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Originally Posted by Shanksworthy
Wow, impressive mods! Could you provide links to some of those items? I’m particularly interested in the stove cover and the backsplash tiles.
Also, have you (or anyone here), added USB plugs? I’ve purchased a few to go next to the beds, and it looks like I can tap into the 12v wires for the interior lights — my problem is that I’m not quite sure how to remove the panels without ruining them.
For example, the overhead storage compartment above the queen bed, has flexible “wood” panels on the top and bottom, and I believe that the 12v wiring runs between them. But it’s not obvious which panel can be removed (or even *how* to remove them without breaking anything).
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The cooktop cover was 65bucks from amazon and it's a nice and simple install with two screws to hold it in place. We like it because it's an all metal construction which can handle a hot pan or pot.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002UC6RP8/..._7J.fDbVGFVDF5
The backsplash was also purchased from amazon but I'm not too thrilled with them. They're aluminum that scratches easily and the adhesive doesnt stick well. I've had to use some PL premium to help them stay on. The caulking around the bottom top and sides do help them stay on nicely.
I mounted the inverter upside down in the basement storage and had to drill a 1inch hole beside wiring that was already there in order to feed the 12v + and -. Then sealed it with foam. I ran an extension cord and mounted on the side of one of the cabinets.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HQFKX9C/..._cS.fDb1FYFEZX
I will probably order another set of the extension cord for the other cabinet. My inverter isnt fancy so it does not have the remote switch to power on/off but eventually that may be upgraded if needed. I ran quality 4g copper wiring to the battery which should be sufficient for a 1000w inverter. The key is to keep the wiring as short as possible to reduce voltage drop. Also ran an 80a breaker (sufficient for our 750w inverter).
We're currently rving and will be gone for 19+ days. So far, we've dry camped for 3days and still had over 70% battery life left (2 6v golf cart batteries from costco). This includes running the furnace at night too. With a 300w solar set up, we probably could easily go 1 week.
Solar, rear observation camera and some goodyear endurance will be the next mods. Too bad none of these mods are cheap.