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TreeHugger

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Posted: 01/22/08 09:17pm

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heitjer wrote:

This is my personal favorite:

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It gives me the rear view that I need during back up and during driving.

Others are posted on my blog.

That's a pretty good idea. I have an Avic-Z2 Nav System in my truck and it supports a camera system, I've thought about wiring something up like you have. I'm assuming your carputer can switch between the two cameras (TT and TV?)? I don't think mine can do that but I might be able to make a switch for it.

dkhender

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Posted: 01/23/08 06:41am

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Using the ideas I've gleaned from here and other forums, I'm in the process of adding two cameras. A back-up camera on the TV - I've purchased a lisc-plate mount camera for that, and also found since I had factory Navigation system, I purchased the adapter to add that camera view directly into my NAV system - that way when I put vehicle in reverse the NAV screen automatically switches to the rear TV camera. Also adding a camera to the TT - as I will only use this while towing (obviously) for this I purchased the camera set-up with a rear camera and will view that through a rear-view mirror (similar set-up to what stugpanzer did). That way when not towing, I just remove "add-on" mirror with camera viewer. Working now to determine best mounting method for camera on TT. Will post pics when complete.

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Posted: 01/23/08 04:09pm

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Here's my first mod to my fiver.

Okay, it didn't come through big enough to read. I added a cabinet closer (about 1/2" high) directly above and one directly below that screen door slidy thing. All you have to do to open or close the screen door now is push.

How do I submit a thumbnail pic that will open in a larger pic if you click on it? Or, conversely, what is an idea size for a pic to show on page?

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heitjer

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Posted: 01/23/08 09:51pm

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Loopy - thanks for helping out!

StugPanzer - I just posted a few pics on the blog if you want more detail you can PM me and I send you close ups.

TreeHugger - yes - here is my setup. I switch between Computer, Truck Camera or Camper Camera.

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* This post was edited 01/26/08 10:31am by heitjer *

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WadenCeeJay

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Posted: 02/07/08 09:04pm

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So we've done a few modifications this week. Some are thanks to inspiration from this
very thread, so I thought it suiting to post up the new mods right here in this thread.

First mod... bubble level.

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Next mod... those cool battery powered "push" lights. I attached them in each lower
cabin with velcro. Work really well.

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This is a photo of the ugly, plastic, sun eaten entry handle. It really wasn't any good
as it wouldn't support ANYTHING, and was actually too small to even put a hand in.
You can see the mildew on our screw cover rubber. You can also see where the paint
was ruined due to a break in. That will be touched up later.

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This is what we replaced it with.

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Here is the shower curtain holder. Cheeeeeeesy. Non working fan as well.

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We actually decided to keep it up and use those wire shower curtain holders to be
able to hang up wet bathing suits in the shower. But, we went ahead and put up a
new curtain rod with new curtain. Replaced the switch for the fan.

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I saw something similar in this thread, but this one is magnetic. Usually used for tools
and screwdrivers and other things. Works great for this.

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New toy for keeping an eye on the weather. Mounted next to the bed.

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Maybe we'll have some more soon.

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2Rad4U ,

I just picked up a2007 Max Lite ML28 RS Click on the link to see the pictures.

I was wondering where to put a few things in the bathroom so thanks for the pictures.

I have a few mod's planned for the TT:

If you look along the bottom there is pin striping that is brown, I don't like it so I want to cover it with white reflective tape then along the brown skirt I want to add LED lights along the side of the TT.

I want to replace all the existing lights with LED lights for brighter visibility at night

The stabilizer jacks, I made an adaptor for a cordless drill so I do not have to crank them down.

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NJ6PACK

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Sorry, I do not know why I made this post so wide [emoticon]

gaymeadowsman

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Posted: 02/08/08 12:11pm

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Here are a couple of pictures of our latest mods, Nothing fancy,but I think we'll like them much better...

out with the old...

in with the new...

Replaced on each side of the bed and over the rear bed too...

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fourcamping

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Posted: 02/24/08 09:21pm

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Added a flat screen TV to the new TT.
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Added a TP holder/magazine rack combo. No holes needed to drill into the new TT.
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And a holder and hiding place for the broom.
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Jennifer, and her family of six. Two of those being furry babies...one girl (Yorkie, Layla) and one boy (retired Greyhound racer Fernando aka Nando)

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