear. it brings in a lot more light
WW

[Kilday4]

Finally got around to mounting the tv in the front bedroom using just a standard tilt mount. The mount is not travel worthy but it's very easy to put the tv on and take off.


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[WolfWhistle]

thanks for posting K

[Bigfeet]

Originally Posted by WolfWhistle

I found something else to do (surprise, surprise).

I bought a LCI window for "front" door and installed it. $30 plus shipping eBay. I used 3m 08509 automotive bedding / glazing which will not leak, but is messy.
WW

Wolfwhistle, we have a 27HFS and would like to do this to our door. Did you use a jigsaw to cut it out and is there any aluminum to watch out for? Thanks.

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by Bigfeet

Wolfwhistle, we have a 27HFS and would like to do this to our door. Did you use a jigsaw to cut it out and is there any aluminum to watch out for? Thanks.

I after measuring for placement I taped up both sides, traced out outside frame then drew all around that just inside by about 3/8" inside of that. There is little room for error and the one you get could be different. I drilled several holes through after making careful measurements and yes, then a jig saw with a short blade so i could cut each side separately. There is nothing in the way ... nothing but Styrofoam... but a word of caution ... when drilling through don't hit your screen door with the drill bit. I almost did that.

I found this one on ebay for $30 plus $12 shipping and have seen others for $36
WW

[WolfWhistle]

The cheap-o and rusting tag bracket / tag light is something that I have considered doing something about. I was looking for something nicer; really couldn't find anything.. then starting looking around the shop.

I also have the standard issue (getting worse) with LCI poor excuse for a ramp. The center of the ramp is soft where the foam sheets come together.

So, I decided to kill two birds with on stone.

I used a piece of 1/4" thick 6061 on the inside and a nice thick wall 2-1/2" aluminum angle on the outside. I bolted with through the ramp with two 5/16" carriage bolts; also holding the tag with the same bolts (two sets of bolts / washers).

Covered the top of the alum. angle with diamond plate.

I hope the green letters / numbers don't disappear with the bright green LED light??
WW

[lonb]

Added some countertop space for my better half


2015 hyper lite 29 hfs / 2016 gmc 2500hd

[WolfWhistle]

Nice, lonb that should help a lot

WW

[Play Harder]

WW good idea - I just leave mine folded under so nobody can report my plate when I'm speeding lol

Lonb counters look good




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2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015😊
2002 Chevy 1/2 ton Quadrasteer
2008 Can Am Spyder
Kite Boarding is my Addiction - GOT WIND!

[Bigfeet]

Originally Posted by WolfWhistle

The cheap-o and rusting tag bracket / tag light is something that I have considered doing something about. I was looking for something nicer; really couldn't find anything.. then starting looking around the shop.

I also have the standard issue (getting worse) with LCI poor excuse for a ramp. The center of the ramp is soft where the foam sheets come together.

So, I decided to kill two birds with on stone.

I used a piece of 1/4" thick 6061 on the inside and a nice thick wall 2-1/2" aluminum angle on the outside. I bolted with through the ramp with two 5/16" carriage bolts; also holding the tag with the same bolts (two sets of bolts / washers).

Covered the top of the alum. angle with diamond plate.

I hope the green letters / numbers don't disappear with the bright green LED light??
WW

All of your mods and willingness to share has been very helpful to a lot of us with limited skills.
We are having the same problem with our ramp door and have been approved for a new one to be installed at the factory. Hoping to also get the fender wells sealed up as there is daylight shining up into the garage.We are going to Tennessee in Oct. and hoping to get an appmt. on our way home.The extra distance to tow is worth it as our dealer hasn't been very helpful other than making the contact's.

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by Bigfeet

All of your mods and willingness to share has been very helpful to a lot of us with limited skills.
We are having the same problem with our ramp door and have been approved for a new one to be installed at the factory. Hoping to also get the fender wells sealed up as there is daylight shining up into the garage.We are going to Tennessee in Oct. and hoping to get an appmt. on our way home.The extra distance to tow is worth it as our dealer hasn't been very helpful other than making the contact's.

You're very welcome B, I don't think mine is under warranty... these plates did make the worst spot better, but I might have to add more alone the middle seam. I hope your second one is better than the first ... as well as, they get the ventilation (LOL) gap fixed. Have a nice and safe trip.
WW

[Nightrain3130]

Added a storage box to the front of the camper

[ZNR XLR]

WW,
Reference your post #627 and putting carriage bolts thru the ramp door. I'm thinking about a project to extend my ramp door with a piece of 3/4" plywood to lessen the bottom out potential of my HD Ultra over the threshhold between the ramp and garage floor. Part of my plan would use 4 strap hinges bolted onto the top (when closed) of the ramp door. I'm a little anxious about drilling thru the ramp door because I don't know how it's constructed. Did you have any issues drilling thru the door? Probably wasn't necessary to torque the bolts too tightly for your plate holder, but I'm going to need to torque down the strap hinges pretty tightly...they are going to be supporting about 50 lbs of plywood in transport mode. Any feel for the capacity of the door to withstand a healthy torque. Lastly, did you use anything on the bolt hole on the external side to restrict water intrusion into the inside of the door. BTW, appreciate all your posts...you share some really great info that is good to know, even for those of us who aren't as talented as you seem to be at projects.

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by Play Harder

WW good idea - I just leave mine folded under so nobody can report my plate when I'm speeding lol

Lonb counters look good




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2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015😊
2002 Chevy 1/2 ton Quadrasteer
2008 Can Am Spyder
Kite Boarding is my Addiction - GOT WIND!

Yeah, because there are so many 29HSF's out there pulled by Chevy 1/2 tons that the cops just wouldn't be able to find you without the tag number !!

[Play Harder]

Rockfordroo

Are u knocking my 1/2ton Chevy pulling a 1/2 ton towable 29hfs HyperLight - that's what the HyperLight was designed for correct to be 1/2 ton towable 😜😜😜😜😜😜



Only 337,967 miles on my 1/2 ton quadrasteer so far ---- someday it will be a diesel- but for going for 400,000 miles 😎


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2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015😊
2002 Chevy 1/2 ton Quadrasteer
2008 Can Am Spyder
Kite Boarding is my Addiction - GOT WIND!

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by Nightrain3130

Added a storage box to the front of the camper Attachment 120723

NT, Nice!
What do you store in the box?
WW

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by ZNR XLR

WW,
Reference your post #627 and putting carriage bolts thru the ramp door. I'm thinking about a project to extend my ramp door with a piece of 3/4" plywood to lessen the bottom out potential of my HD Ultra over the threshold between the ramp and garage floor. Part of my plan would use 4 strap hinges bolted onto the top (when closed) of the ramp door. I'm a little anxious about drilling thru the ramp door because I don't know how it's constructed. Did you have any issues drilling thru the door? Probably wasn't necessary to torque the bolts too tightly for your plate holder, but I'm going to need to torque down the strap hinges pretty tightly...they are going to be supporting about 50 lbs of plywood in transport mode. Any feel for the capacity of the door to withstand a healthy torque. Lastly, did you use anything on the bolt hole on the external side to restrict water intrusion into the inside of the door. BTW, appreciate all your posts...you share some really great info that is good to know, even for those of us who aren't as talented as you seem to be at projects.

Hey Z. I appreciate the kind words, but I have learned a lot and have gotten many ideas from other members.

If you are drilling inside the aluminum frame ... into the rubber mat area ... this is what you will find, which drills like a hot knife through butter ... 1) appx 1/16" thick fiberglass, 2) appx 3/16" plywood, 3) 1-1/4" Styrofoam, 4) rubber mat ... all "bonded" together, or so it was when new, but it doesn't stay bonded and is weak.

Per Bulletbob, with the party deck option, there is a thin layer of metal beneath the rubber mat so pointed legs don't dent it.

I wonder how strong the hinge attachment will be? I would probably add a metal plate between the hinges and rubber mat and large washers on the outside ... it would be easy to over torque and compress the foam, so use blue loctite snug up but not compress too much.

I think 3M 5200 is ideal to keep water out... I used Geocel Proflex that I had on hand.

The aluminum edge would be stronger but use care (if you do) and hit the hollow found there that runs lengthwise. If you are drilling the edge let me know and I can measure mine to tell you how far from the ramp edge the hollow channel is on my ramp.
WW

[Zoom]

Here are a couple of things I threw together:

Shelves

Pull out drawer for my Laptop (Stain didn't match but I will do over when I have time

Cutting board stove cover and I cut the sink board so I could have more counter space and use the sink

Next will be a silverware drawer.

[Nightrain3130]

I keep woodblocks wheel chocks extension cords and The power cord for the camper