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Old 03-28-2020, 06:58 PM   #1
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F53 Engine Cover upgrade

We recently traded our 2010 Jayco Melbourne class C on a 2020 FR3 30DS. The engine cover console in the Jayco had multiple cup holders and compartments for storage of small items. The FR3 has nothing at all on the engine cover. Is anyone aware of any after market F53 engine covers that have cup holders / storage compartments? Even an add on that would fit the F53 engine cover. We miss having a place to keep sunglasses, flashlight, etc.
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Old 03-28-2020, 07:28 PM   #2
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Our Mirada select has a unit screwed to the engine cover that has about 6 pockets and 2 cup holders in it. I don’t see a name or number on it but Coachmen should be able to tell you if you can get one from them and if it would fit your model.
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Old 03-29-2020, 06:10 PM   #3
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I just made an entire new center console and cup holder setup!
Went from the OE setup
To my new design with proper cup holders. I just finished up the cup holders tonite. I’ll install it next weekend.
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Old 07-02-2020, 11:28 AM   #4
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We recently traded our 2010 Jayco Melbourne class C on a 2020 FR3 30DS. The engine cover console in the Jayco had multiple cup holders and compartments for storage of small items. The FR3 has nothing at all on the engine cover. Is anyone aware of any after market F53 engine covers that have cup holders / storage compartments? Even an add on that would fit the F53 engine cover. We miss having a place to keep sunglasses, flashlight, etc.
There a number of options that people have done under this posting. Maybe you can get some ideas from them.
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...ods-78734.html
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Old 07-02-2020, 02:04 PM   #5
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Here is my finished result!
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