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Old 10-14-2013, 11:38 AM   #1
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What New Mods Have you Done

Just wondering what new mods has everyone done to there motorhome, or planning to do. I'll start by: we added Rope lighting in the Bedroom and did woodwork along either side of the coach with rope lighting inside. Makes it nice at night not so bright. Also did woodwork on the ceiling to break up the all white ceiling. Looking at caring it over into the bedroom. Just added the RV quick shades on the front windshield and side windows. Will get some pictures posted once someone explains how, lol. Interesting to see what else individuals have done.
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Old 10-14-2013, 12:39 PM   #2
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Dirt Devil Central Vacuum cleaner system (will install in a week)
Jack HD antenna (will install in week)
Blue OX TigerTrac rear stabilizer (installed and love it)
SteerSafe front steering Stabilizers (installed and love it)

I'm now working on changing water to gasoline so I can travel because I can't afford the gas.

That's enough for now cause I have to interview for a job today so I can pay for all this stuff.
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Old 10-14-2013, 01:38 PM   #3
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Installed light dimmer for the over couch lights and a dimmer in the light fixture over the dining table. Installed the "lazy man's remote awning control circuit". Installed A-B switch circuitry for the carryout sat antenna to allow either sat antenna or park cable input.
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Old 10-14-2013, 02:15 PM   #4
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Aux gas hookup with 12 foot hose for outside grill. No more carrying LPG canisters!
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Old 10-14-2013, 02:38 PM   #5
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Had the LCI steps removed and replaced with Kwikee steps. Definitely an upgrade.
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Old 10-14-2013, 05:04 PM   #6
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Done:
-Board over the steps hole
-Tilt TV bracket in bedroom
-Outside TV in compartment
-Fence on bunkbeds (so kids won't fall out)
-Thick memory foam on master bed
-A few thick coats of RainX
-Main door window cover

Will do soon before our trip to FL:
-Blue Ox Tiger Trak
-Something for the front steering (what is SteerSafe?)
-Ran McNally GPS
-Tire pressure monitors
-Engine tuner

Will do next spring:
-Better stereo head unit
-Better sub amp
-Better tweeters
-Toad
-Bypass DVD watching while driving
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Old 10-14-2013, 06:09 PM   #7
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I forgot to add the Expanded Queen Sleep Number Bed, Bose System for the TV, replaced the furniture with his and her recliners, end table and coffee table. Planning to enclose the screen door with plexi-glass so we can keep the door open and not lose the heat or A/C and keep the view.
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Old 10-14-2013, 06:15 PM   #8
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I forgot to add the Expanded Queen Sleep Number Bed, Bose System for the TV, replaced the furniture with his and her recliners, end table and coffee table. Planning to enclose the screen door with plexi-glass so we can keep the door open and not lose the heat or A/C and keep the view.
Sleep number? Now we are talking! How did you expand the queen? When we had our TT I made a slide out for the support and we stuffed pillows on the head part. That one also had a queen bed, but a much shorter one. The one in our coach is better, but wouldn't mind having it a little bit longer. When you get used to sleeping in a Cali king, it's hard to go smaller. LOL
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Old 10-14-2013, 06:25 PM   #9
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Mods so far on our 2011 Greywolf TT
plexi glass on main door screen, doorbell, spice rack, extra counterspace-cuttingboard-sink covering, full size mirror on bathroom door, upgraded shower head, mounted tv in bedroom, key rack, larger tv in livingroom, electric fireplace under tv, cd rac (built in) flag pole holder, dual battery holder all I can think of at this time.
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Old 10-14-2013, 06:28 PM   #10
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Any details on the doorbell?
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Old 10-14-2013, 09:27 PM   #11
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Oh I thought you meant this week…
This is what I have installed since April 2012.
Sleep Number Queen Mattress
Fumoto Oil drain valve
Installed LED lights in ceiling
Replaced exterior light with LED motion detector light fixture
Truck System Technology Tire Monitors
Double Recliner and remove sleeper couch
Progressive 50 amp Power Monitor hard wired, EMS LCHW50C
MaxxAIR vent covers
Washer Dryer Combo
Screen door cross bar
Dirt Devil Central Vacuum cleaner system (will install in a week)
Jack HD antenna (will install in week)
Blue OX TigerTrac rear stabilizer (installed and love it)
SteerSafe front steering Stabilizers (installed and love it)
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Old 10-14-2013, 09:34 PM   #12
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Any details on the doorbell?
Buy a 12 volt DC piezo chime at Radio Shack and a unlit door bell from Home depot.
Buzzers, speakers & mics, Component parts, Hobby & Do-It-Yourself | RadioShack
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Old 10-14-2013, 09:42 PM   #13
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Not a real mod but another use for a mod yet to be done.

I found out that the bucket for a bucket light that I have not made yet makes a good stand for the pink stuff jug.



Pickup tube is right at the bottom when inside the jug.
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Old 10-14-2013, 10:49 PM   #14
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Any details on the doorbell?
Go to Lowes/HD and get the wireless doorbell and remote push button for around $20. I installed one and had Bomb Doc rig it for Turbs. Actually had two buttons, one for "Turbs" and one for "Others". Ask ol FT Turbs, it really worked as he really got a "jolt".
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Go to Lowes/HD and get the wireless doorbell and remote push button for around $20. I installed one and had Bomb Doc rig it for Turbs. Actually had two buttons, one for "Turbs" and one for "Others". Ask ol FT Turbs, it really worked as he really got a "jolt".

You do know what Turbs means?
Look it up as TURB, singular
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Old 10-14-2013, 11:16 PM   #16
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Oh I thought you meant this week… This is what I have installed since April 2012. Sleep Number Queen Mattress Fumoto Oil drain valve Installed LED lights in ceiling Replaced exterior light with LED motion detector light fixture Truck System Technology Tire Monitors Double Recliner and remove sleeper couch Progressive 50 amp Power Monitor hard wired, EMS LCHW50C MaxxAIR vent covers Washer Dryer Combo Screen door cross bar Dirt Devil Central Vacuum cleaner system (will install in a week) Jack HD antenna (will install in week) Blue OX TigerTrac rear stabilizer (installed and love it) SteerSafe front steering Stabilizers (installed and love it)
Iggy. After all those mods no wonder you are interviewing for a job tomorrow!!
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Old 10-14-2013, 11:20 PM   #17
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Iggy. After all those mods no wonder you are interviewing for a job tomorrow!!
Yah. Keeps my DW happy.
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Old 10-14-2013, 11:47 PM   #18
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My very first mod was a Progressive EMS-LCHW50C RV surge/high voltage/wrong wiring/etc. protector. Did that in the first week.

Later: a new memory foam mattress, replace halogen interior bulbs with LEDs, Fumoto valve at the first oil change, curtain rod with drapes behind the front seats, valve on fresh water tank overflow tube, black-out fabric on the bedroom window curtains, hot water heater electric switch wired to kitchen area, insect screens for the furnace, screen door bar, new bedroom TV on swing out mount, Roku box. There's probably a few more I missed...

This week I start a big project by adding two 140 watt solar panels on the roof which will allow us to boondock longer without running the generator.
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Old 10-15-2013, 12:28 AM   #19
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Getting her ready

Well I've only had my A127th about 3 weeks but you know how the new baby gets all the presents, well she's no different.
Two memory foam 3" mattress pads, going to fold them behind the couch back to move it out so my 6'8" husband can sit there.
Camp Chef Weekender. Hot stuff, can't wait to fire it up breakfast this Saturday.
Door holder and seat lid holder thanks to great advise I got here..
Honda eu2001 for the beautiful but powerless places in the world.
10 piece Magma nesting stainless steel cookware.
New bed pillows
The over the stove shelf from Walmart my fellow A Framers recommended
Throw rugs

As you can see she quite spoiled but we love her.
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Alparmmer on our expanded queen sleep number it is from our brick and stick home. Had to remove both night stands to give enough room for it to fit. Walking around the bed is a little tight but we don't mind. Its regular length for a house but Approx. 8" wider than a queen. One of the best mods, to date...
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