Seneca Modifications

[RVermont]

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

Made these a while back, gotta add some bling once in a while..



https://youtu.be/DfQ8ipNbjs8

Excellent project. Makes me want to buy a plasma table and start to do projects like this. Very nice..

[Mr Bill]

Agreed! VERY nice!

[Rustynuts]

So my power cord reel is offset to the right on the hatch on the floor of the compartment to run the power cord out. Most pictures I have seen of the cord reel compartment the reel is right above the hatch.....but not mine This made it difficult to just pull the cord out as the cord would drag on the aluminum hexed crossbar on the frame of the reel and on the side of the drum. I tried putting a piece of 1/2” pex on the aluminum hexed bar which helped the cord slide over the bar but still drug on the drum. After searching eBay, I finally found a roller head that I could make work for the width of the reel but overall width was to wide. So I used some UMHW sheet and made a couple adapters that I could bolt to the side of the reel frame in the back and the the rolled head bolts to the adapters and the reel frame in the front. Works great now and I can just unlatch the reel and pull the cord right out smoothly.

[James AO]

Originally Posted by ed4ster

Well finally got to installing a bed lift to our master bed. Now it's a one person job to get into the storage space under the bed.

FYI it was a Hatchlift BLK-LGE Large Bedlift kit

Nice job! I am about to order the same lift for my FS. Are you satisfied with the amount of force it takes to raise and lower your bed? Are you using the original mattress or something else? Also, would you mind sharing what dimension you used for the mounting point of the stationary end if the lift?

Thanks!

[James AO]

Originally Posted by matthewphilippe

On our Seneca HJ I installed an interior screen over the emergency exit window in the bedroom. This allows us to prop the lower edge of the emergency exit window open for cross ventilation with a 5"piece of 1"x1" wood and still keep bugs out. I ordered the screen from Shade Pro. It is attached at the top with three snap connectors and a velcro tab at the two lower corners. I had to remove the vinyl covered window frame to install it, five square drive screws, which took two extra minutes. I hope the photos explain it all.Attachment 53664

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Nice mod! I did something similar on my FS. I added two small bungies connecting the opened window to the frame so a gust wind cannot blow it open allowing the prop to fall out allowing the window to slam closed or blow out. I copied the idea from others from others on this forum and others. For anyone doing this please remember that the emergency window is designed to basically fall out if opened too far. Don’t accidentally destroy your emergency window by opening it too far while installing this mod.

[Oma/opa]

From James O...." For anyone doing this please remember that the emergency window is designed to basically fall out if opened too far. Don’t accidentally destroy your emergency window by opening it too far while installing this mod.[/QUOTE]

Wow thanks for the info.. Did NOT know that

[EA37TS]

Originally Posted by James AO

Nice mod! I did something similar on my FS. I added two small bungies connecting the opened window to the frame so a gust wind cannot blow it open allowing the prop to fall out allowing the window to slam closed or blow out. I copied the idea from others from others on this forum and others. For anyone doing this please remember that the emergency window is designed to basically fall out if opened too far. Don’t accidentally destroy your emergency window by opening it too far while installing this mod.

I haven't looked at my exit window in the Accolade but has anyone considered installing an emergency window latch? My exit window in the Challenger had a latch that prevented the window from opening too far unless it was an emergency. The latch was similar to this one on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/AP-Products-0.../dp/B00B2ASZ18

[Rustynuts]

Originally Posted by EA37TS

I haven't looked at my exit window in the Accolade but has anyone considered installing an emergency window latch? My exit window in the Challenger had a latch that prevented the window from opening too far unless it was an emergency. The latch was similar to this one on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/AP-Products-0.../dp/B00B2ASZ18

That is the same latch that is on our 2018.5 from the factory.

[Pookieandsparky]

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

I always hated the whimpy Amber light that comes on when you open the door under the step. Today I upgraded to a couple LED lights and is a very simple upgrade. I cut a piece of aluminum and drilled mounting holes to match the holes the original Amber light used, mounted 2 waterproof LED lights up and wired to the existing wire for the light. Took about 1/2 hour and is MUCH brighter now. Before someone mentions the missing mounting screw, it snapped off on installation so I will fix that tomorrow

Good day! Quick question the orange stair light has only one wire. Where is the negative side to make the led lights work?

[Rustynuts]

Originally Posted by Pookieandsparky

Good day! Quick question the orange stair light has only one wire. Where is the negative side to make the led lights work?

On the original amber light it is grounded out by one of the mounting screws that is under the lens. When I added the LED lights I just ran the ground wires to one of the bolts that hold the lights to the plate, then when the plate is screwed to the steps, it completes the ground for the lights.

[Rustynuts]

One thing I hate is wasted space. When we first got our Seneca, there was a grill cover under the fridge and on our first night I noticed cold air coming from it. Pulled it off and found a 8”x12” opening down into the fender well area with only a gas line for the fridge coming through it. I sealed the hole when I got home but wanted to do something with that space. Today I finally got around to turning this huge a rear into a storage drawer. I basically made a self contained frame to place in the opening and attaché the drawer guides to the face frame and then screwed the base to the floor. DW is very happy to have a large drawer like this. I also too the time to add a shelf in the cabinet behind the bedroom tv which made it a little more organized.

Don’t know what causes this, but several forums lately have been rotating images strangely....sorry about that.

[James AO]

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

One thing I hate is wasted space. When we first got our Seneca, there was a grill cover under the fridge and on our first night I noticed cold air coming from it. Pulled it off and found a 8”x12” opening down into the fender well area with only a gas line for the fridge coming through it. I sealed the hole when I got home but wanted to do something with that space. Today I finally got around to turning this huge a rear into a storage drawer. I basically made a self contained frame to place in the opening and attaché the drawer guides to the face frame and then screwed the base to the floor. DW is very happy to have a large drawer like this. I also too the time to add a shelf in the cabinet behind the bedroom tv which made it a little more organized.

Don’t know what causes this, but several forums lately have been rotating images strangely....sorry about that.

Great looking addition. Very creative use of wasted space.

[Rustynuts]

A while back I posted about adding a roller head to the power cord reel. Today I finished the whole project with a custom panel that holds the Progressive Industries EMS remote monitor, switch unit for inside monitor and reel switch Which also braces the cord reel more securely. Also got the panel and roller head powder coating done. Finished it off with mounting the inside remote monitor for the EMS

[Robbbyr]

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

A while back I posted about adding a roller head to the power cord reel. Today I finished the whole project with a custom panel that holds the Progressive Industries EMS remote monitor, switch unit for inside monitor and reel switch Which also braces the cord reel more securely. Also got the panel and roller head powder coating done. Finished it off with mounting the inside remote monitor for the EMS

That panel will make the Renegade and Dynamax folks jealous! A VERY nice job!

[Pookieandsparky]

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

On the original amber light it is grounded out by one of the mounting screws that is under the lens. When I added the LED lights I just ran the ground wires to one of the bolts that hold the lights to the plate, then when the plate is screwed to the steps, it completes the ground for the lights.

Thanks for your help! I added LED courtesy lights to the interior steps and couldn't get them to light. I followed what your said and it works now when I open the door...☺

[EA37TS]

For those that added an air dump for the suspension system, did you do this yourself or did you have it done at a Freightliner or Oasis shop? If done yourself could you provide some details on what is involved.

Also interested in adding a quick connect for an air hose if info on that is available as well.

[Robbbyr]

Originally Posted by EA37TS

For those that added an air dump for the suspension system, did you do this yourself or did you have it done at a Freightliner or Oasis shop? If done yourself could you provide some details on what is involved.

Also interested in adding a quick connect for an air hose if info on that is available as well.

I did it myself on my 2014 and tied it into my Bigfoot Levelers control panel so the operation of the dumps is automated. Works splendidly!
Here is a link to my post about my installation here: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...ves-58963.html

There are also some others who added to the thread with later units/levelers like yours that might prove helpful.

I also added an air outlet to my rig, I did it in combination with my air horn installation. Earlier Senecas did not have an air horn and my wimpy electric horn just didn't fit the "character" of the rig! Be aware that tapping into your air system PROPERLY is critical to prevent issues with your air brakes. A failure of your air system can certainly create a safety issue, so you want it done correctly. Here is a link to my pictures for my installation: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/m...lbums1069.html

Thread on air horns/airfill: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...ill-35437.html

[hammer55]

thought this was the intake for the heater,

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

One thing I hate is wasted space. When we first got our Seneca, there was a grill cover under the fridge and on our first night I noticed cold air coming from it. Pulled it off and found a 8”x12” opening down into the fender well area with only a gas line for the fridge coming through it. I sealed the hole when I got home but wanted to do something with that space. Today I finally got around to turning this huge a rear into a storage drawer. I basically made a self contained frame to place in the opening and attaché the drawer guides to the face frame and then screwed the base to the floor. DW is very happy to have a large drawer like this. I also too the time to add a shelf in the cabinet behind the bedroom tv which made it a little more organized.

Don’t know what causes this, but several forums lately have been rotating images strangely....sorry about that.

[Rustynuts]

Originally Posted by hammer55

thought this was the intake for the heater,

It is on some floorplans but on our RB the Furnace is on the passenger side under the stove top. There is an identical grill in front of the furnace under the drawer below the stove top.

[phuggit]

Finally got around to installing a ball valve between the macerator and the discharge hose.