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This is not really a mod, but just good use of what's available. The Vizio 19" TV in our little Jayco doesn't have much in the way of quality audio. We almost couldn't hear some stations when the AC was on. I purchased a 3' mini-stereo cable to mini-stereo cable (mini-stereo plug on both ends) and plugged into the headphones output on the Vizio and the other into the audio input on the stereo that came in our Jayco. Turn the stereo on and be sure to push the auxillary input button. You may have to play with the volume knob on the stereo to get the level you desire. Once the proper audio level is achieved you can use the Vizio remote control to control the volume level. The sound now comes through both stereo speakers and is 1000% better than the speakers in the Vizio. We can now hear our TV clearly even when the AC is blasting.
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2010 Nissan Frontier 4x4 Auto
2003 Nissan Frontier 4x4 Man
2009 Jayco EXP 17C
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bmeyer44
MO
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another mod that I mean to do before the trailer is locked up for the winter is some coat hooks in the hallway. There isn't anymore wall space at the front of the trailer since I've filled that up with other "goodies"
I also want to get a pivoting TV stand installed.
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bmeyer44
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a couple more mods that I've made.
"Cheap Chocks"
![[image]](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu250/bmeyer45/cheapchocks.jpg)
reflectix in bunk ends
![[image]](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu250/bmeyer45/reflectix.jpg)
![[image]](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu250/bmeyer45/reflectix1.jpg)
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jerr529
Ronkonkoma,Long Island N.Y.
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![[image]](http://i33.tinypic.com/rr2igx.jpg)
lightweight shelves perfect and no drilling:![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
23ss Roo 09
chevy 09 Silverado 5.3 V8 3.73
DW,4boys all grown, GC 5 boys 5 girls ages 8 down to 1
Equalizer hitch
ultra fab 3500 Power Jack
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KDOG2010
New Jersey
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Great mods guys! Wow, now you have me thinking. I could just mod my HTT instead of getting rid of it! Hmmmmmm.....
'04 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L I6 4spd auto
'09 Kodiak 195 hybrid, 3487lbs empty
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skippy102162
Nebraska
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These are great, folks! How hard is it to do the door under the dinette? I'm always amazed by all these great mods--thanks for sharing!
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DH 1959
ME 1962
2 DS home
1 DS college
1 DD college grad living and working in Omaha
2 DS "> 2 DDIL "> 2 grand babies
2000 Dodge Ram Van 1500
1998 Jayco 12 UD ST
Eureka Tent
Before our current PUP, had a 2005 Jayco Hybrid and a 92 Coleman PUP.
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4Jeeperz
Los Angeles, CA
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We got Mods!
shoe shelf in rear cabinet
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7741.jpg)
new shelving above galley with partitions
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7743.jpg)
new shelf above dinette
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7744.jpg)
new shelf in triangular cab by door
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7742.jpg)
plexiglass "splash guard"
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7749.jpg)
plexiglass on side of bathroom cab with wash rags hooks
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7750.jpg)
added "poo" blaster for dry camping. doesn't use much water.
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7747.jpg)
"poo" blaster plumbing showing 3-way valve to select normal flush or blaster
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7748.jpg)
moved the dinette furnace register to end of dinette seat
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7738.jpg)
made furnace grill door operational and added partition to keep items away from furnace
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7740.jpg)
took out the top flip out sponge tray and cut down bottom drawer to make new short top drawer and made new deeper bottom drawer
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7732.jpg)
made shelf with lip to hold plastic "silverware"
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7733.jpg)
purchased new door, reframed and cut new opening into front dead space for additional storage across front of trailer
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7726.jpg)
this shows the depth and it goes from water heater area on left to far right outside wall
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7727.jpg)
moved the door below the sofa from the center to the far left to access space difficult to get to from outside.
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7728.jpg)
put in removable drawer
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7729.jpg)
we made (she made!) solar shades that we can unroll to block bright sun through clear glass without blocking the view!
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7724.jpg)
used a dowel top and bottom inserted in sewn loops. We just reach over to roll up or down
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7760.jpg)
awning lock (cuz I got freaked out about opening awnings reading the forum)
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7767.jpg)
added second battery
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7768.jpg)
battery selector switch
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7770.jpg)
self adhesive soap dishes that hold soap or shampoo, unlike molded in recesses
![[image]](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/4Jeeperz/Roo%20Mods/IMG_7751.jpg)
other little mods:
-spare tire lock
-spare tire cover lock
-propane tanks lock
Steve in L.A.
'04 F-150
'10 Roo 19
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bmeyer44
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nice mods 4jeeperz...If you don't mind me asking, where'd you get those soap dishes? the shelves they put in the showers are useless unless you have hotel sized soap and shampoo bottles.
Nice job on the cabinet doors , and I'm liking the sun screen too!
OH GREAT....now I've got more ideas....LOL
My significant other is gonna disown me if I come up with any more mods!![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/eek.gif "eek")
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4Jeeperz
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bmeyer44,
got the soap dishes at Wally World. They are the self adhesive, removable type.
Steve
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popeye59
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On our 2009 Rockwood Roo 233S I did the following:
Changed the 12 VDC group 24 for a pair of US Battery US145’s with two battery boxes. Looking to make a locking bar for over them to help keep them from growing legs.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0089.jpg)
Painted a white stripe on the tongue to assist seeing where the center and end of the tongue are when backing op using the mirror
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0090.jpg)
Added a larger swing away grab handle to use in place of the little tiny thing that was stock
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0091.jpg)
Installed two stabilizer bar braces, one on curb side rear (this one) and one on driver’s side front. They really reduce movement when parked.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0092.jpg)
Installed a Swagman 4 Bike Rack on the rear bumper. We only have two bikes but this helps me clear the spare tire without relocating it.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0093.jpg)
My wife installed some spice jar holders on the inside of the pantry door. They are at various heights so they would clear items placed on the shelf right up to the front edge.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0094.jpg)
Spice jar holders close up
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0095.jpg)
I got tired of trying to hold the slideout brace in place while tightening it so I installed a small piece of 1x1 as a brace support
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0096.jpg)
The divider between the Water heater and the storage space under the sofa was only stapled into one piece of 1x1 which was screwed to the floor. Any shifting of the stuff in the storage space caused the divider to fall over. I installed a 1x1 support piece on one edge to help prevent that. Might do the other side later.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0098.jpg)
A view of the Water heater/storage space divider support
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0097.jpg)
I heard that the camper refrigerators work better with circulation so I installed a small 12 VDC fan in it. It just sits in the evaporator tray on a piece of double sided sticky tape and is wired to the hot side of the fridge light.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0100.jpg)
Fridge fan close up
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0101.jpg)
We bring our 150’ of hose on a reel with us and to keep it from sliding around I just screwed a couple of cup hooks between the cabinet doors and used some extra long, extra heavy duty wire twist ties to hold it in place.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0104.jpg)
Nice place for a thermometer
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0105.jpg)
Hated having the keys just tossed all over so we put up some hooks for them.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0106.jpg)
Installed some of the same hooks for the keys on the side of the fridge for our jackets.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0103.jpg)
Hard to see the jacket hooks because the slide is pulled in but this is a little better view.
![[image]](http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/flounderhead59/Camper/DSCN0102.jpg)
Still would like to add:
-Under carriage rope light and a switch to control it right inside the door.
-Separate outlets for ceramic heaters that would get the power from an extension cord plugged into the camp site pole.
Waterproof outlet wired to the above mentioned heater outlets to act as power source plug in spot. Currently we snake the extension cord through the canvas on one of the beds.
-LED light bar above fold out steps
-Maybe convert closet with just clothes bar to shelves as many have.
-Probaly a few more I am forgeetting right now.
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Frank and Jean
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'03 1500 Silverado LS
The things that come to those that wait will be the junky stuff left by those that got there 1st.
Remember; never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
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