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Old 11-03-2014, 08:04 PM   #1
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The best mod you've made to your camper

What would you list as your top 5 mods that you've made to your camper that benefit you the most?
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:09 PM   #2
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Remote awning mod.
Surge guard mod.
Marker light led mod.
Dual batteries w/ trickle chargers.
homemade strong arms.

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Old 11-03-2014, 08:14 PM   #3
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OC's awning support poles.
EMS Surge protector.
Jt Strongarms.
Slide out toppers.
OC's step extension for the Mrs.
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:15 PM   #4
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1- Added a set of speakers in the master bedroom.
2. On our 2013 SP 260 the television rotated clockwise. I re-did so it would rotate counter clockwise to make it better viewing from the dinette.
3. Installed a 20 inch long, 1/4 inch wide strip of reflective tape centered and plumb in the front of our camper. On my rear window I have an inverter V. I use that for line up when backing in to hook up the camper.
4. Glued small pieces of 1/4 plywood behind many of the stripped screw through out our camper.
5. Command Hooks!

Since the thread is top five I wont number the ones I forgot about, LED interior bulbs, and I rekeyed all the outside locks match the key on my tonneau cover.
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:15 PM   #5
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I will throw in my top 3 mods to the new Hemisphere.
1: 123 Watt solar charging system
2: 2 Interstate 6 volt golf cart batteries to store much more juice than the previous 2 - 12 volt.
3: LED interior bulbs
Dry camping is a pleasure
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:20 PM   #6
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An oxygenics shower head has been the best mod so far. Better than my shower at home.
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:34 PM   #7
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Added a light to the shower for DW and shower rod extender.

Custom BBQ grill mount off back bumper.

Led's to the awing.

Entertainment center running off power inverter when "roughing it" dry camping.

TPMS and "D" rated tires

Progressive industries power protector.

Changed all locks to one key- NOT a 751




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Old 11-03-2014, 08:41 PM   #8
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Single Upper bunk to double bunk
Memory form mattress in front bedroom
tv in the front bedroom
LED outside lights
Changed all locks to the same key as entry door.
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Old 11-03-2014, 08:52 PM   #9
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Hardwired surge protector.
JT Strongarms.
Remote keyless door opener.
Second A/C.
WIFI booster.
Awning support poles.
New bed
Soda frig in basement.

plus a dozen additional shelves

and more to come!!
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Old 11-03-2014, 09:06 PM   #10
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Jack antenna system
TPMS
Keyless entry lock
Shut off valves to fresh and grey water tank drains
Awning shade

OC; What are your top 5 mods?
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Old 11-03-2014, 10:00 PM   #11
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1. Electric actuated dump valves.
2. Wheel chocks in garage.
3. Reinforced tie downs in garage with grade 5 nuts/bolts.
4. Dedicated coax line in for satellite.
5. Cord reel for electric cord.
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Old 11-03-2014, 11:10 PM   #12
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Battery disconnect switch
Lifts for the overhead compartments
Widow awning over bedroom window
Flipping a door to open in the other direction
Adding a interior handle to grab while going down the steps
Fantastic Fan
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Old 11-03-2014, 11:18 PM   #13
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1. Slide out trash/recycling bins
2. 100 Watt solar panel
3. re-fitted the back of several cabinets with plywood, to organize and keep the stuff in place. That's vague. Hard to describe.
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Old 11-03-2014, 11:37 PM   #14
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1. Four 6v batteries, 4ga cabling with soldered copper lugs, split cutoff switch.
2. 1250w inverter in the bedroom.
3. Shelf in the front bin.
4. Light in the front bin.
5. Oxygenics shower head.

Most of the other work has been repairs I don't believe my dealer can handle.
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Old 11-04-2014, 12:26 AM   #15
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1. Progressive 50 amp harewire surge protector
2.Dual batteries/185AH total
3.Weber BBQ,
4.Sealed all penetrations and underbelly
5.Roof vent covers
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Old 11-04-2014, 12:56 AM   #16
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1. Solar
2. Oxygenics shower head
3. Pillow top mattress cover
4. O.C. awning pole supports/tie downs
5. LED lighting fixtures

Seems like a pattern is emerging. A good hot shower.... decent nights sleep without having to worry about your awning blowing away or running your batteries down if you fall asleep with the lights on....

I'll take the win
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Old 11-04-2014, 03:47 AM   #17
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#1 Upgraded Tires-Maxxis 8008 #2 LED Tailights-So (THE Other Guy Can See Me)! #3 More Jacks under frame & steps to reduce Bounce! #4 5 Gal.bladder F/W tank! #5 MaxAir 2 Vent Covers! Youroo!!
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Old 11-04-2014, 07:04 AM   #18
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1. Shocks on trailer
2. Reinforced Stab jacks in the rear and in front of axles
3. Awning poles
4. Furnace fan on separate switch
5. Fans inside and outside of refrigerator
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:04 AM   #19
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1. Replaced factory pin box with Tri Glide pin box
2. Added Equa Flex suspension and Correct Track alignment system
3. Installed Dirt Devil Central Vac system
4. Reconfigured satellite/cable wiring in basement, added DirecTV SWM and power inserter and added satellite outlet in bedroom. One coax line in to the docking station and I've got satellite signal to entertainment center, bedroom and basement.
5. JT Strong Arms

One of these items would have been replaced with my 50 Amp Progressive Industries surge protector but I went with the portable unit, not the hard wired so it's not really a mod.
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:28 AM   #20
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1) added cooling fans to refer outside 2 more
2)awning poles (OC) (2 sets)
3)Made my lamp table twice as long between recliners
4)Added 2nd Battery
5)Progressive Converter with wizard #4600
6) TPMS
7)New GY Marathons "D"
8)Stainless Steel glide strips
9)Cut in 2 speaker covers on the entertainment center for sub woofer
10)Moved low point drain shut offs to basement
11)Added 4 point level up system hydraulic
12)Reinforced rear stab jacks (OC)
13)Awning locks for travel (OC)
14)3 scare lights with motion detectors
15) Homemade wedge for revolution
16)added computer fan to interior of refer
17) bought EMS system
18) step support (OC)
19) added slide out tray in basement (OC)
20) lowered my topper on 1 slide for better rain off angle, no pooling
21) added new oxy shower head
22) added 6" rd tube for rhino drain hose
23) added awning led lights under awnings (2) and changed 1/2 the bulbs inside to led
24) built and added shelving in half my hanging closet.
Sounds like a lot but now everything works the way I want. These are all important to me I couldn't just pick 5 impossible to do, I feel they are all important to me, until I find some thing else. My trailer wouldn't be my trailer, Sorry. If I had to pick I guess it would be the 5 things OC did for me and I didn't do myself.
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