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Old 12-17-2017, 09:00 PM   #1
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My new (to me) 2503s, and the first mods!

Well finally traded up from a 2011 Roo 19 to a 2013 2503s. This thing is great! Taking her out in the maiden voyage in a couple of weeks, to kick off the new year. This gives me just a couple of weeks to knock out some mods. So far I knocked out:

-2 6 volt Duracell batteries 230 amp hour
-custom silverwarej drawer
-1100w inverter
-3 new outlets (with 3.1amp usb plugs) wired off the inverter
-40 amp solar charge controller




Any recommendations for the next round?
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Old 12-18-2017, 11:43 AM   #2
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chucky:

I, too, upgraded from a Roo 19 to a 2503S!

Here are the mods I've done:


1. Inside switch/pilot light for hot water heater electric element (Post #13)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...-110742-2.html

2. Honeywell RHB111B digital thermostat (Post #2)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tat-98522.html

3. Fencepost sewer hose holder (Post #10)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ge-107199.html

4. PVC pipe WDH spring bar holder (Post 11251)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...0726-1126.html

5. BAL Hide-a-Spare for spare tire (Post #1, 2, etc)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ite-91088.html

6. 2” receiver/beefed up frame for bike rack (Post #12 for my Mini Lite; Post #2 for my Roo)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...-107358-2.html

7. 4 pin connector for bike rack lights

8. Routed fresh water tank drain to side of trailer (Post #5)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ank-97264.html

9. 110VAC outlet on street side sofa table (Post #7)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ns-110682.html

10. New locks all keyed together (except outside shower)

11. Dura Single Handle faucet in shower

12. Replaced on-board water filter with coupler and outside filter (Post #3)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ng-122170.html

13. Accu-Rite fridge/freezer temperature monitor (Post #86)
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...-129003-9.html

14. Computer fans on fridge condenser coils (no pics)

15. Removed rubber feet on Murphy Bed legs and replaced with felt (no pics) You should have the 5/8" plywood floor, so not as big a deal for you. UPDATE: Just realized you have a 2013 with the luan-foam floor, so you may still want to do this. Check to see of the feet have made indentations in the floor.


Here's some other items (and a repeat or two):
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...3s-149155.html

Good luck.
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Old 12-20-2017, 02:08 PM   #3
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That’s a great list! Half of them have just been added to my list. Thanks
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Old 12-20-2017, 02:51 PM   #4
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Forgot to mention the Mini Lite forum here:

Forest River Forums - Mini Lite and Micro Lite Trailer Talk
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Old 12-21-2017, 02:33 PM   #5
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What brand of inverter did you install?
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Old 12-22-2017, 11:08 AM   #6
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What brand of inverter did you install?
Krieger...went pretty cheap first, it's got great reviews on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We are primarily boondockers, so we never use the microwave. Just needed something that could run the slow cooker, charge phones. bluetooth speakers, iPads, etc. We had this one for the last year in our Roo...works like a champ.
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Old 12-22-2017, 01:55 PM   #7
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Well finally traded up from a 2011 Roo 19 to a 2013 2503s. This thing is great! Taking her out in the maiden voyage in a couple of weeks, to kick off the new year. This gives me just a couple of weeks to knock out some mods.

Any recommendations for the next round?
we have a 2015 Micro Lite 25KS, the twin to your 2503S, and love it, ... consider it the perfect tt for a couple, ... here are few quick mods(pic w/link when 1st posted) you might be interested in and have time to do before your trip, ... (many more, if you're interested)

1st pic ...
just a small idea, post #1 ------ http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...dea-93664.html

2nd pic ...
furnace screen covers, post #31---- http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1000786


3rd pic ...
slip-on shoes, post #1, 5, 6 ---- http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...es-108572.html
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Old 12-26-2017, 11:11 PM   #8
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two more, ... not quickies but both are very useful and handy additions to the 25KS/2503S, ...

pic 1 .....
made and installed two drawers in unused space at the bottom of the kitchen slide, ......

post #1 .... http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ble-96373.html

pic 2 ....
built and installed a shelf over the bathroom window, has proven to be more useful than I ever thought it would be, .......

post #4 .... http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ge-112844.html
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