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02-03-2010, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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OK, I'll go first
You can see the mods I did to our previous hybrid and current Jayco by clicking on the webshot link in my sig.
C'mon, share what did to your rig.
M O D = Making Ours Different
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02-03-2010, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: East Bethel, Minnesota
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You are certainly a handyman!!!
Nice job on making your Jayco to your taste!!!
I have a few MOD's of my own, but nowhere near the extent you have made. Perhaps my next TT will have a few MODs that I can post pictures and make recommendations!
NICE WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Daryl and Sandy
2013 Eagle 314BDS
2014 Ford F150 Platinum, 4 x 4 Crew Cab with Ecoboost
Equal-i-zer Hitch
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02-04-2010, 10:36 AM
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I haven't had the chance to do any mods yet, but when in warms up I hope to replace the pleated shower accordian door with a shower curtain (current door is nasty at the bottom), replace the vinyl in the kitchen and the carpet in living room, slide and bathroom with hard surface flooring (probably Allure Vinyl flooring). I also intend on getting a roll of eternabond and cover all the caulkable areas on the roof. I'll post pics when/if it happens.
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02-04-2010, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mostly the US
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Holy Cow are we looking to do mods! We picked up our new Jayco in Sept and traveled straight away for the next three weeks. Then it was just a weekend or two because I took on my daughter's grade 1/2 class while she endured a disability leave for a month then another 6 weeks (current) for maternity leave. We haven't done any mods, but are really looking forward to seeing what folks have done and then attempting them on our own come June when we can *really* hit the road once again (planned with our older granddaughers btw)!
So bring on those pics all ya'all (sorry, trying to apeal to all those Texans out there LOL)
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-2016 Jay Flight 29QBS Elite
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03-03-2010, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 268
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Three Max Vent Covers, Shock Absorbers and anchorag forthe Kipor Genset.
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05-08-2010, 05:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Howdy all,
I totally lucked out with the pleated shower curtain. A buddy of mine purchased a new to him Jayco travel trailer (really nice). It had a small tub/shower, so he removed his pleated shower curtain door and replaced it with one of those expanding shower curtain rods. He gave me his pleated shower curtain door, and with little modifications, it fit my rig just fine.
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05-08-2010, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Glad to hear the shower curtain work out for you rvrev2.
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06-10-2010, 02:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 26
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We've had our Jayfeather tt for 9 months now and have made a few mods ourselves. For starters, we removed all of the wooden "curtain" frames around the windows. I sewed curtains to replace them - made things much more open and better privacy than the shades. Also did alot of over-the-door things: took a clear plastic OTD shoe rack and cut it in half. Hung one on each of our bedroom wardrobe doors to store undies and socks...used the
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06-10-2010, 02:46 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kansas City
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used the 3M hooks for the wall and hung a shoe bag inside a wardrobe near the bathroom for toiletry supplies...magnetic paper towel holder on the side of the stove hood...IKEA cutting board fits exactly over the burners of the stove, creating more countertop space....just a few ideas for you guys!
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06-10-2010, 03:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by luvsgoldens
For starters, we removed all of the wooden "curtain" frames around the windows. I sewed curtains to replace them - made things much more open and better privacy than the shades.
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Can you post a pic? I'd love to see how it turned out
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-2016 Jay Flight 29QBS Elite
-2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4x2, 6.2L EFI V8, 4.30 Elec Lock, Heavy duty Alt
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06-12-2010, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
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I haven't done much-- but I did made things a little easier.
First thing I did was to made a hitch on the back of our trailer. I welded 3" tube steel from frame to frame, welded a 2" receiver to that then tig welded the receiver to the underside of the bumper.
(a little dirty but you get the picture)
Then I welded all steel frame for my genny and a piece of 2" tube steel -- and bolted the genny to the frame, welded a chain to the frame and put a lock around the genny to keep honest people honest. I also bought a lock for the receiver.
The fame has just enough room for the genny and a Jerry Can.
I spent my life in the NAVY so am used to NAVY showers-- installed a ball valve on the shower head. Teh shower head was cheap, I should have just replaced it with one that didn't leak-- but I was bored and had a extra valve in the tool box. I might cut it off and buy a nice head.
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06-12-2010, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
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The area where the water heater is located was only accessible by removing a cabinet door that was screwed on. I put hinges on the door and gained a little hidey hole.
I installed a safety net so my 3 year old wouldn't roll off the top bunk onto my head.
The way it's supposed to work is the weight of the mattress is supposed to ensure the bar doesn't tip up. Obviously the weight of that little foam wouldn't cut it. so I took off the top board of the bunk, shored the inside frame up better, put the top board back on, then bolted the long bar that goes under the mattress to the bunk.
I installed a 3 stage battery charger and mounted the display on the outside. No biggy.
I'm welding together a new battery box out of diamond plate-- should be nice.
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06-12-2010, 10:33 AM
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Location: Southern California
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you cant edit past two minutes? That picture of the three stage display was supposed to be this one--
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06-12-2010, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Austin, Texas
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JP,
Impressive modifications! The hinged door accessing your hot water heater is now standard on some Jaycos--it is on our 2010 29RLS. Fine lookin' grandson, too.
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06-12-2010, 07:33 PM
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Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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LOL...a boy and a tree can never pass unchallenged!
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3 kids and Buddy the Dog;)
Victoria, BC
2010 JayFeather 23K
05 GMC Envoy XL
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06-13-2010, 09:20 AM
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Location: Calgary
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I have added the JT's stabilizers, plus I have a Kipor 2000 generator which I take when boondocking. I lock it to my front jacks when on location.
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06-14-2010, 01:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
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Thanks guys.
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JP
2007 20BH Jayco JayFlight
2009 F150 5.4L SCrew Cab XLT
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11-24-2010, 03:37 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvrev2
I haven't had the chance to do any mods yet, but when in warms up I hope to replace the pleated shower accordian door with a shower curtain (current door is nasty at the bottom), replace the vinyl in the kitchen and the carpet in living room, slide and bathroom with hard surface flooring (probably Allure Vinyl flooring). I also intend on getting a roll of eternabond and cover all the caulkable areas on the roof. I'll post pics when/if it happens.
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rvrev, did you replace the carpet? Just curious how easy (or hard) that was too do?
Thanks
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1999 Eagle 269 5W
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11-29-2010, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sewanee, TN
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My Jayco fiver is fifteen years old, she has needed a few bit of moderate level surgery, mostly to replace rotted wood on the rear cap.
Here is a list of what I have done to my rig since getting her back near her tenth birthday:
* Added Fantastic Vent to bedroom
* Added MaxxVent covers on both Fantastic Vents
* Replaced ceiling panels in bedroom
* Replaced carpeting throughout
* Added wood grain molding to cover the rubber trim between the walls and the ceiling
* Added KingDome satellite dome system
* Added Sanyo 27 " flat screen LED TV
* Replaced factory radio with Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Sirius satellite radio receiver
* Replaced curtains in living/dining/bath with new custom made curtains fabricated by the DW.
* Added new kitchen faucet with spray attachment
* Added two additional deep cycle batteries with a 1000 watt inverter to power my CPAP machine and the TV and satellite receiver when dry camping
* Replaced the old "Jayco" logos on the exterior with the newer style, had them custom fabricated by a local sign shop
* Rebuilt bed pedestal in bedroom
* Refinished walls in sections where previous owner painted the walls in a hideous green color.
* Replaced original air conditioner cover
On the things to do list:
* Add ladder to rear cap for easier roof access
* Add 4000 watt Onan LP fueled generator
* Replace RV awning and slide topper material which has reached the end of its service life
* Add 2 inch receiver to rear of trailer for detachable cargo platform
* Reattach aluminum siding on sides of trailer where the staples have corroded away, replacing dented and damaged siding as necessary
* Replace interior lighting with new LED fixtures
* Add outdoor shower
* Caulk all exterior seams
* Wire trailer brakes to "star" configuration
* Add backup lights to trailer
* Replace all outside marker lights with LED fixtures
* Add exterior speakers for radio
* Add wiring for amateur radio rig
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Amateur Radio W4RLR
"The Green Goblin" 2008 F-250 Lariat CC SB, 6.4 liter automatic, 4x4"Love Shack" 1995 Jayco Eagle 277 RBSS fifth-wheel
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11-30-2010, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
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Nice mod's rray... just one question for you...Why would you pay to custom make Jayco logos? IF Jayco wants me to advertise for them they had better replace my worn out logos for FREE... otherwise I will have my graphic artist design my very own logos...
IF I can ever figure out how to post photos on here I will add some of the mods I did to my TT.
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2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
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