2004 28.5 RKS Mods and Updates

[steveb285rks]

Looking great! I was wondering if the lenolium covered the whole floor. I also want to remove the lambrequeins as well as replace the aluminum blinds.

 

[genxrainman]

We would have be ok with the current linoleum if it was under the carpet to, but nope it was just a small strip. The window changes has made a big difference, we couldn't believe how open it feels now.


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[Crabman]

Nice work, love the new floor!

 

[genxrainman]

Hello all, it's been a busy summer but I was able to slow down and post a small water heater mod to finally get rid of the plastic drain plug. A trip to HD revealed a boiler style drain valve a 45 elbow and a close nipple. The install is very tight but now I can drain the tank without the use of wrenches and busted knuckles on the exhaust hood. It also has a water hose fitting on the end as an added bonus.

Plastic cap installed:

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[branog]

Thanks for sharing--this is a great Mod!

 

[hbravo]

Nice work! You are really making it your own.

 

[genxrainman]

Hello again, it's been awhile sense my last post but I wanted to share some before and after roof repairs that I had completed today. The roof had been neglected for some time now and I wanted to get everything sealed up tight before real winter sets in. I also had the tv antenna replaced along with the slide topper fabric due to it looking like Swiss cheese. Before:
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After:

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[genxrainman]

More upgrades on the Jayco, (Santa was very good to us this year) First up is the thermostat, I was tired of bending over or kneeling on the floor to adjust it so out with old and in with the new. Installed the digital version (Amazon) in black to match the next mod.

Before:

Difference in height:

Finished product:

Used this to cover the 1 1/2 inch hole:

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[genxrainman]

Next up is the tv, we still had the fifty pound tube type analog set from 2004. I didn't want to just slide a small flat screen in the same cut out, was looking for a more up to date look. So I removed the cabinet doors and went to work removing the shelves and routing wires. I was able to reuse the boards that was holding the old tv in place to make the brace for the bracket mount. Once the tv was in place I reattached the doors so they covered the void at the bottom. All that is left is to clean things up with some trim.

Before: (tv is behind the top doors)

After:

Space from the slide to tv:

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[genxrainman]

DW wanted a few other wall hangings put up, here is one that I think is really cool.

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[genxrainman]

Last but not least with this round of mods is my favorite. I installed the Furrion Wireless digital Observation system. I removed the center clearance light, connected the 12 volt wires to the light circuit and using the supplied rubber mounting gasket secured it the camper. That's it! Very easy install and then placed the monitor screen in the truck turned it on along with the running lights to power up the camera. The units automatically paired and worked real well. I cannot wait to get out on the road and give it a test drive.

Live screen ( not a very good pic)

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[genxrainman]

Installed the spare tire and mounting bracket this afternoon. We traveled on new tire but with no spare last summer so will have a little more confidence on the longer trips this year. The next item on the list will be a tire cover and an additional bracket on the rim to make sure it is more stable going down the road.

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[Magnolia Tom]

Nice work on all your mods!


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[steveb285rks]

Did you out all the doors on the entertainment center? Mine is all open. I put a 26" flat screen in the TV hole.

 

[genxrainman]

(Steve) I basically removed one set and moved the other set up. I would be interested in seeing your setup, we have been going back and forth on removing them altogether.
Thanks everyone for the input and feedback, I really enjoy sharing on this forum.


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[jaycojls]

Awesome transformation!

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[steveb285rks]

So, after a long winter and leading up to our first trip I finally opened the slide to vacuum and install the TV and was able to get a pic of my "doorless" entertainment center.

Next I need to get a pic of the truck box I mounted out back. The spare is now under the camper.

 

[genxrainman]

Nice! It looks really good without the doors. I like the coat rack next to the door we are thinking of doing the same thing. Thanks for posting.


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