Adding something that I didn’t even know I needed

[hoppers4]

Projects include:
-Replace shower head with low flow, high velocity, adjustable flow
-Replaced tankless water heater
-21 ounce water accumulator
-Stick-on closet light
-Straps in shower to contain shampoo bottles
-Cut 2" off bottom of bathroom door to accommodate rug in front of shower
-Installed Maxxair fan in bathroom
-Removed relay from front TV plug
-Installed baggage door latches to hold doors open
-Replaced wheel covers with the type that can't fly off
-Installed slide toppers
-Replaced outside fridge fan thermostat with fuse
-Added spare tire
-Made screen for emergency exit so I could open it
-Installed Levelmate Pro
-Installed fridge door strengthener
-Installed Thetford toilet riser
-Replaced jackknife couch with tri-fold couch
-Replaced side and front marker with LEDs
-Installed 5-star tune
-Beefed up shower floor
-Installed hard wired Progressive Industries EMS
-Installed autoformer
-Installed MCD shades in living and bed areas
-Installed battery holder for a second battery but haven't installed the battery
-Installed Fridge Fix fan
-Installed battery monitor
-Installed cup holders in dinette
-Replaced water heater 140 degree thermostat with 150 degree
-Changed out three bay door locks with combo locks
-Adjusted Hellwig springs
-Installed interior door handle on screen door
-Added Costco mattress toppers

Obviously my part time entertainment is to putz with the MH.

[MrJackSprat]

Originally Posted by hoppers4

Projects include:
-21 ounce water accumulator
-Replaced wheel covers with the type that can't fly off
-Installed fridge door strengthener
-Installed battery holder for a second battery but haven't installed the battery

Hoppers4, can you elaborate on these (where/when/how) with pics if you got them?

[hoppers4]

Originally Posted by MrJackSprat

Hoppers4, can you elaborate on these (where/when/how) with pics if you got them?

Accumulator - https://www.amazon.com/SHURflo-182-2...70_&dpSrc=srch This accumulator can also be found at Camping World.

Wheel covers came from RVWheel.com. They have them for your year of MH also.

Door hinge retrofit kit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Battery tray with strap - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put the tray in the compartment aft of the built in battery. Laid down a piece of 1/2 plywood in the compartment and screwed the tray to that. When I decide to install another battery, it'll be an AGM with a small hose attached to the vent to vent to the outside world. I'll be able to run #2 cables through the back of the compartment with some waterproof feed-thru grommets. I've already replaced the original battery with an AGM and if I'm going to add the second battery, I'll need to do it soon so the batteries will be the same vintage.

[Butch C]

hoppers4,

I just read your April post and was curious about your second battery install. I recently replaced my OEM battery with an AGM 105 AH 12 volt battery and was also looking to add a second battery of the exact same type. My question is did you make your install of your second battery in the compartment aft the original battery location and if so did you need to somehow reinforce the compartment to hold the weight of the battery, plywood, tray, etc.) or is the compartment sturdy enough to hold the weight? My battery weighs 66 pounds and I was concerned about the extra weight in the compartment. Any info you can give me would be much appreciated.

Butch C
2016 Jayco GH 29MV

[katiedog]

The 2nd battery has been a big improvement
We installed it in the empty compartment in
front of the battery ,
Our battery was 70 lbs .
I added extra screws on the flange going into the under floor.
Added a thin steel strap under the compartment and attached
them to bolts on under frame.
We also used a ratchet strap inside to hold down to floor
of compartment where i attached 2 small steel loops.
I cut 2 holes for cables to go through and 2 more 1 inch hold for
ventilation.
I really watched it for failure for the first few trips no issues as of yet

[bdreinv]

Probably never going to happen but!!!!!!!!!!!Think of the the energy you would save having not to smash all those beer cans.