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08-08-2010, 07:20 PM
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Mods for my Rockwood
Here's what I've done to upgrade my 2106 this year. Pics are in no particular order.
Battery disconnect
Mounted to LH side of A frame. Link to product info:
701 - Master Battery Switch
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08-08-2010, 07:34 PM
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Hey revrnd, I'm giving serious thought to adding the same mod. Tell me, I know that the BEP switch is rated for wet areas, but do you feel it is resistant to the level of spray you receive on the road in a rainstorm? I.e., so far so good?
Just asking, since it appears you mounted it in a very convenient location on the A-frame.
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08-08-2010, 07:38 PM
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Dual Battery Box
I made this box out of 3/4" plywood painted inside & out. I used a pair of popup top latches to hold the lid. It will hold 2 Group 24 batteries.
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08-08-2010, 07:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrT
Hey revrnd, I'm giving serious thought to adding the same mod. Tell me, I know that the BEP switch is rated for wet areas, but do you feel it is resistant to the level of spray you receive on the road in a rainstorm? I.e., so far so good?
Just asking, since it appears you mounted it in a very convenient location on the A-frame.
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We had a messy drive home on our trip last month & there was very little road spray on the front of the trailer. The rear of the trailer was a different story. The lugs inside the switch are stainless steel.
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08-08-2010, 07:53 PM
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Mudflaps
Mounted rubber flaps behind the wheels as I noticed a lot of mud thrown up on the sewer valves. I didn't notice how they worked after our July trip.
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08-08-2010, 08:00 PM
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Sewer Pipe Holder
Since my Rhino hose wouldn't fit the bumper, I got some pipe from a friend (same mod) & purchased the end fittings. Mounted the pipe to bumper w/ galvanized strapping & stainless fasteners. The attachments are stored in a palstic bin w/ a "locking" lid.
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08-08-2010, 08:07 PM
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Flagpole Holder
Getting ready for our trip to the US Nationals in Clermont IN later this month. A piece of 2" ID pipe welded to 2" square tube.
The square tubing also has a 5/8" hole drilled crossways so it can be mounted in a 2" hitch receiver. In the past I used a flagpole holder that you drove a wheel over. I didn't like the way the pole swayed back & forth. The pole never hit the side of the pickup, but if I had used that base under 1 of the trailer wheels, the pole would've been too close for comfort.
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08-08-2010, 08:17 PM
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Flagpole Mount
The mount is bolted to the bumper. The bolts go thru 2 holes that are drilled thru 1 side of the holder. They clamp against the inside of the bottom of the square tubing. I should get some stainless bolts to eliminate the rust issue. The mount & holder were powder coated.
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08-08-2010, 08:23 PM
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Coat Rack
The trailer didn't have anywhere to hang jackets. I mounted a piece of 1" square aluminum under the front overhead cabinet. I placed fender washers under the nuts inside the cabinet. The swivel hooks I got from Lowe's. On a 600 mile trip the hangers & coats stayed put  .
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08-08-2010, 08:29 PM
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External Speaker Harness
I used a spare 4 flat harness to connect to the stereo outputs. The longer part of the harness goes out the door. The cover plate is from a hardware store.
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08-08-2010, 08:37 PM
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Clothes Cabinet
The original cabinet had a coat hanger rod, but wasn't tall enough to hold a jacket or coat. The cabinet's "outer" wall, was double-walled, so I would be able to screw to the wall. I placed a layer of panelling on the bottom. For the 2 upper shelves, I added 1" square pine on each side to support 2 more pieces of panelling. I can now store my clothes for travel properly rather than in a duffel bag.
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08-09-2010, 01:23 PM
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Wanna Be Camper
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Nice mods you have there.
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08-09-2010, 05:07 PM
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Nice mods, rev.
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08-09-2010, 05:14 PM
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Thanks guys. I figured I'd show what I had done to my trailer. Maybe give someone out there an idea for their RV.
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08-10-2010, 10:29 AM
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Owner - RVtronics
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Nice indeed! Tweaks really help make things more convenient and everyone likes to have some "custom" mods to show off! Great work!
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08-10-2010, 12:08 PM
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Member
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Location: Pharr,TX, on the road all summer tho
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I like the battery switch,but was not able to pull up the price from the site? How much?
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08-10-2010, 12:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sagebrush
I like the battery switch,but was not able to pull up the price from the site? How much?
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I'm thinking it was around 35 bucks CDN (probably slightly cheaper in the US). I picked it up @ a marine supply store.
The cabinet/closet in the bath is slightly larger behind the toilet. It has a coat hanger rod & no shelving. Right now it's empty. I'm debating whether or not to put shelves in it as well. Not really sure what I would store in it as I have my bath/toilet supplies/chemicals under the bathroom sink.
Any suggestions?
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08-10-2010, 01:50 PM
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Bath lenins and swiming stuff
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08-11-2010, 03:09 PM
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Very nice work
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08-11-2010, 03:51 PM
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Member
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Location: ronkonkoma,ny
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Very nice mods i have the battery off /on switch was one of the better mods i did,
jerry
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