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Old 05-21-2021, 01:55 PM   #18081
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I never liked how the panel below the sound bar looked. The first year we had or TT someone posted a mod using a sign to cover theirs up but I had a hard time finding something that would fit. Went to the At Home store a couple of weeks ago and found something I was pretty sure would work. It was white and had one little word on it that was not big enough plus it wasn't quite deep enough to fit over the volume. DH cut some strips and added to the edges. We added wood putty to smooth the seems. A new coat of dark brown followed by almond to give it the farmhouse look. My friend cut the vinyl for me. There is a heart for each of my 5 boys. No more tacky looking control panels and no more blue lights. The lights from the panel lit up that room at night.
I have posted before and after pictures.
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Nice.
What holds it on?
I assume you'll want to remove for access to the controls and switch.
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Old 05-21-2021, 04:30 PM   #18082
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Very nice job Mom! Does this just hang off the controllers, or is it hinged, velcro’ed for access?
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Old 05-21-2021, 05:36 PM   #18083
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Hindged for access

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Very nice job Mom! Does this just hang off the controllers, or is it hinged, velcro’ed for access?
Thank you. Three hindges across the top to be able to access.
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Old 05-21-2021, 08:01 PM   #18084
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Old 05-22-2021, 12:21 PM   #18085
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Pressure washed it.
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Old 05-22-2021, 01:13 PM   #18086
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Changed the smoke detector battery and ran the generator under load.
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Old 05-22-2021, 05:48 PM   #18087
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Sanitized the water system, cleaned and organized the camper a bit, and packed up a few things for our trip next weekend.
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Old 05-24-2021, 09:49 PM   #18088
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I seriously modified the Equalizer spring bar pads to fit my Husky Centerline TS.
Required widening the opening to slide the pads on and holes for the pins that hold the spring bars in place before installing the L retainer. Equalizer does not have those pins. Also because of those same pins, you can’t slide the pad on from the bottom per original instructions. So I removed the two square head retaining screws and the larger L part with the spring bar platform and slid in on from the top after a bunch more grinding to get the holes to work. 45-60 minutes last night and another hour today during fitment. First pic, you can see new vs. modified. Far worse looking pads after final fitment. Last picture closeup installed.
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Old 05-24-2021, 09:55 PM   #18089
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Old 05-25-2021, 12:31 PM   #18091
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Bought a single freestanding step for my wife. First step otherwise is a doozy after flipping the axel.
SIL & daughter just upgraded from a medium size toy hauler to a used “small” 5th wheel. Took the step over there to show my wife over there recovering at a single story after a fall. Gift to her. Used it to help her get into and see the 5th wheeler. Gave the step to them as a housewarming gift for their 5th wheel and for all they are doing for her.
Soooooo,
Just ordered another step. Ordered some plastic thumb latches to retain the custom acrylic window panels the previous owners had made for the screen door. Several latches were broken. Another gift. Got a 50 pack, actually 25 latches and screws.
5th wheel is rear living space, one door, one BR. That small!
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Old 05-25-2021, 03:20 PM   #18092
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DH put up my shoe holder. That will be nice to not have shoes on the floor or wardrobe shelfs.
Borrowed the dog bowl idea I saw. I have magnets I will mount to hold them up. Started getting too warm inside to do any more.
DH installed the latch to keep the door that's not supposed to slam from slamming.
Still have the new kitchen faucet to install. Not sure how to do that. Anyone else with the 2511s changed theirs out. Good access is the problem. Didn't know if anyone found some trick to it.
Have a digital thermostat to install but thinking we'll get our heat and air guy to do it. It's going to be too hot to not get it right.
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Love that dog bowl idea!! I'm stealing that one!
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Old 05-25-2021, 04:35 PM   #18093
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Love that dog bowl idea!! I'm stealing that one!
I can't take the credit. As I said I borrowed the idea. Someone on this forum posted it a while back. I tried searching for the original post to give them credit but couldn't find it. I love the convenience and no more pup chasing his bowls around. Will work for the cat lovers too
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Old 05-25-2021, 05:29 PM   #18094
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Installed a DIY cover for my awning.

My TT sits out in the Georgia elements - did a number on my original awning. Hopefully this will protect the new one.

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Old 05-25-2021, 05:38 PM   #18095
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Installed a DIY cover for my awning.



My TT sits out in the Georgia elements - did a number on my original awning. Hopefully this will protect the new one.



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Old 05-25-2021, 07:59 PM   #18096
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New shoes “Sailuns” put on last week - all 5 of them

Ordered Hughes portable Watchdog - never used one in over 20 years but no longer at seasonal site so ordered one for peace of mind when traveling again

Ordered resin epoxy kit to fix small soft area at end of kitchen island in traffic area - plan to cut back vinyl on 3 sides making a “flap”, drill pilot holes to inject epoxy and roll vinyl flap back over and glue it down - vinyl has very obscure block pattern so cutting on the “grout” lines may help with re-install - fingers crossed

Will be installing 2nd AC unit and Lippert fold down steps for FLA snowbird trip this winter

Also removing junk electric awning motor to convert it to old school manual operation - it has been very slow since day one and now stops sporadically in or out - ordered kit online to change it

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Old 05-25-2021, 08:10 PM   #18097
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Yes...two of them actually. Got them at Lowes. Both together was too long, so I cut them into 2 equal lengths totaling the length of my awning plus a few inches either side. Then I made a "connector" out of one of the cut pieces to hold them together.

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Old 05-25-2021, 08:25 PM   #18098
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For The Picnic Table

This isn't to the camper but for camping. I get tired of the wind blowing my napkins away. I was looking on Amazon and saw one I liked. Showed it to DH and he said I can make that.
He hasn't put the handles on it yet. Got to put the salt & pepper decals on.
I have attached the Amazon version and a couple of views of the one he made.

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Bought a single freestanding step for my wife. First step otherwise is a doozy after flipping the axel.
SIL & daughter just upgraded from a medium size toy hauler to a used “small” 5th wheel. Took the step over there to show my wife over there recovering at a single story after a fall. Gift to her. Used it to help her get into and see the 5th wheeler. Gave the step to them as a housewarming gift for their 5th wheel and for all they are doing for her.
Soooooo,
Just ordered another step. Ordered some plastic thumb latches to retain the custom acrylic window panels the previous owners had made for the screen door. Several latches were broken. Another gift. Got a 50 pack, actually 25 latches and screws.
5th wheel is rear living space, one door, one BR. That small!
do you have a picture of the step? Where did you order it from?
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... Ordered some plastic thumb latches to retain the custom acrylic window panels the previous owners had made for the screen door. Several latches were broken. Another gift. Got a 50 pack, actually 25 latches and screws. ...
I just did the acrylic panel thing for the screen door and was trying to think of how to secure it. Your approach sounds good. What did you use? Link?
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