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CLOC-AdminReading Alloy’s post is very inspiring.I’m already eyeing how he did several of his projects and will be adding some of them to my RV Bucket List.
(Hey Alloy, have you ever considered opening up a Custom RV Shop?)I’m gathering all the parts for my Spring 2018 upgrades listed below. Just waiting for the Axles from Dexter and the rain to stop so we can get this started.
Add Bluetooth Transducers to Bigfoot level pads extend side (4)
Install 10″ Android Tablet to removable/powered wall mount near door. (display LP Tank Levels, Bigfoot pressures, weather forecasts)
Install TechEdge Tank Monitor for all 3 tanks.
Install RVLock Wireless Key System
Install SureCall RV 3.0 Cell Booster with Omni-Directional Antenna and a switch to a directional YAGI Antenna mounted to the DTV Mast
Replace Nev-R-Lube 7.2K Axles with 8K Dexter EZ-LUBE Axles and new wet shackles
Replace Rubber Springs on MorRyde suspension.
Install MOR/ryde X Factor Performance Cross Members
(2ea – UO21-003 and 1ea RE21-004)Replace drum brakes with Titan Disc Brakes w/1500 PSI EHB
Replace both A/C’s with Atwood 15K A/C with H.P.
Replace Washer/Dryer with new Splendide 2100 XC unit.
Replace sofa/airbed with custom 84″ wide sofa/tri-fold bed from mysofacreation (great prices on custom 34″ deep RV sofas)
Install 12 Volt System Bi-Directional LCD Display Monitor.
Add Salt Reserve tank to Water Softener system.
Relocate Soft Water Tank and Whole House Filter to unused space aft of front basement and add sliding door for access. (thanks to Morber for the idea)
Add diverter valve to dump soft water regeneration water into Grey Water tank.
I ordered two full height Atwood 15K A/C+H/P units to replace the existing Carrier AirV units.
The Main unit was a 15K+H/P already, and the Bedroom was a 13.5K A/C only.
Both are connected to the same ducting system.My reasoning for the Atwood was to be able to run on a 3.4kw Generator or on a 30amp site with no issues. (One unit at a time only)
It seems that Dometic took a “If you can’t beat them, buy them” attitude and now sells Atwood under their own brand name.
I like the idea of two motors in the units. Less demand draw when cycling=less trouble on lower amperage input.I’m thinking this will be enough for travel this Summer, then start gathering parts and pieces to do a few “Alloy Custom” projects next spring.
Photos to come as projects progress….
Update 04/09/2018 – Boxes are arriving….waiting for more.
Update 04/11/2018 – Axles are here!!
Posted: 5:39 PM – Apr 07, 2018Sounds like fun!Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
Posted: 8:02 PM – Apr 07, 2018OMG!Posted: 10:39 PM – Apr 07, 2018jdpm wrote:OMG!Pretty much what I was thinking! LOL.
Posted: 11:39 PM – Apr 07, 2018Don’t get me wrong…..its all good!Posted: 6:56 AM – Apr 08, 2018Agreed, looking forward to all the pics.Posted: 3:02 PM – Apr 08, 2018Wow !!! That is a lot of projects. We will be anxious to see pics too !Sent from my BBA100-1 using Tapatalk
Posted: 8:12 AM – Apr 10, 2018I think that all the money and time you are investing in the upgrades speaks well of your confidence in the integrity of the Carriage RV.
Looking forward to hearing about the upgrades.
Are you going with the low-profile a/c units? We have the Airxcel 8″ tall 15k heat pump on the front. I wish it had been available on the rear but LS did not offer it. Our Cameo had the Coleman Mach low pro unit. Either of these have been my favorite of any RV ac I’ve ever had….especially the Airxcel Mach 8. They are more efficient and quieter than typical units. Dometic offers low profile units and now a new model called the new NXT claiming to be the quietest, highest efficiency RV a/c, however, not low profile.B.W.Gentry
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