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03-07-2016, 11:50 PM
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#161
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spirit Lake, ID
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FR3 Pictures of Mods
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.
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03-08-2016, 01:28 PM
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#162
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Holy cow! Great mods. You must be quite a woodworker.
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Originally Posted by b1barnes
Added inside pull down screen on rear window
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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!
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03-08-2016, 03:48 PM
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#163
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spirit Lake, ID
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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.
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03-08-2016, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Central Illinois
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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03-09-2016, 10:39 AM
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#165
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 275
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I am addicted to this thread. Good stuff.
Antone
2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets
Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler
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03-11-2016, 05:15 PM
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#166
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spirit Lake, ID
Posts: 165
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FR3 Pictures of Mods
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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03-11-2016, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Mile Hi City
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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...
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2017 Coachmen 229TBS
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03-11-2016, 08:18 PM
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from Cali
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 99
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Quote:
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.
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03-11-2016, 08:21 PM
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from Cali
Join Date: Jan 2016
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03-11-2016, 08:25 PM
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from Cali
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Central Coast of California
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03-11-2016, 09:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 344
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Barnes. That window roll up screen looks familiar. Where'd you get that idea?
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03-12-2016, 09:02 AM
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#172
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 344
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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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03-12-2016, 12:51 PM
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#173
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Posts: 275
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Mirror turned chalk board.
Antone
2015 Forest River FR3 30DS - No Ragrets
Toad - 2011 Jeep Wrangler
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03-15-2016, 12:51 PM
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#174
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: central valley, california
Posts: 498
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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
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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).
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2014 COACHMEN PURSUIT 27 KB
Modesto, Central California
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03-15-2016, 01:38 PM
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#175
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spirit Lake, ID
Posts: 165
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Window screen was from a post in 2014 that was posted. I just did it differently.
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03-15-2016, 01:58 PM
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HAPPY WHEN RV'ING
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Southern California
Posts: 646
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Quote:
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
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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.
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Curt & Isabel, & 9er (our Goldendoodle)
2014 Forest River FR3 30DS (Beasty)
2014 Honda CRV EX-L (toad)
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03-15-2016, 02:20 PM
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#177
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: central valley, california
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thanks
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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.
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2014 COACHMEN PURSUIT 27 KB
Modesto, Central California
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03-15-2016, 02:28 PM
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#178
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HAPPY WHEN RV'ING
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hammer55
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No problem. I just noticed that I said 4". It's actually 5".
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Curt & Isabel, & 9er (our Goldendoodle)
2014 Forest River FR3 30DS (Beasty)
2014 Honda CRV EX-L (toad)
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03-15-2016, 03:06 PM
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#179
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Keizer Oregon
Posts: 228
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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....
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1995 Wrangler
Miles 9100
Days Camped 74
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03-16-2016, 09:13 AM
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#180
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Albany NY
Posts: 19
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Desert Kicker how did you secure the dash wedge?
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