Christmas Greetings & A List Twice Checked

Started by GrampaKilt, December 25, 2020, 01:34:57 PM

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GrampaKilt

Greetings to this special group of aluminum camper owners on this Christmas Day that will likely be remembered for a lifetime! For the admins behind the scene, thank you for your dedication to this forum.

Since Christmas is a time of lists, I sat down and made one of the the upgrades/mods done to my 2014DB. Wow, it's long! Many correct deficits in CL's that I'm sure, had the company continued under Tuttle, would have become standard. Nonetheless, I've always maintained this 'generational' travel trailer is worthy of the cost and energy of all the upgrades. Not many more to do now, I shouldn't wonder. GK

Exterior
•   Husky Brute electric trailer jack
•   WD brackets/sway bar ball (no longer needed d/t GMC 1500 purchase)
•   Maxxis radial tires
•   Dual 20# propane tank holder with cover & automatic change-over valve (can be viewed through window cut into cover)
•   Propane outlet for barbecue
•   Custom aluminum tray for 2 batteries
•   Rear bumper aluminum storage box & sewer hose storage
•   Front radius window install
•   Door—inside horizontal pull/push bar, top edge awning roller, T-style SS door holder, fold-away grab handle
•   Frame mounted level indicator
Electrical
•   Battery upgrade—2 Trojan 6V
•   Battery to power center wiring upgraded to #4 gauge
•   Main battery disconnect & 50A fuse off B+
•   USB exterior outlet (for awning lights)
•   Progressive Industries built-in EMS
•   TR16 Battery Monitor
•   Extra 12V & USB charging outlets (with shelf)
•   12V fans over bed
•   Fantastic Fan with remote & automatic rain sensor
•   Double flexible/push button LED reading lights over bed
•   Digital thermostat (heating)
Plumbing
•   Shower single-lever faucet
•   Oxygenics shower head
•   SS sink with faucet in shower
•   2 gal water pressure tank
•   Winterizing bypass valve
•   Tornado rotary black tank flusher with quick connect
•   Quick connect domestic water inlet
•   All traps HepvO waterless
•   SeeLevel II tank monitors
•   Electric anode rod added to gas only water heater; new dual fuel water heater switch plate installed
•   2-SS, mirrored med cabinets above WC
•   Towel racks & TP holder
Kitchen & Storage
•   Kitchen reno featuring additional access door with attached garbage container on cabinet's 45 degree angle, quartzite counter top, undermount SS sink, single lever faucet, aluminum subway
     self-stick tile backsplash, pull out baskets, custom cutlery center, dry erase upper cabinet door surface
•   European-type kitchen exhaust hood (Camec brand)
•   Fridge: interior circ fan with light & 2 exterior squirrel cage venting fans, all temp controlled
•   Articulating eating/laptop tray each end of sofa
•   Aluminum edging on dinette table
•   Ceiling clips to hold open upper awning storage doors
Other
•   Pioneer 'car' stereo with Bluetooth
•   TV sound output linked to Pioneer stereo
•   Vinyl click flooring covered with interlocking carpet squares (not in BR)
•   Aluminum support bar under dinette table in bed position
•   Valance upgrade
Necessary fixes
•   Re-secure fallen storage cabinet above sofa
•   Re & re leaking fresh water tank
•   Correct factory miswiring of water heater switch
•   Replace leaking 2" roof vent sleeves with 1½"sleeves over 1½"ABS pipe (doh!)
•   Re-caulk trim edge by front radius
•   Re-glue strips falling off Adzel panel joints
•   Re-glue cushion velcro strips on walls

Merlin

What a great way to accentuate the positive! Nice and creative set of mods. And of course I have to ask.....what's next ? ;)
Michigan