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02-15-2018, 07:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heavynlori
My car has a cheap plugin air compressor and a can of slime ....no spare, donut or wrench
Came that way brand new
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X2 on that, 2017 Cruze. Supposedly saves weight for MPG increase.
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02-15-2018, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,120
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oh goodness
Oxygenics
outdoor shower cut off valves
Replumbed the water bay
added in line watts water pressure gauge
reinforced the drawer bottoms
Built center console
make black out shades
make sun covers for cab bunk
tpms
added120v led lamps
swaped out all int lamps to led, less shower area
bike rack platform
installed and plumbed ice maker in rear bay
etrna bond taped roofinstalled stinky slinky tube under coach
added second back up camera
Next up:
remove winguard alum ant replace with small encased unit, king I think
install marine roof xm ant
upgrade outdoor shower to quick disconnect
Wire for second air in bedroom
Oh, and camp........
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WestGA KM4HQQ 146.640mhz
L'IL Foot" 2014 Sunseeker 2300 
"Harry" the JK toad in the mirror
Check out the "mods" in the albums
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02-15-2018, 11:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jayrodoh
X2 on that, 2017 Cruze. Supposedly saves weight for MPG increase.
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My 2017 Chevy Volt came equipped like that too. Mostly weight and space saving measure. Funny thing, when I did have a flat tire the compressor and sealant canister did the job just fine. In fact it was easier than jacking up and changing the tire. Either way, "slime" or spare, you're going to be visiting a tire shop to get the tire repaired. The only downside is that the replacement canister of "goop" is $35 from a GM Dealer.
If you have to use the factory canister just replace it with a $9 aerosol can of slime emergency tire repair. It will inject the sealer and partially inflate the tire. Then use the factory supplied compressor to finish inflating tire.
The new "Fix a Flat" formulas are TPMS safe and are easier to clean out of the tire when your tire shop repairs it.
As for the manufacturers, they no doubt have done studies as to how many people have actually used the spare tire the car came with. Compared to the millions of cars on the road, the actual number of spares that get used are a small percentage. To the manufacturer it makes sense to replace the large, bulky, heavy wheel/tire combo with a small "kit" makes sense. In my case it provided more room for the 12v battery as well as large main battery.
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"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"
2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change  )
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02-15-2018, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 7,916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwannacamp
TPMS then EMS. My next larger purchase...tires. Put in backsplash tiles and DW did some decorating.
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Ooops. I forgot mattress topper, BR television and mount, vent covers, antenna meter, Blu ray players, hose storage, and other misc. small items.
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2005 Ram 2500 4X4 diesel SMOKER!!
I love puns, irony and tasteless jokes...
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02-15-2018, 11:46 AM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 354
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WDH, Battery master switch, Second battery, Extra black and fresh hoses, Vent covers, towel hooks/holders.
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2016 Wildwood 32BHDS
2004 F-250 CC 4X4 V10
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02-15-2018, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 942
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Not an upgrade, but bought a toaster for the TT.
Safe and Happy Travels
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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 6.2l aka "Luci"
2020 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22 MLE aka "Desi"
Past: 2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 206
Days camped 2021: 19
Days camped 2020: 18
Days camped 2019: 17
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02-15-2018, 12:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
Posts: 17,362
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chief T
Not an upgrade, but bought a toaster for the TT.
Safe and Happy Travels
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If you mounted it to the bottom of a cupboard then it would qualify as an upgrade. I used to have one (Black and Decker I think) that attached to the bottom of the cupboard. Was nice because I never forgot to put it away and then find it in the sink or on the floor after driving a couple hundred miles. 
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"You only grow old when you run out of new things to do"
2018 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change )
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02-15-2018, 01:53 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 446
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Most important...rearview camera.
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02-15-2018, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Lakeland, FL
Posts: 163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiscampsin
EMS from Progressive Industries.
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X2
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02-15-2018, 02:04 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 438
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Changed out shower head and replace mattress
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Chooie, Baby, Grizzly, Sophie the 4 fur babies
2018 Rockwood 8301WS fiver
2003 Ford F-250 super duty diesel
Vinemont, AL
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02-15-2018, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,460
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jayrodoh
X2 on that, 2017 Cruze. Supposedly saves weight for MPG increase.
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Mine is a 2013 Spark [emoji594]
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02-15-2018, 02:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 39
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Progressive Industries EMS.
Slide toppers (3).
2 golf cart 6V batteries in place of 12V
Clothes hooks everywhere
Rearview camera installed by dealer before delivery
2nd air conditioner also installed by dealer prior to delivery
Skates - rear end caster wheels to keep rear end from scraping on our steep driveway. These also installed by dealer.
2017 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 5r
2011 F250 Super Crew Diesel TV
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02-15-2018, 02:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 7
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Observation Cameras
Had CL-718W-D installed on new Wildwood X-Lite. Only came with one rear camera - able to handle more. Thinking of adding side cameras. What is the consensus? Where can they be purchased? No luck in finding them. New to the forum and trailering. Love all of the posts. Very informative!
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02-15-2018, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Etters,PA
Posts: 354
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Just got my dexter ez-flex equalizers in the mail yesterday. I will put them on when it warms up.
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02-15-2018, 02:59 PM
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#35
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code.org
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 292
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Upgrades
Progressive EMS
Goodyear Endurance Tires (increase to load range E)
Viair air compressor
X-chocks
Husky screw jacks just in front of tires
Furrion Observation Camera
Pair of deep cycle batteries
External water filter
Water pressure regulator
Two Rhinoflex sewer hoses
Satellite Dish
Blu-Ray DVD player
HDMI cables added into back of iRV for Dish/DVD
Champion dual fuel generator
ADCO cover
Plus two water hoses, 3 different length coax cables, lug wrench, torque wrench, heavy duty extension cord, walker-talkies, an infrared temperature gun, and cable locks for Dish and EMS.
Adds up quickly.
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Rockwood Signature UltraLite 8329SS
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel / Allison Trans
2015-14 Nights, '16-90 Nights, '17-101 Nights, '18-146 Nights, '19-76 Nights '20-56 Nights '21-42 Nights '22-86 Nights '23-65 Nights
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02-15-2018, 03:38 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 825
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Screen door guard for the dogs, mattress topper, tension rods for frig, medicine cabinet & other cabinets so stuff doesn't fall out, shelf/ dish racks, storage boxes & hooks, max air vent covers, privacy/ black out reflectix for windshield & other windows, Dish satellite ( standard crank antenna totally inadequate) and a better sewer hose. Soon after realized I needed a stabilizer for my frequent windy driving, a 2nd night vision camera, solar panel & rear bumper motion sensors. With my bad back; I hated my Sprinter/ Solera's hard, poor lumbar seats so I had custom seats made w/ lumbar, heat & massage. It made a world of difference for me; no more readjusting seat & lumbar cushions continually. I also added the hydraulic jacks; as I solo female I was really tired of getting on my knees with leveling blocks when I was tired after a long drive, then having to take up storage space with them also. As a person in a smaller rv w/o a toad, I can p/u camp quickly for an errand. I didn't want to bother when doing complex blocking.
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02-15-2018, 03:40 PM
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#37
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Empty Nesters
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Posts: 361
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Handicap access platform for DW and arthritic dog:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...on-146769.html
Plus new foam mattress, EMS, TPMS.
In work with new automatic stabilizer jacks and now an Acme Tow Bar.
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2017 Sunseeker 2250 24' MH
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02-15-2018, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Wisconsin/Florida
Posts: 1,908
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*The very first upgrade we did on our 2500TS was a full undercoat.
*Second was to replace the kitchen faucet with a single lever and a rinse hose.
*Third was custom cabin seat covers and covers for the dinette.
*Fourth, a TV to the rear bedroom
*Fifth, we added a Jeep toad.
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02-15-2018, 04:08 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 172
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Camco screen door pull bar is a must !!  And then a Hughes Autoformer.
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02-15-2018, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 528
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Not much, originally. On our Wildwood, I first sectioned off the "T" area in front which consisted of a front storage accross the entire width of the trailer, and back, under the bed. This gave a secure storage under the bed for linens, vacuum cleaner, etc. The front part was for jacks, tools, hoses, etc. I used hangers on the new wall for the hoses. Then I added shelves to about 7 storage cupboards which were too high to store clothes, canned goods, etc more than one high.
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