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trustymopars

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Posted: 10/23/07 06:33am

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I forgot to mention that we bought them at Lowe's, for about $18 apiece.

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In The Dawghouse

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Posted: 10/23/07 04:41pm

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The DW said I was looking bored while I was driving so she got me a replacement for the stock stereo.

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It plays Cds, DVDs, music on SD cards and USB drives. It has a TV Tuner, bluetooth phone, GPS and rearview camera.

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Posted: 10/23/07 07:21pm

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Nifty...and how much did that mod cost? [emoticon]

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In The Dawghouse

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Posted: 10/23/07 08:01pm

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skippy102162 wrote:

Nifty...and how much did that mod cost? [emoticon]

She wouldn't tell me.

Mike Schriber

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Posted: 10/29/07 12:03am

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What's going on!? People run out of mods?

Okay, here's what's new and improved this weekend...

I installed a Xantrex XBM battery system monitor. It a great too for dry camping and really lets you know what is going on with your batteries. I installed the display panel by the door right next to my radio...

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You can also see the new two switch panel I installed. One switch is for the radio (which turns on whenever someone bumps it, which is all the time) and the other is for my new step light. I'll have pictures of the light itself as soon as it shows up and I can install it!

I installed the shut and assorted wiring in the battery box...

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Speaking of the battery box, I installed a battery cut-off switch a while ago but never put up pictures. This is the three dollar special from Harbor Freight and it works great...

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Last but not least, I replaced my rear scissor jacks with new BAL "C" Jack leveler/stabilizers. I'm going to put them up front too but I wanted to try the easier install first (I have to do some customization for the front)...

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Nothing like working under the trailer in a ton of ash.

Well, that's what I did this weekend... what about you!?

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Posted: 11/03/07 09:59pm

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After installing a set of 6 volt batteries and the box, I needed a gauge to monitor them with. So, I installed a digital voltmeter (Cyberdyne) next to my fuel gauge. I had the charger hooked up when I took this picture, that is why the voltmeter reads high (the converter was on...The Sentinel charger shows a charge rate of 14.4-14.6 volts when charging.

This gauge will also start to flash "LO" when the voltage drops to 12.0 volts. You have the option to start the flashing anywhere between 10.0-12.0 volts.

I also installed a FM Modulator behind the radio so I can get my TV satellite XM radio stations anywhere I go with a flip of the toggle switch. This way, when my satellite box and radio are on, I can get any XM station through my radio speakers either inside or outside the RV. All I do is pick the XM station I want to listen to on the TV, flip the switch on, turn radio on, tune to station 87.9 or 88.3 and turn the TV off.

I will also be installing a 12v power outlet on the battery box and have already attached a Sentinel 4-stage battery charger inside the box.

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Here is 12v fan I put up next to the TV; shelf below fan and paper plate holder under cabinet:

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And the curtains I put up over the bunk windows:

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Straps attached to walls in rear to hold up tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc....

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I drilled a hole in the sofa back rest support so it could be secured
before going to the full open position. This way, one person can sleep there with more room and the ladder for the bunk bed can still be used.

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I bought and installed 2 propane tank gauges.

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I put up 2 magazine racks, a clock and small shelves

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Here is the counter extension, range extender and sink cover for added counter space

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In The Dawghouse

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Posted: 11/10/07 08:03pm

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The weekend wasn't a total loss. I got a couple of things done that I wanted to.

I added organizers to the closet. $15 at Big Lots.

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I added clips to hold my broom and flashlight.

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Posted: 11/10/07 08:39pm

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Geez, I suck - I got excited when I put stick-on LED lights in all my exterior cubbies to compensate for the lack of factory lights.

Oh yeah, I put a stick-on towel holder in the bathroom.

I can see that I'm going to have lots of ideas for the spring, though. :-)

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skippy102162

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Posted: 11/11/07 05:38am

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Nice mods! Willouby, where'd you get those nice wooden shelves?

In The Dawghouse

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Posted: 11/11/07 10:55am

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I went back to Big Lots today and got shelves for Susies closet and a shelf for my Reynolds wrap and bags. Please don't let me go back to Big Lots! I have an addiction.

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