2018 Dutch Star 4326 Build :: Input Needed!

[willipaul]

its a good list.....

if i had known that the new aire window could be specialed in, i would have done it...that is the only thing i wish i had....maybe on the next coach !

do you need the closet pole in the top bunk ? i omitted that....it gives more room up there...

and i don't know what they are charging you to vent the microwave....but i find that the midship fantastic fan, with the kitchen window open, draws out the steam and cooking smells very well....having another through point in the wall, and all it entails, from heat loss to maintenance to possible water entry....is it really necessary ?

[willipaul]

its a good list.....

if i had known that the new aire window could be specialed in, i would have done it...that is the only thing i wish i had....maybe on the next coach !

do you need the closet pole in the top bunk ? i omitted that....it gives more room up there...

and i don't know what they are charging you to vent the microwave....but i find that the midship fantastic fan, with the kitchen window open, draws out the steam and cooking smells very well....having another through point in the wall, and all it entails, from heat loss to maintenance to possible water entry....is it really necessary ?

[kpecks]

Originally Posted by Kimik

- The wardrobe right beside the half bath, added 5 shelves to use as a second pantry



- Ordered the extendable dinette with two folding chairs - chairs to be covered with matching leather of the dinette and couch



- Had the headboard fabric to be the matching leather (dinette and couch)

The drawers are a good idea. It’ll be used for kids clothes and stuff so having pullouts will be good for maxing out storage.

Good call on headboard. I think we’re going to bring in some New Aire leather and fabrics as well as countertops. King Aire wood tile floors are going in too.

[kpecks]

Originally Posted by willipaul

its a good list.....



if i had known that the new aire window could be specialed in, i would have done it...that is the only thing i wish i had....maybe on the next coach !



do you need the closet pole in the top bunk ? i omitted that....it gives more room up there...



and i don't know what they are charging you to vent the microwave....but i find that the midship fantastic fan, with the kitchen window open, draws out the steam and cooking smells very well....having another through point in the wall, and all it entails, from heat loss to maintenance to possible water entry....is it really necessary ?

Bunk closet pole will get deleted for sure. I’d like to have the factory make some storage boxes/shelving in the bunks somehow for kids stuff. The big kitchen window is a must and thankful they allow it. Makes a huge difference.

You raise some good points on venting the micro to exterior. What micro/convection do you have? Some people have swapped the standard whirlpool for a GE advantium I believe.

[willipaul]

Originally Posted by kpecks

Closet pole will get deleted. Big kitchen Window is a must and thankful they allow it. Makes a huge difference.

You raise some good points on venting the micro to exterior. What micro/convection do you have? Some people have swapped the standard whirlpool for a GE advantium I believe.

i have the standard unit.....

no problems so far......but not many hours on it, either.....

[fsudelt]

On our 17 DS4310 we did:

-King Aire floors
-Tripod satellite (when Dish on roof is blocked we can use the portable Tailgater)
-Had outside TV satellite wired to bedroom satellite receiver. This is personal choice as we tailgate a lot so it allows us to watch different channels outside & on front TV’s inside
-One we didn’t do but would of if known is had our double kitchen sinks in stainless rather than how it comes (white-off white)
-Also wish we’d known about black dash as we would of gotten that as well
-Something else to consider is upgrading leather to higher line

We also did our build through Independence, great experience! If you can try to make it up to factory for build. I went all 4 days & it was an amazing experience!

[kpecks]

Originally Posted by fsudelt

On our 17 DS4310 we did:

-King Aire floors
-Tripod satellite (when Dish on roof is blocked we can use the portable Tailgater)
-Had outside TV satellite wired to bedroom satellite receiver. This is personal choice as we tailgate a lot so it allows us to watch different channels outside & on front TV’s inside
-One we didn’t do but would of if known is had our double kitchen sinks in stainless rather than how it comes (white-off white)
-Also wish we’d known about black dash as we would of gotten that as well
-Something else to consider is upgrading leather to higher line

We also did our build through Independence, great experience! If you can try to make it up to factory for build. I went all 4 days & it was an amazing experience!

We aren’t sure about our entertainment needs at this point. That’s the biggest question mark; what electronics to rig the coach with.

I have optioned to have the double stainless sink. Not sure what they are installing now, but we do like the double/divided sink.

Black dash is on the list for sure as well as upgraded leather. We like a lot of the new selections for the New Aire. We will probably go with the lightest color leather w Bermuda cabinets and king Aire floors with light countertops.

[Dutch Star David]

Love our heated floors.

[kpecks]

Are the basement trays considered an essential item?? It feels like you can store more things in there without them. How much of a convenience they are is up for debate.

[Stuart W]

Originally Posted by kpecks

Are the basement trays considered an essential item?? It feels like you can store more things in there without them. How much of a convenience they are is up for debate.

I only ordered the one 1/2 tray, the large one that pulls out on either side limits you to items not tall then the frame rails and eats up several inches of that space to the frame. The carpeted bay floor let’s things slide easy and I can have taller items that are less used on the DS side. Some have looked in to two trays so that they only pull out on one side each.

[Sicduc]

In our DS we got the Essex leather, flooring and wall board and all leather around the windows NO FABRIC which I think gives it a more high-end look... KA Back splashes though out and paint... We also got the larger kitchen window which is a must..LA counter tops... MA headboard in the master I think it had the nicest texture... In the wardrobe closets we hand them added 2 shelves to each closet since we have the 4369 which has a large enough closet in the rear of the coach for our needs... Black dash and 360 camera set up... In motion satellite for when we are driving and the traveler for when we are parked so we can get HD signal since we have DirecTV... I also had them added a 30amp plug in the elect bay for hooking up a trailer... The one mistake we made was getting the full slide tray it limits the height of thing you can put in there and be able to pull it out... I would have gotten the 1/2 tray if I knew better when ordering... And don't forget the heated floors it is a must!!!!

[willipaul]

Originally Posted by kpecks

Are the basement trays considered an essential item?? It feels like you can store more things in there without them. How much of a convenience they are is up for debate.

i have one....in the largest pass through compartment.....

if i did it again, i would skip it....

you do lose storage space, and if you want to slide it both directions, you lose the ability to put taller stuff on the camping side of the coach.....

[kpecks]

Originally Posted by Sicduc

In our DS we got the Essex leather, flooring and wall board and all leather around the windows NO FABRIC which I think gives it a more high-end look... KA Back splashes though out and paint... We also got the larger kitchen window which is a must..LA counter tops... MA headboard in the master I think it had the nicest texture... In the wardrobe closets we hand them added 2 shelves to each closet since we have the 4369 which has a large enough closet in the rear of the coach for our needs... Black dash and 360 camera set up... In motion satellite for when we are driving and the traveler for when we are parked so we can get HD signal since we have DirecTV... I also had them added a 30amp plug in the elect bay for hooking up a trailer... The one mistake we made was getting the full slide tray it limits the height of thing you can put in there and be able to pull it out... I would have gotten the 1/2 tray if I knew better when ordering... And don't forget the heated floors it is a must!!!!

Wow! Thanks so much!! Great idea for leather in the window valances. DW dislikes every fabric option out there.

Great advice on the trays everyone! Confirmed my thoughts and suspicions.

[kpecks]

I love black coaches so I did a quick photoshop. We’d do the mountain Aire paint theme w custom colors.