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Old 01-24-2015, 08:46 PM   #1
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In "PURSUIT" of happiness

I now know that there at least a few Pursuit owners out there. Ours is a 2014 and bought new in Sept. 14 just after the 15's arrived.

Hoping to start a general thread that would cover repair issues and or upgrades.

So far, I have added:
-Bluetooth surround speakers over the sofa (mostly for itunes / pandora)
-A fire safe behind the bedroom TV
-LED lights overhead (in process) gonna go solar one day
-2" steel roller welded under the hitch (I live on a hill )
-A bracket that holds my Ipad / GPS - bolted on the center console

I have but haven't yet installed:
- An LED set of fog lights (going right behind the rear tires so I can back up at night.
- A small bluetooth surround sound speakers for viewing TV outside
- Out door TV (still debating this vs. a bluetooth projector)
-Waste master cam lock sewer hose

Need:
- a small riser for the bathroom echo chamber (commode) we're not 6'10"


Curious about:
-A better use of the space of the corkboard/whiteboard.

Later, would like:
-Upgrade screen door to a storm door using lexan.


I would really like to know what others have done or are doing as well.
Hope to hear all about your Pursuit of Happiness. ( I need to find a good snoopie sticker and put it on the back window)
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Old 01-24-2015, 09:26 PM   #2
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I have not done anything, lol, but want to first do the safe t plus, and I would also like to do the track bar in the rear, would like to do the solar, the safe sounds interesting, would also like to do a demand water heater, time will tell, I am ready to get her loaded and take off, wife is going to have to drop some hours at work, I hate that she works, but she has to get away from the oldman who is home all the time, lol
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Old 01-24-2015, 11:06 PM   #3
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Funny that you mention the communications center (cork/white board). The 27KB does not have one. Contrary to the brochure verbage of course. I asked but Coachmen declined to provide one. Lack of room was cited. I found a nice one at Staples that will fit above the entry peninsula. 12w x 24h is a good size. I find it useful for floaters, campground info and POI's along our route.
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Old 01-25-2015, 12:16 AM   #4
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Talking Upgrading

27KB Upgrade List
OK, Ill start from the front...
1. Removed Coachmen from the windshield. Got tired of dirty water running down the windshield after debugging. and it looked like cheap, low end advertising.
2. TPMS Monitor top of lower front drivers side window.
3. Two additional folding cupholders next to OEM's.
4. Center Console with cavernous locking storage and more cupholders and holder for glasses.
5. Helwig Adjustable Sway Bar links for CHF adjustment. Tried it without them and got some clunking.
6. SafeTPlus Steering stabilizer.
7. Lined all shelves, cabinets and drawers with non slip rubber.
8. LEDs in 1st row of ceiling lights for night light.
9. Starlight 1000 led porch light.
10. Fresh air intake for Genset
11. Heat shield enclosure for Genset.
12. Surge protector on TV.
13. Surge protector on microwave.
14. Progressive hardwired PMS with surge protection.
15. Paper towel holder.
16. 2 towel bars in bathroom. Door and above commode.
17. Cabinet catches for all drawers.
18. 3 hooks in shower.
19. Oxygenics showerhead.
20. Reversed shower faucet to up is on operation.
21. Travel latch on pantry.
22. Towel bar on inside bedroom door.
23. Screens on fridge vents.
24. 120v Electric water heater element with dual circuits and interior switch. Why burn your propane when you are paying for electric?
25. Bug screen for water heater.
26. Fire & Waterproof Safe
27. Bug screen for furnace.
28. Bedroom window blackout plugs.
29. TigerTrak panhard bar.
30. Surge protector for TV.
31. Serta memory foam mattress.
32. Rear window blackout roller shade.
33. Bumper tube caps with bug screens.
34. Falcon 2 MH mounted Tow Bar.

Oops,
Forgot these:
35. Dark Tint on top of front side windows.
36. Replaced tables with 18" round hardwood cafe tables.

Planned:
5 Star Tuner
Replace sofa with theatre seating.
CD/DVD player W/Radio
Removal of Pete and advertising decals.
4 AGM Batteries
1000w inverter
Zamp solar 150W with controller.
MCD Full windshield sun visor
and roller shades.
Jack fixed antenna.
Commode sprayer.
Electric dump valves.
Communications Center
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Old 01-25-2015, 07:18 AM   #5
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Duckogram,

Thanks for all the details and some good ideas.

I also want to make some kind of extension on the rear/passenger side bumper cap. Idea to unscrew an extension that would make me walk around the slide instead of into the slide.

Hammer take note. It is amazing how many times I have been looking at the ground or looking at something in my hands while setting up the RV while rounding the corner only to meet the edge of the slide. OUCH!
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I have to take it slow, since I was hurt on the job and had to retire, I have to have a lot of the upgrades done by a shop where crawling around under stuff is required, really sucks where I use to everything myself now having to have someone else do it, just takes more time and money
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Old 01-25-2015, 09:56 AM   #7
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The good news is that the Pursuit already has the important things already in place.
Auto leveling jacks and automatic steps etc. was important to us.

Speakers and solar panels are options that can be done if or when you want.
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Old 01-25-2015, 12:47 PM   #8
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you all have been quite busy improving your 27kb.

we are looking to buy 1st mh and this model is on the list
(along with thor windsport 27k and winnebago vista 27n).

what helped your decision on getting the 27kb?
all of these improvements you did (e.g. sway bar, 5-star tune, etc) were those
"necessary" to the make ride/quality good or simply upgrades to a good mh?

love your impression in helping my decision. also, what kind of mpg does it get?
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Old 01-25-2015, 12:54 PM   #9
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liked the new winne, but it was quite a bit more, so for the price I went with the pursuit, I am cheap

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you all have been quite busy improving your 27kb.

we are looking to buy 1st mh and this model is on the list
(along with thor windsport 27k and winnebago vista 27n).

what helped your decision on getting the 27kb?
all of these improvements you did (e.g. sway bar, 5-star tune, etc) were those
"necessary" to the make ride/quality good or simply upgrades to a good mh?

love your impression in helping my decision. also, what kind of mpg does it get?
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Duckogram,

Thanks for all the details and some good ideas.

I also want to make some kind of extension on the rear/passenger side bumper cap. Idea to unscrew an extension that would make me walk around the slide instead of into the slide.

Hammer take note. It is amazing how many times I have been looking at the ground or looking at something in my hands while setting up the RV while rounding the corner only to meet the edge of the slide. OUCH!
A very inexpensive fix for the slides is to get a swimming pool Noodle and slice it down one side then Cut it to whatever length you want. They come in various florescent colors and if you have you head down and don't see the edge of the slide it will be soft when you bump into it. Works great especially on 5th wheels where you can skin the top of your head on the bedroom slide.
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Old 01-25-2015, 11:00 PM   #11
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liked the new winne, but it was quite a bit more, so for the price I went with the pursuit, I am cheap
That is exactly how we ended up with 27KB. The Vista/Sunstar 27N is $25k more on the window and about 30K more out the door considering discount and tax.
The Coachmen 27KB is also cheaper than comparably equiped Class C's. Its also hard to find the higher end units without thousands of $'s in paint.
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Old 01-25-2015, 11:27 PM   #12
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you all have been quite busy improving your 27kb.

we are looking to buy 1st mh and this model is on the list
(along with thor windsport 27k and winnebago vista 27n).

what helped your decision on getting the 27kb?
all of these improvements you did (e.g. sway bar, 5-star tune, etc) were those
"necessary" to the make ride/quality good or simply upgrades to a good mh?

love your impression in helping my decision. also, what kind of mpg does it get?
The decision has to be yours as you are the only one that knows your requirements, desires and circumstances. Soooo, I suggest you sit down with the boss and make a must have, want list. Then find out what floorplan fits your lifestyle/circumstances. Research and RV shows follow. When you find your best fit you can shop. RV show prices are normally about 10% high with the blowout exception. At that point you will be in love with it. It will be the best MH ever. Now all you have to do is come up with $$$'s.

I got 8mpg avg over 10,000 mile trip with no toad. Im hoping that I can get 8-9 with my toad after I add the 5 star.

I would not reccommend the 27KB to anyone that does not possess the KSA's necessary to make this unit a diamond in the rough. Did I have to do everything I did and plan to do? Yes. But that is because it is appropriate for my requirements, desires and circumstances.
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has anyone searched for a dash cover for this dash, looked at the sites that advertise and didn't see ours listed,,,
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I have looked but nothing yet. I also want a center console but no luck with that either.
I will let you know if I find it.
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I have looked but nothing yet. I also want a center console but no luck with that either.
I will let you know if I find it.
Just in front of the fuzzy alarm system is the console mentioned in #4 of the list posted in this thread.
If it is something you are interested in I will look through my papers and find where I got it. (hopefully)
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yes please, email me if you find it,,,

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Just in front of the fuzzy alarm system is the console mentioned in #4 of the list posted in this thread.
If it is something you are interested in I will look through my papers and find where I got it. (hopefully)
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For anyone else interested. The console is a Wolf 38002202L - Taupe Floor Console with lock. Alternate part number may be W5038002202L
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Old 02-22-2015, 07:59 PM   #18
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I like the fuzzy alarm system.

I would like to get the console used in the similar rv thor ace as it is a lower profile and I already have a gps mount near the front.

5th picture on link below.

http://www.rv007.com/2015-thor-motor...-a-va-i1277768
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Old 03-01-2015, 12:54 PM   #19
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Duckogram,

Looks like you have been 'extensively' been thru this unit. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. why did you pick the Tigertrak over the others? The safe-T-plus seems to be very popular post wise but I don't know the difference.

2. you spent some time and effort on heat shields and air flow for the generator area.
Is this something you purchased and installed or did you fabricate something. Sounds like the engine heat might be an issue?

I have several items I have collected over the last 2 months waiting for Spring to break and these are probably more of a concern to me than most other mods. Thanks for all the insight.
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Duckogram,

Looks like you have been 'extensively' been thru this unit. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. why did you pick the Tigertrak over the others? The safe-T-plus seems to be very popular post wise but I don't know the difference.

2. you spent some time and effort on heat shields and air flow for the generator area.
Is this something you purchased and installed or did you fabricate something. Sounds like the engine heat might be an issue?
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Indeed I have. I knew what I was buying and had no dilusions about what would be needed to make it "fit".

1. I chose the BlueOx Tiger track because it is heavier and engineered better then the other choices. The SafeTPlus is an entirely different story. I contemplated buying the BlueOx TruCenter but I felt that I could get what I needed at a much lower cost.

2. I spent a lot if time on the overheating genny issue because it almost killed our fur kids. The heat shield was fabricated at the factory under warranty and the fresh air vent was fabricated in Fontana, California. Both while we were on the road. The combination solved the problem. We only travel during the summer so the ambient heat combined with the heat off the V-10 exposed the apperant design flaw regarding the placement of the genset. That flaw was tested and documented by Cummins/Onan. They even predicted the fuel pump failure.

If you do not travel during the summer and run the genset on the road followed by parking and leaving the pups while you explore, you will most likely not experience the problem. The chassis AC does not keep up with ambient air temps much above 80* and with the summer sun shining away.
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