FR3 Pictures of Mods

[b1barnes]

2015 30DS.

Removed drop down bed added cabinets. Purchased doors from Fr to match, lined inside with carpet to deaden noise from cap,

Changed Dometic 15k AC with Atwood air command 18k with heat pump front and added in one in bedroom. Great air flow. Very quiet.

Changed, 4k gen to 5.5k and upgraded wiring to 50 Amp. So much more quiet. Moved exhaust to front behind front tire. Could not take exhaust under slide out. Also added auto change over for power plug. (No more forgetting to plug it in)

Changed TV annt to King powered unit. Much better reception.

Changed plastic toilet with porcelain quality unit

Added inside pull down screen on rear window

New head lights installed and aimed.

Also changed hot water heater to Atwood on demand, added slide out drawers to table benches, shelves in cabinets, Fantastic fans with hoods in bathroom and in front. Safe-T stabilizer and CHF. Lower pedestal on wife's chair. Outside motion light. New front Windshield as original was de-laminating..

More to come.

[vacationlovers]

Holy cow! Great mods. You must be quite a woodworker.

Originally Posted by b1barnes

Added inside pull down screen on rear window

Do you mean a mesh screen for keeping out bugs when the window is open? If so, could you please provide a photo showing that, with more details on what you bought ot built for that? Thanks!

[b1barnes]

Some one asked what al this cost. About $15K.

Given we paid $79K for the Coach New, and it is paid for, and it is prefect for our use, plus next step up was like $110K. Seemed logical given all the little issues are now fixed..

Few more mods coming and more detailed pictures for those who asked.

[AD2]

Originally Posted by b1barnes

Some one asked what al this cost. About $15K.

Given we paid $79K for the Coach New, and it is paid for, and it is prefect for our use, plus next step up was like $110K. Seemed logical given all the little issues are now fixed..

Few more mods coming and more detailed pictures for those who asked.

Given the the differential in price and the increased comfort level, ease of use, residual value, and I am sure expert workmanship it is a bargain. The investment in a depreciable asset is what it is but the upgrades in his unit means he is competing with coaches that will price escalate at a higher rate over time. So if and when it gets sold some of that upgrade money will get returned. Besides the fact it should be considered the queen of the fleet.

[Antone]

I am addicted to this thread. Good stuff.



Antone

2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets

Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler

[b1barnes]

Roll up screen purchased from Quality Screen. A RollAway 4000
Mine was 43 inches wide. Made a wood frame and attached to the upper cover. Spaced out to allow current window shade to still work.
Screen cost $151.70 with ship. Made various spacer sticks that hold the window open.

[flymhi]

Originally Posted by BEIGE BUS

My wife and I have read all of the mods made to the pantry in the FR3 30DS. She was in Target yesterday and bought a Room Essential Box file item number 081-07-0039 in the school and office supply department. It fit like a glove so we installed a total of four. I used command picture hanging strips to anchor them to the back wall. There is some room to the left for taller items like a broom. Here are some pics.

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For a second I thought you put adhesive on the bottom of your kettle...

[RV Pilot]

Originally Posted by b1barnes

Roll up screen purchased from Quality Screen. A RollAway 4000
Mine was 43 inches wide. Made a wood frame and attached to the upper cover. Spaced out to allow current window shade to still work.
Screen cost $151.70 with ship. Made various spacer sticks that hold the window open.

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Nice work! I've been working on mine like crazy too. Haven't even had time to share any pictures. It sure is helpful seeing what others are doing.

I'm almost done with my over cab cabinets. Not as nice as B1's. But the whole project should cost around $225.

[RV Pilot]

It's three-piece removable so if we need the bunk we can still use it.

[RV Pilot]

New fan in the front with thermostat.

[Technorick]

Barnes. That window roll up screen looks familiar. Where'd you get that idea?

[Technorick]

My window screen install from last winter. Includes a notched dowel that holds the rear window open for ventilation.

Added more mirrors.

Cup holders.

Solar controller and inverter.

Backsplashes.





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[Antone]

Mirror turned chalk board.



Antone

2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets

Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler

[hammer55]

did you cut down one end cap when to used hinges to make the doo,r and what kind of latch did you use to keep it shut

Originally Posted by drivmsafe

Added the same idea to our 30DS last year. One thing you might want to consider adding is a length of 4" plastic rain gutter. It allows you to slide the hose in and out, like a drawer. I added a small piece of 1/2" pvc capped to each end. One to be an end piece so the hose doesn't slide out on one end and the other to act as a pull to slide the gutter in and out (see pic).

[b1barnes]

Window screen was from a post in 2014 that was posted. I just did it differently.

[drivmsafe]

Originally Posted by hammer55

did you cut down one end cap when to used hinges to make the doo,r and what kind of latch did you use to keep it shut

hammer55; what I used was the same size as the 4" vinyl fence post. It did not slip over, it sits atop making it very easy to use the hinges and clasp. I used a small swivel hinge hasp lock and a small hitch pin clip to keep it closed. Bought everything at Home Depot. I hope this helps.

[hammer55]

thanks

Originally Posted by drivmsafe

hammer55; what I used was the same size as the 4" vinyl fence post. It did not slip over, it sits atop making it very easy to use the hinges and clasp. I used a small swivel hinge hasp lock and a small hitch pin clip to keep it closed. Bought everything at Home Depot. I hope this helps.

[drivmsafe]

Originally Posted by hammer55

thanks

No problem. I just noticed that I said 4". It's actually 5".

[twojump36]

I was just at the RV Show in Portland Oregon last weekend.
After looking at all the new "stuff" I have some ideas on what I want to do for my wife's cup holder or lack thereof... also I'm going to do an outside bar / refrigerator combo in one of the storage compartments...
additionally I'm going to add (2) fantastic fans (bedroom and bathroom) and (3) smoked vent covers.
Pictures to follow....

[jlaw72]

Desert Kicker how did you secure the dash wedge?