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07-19-2018, 05:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Most useful Modification
What's the most useful modification you have done to your camper?
Here's mine: I connected a small induction coil in series with a resister to my hot water heater power line. When the current is flowing, indicating heating water is being heated, the induction coil lights a small green LED that I placed under my inside steps.
When someone showers, It comes on until the water is heated and lets us know when it is on. Also it's handy when you are setting up to know that water is actually being heated.
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07-19-2018, 07:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Milpitas
Posts: 1,702
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First has to be the portable solar panel we purchased for boondocking. Keeps the battery charged each day.
Ours second is a shoe rack that I built under the steps. When ever we fish, hike through mud, dust, etc. shoes go under the steps for drying/aerating. Keeps them out of the way, we haven't tripped on them once.
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07-19-2018, 07:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
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A dishwasher.. countertop style.. I hate doing dishes. If I had to do it again though I would get a full size (roll around style) as the counter top wont take full size plates.
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Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 3000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
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07-19-2018, 07:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SE Wisconsin
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Our X20E had no drawers in it. Glaring omission and very annoying. So I did this:
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...ect-21938.html
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Chuck
2013 Jayco Jayfeather X20 E (sold)
2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ 2 Z71 Crew Cab (sold, and dearly missed)
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07-19-2018, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Rochester, MA
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I have done my fair share of mods, but the combined collection of drawers I made to improve storage is probably the most useful for us. (see here for the curious)
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Tom
2017 F250 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Power Stroke
2016 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS
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07-19-2018, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Installed a digital thermostat.
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SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
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07-19-2018, 09:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado
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I would say replacing the axle, Lifting it and getting rid of the ridiculously small tires, adding pressurized water, shower, and removing the AC unit for a Maxxfan. I also just added a digital thermostat and USB charger. And I can't forget the LED lighting conversion!
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07-19-2018, 09:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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12v Power port ('Cigarette Lighter') Digital Voltmeter. Ours is ALWAYS plugged into the 12v socket.
Shows...
- battery state when boondocking
- converter charging voltage when on shore power or generator
- the tow vehicle charging voltage when towing
Priceless 12v information for under $10.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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07-19-2018, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
Posts: 731
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I'm still quite happy with adding lighting in the pantry. Couldn't see a thing towards the back prior. Digital voltmeter is very useful too.
Still need more USB...
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2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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07-19-2018, 01:57 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9,424
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I would say removing the outside camp kitchen and useless shelf in favor of additional storage is at the top of my list.
Photos of mod here:
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...-51005-14.html
Bob 
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07-19-2018, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Abilene
Posts: 579
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Removed the recliner nearest the entry door. You couldn't recline in it anyway without blocking entry/exit.
Put a desk and office chair in that location.
Jayflight 28rls.
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07-19-2018, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 942
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Modding both our Weber grill and our propane firepit to run off the trailer’s quick connect. No more disposable cylinders for us.
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& Sierra, the little white monster
2013 Ford F-150 XTR SC Ecoboost
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 24FBS
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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07-19-2018, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arizona
Posts: 2,324
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Permanent Solar,Micro Air soft start for one AC. We dry camp 99%of the time.
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07-20-2018, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Ankeny
Posts: 118
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Pullout drawers under the kitchenette seats and under the bed. Makes it much easier to access so the space is now user friendly.
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07-20-2018, 09:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Bellingham,Wa.
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Made the Kitchen drawers larger,added the leaf on the left end, removed the stove and put the wave in its place and added the cutting board. Now have a 7' counter top and 2 portable butane burners when needed. Easy food prep work area for 2 people if needed.
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07-20-2018, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
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A recent one we use a lot - flexible LED reading/night lights on each side of the head of the bed. We both like to read for a bit before turning in and the main light over the head of the bed is completely useless except to blind you.
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07-20-2018, 10:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Granbury
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Cut the permanently mounted shore power cord and added a inline surge protector. The surge protector is now stored and used inside a locking compartment and the shore power cord can be coiled and stored anywhere now when traveling. So much easier. Got that tip here on this forum!
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07-20-2018, 11:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nor Cal
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Nothing exotic, but the Camco flip-up shelf I added has paid for itself many times over. You can never have enough counter space!
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
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07-20-2018, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nor Cal
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldmanAZ
12v Power port ('Cigarette Lighter') Digital Voltmeter. Ours is ALWAYS plugged into the 12v socket.
Shows...
- battery state when boondocking
- converter charging voltage when on shore power or generator
- the tow vehicle charging voltage when towing
Priceless 12v information for under $10.
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Sounds like a great mod! Where did you get it?
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2018 JayFlight SLX 212QBW
1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
😁 "If a man says he’ll fix something, he will. There’s no need to remind him every 6 months.
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07-21-2018, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
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Maxair vent cover. Went on a hike once and forgot to close the cover pre maxair. Won't do that again as we had a storm blow through when we were gone. Enough said....
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