Rockwood Mini Lite Mods

[rockfordroo]

Originally Posted by DavidBo

Unfortunately no, I normally use it in an attempt to close up the gap behind the couch when the bed is up, but it's a pretty loose fit and the cushion eventually falls through.

You just need a slightly larger pillow. We use two pieces of foam covered with fabric. Fills the top of the bed when sleeping (effectively adds ~6" to the bed length) and fits behind the couch when the bed is up. Works very well for us. No "storage" needed.

[ValleyRoad50]

Originally Posted by Denny B

I've performed about 40 mods to our 2016 2304KS. The most important being the fold away shelf between the couch and Murphy Bed and the fold down headboard. I've e-mailed pictures and instructions to about 35 FROG members so far. My most recent is a , VERY useful, shoe rack at the bottom of the knee wall/bench seat back. As a retired carpenter, I am enjoying all the things we can do to both upgrade our portable home and to fix some of the bugs and shoddy workmanship from the manufacturer.
We will be at the FROG rally in Goshen and I am looking forward to seeing all the mods that my fellow FROGS have created (and I can plagerize), as well as sharing what I've come up with.

Denny B, Do you have a photo of the shoe rack?

[Denny B]

For some reason, I cannot download photos from my iPad?
We will be at the Goshen Rally. Hopefully we will be able to connect.

[Denny B]

Shoe rack

[s1njin]

Okay so I'm about to purchase a 2020 2509s. My first mod will be to replace the analog thermostat.

I've read in this thread that both of these are plug and play?

Narrow Coleman

Wide Coleman

I'm looking for straight up plug and play to run my AC and my furnace (as I understand it, the AC unit is not a heat pump). If its backlit that's great, if it's not I'll survive. Are these both legitimate 100% compatible and plug/play?

[SmittyCorp]

Originally Posted by s1njin

Okay so I'm about to purchase a 2020 2509s. My first mod will be to replace the analog thermostat.

I've read in this thread that both of these are plug and play?

Narrow Coleman

Wide Coleman

I'm looking for straight up plug and play to run my AC and my furnace (as I understand it, the AC unit is not a heat pump). If its backlit that's great, if it's not I'll survive. Are these both legitimate 100% compatible and plug/play?

I replaced my thermostat in my 2104S. I used the black version of the second one you linked to. It was a straight swap, mounting holes and all. It is not backlit, which is a little bit of a bummer, but it works much better than the analog one.

[s1njin]

Originally Posted by SmittyCorp

I replaced my thermostat in my 2104S. I used the black version of the second one you linked to. It was a straight swap, mounting holes and all. It is not backlit, which is a little bit of a bummer, but it works much better than the analog one.

This one?

Black Wide Digital T-Stat

This one has a harness pictured on the back - did your thermostat have a harness in the wall?

[SmittyCorp]

Originally Posted by s1njin

This one?

Black Wide Digital T-Stat

This one has a harness pictured on the back - did your thermostat have a harness in the wall?

That's the one. The connectors weren't needed in my case. I had to cut those off, and wire nut the connections to the trailer wiring like the original was set up. I think it's prewired with the connectors for some other specific camper, which I don't have.

[s1njin]

Originally Posted by SmittyCorp

That's the one. The connectors weren't needed in my case. I had to cut those off, and wire nut the connections to the trailer wiring like the original was set up. I think it's prewired with the connectors for some other specific camper, which I don't have.

Thanks !

[SmittyCorp]

Actually, this is the one i bought:
https://www.amazon.com/d/Programmabl...tat/B01M8LFHT3

It looks just like the one you linked.... not sure the difference

[s1njin]

Originally Posted by SmittyCorp

Actually, this is the one i bought:
https://www.amazon.com/d/Programmabl...tat/B01M8LFHT3

It looks just like the one you linked.... not sure the difference

Even better if I can get it from Amazon. Thanks again.

[DavidBo]

Originally Posted by SmittyCorp

I replaced my thermostat in my 2104S. I used the black version of the second one you linked to. It was a straight swap, mounting holes and all. It is not backlit, which is a little bit of a bummer, but it works much better than the analog one.

Another 2104S here. I used the narrow one from Airxcel. It was very easy to install and is backlit when you touch a button. You have to scroll through the settings and stop on the one you want, but it's easy to figure out.
The old thermostat is hardwired in so there is no plug and play, but it's a simple matter of snipping and stripping the wires then follow the color coding. The only not so good thing is that the original mount holes aren't covered, I plan to cut some little wallpaper patches from inside a closet to glue those holes.
I used high strength adhesive Velcro to mount the 'stat for now, seems to be hold so I might just leave it. Before you make your choice check out the size of the hole the wires come through, I was just barely able to cover the hole on my installation.
Good luck!

[rbarm]

The storage under the jackknife couch is hard to get to and a lot of space to waste. So I made to large drawers that fit under the top. They are 24” wide by 28” long by 10” tall. I bought 100 lb. drawer guides with a soft lock feature for RVs. I attached the drawers slides to right angle aluminum channel and mounted them to the steel frame of the sofa. Took the upholstery off the lower front, cut the board in half, and reupholstered the 2 halves. Then mounted them to the front of the drawers.

[DavidBo]

Originally Posted by rbarmhome

The storage under the jackknife couch is hard to get to and a lot of space to waste. So I made to large drawers that fit under the top. They are 24” wide by 28” long by 10” tall. I bought 100 lb. drawer guides with a soft lock feature for RVs. I attached the drawers slides to right angle aluminum channel and mounted them to the steel frame of the sofa. Took the upholstery off the lower front, cut the board in half, and reupholstered the 2 halves. Then mounted them to the front of the drawers.

Gee, thanks a lot man! Now I have ANOTHER project to add to the list.
Very nice work, probably something FR might want to consider in upcoming models.

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by DavidBo

Very nice work, probably something FR might want to consider in upcoming models.

Newer models have kick-out recliner-type leg rests.

[Geobound]

Originally Posted by rbarmhome

The storage under the jackknife couch is hard to get to and a lot of space to waste. So I made to large drawers that fit under the top. They are 24” wide by 28” long by 10” tall. I bought 100 lb. drawer guides with a soft lock feature for RVs. I attached the drawers slides to right angle aluminum channel and mounted them to the steel frame of the sofa. Took the upholstery off the lower front, cut the board in half, and reupholstered the 2 halves. Then mounted them to the front of the drawers.

So I'm thinking that the first time you did this it took a little while, but now that's it's done you're like an old pro??

Sooooooooo, I'm thinking a trip to Michigan with my 21DS wouldn't take me too long??

Seriously that's a really coo idea, and I may just have to look into giving that a go.

For now we have 4 plastic containers that just beneath the couch, but I'm thinking that idea is much better and neater??

[Denny B]

We are at the 2019 FROG RALLY in Goshen.
We are located in The Meadows section, row H site 6
If anyone is interested in seeing my Murphy bed mods or any of my other mods , like the shoe rack, shower lights, magazine racks, medicine cabinet, lighting above the sink and stove drawer mods, cabinet above the fridge, and many more. Look us up.
Or give me a call at 8479879680

[rbarm]

Originally Posted by Geobound

So I'm thinking that the first time you did this it took a little while, but now that's it's done you're like an old pro??

Sooooooooo, I'm thinking a trip to Michigan with my 21DS wouldn't take me too long??

Seriously that's a really coo idea, and I may just have to look into giving that a go.

For now we have 4 plastic containers that just beneath the couch, but I'm thinking that idea is much better and neater??

Geobound,

If your interested in doing something like this I can take more pictures of how I mounted the drawer slides to the couch. It wasn't all that hard to do once I figured out how to do it. The boxes are made out of 1/2"Baltic Birch plywood, glued and finish nailed together. I can also give you a link to the drawer slides. Let me know

[DavidBo]

Originally Posted by rbarmhome

Geobound,

If your interested in doing something like this I can take more pictures of how I mounted the drawer slides to the couch. It wasn't all that hard to do once I figured out how to do it. The boxes are made out of 1/2"Baltic Birch plywood, glued and finish nailed together. I can also give you a link to the drawer slides. Let me know

Add me to the list please!

[WTP2]

Originally Posted by rbarmhome

Geobound,

If your interested in doing something like this I can take more pictures of how I mounted the drawer slides to the couch. It wasn't all that hard to do once I figured out how to do it. The boxes are made out of 1/2"Baltic Birch plywood, glued and finish nailed together. I can also give you a link to the drawer slides. Let me know

Sign me up for pictures of this! Great idea!!