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Old 09-27-2017, 07:21 PM   #1
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Mods to New Windjammer

We recently purchased a 2017 Windjammer 3006WK. This post will detail completed and future mods, and will be updated with pics as they are completed.

Completed mods:

MaxxAir II vent covers on bedroom, kitchen, and bunkhouse vents
Carpet step protectors
Sewer hose storage tube
TV on adjustable arm mount in master bedroom

Future mods:

remove water filter housing, relocate to outside
install RV central vacuum where water filter was
Install Progressive Industries hardwired EMS with display
Smart RV Products Fridge-Fix fans
Vent fan in kitchen vent
Install gas lift struts on upper bunk
Install lock to secure outdoor fridge door while traveling
Replace analog thermostat with digital thermostat

Possible Mods:
Add Air Conditioner in master bedroom
Add fans in refrigerator roof vent
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Old 09-28-2017, 08:23 AM   #2
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You might give some thought to adding a 2 gal pressure tank in the space where the water filter came out of. I did that to mine and its is one of the better mods I have done.
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Old 11-05-2017, 08:56 PM   #3
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Today I finally had some time to work on our new trailer. I added a FridgeFix refrigerator fan, upgraded the thermostat to a digital thermostat, installed a LevelMate Pro, added a door lock and velcro to secure the shelves in the outdoor fridge, and installed gas struts for the flip-up top bunk bed in the bunk house.Click image for larger version

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Old 11-06-2017, 12:20 AM   #4
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Those fans seem like a good idea. Do they help? Are they battery powered or do they run off of 12 volts? Jay
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Old 11-06-2017, 10:01 PM   #5
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Those fans seem like a good idea. Do they help? Are they battery powered or do they run off of 12 volts? Jay
They are 12V. The power wire is ran out along with the thermistor wire and it connects to the fridge 12V input behind the service panel.
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Old 11-07-2017, 08:47 AM   #6
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Thanks a lot. That seems like a better option to me than a battery powered fan
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Old 11-07-2017, 11:48 AM   #7
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I added a computer fan to mine as well. I wired it to the intererior light switch to work opposite of the light bulb, ie on when door is closed, off when door is open.

I hooked up the positive side to the source side of the door switch, then hooked up the negative side to the light side of the door switch. That way it grounds through the light bulb. When the door is opened and the light bulb turns on, it interupts the ground and turns the fan off automaticlly so you don't push all your cold air out the bottom of the fridge while it is open. Then when you shut the door, the fan turns back on automatically.
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Old 11-07-2017, 01:55 PM   #8
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(Sewer hose storage tube) what size did you go with? I may do the same mod. Thanks
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Old 11-07-2017, 10:30 PM   #9
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(Sewer hose storage tube) what size did you go with? I may do the same mod. Thanks
It is plastic fence post with a slide out drawer made from plastic rain gutter. I believe its 4" X 4". I made it for our prior trailer a few years ago. If I made it for the new trailer, I would have used black.
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Old 11-07-2017, 10:32 PM   #10
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It is plastic fence post with a slide out drawer made from plastic rain gutter. I believe its 4" X 4". I made it for our prior trailer a few years ago. If I made it for the new trailer, I would have used black.
The fence posts are usually 5" x 5"
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Old 11-07-2017, 10:45 PM   #11
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The fence posts are usually 5" x 5"
It might be. It is whatever size the plastic gutter fits into perfectly. I just went to Lowes and found the parts.
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Old 11-08-2017, 10:21 AM   #12
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I need to add this to my Mini. Thanks
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Old 11-19-2017, 07:25 PM   #13
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Did a couple more mods over the weekend; installed our Progressive Industries hard-wired surge protector system, and removed the factory water filter to safeguard against leaks and make room for a future central vacuum install.
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Old 11-19-2017, 07:31 PM   #14
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Updated Mods List:

Completed mods:

MaxxAir II vent covers on bedroom, kitchen, and bunkhouse vents
Carpet step protectors
Sewer hose storage tube
TV on adjustable arm mount in master bedroom
Remove water filter housing, relocate to outside
Install Progressive Industries hardwired EMS with display
Smart RV Products Fridge-Fix fans
Install gas lift struts on upper bunk
Install lock to secure outdoor fridge door while traveling
Add Velcro to outdoor fridge shelves to prevent moving while traveling
Replace analog thermostat with digital thermostat

Future mods:

Install RV central vacuum where water filter was
Vent fan in kitchen vent
Install 2 additional stabilizer scissor-jacks in middle of trailer

Possible Mods:

Add Air Conditioner in master bedroom
Add fans in refrigerator roof vent
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Old 11-21-2017, 08:28 AM   #15
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Instead of a central vac system, I put one of these Dyson V8 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IENFJ14..._zJcfAb17BN5DH in my trailer and the wife really loves the cord and hose free solution. I put mine in the front closet in the vee part of my Winjammer 3019w and added an electrical outlet in closet to keep charged. It works great on hardwood or carpet and there are several models that are less expensive than this model.
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Old 02-04-2018, 01:12 AM   #16
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Added few more mods today. Installed folding cup holders next to the couch, hung up a few decorations and key hooks, and added a screen door protector to the main screen door.
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Old 04-21-2018, 05:25 PM   #17
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And a few more today:

Replaced CastleRocks with Goodyear Endurance tires
Added screen door pull bar
Installed solid wood toilet seat
Installed LED strips in pantry that come on when door is opened
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Windjammer 3008v 2019

Its been a few years since I tried to post and can't figure out how to start a new thread. This question goes along with your mods. Does anyone know if the sanitary hoses can go in the bumper of the 3008V? Our dealer thought you could still store in the bumper but reading the forum it seems this is not an option. Thanks
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Its been a few years since I tried to post and can't figure out how to start a new thread. This question goes along with your mods. Does anyone know if the sanitary hoses can go in the bumper of the 3008V? Our dealer thought you could still store in the bumper but reading the forum it seems this is not an option. Thanks
Some hoses can fit, but the larger, heavier duty hoses like the Rhino hose have fittings that are a bit too large to fit easily into the bumper. Also, the metal bumper gets rusty and rough and sliding the hose in and out will eventually cause tears in the hose.
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The strapping used for the Fence post storage to frame is? Got any close ups of those so I can look at Lowes and is that fence post 72" long?
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