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07-19-2018, 06:16 PM
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#341
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: central valley, california
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Originally Posted by rk06382
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Mark & Annie
2014 COACHMEN PURSUIT 27 KB
Modesto, Central California
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07-26-2018, 11:49 AM
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#342
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
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Upgrade from 30A to 50A and install one more AC
Hey guys,
So when I purchased my RV I didn't really know the difference between a 50A service and a 30A service. Once I purchased it I found out it was a big mistake to purchase a 30A rv due to the limitation in having only one 120V leg vs 2 120v legs on a 50A.
My unit came standard with one 13,500 BTU AC unit, I don't need to tell you that it is almost impossible to cool down the unit with one AC.
I decided to teach myself anything and everything I can about the FR3 systems and mainly the electrical one.
Proudly I can say that as of yesterday night my FR3 is officially a 50A service RV with 2 13,500BTU Domatic AC units.
For all of you out there that have a 30A FR3 there is hope with knowledge and the correct tools it can be converted to a 50A service. I will upload pictures later on today after I clean it up.
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07-27-2018, 02:26 PM
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#343
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: New York
Posts: 387
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SHADE
Well had to wait for a break in the weather,to install new Magna Shade. All ready making a difference ,keeping inside cool . Ready for Goshen >
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Carl & Bette
2018 Leprechaun
NEW YORK
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07-27-2018, 02:43 PM
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#344
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Oxnard So. Cal
Posts: 141
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Looks great! Do you have to climb on the roof to install? How does it get put on? Thought about one for our FR3 also.
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2016.5 FR3 30DS AKA "Serenity"
Searching for that perfect spot with loving Wife & 2 mini dachshunds
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07-28-2018, 06:30 AM
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#345
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: New York
Posts: 387
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No you do not get on roof .
One person out side and one person inside Magnets stick on to in side of windshield.
Watch install videos first !
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Carl & Bette
2018 Leprechaun
NEW YORK
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07-31-2018, 06:24 AM
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#346
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 66
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moti
Hey guys,
So when I purchased my RV I didn't really know the difference between a 50A service and a 30A service. Once I purchased it I found out it was a big mistake to purchase a 30A rv due to the limitation in having only one 120V leg vs 2 120v legs on a 50A.
My unit came standard with one 13,500 BTU AC unit, I don't need to tell you that it is almost impossible to cool down the unit with one AC.
I decided to teach myself anything and everything I can about the FR3 systems and mainly the electrical one.
Proudly I can say that as of yesterday night my FR3 is officially a 50A service RV with 2 13,500BTU Domatic AC units.
For all of you out there that have a 30A FR3 there is hope with knowledge and the correct tools it can be converted to a 50A service. I will upload pictures later on today after I clean it up.
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Moti, I am really interested in doing this. Did you get your info from various sources or was there a how to somewhere that you used? Would really like to see those pics.
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2017 Georgetown GT3 30x3
Mechanicsville, VA
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07-31-2018, 06:49 AM
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#347
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 235
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbareford
Moti, I am really interested in doing this. Did you get your info from various sources or was there a how to somewhere that you used? Would really like to see those pics.
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Same here!
In NY one AC unit was fine, In Florida, not soooo much...
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08-01-2018, 06:59 AM
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#348
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: New York
Posts: 387
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install
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl17
No you do not get on roof .
One person out side and one person inside Magnets stick on to in side of windshield.
Watch install videos first !
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Once install it only takes one person to place shade on window.takes about min,
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Carl & Bette
2018 Leprechaun
NEW YORK
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08-01-2018, 10:53 AM
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#349
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Oxnard So. Cal
Posts: 141
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Thanks, Carl17 for bringing this product to my attention. I read a lot of very positive reviews on various sites. The only concern was some said a strong wind caused some to come off. I also read that they might have improperly been operator error due to leaving gaps (not stretched tight) or dirty areas where the magnets are causing less magnet strength. I think when we get ours I might put a grommet on the bottom corners to lash a tie down to the mirrors just as an additional precaution so if it does happen I don't have to chase it. (what do you think?) I really like this idea and ease of installment. Thanks again. Do you think using RainX on the windshield will have any effect on the magnet hold strength due to the slick surface? Just a last minute thought.
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2016.5 FR3 30DS AKA "Serenity"
Searching for that perfect spot with loving Wife & 2 mini dachshunds
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08-07-2018, 02:16 PM
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#350
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 604
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. We got rid of the ugly brown valance and added a bit of color with faux Roman blinds.. it certainly brightened the place up and allowed more light in
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08-09-2018, 11:28 AM
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#351
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colourful64
Attachment 182568. We got rid of the ugly brown valance and added a bit of color with faux Roman blinds.. it certainly brightened the place up and allowed more light in
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Looks great! Where did you find these?
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08-09-2018, 06:12 PM
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#352
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Canada
Posts: 604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JonnyVinSB
Looks great! Where did you find these?
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I just covered the ends of 2x2 the staples the fabric on the top and then folded and staples again. Of course the sides and bottoms were hemmed on the machine
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08-11-2018, 01:07 AM
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#353
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colourful64
I just covered the ends of 2x2 the staples the fabric on the top and then folded and staples again. Of course the sides and bottoms were hemmed on the machine
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Excellent work! Thanks! My wife will love it
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08-12-2018, 08:44 AM
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#354
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Midtown Mobile
Posts: 56
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I finally went a head and ordered the keyless entry from AP Products 013-531.This is a direct replacement fit for all the FR3's. I hate keys.
So far I really like it but had a problem after the install.This installation was quick and too about 45 minutes. However if you install one and your striker plate installed from the factory looks like the one that comes with the new lock,Don't replace it. I replaced it with the new one and that's where the problem started.The lock was scraping against the striker plate. No amount of adjust would make it latch smoothly. It was frustrating to say the least. After a while I finally realized the new striker plate was not made correctly and would have scraped no matter what I did.I took it off and reinstalled the original plate and it works great.
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08-12-2018, 10:32 AM
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#355
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Oxnard So. Cal
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Looks great. Good job. I wondered about those. Let us know how it is after a few months. I might do the same.
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2016.5 FR3 30DS AKA "Serenity"
Searching for that perfect spot with loving Wife & 2 mini dachshunds
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08-14-2018, 03:13 PM
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#356
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Hi Chuck. Can you tell me where you got those water adapters? Great idea but having a hard time looking them up.
Joe
joe@russellsa.com
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08-17-2018, 12:53 PM
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#357
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 94
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Quote:
Originally Posted by colourful64
Attachment 182568. We got rid of the ugly brown valance and added a bit of color with faux Roman blinds.. it certainly brightened the place up and allowed more light in
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Love it!!
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2015 FR3 DS30
Franklin, TN
franklinrvrental.com
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08-17-2018, 01:03 PM
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#358
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 94
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbareford
Moti, I am really interested in doing this. Did you get your info from various sources or was there a how to somewhere that you used? Would really like to see those pics.
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Moti.. have you posted the how to on this?
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2015 FR3 DS30
Franklin, TN
franklinrvrental.com
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08-24-2018, 10:07 PM
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#359
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Huntsville, Al
Posts: 272
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rk06382
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These Mods look great! The DW wants to do the medicine cabinet mod, so I'd really like to know how you mounted the cabinet. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Chuck & Donna
U.S. Army - Retired
2019 Georgetown GT5 31R5 w/2016 Chevy Colorado Toad
Days Camped: 2017 - 45, 2018 - 52, 2019 - 70, 2020 - 32, 2021 - 16
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08-24-2018, 10:16 PM
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#360
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Huntsville, Al
Posts: 272
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TacoLand
Hi Chuck. Can you tell me where you got those water adapters? Great idea but having a hard time looking them up.
Joe
joe@russellsa.com
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Not sure which "Chuck" your question is directed to without a reference to/or Quote of the original post, but I'll take a stab at it.
The Quick Connect/Disconnect adapters came from Lowes in the garden hose section, and the 90 degree elbow adapters came from the RV section at Walmart.
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Chuck & Donna
U.S. Army - Retired
2019 Georgetown GT5 31R5 w/2016 Chevy Colorado Toad
Days Camped: 2017 - 45, 2018 - 52, 2019 - 70, 2020 - 32, 2021 - 16
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