2008 Beaver Contessa improvements....

[kketterling]

Have you switched over to LEDs yet? Definitely worth it if you haven't done it yet. The other thing you can do with the mutiplex system is add switches to any key pad that only has 4 buttons and Demartini can program the buttons added to do any function on the multiplex system. I had them add two switches to the switch next to the rear thermostat so I could turn the lights on directly over the pillow area.

[Captjake1]

Already have all LEDS. They work with the dim function .

Hmmm...more buttons!!

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[saddlesore]

Originally Posted by Pdp7427

I dug in and found the culprit! I didn't know but a previous owner installed an inline surge protector. I have the type the plugs I go the pedestal, so now I guess I have two layers of protection. Any issues with tuning both at once?

Should not create a problem.. "Iff'n one don't git 'em 2 will do"!

[10Boomer]

Originally Posted by Captjake1

Already have all LEDS. They work with the dim function .

Hmmm...more buttons!!

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Need more buttons, after seeing Harry Camelot, I'm moving switches and adding some new ones.


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[Captjake1]

Originally Posted by 10Boomer

Need more buttons, after seeing Harry Camelot, I'm moving switches and adding some new ones.


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Judging by the outside of his rig....I am afraid to look inside. Too many upgrades.

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[10Boomer]

Originally Posted by Captjake1

Judging by the outside of his rig....I am afraid to look inside. Too many upgrades.

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I'm runner out of of ink and paper, lol? FYI it's very nice!


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[96 Wideglide]

Originally Posted by Captjake1

Judging by the outside of his rig....I am afraid to look inside. Too many upgrades.

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If he let's you peek in his engine compartment, ya better have your sunglasses on

[10Boomer]

Originally Posted by 96 Wideglide

If he let's you peek in his engine compartment, ya better have your sunglasses on

Tomorrow I'm posting a picture of Harry's diesel bay, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Lol


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[Captjake1]

Door readjusted, thanks Drifter!, dimming lights, thanks Happy Carz, recut slots to hold stove covers, new bumpers and Grommets on stove, thanks Mike Hughes, much more. So much learning and helping here at the Monaco gathering in Q 2017

[Vanwill]

Hate that I am missing Q this year. Would love to see your coach!

Yes, Harry's engine bay is dazzling!

[10Boomer]

Originally Posted by Vanwill

Hate that I am missing Q this year. Would love to see your coach!



Yes, Harry's engine bay is dazzling!

Vanwill hope to see you someday. Talked w/Mike H. about new web site. I'll be on it soon. FYI watts link install!


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[Captjake1]

Rather than hijack 10Boomer thread on the bedroom slide repair; I will add it here. I thank Perry so very much for the guidance on materials and procedures to do this repair.

Though the Camelot and Contessa are nearly identical in many ways; the Contessa was a bit different inside.
1 - I have had what felt like a loose panel under the carpet in the right rear of the bedroom. After pulling the carpet back, I noted 2 large wire chass cut into the floor. This was covered with a thin piece of aluminum plate. It was merely glued in place with contact cement. It was apparent that the large crack I found underneath this areas (while working on the main electronic box located right there) was connected. I shot expansion foam into the crack from underneath and a little of it made it's way into the chas and popped it loose (though the other one was loose on it's own).
These are screwed and glued in place now.
2 - The SS 16 gauge sheet on my bed had to be cut back to 35" (not 36") because some of the wires would have been hit by the longer plates that 10Boomer used. These had to be shorter merely because of the wire routing.
3 - I only had to loosen up the 110v outlet under the bed and slide it out of the way. No other wiring had to be disconnected.
4 - We had the carpet re-stretched rather than try to find a comparable carpet to install. I contemplated solid surface, but this was faster and should have been cheaper. (carpet guy I think took advantage of me. Quoted a reasonable price and then the price went up on completion.)
5 - I had to press one of the bushings on the drive shaft back in place. This has come out before, so I drill the shaft and drove in a roll pin to keep the bushing in place.
6 - Several loose bolts here and there, but nothing major.

Total price was about $75..not counting the carpet. Since we are full time, we are sitting in Tucson. Found an amazing metal supplier here . Industrial Metals on E Columbia St.

[Mr_D]

Originally Posted by Captjake1

4 - We had the carpet re-stretched rather than try to find a comparable carpet to install. I contemplated solid surface, but this was faster and should have been cheaper. (carpet guy I think took advantage of me. Quoted a reasonable price and then the price went up on completion.)

Quote not in writing?

[Captjake1]

Originally Posted by Mr_D

Quote not in writing?

No, I took him at the oral agreement. What ever, it's done now.