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Old 04-20-2016, 08:49 PM   #1
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Old 04-20-2016, 08:57 PM   #2
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Nice work! It's funny how quickly we start seeing potential "improvements" in our campers. I really liked the back splash as it makes it look high end. BTW, are your pictures mirrored as in out 17FQ the stove is left of the sink?

Do a forum search for the more ideas like these. Drawers, shoe shelf, LED lighting, etc.
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Old 04-20-2016, 09:15 PM   #3
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No, stove is to the right of the sink in the 17BH.



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Old 04-20-2016, 09:48 PM   #4
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Nice! Where did you get the burner covers?
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Old 04-20-2016, 10:00 PM   #5
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Amazon- Camco model 43554. It's actually for the 3 burner model but it covers the whole area perfectly and increases counter space. It's hinged so if you need to use one burner you can flip it up. They also have a 2burner cover that fits but only covers the stove top, not the counter behind the stove top.


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Old 04-21-2016, 05:14 PM   #6
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Here are some little things I did. Well, except for wiring in the thermostat. That took some doing. But the magnet bar was like $3 at Harbor Freight, the TV from Walmart for $100, the mount from Amazon for $12, 15" wheels and tires $250 but I sold the original 13" wheels and tires on Craigslist for $200.









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Old 04-21-2016, 05:57 PM   #7
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Very cool and well done. I really like the magnet, I'll be getting one of those.


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Here are some little things I did. Well, except for wiring in the thermostat. That took some doing. But the magnet bar was like $3 at Harbor Freight, the TV from Walmart for $100, the mount from Amazon for $12, 15" wheels and tires $250 but I sold the original 13" wheels and tires on Craigslist for $200.









OK, it's time you stopped sneaking into our camper to take pics of improvements made. I mean REALLY we have done everyone of those to ours and other than brand name on the thermostat it looks the same well except the magnet.

Gotta say I do like the tile back splash gonna have to look into that.
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OK, it's time you stopped sneaking into our camper to take pics of improvements made. I mean REALLY we have done everyone of those to ours and other than brand name on the thermostat it looks the same well except the magnet.

Gotta say I do like the tile back splash gonna have to look into that.
LOL!

We did put a little fridge/freezer in there as well. It's not very big - 1.4 cubic feet but it can be set to be either a refrigerator or a freezer. Plug it into 110v and it puts the Dometic to shame.

I also ordered a bunch of these little mesh net storage pockets that I'm going to stick on the cabinets at the head of the bed. They are very inexpensive but look almost OEM when I put them in my Jeep.

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So far the frig is working to SWMBO's liking which is good since the one we had in the R-Pod was junk. Thanks for the link to the mesh, that is something we had talked about finding.
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Old 05-01-2016, 05:31 PM   #11
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Nice! I need those burner covers!
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May I ask the source of the burner covers? They look perfect.
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Old 05-04-2016, 09:56 PM   #13
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See post #5 for burner cover info


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Just picked up our 2016 17BH last week. Definite step up from a pop up and am loving the ideas here. Still cold here in VT so haven't loaded anything yet. Will definitely be getting the stove cover and have been thinking about a curtain to separate the bed area. Thanks for sharing your ideas and keep it up, LOL.


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Old 05-07-2016, 06:19 PM   #15
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My mods...

Toilet paper holder-no screws
Shower curtain extender
Fantastic Fan with remote
Mounted Television
Over the cabinet towel holder
Paper towel holder
Upgraded stereo with bluetooth
Removed top bunk
Sewer hose holder
Upgraded battery, extra propane tank, and electric tongue jack
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Any idea how much additional tongue weight the battery, 2nd propane, & jack added?
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I'm honestly not sure, but she tows really well...

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Old 05-11-2016, 06:01 PM   #18
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Very cool, gotta love the big screen and the TP holder.


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Haha yea, I really didn't need a 32" but it filled the space nicely and I got a great deal on it!

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I did the same thing with my front window.

Does the storage rack interfere with... ahem, bathroom duties? I assume you attached it to the wall somehow?

You've done some great mods.
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