Apex 208BHS - Thoughts

[Gerogesin]

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).

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.

[Gerogesin]

I'll have post pictures in a week when we're home as the internet is too flaky here.

[Gerogesin]

Here are a few pictures.

[Jeffy]

Originally Posted by deusxanime

Should be getting our 208BHS soon and was trying to figure out what size TV would fit in there? I know it isn't the idea behind RVing/camping, but still useful on a rainy day and winding down at night, so want to get one in there. I've heard 19"-22" or so, but was wondering if a 24" would go in there and not stick out too badly, at least while parked? Would be nice to get a 24" in there not only for the size, but since the cost difference is pretty negligible and also since I can find the 24" with smart TV functions built-in whereas can only seen to find a basic monitor in 19" so would have to add on something via HDMI to make that useful.

What size and brand/model do you guys have mounted in your 208BHS's?

I have a 32” Samsung, i have a TV mount that will stick out about 18” so I can move it over to either side. I will show in the pics. Its just the wife and I so it works well for us. I had a 19” there but my old eye balls was hard for me to see sitting on the couch.

If you have kids rving with you probably not the best way to mount the TV

[Jeffy]

Originally Posted by Jeffy

I have a 32” Samsung, i have a TV mount that will stick out about 18” so I can move it over to either side. I will show in the pics. Its just the wife and I so it works well for us. I had a 19” there but my old eye balls was hard for me to see sitting on the couch.Attachment 209200Attachment 209201Attachment 209202
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If you have kids rving with you probably not the best way to mount the TV

One more thing I can turn 180 degrees and put against the wall so the slide closes with no problem. The mount I used I can also slide TV off the wall mount disconnect power/ coaxial cables and lay TV on bunk bed when traveling. Don’t like it to be bouncing on the wall when cruising down the highway!! Wife and really like the TT

[onVacation]

That is so clever. I love it.

[Newcamper19]

I’m trying to hoop up a grill and cant locate the LP port. It’s in the brochure but maybe its not in the nano lineup?

[Gerogesin]

Originally Posted by Newcamper19

I’m trying to hoop up a grill and cant locate the LP port. It’s in the brochure but maybe its not in the nano lineup?

Unfortunately you have to add one. There's a member that did an great write up on how to do it and what parts to get.