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Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 03-28-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By Fire Instructor
We easily removed it on our 319MB. In fact, I'm...

We easily removed it on our 319MB. In fact, I'm not sure that it would have lasted a few bumpy roads, it was held on so poorly.... Ours was a pressed board (something between particle board and...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 03-26-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
LED Headlights!

The snow is gone, and the sun was out today, so I completed similar modifications on both my 2022 319MB and on my Ford Ranger TOAD!

I swapped out the two H13 halogen headlamps with two H13 LED...
Forum: Dynamax 12-26-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,220
Posted By Fire Instructor
They may be expensive, but the best supplier of...

They may be expensive, but the best supplier of top quality valve stem extenders that i've found is YourTireShopSupply.com. They are recommended by TST Technologies for use with their external TPMS...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 12-18-2022, 12:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,051
Posted By Fire Instructor
As best I’ve found, Ford blames Forest River for...

As best I’ve found, Ford blames Forest River for “RF interference” and Forest River blames Ford. My 2022 Leprechauns (on a 2021 Ford E450 chassis) does the same thing, except that it only takes...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 11-18-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Radio / Monitor Screen Upgrade

Swapped out that TERRIBLE Chameleon radio that came from the factory with a Kenwood DMX9707s. This now gives me the ability to watch the toad (without turning on the 4-ways), it allows for better...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 11-18-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Front Roadmaster Sway-Bar

Swapped the Ford factory sway-bar for the Roadmaster Heavy Duty Sway-bar. Got the part from eTrailer.com, and followed their very detailed instruction video on the installation. Second pair of...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 11-18-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Spare Tire (with hoist) Added

Hers's a modification that I made with parts available on-line that added a spare tire with a hoist and extension crank. The bracket with the studs were already welded as part of the frame, it's...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 11-18-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Shoe Storage

Simple modification that I made, using a canvas shoe storage unit that DW found on Amazon. It keeps shoes off the floor, out of the aisle, and helps to hold things in the open storage area below...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Buy |Sell |Trade 09-07-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,248
Posted By Fire Instructor
SOLD!!!

SOLD!!!
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-24-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By Fire Instructor
Borg Valve Stem Dually Kits

I was looking over the Borg website for the kit that I need, and I noticed the note that stated "Duallyvalve stems DO NOT work with INTERNAL TPMS." For those of you who have added these kits, did...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-15-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Fire Instructor
PROBLEM SOLVED AND REPAIRED! Two blown fuses...

PROBLEM SOLVED AND REPAIRED!

Two blown fuses under the hood, going back to the 7-pin. One of those fuses was a 30A, a “slotted M-Frame”, which (after stopping at 3 different auto parts places on...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 08-14-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Fire Instructor
No power for lighting at 7-pin tow plug!

HELP!!! 2022 319MB on a 2021 E-450 Chassis. Trying to flat-tow for the first time. My Ford Ranger is all-set with the flat tow light-kit, and the lights test fine with a test-box and with...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-26-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,283
Posted By Fire Instructor
Can you supply a link for this rear-view mirror...

Can you supply a link for this rear-view mirror monitor?
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-24-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Water System Repair and Modification

I had a perplexing water leak on my last trip, which I finally figured out, repaired, and also made a modification to minimize it happening again.

Our last time out with the 319MB was a "dry...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-24-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Nice mods! I've done the screen door bar and...

Nice mods! I've done the screen door bar and the carpeted stairs, as well. The other storage mods are great!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-20-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,290
Posted By Fire Instructor
Here's what I did on my previous unit, and what...

Here's what I did on my previous unit, and what I'm currently doing to me new 319MB:

1) Hard-wire the inverter to an outlet installed right next to where the 30A electrical umbilical enters.
...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-16-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,669
Posted By Fire Instructor
Great thread! All the parts should be arriving...

Great thread! All the parts should be arriving this week from eTrailer, so that I can set-up my new 2022 Ford Ranger to flat-tow. I was going to pay someone to do the set=up, but watching all of...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-16-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Tire Fenderettes

Did an easy “off the shelf” modification on my 2022 319MB today. Last few times out, we’ve hit some wet road conditions while in transit. I was disappointed at the road dirt streaks that were...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-16-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Thank you, JohnSt! Im hoping, that by...

Thank you, JohnSt! Im hoping, that by continuing to post what I do to my 319MB, I'll get others to also post on this thread! We have a VERY popular model, and there has to be a lot of great...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-15-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Under-Dinette Seat Storage Modification

We were cleaning up all the sawdust and mess that I had made during the previous modifications and that had been left behind in the original construction, and we both noticed what a pain it was to...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-15-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Simple Shelf in Over Bed Cabinet

Added a wire shelf to the over-bed cabinet, to help organize storage. Since a 61" long shelf can't go in in one piece, I built small frames to support the far end of the shelf. Simple ledgers hold...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-15-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,245
Posted By Fire Instructor
Electronics Shelf Over Bed

Another modification completed on my 319MB. Wife and I each have four things that need to be plugged in at night. CPAP machine, iPhone, Apple Watch, and rechargeable hearing aids. The tiny...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-11-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By Fire Instructor
Ford TPMS System Failure Warning

Someone, I think in this group, mentioned a few weeks ago that they were getting repeated “Tire Pressure Sensor System Failure” alerts on their Ford dash cluster after running on the highway for...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-09-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By Fire Instructor
Absolutely!! Probably within 10 minutes of the...

Absolutely!! Probably within 10 minutes of the house!! That’s why I asked, because I want to purchase the CORRECT adhesive!!
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 07-09-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By Fire Instructor
Tank Heater Adhesive

Does anyone know what Coachmen uses for an adhesive for the stick-on tank heaters? I have one coming loose, and I have no plans to drive 300 miles to the dealer for what I can do as a simple fix.
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