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Adam1219 · 11-28-2016, 12:44 AM

Thanks. I like that mhbell. Looks good. I think I will just use the interior mount for now and see how it goes. It looks like the exterior mount is another part I would need. I don't think this kit has that option.

mhbell · 11-28-2016, 08:34 AM

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Thanks. I like that mhbell. Looks good. I think I will just use the interior mount for now and see how it goes. It looks like the exterior mount is another part I would need. I don't think this kit has that option.

Your right the kit did not contain it. I bought the hose inlet at a trailer supply company. I drilled a hole in the side wall below the sewer hose door and hooked the hose to it instead of the one supplied in the kit.
Mel

Sweetbriar · 11-28-2016, 02:41 PM

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,,, Thinking about adding exterior speakers and replacing the bedroom speakers too later. If you purchased new exterior speakers and performed a new install let me know how it went and what you purchased. I don't have external speakers currently,,,

I installed marine speakers below the floor line of the coach. Also added 1 in - 4 out speaker switch in the drivers overhead compartment. The "1 In" is the front left/right channel from the dash radio. Outputs are to the interior front speakers and the external speakers. The switch allows me to select either or just one. The rear speakers I control from the radio. The speakers are either side of the door. Blue Tooth to the radio from my phone or I just step inside the door and use the remote.

Any $20 or so marine speakers off Amazon will work. Measure twice or maybe 3, 4, 5 times before cutting into the side of the coach and check for stuff behind. Below the floor of the coach there's nothing structural, at least as my 2006 was built. Marked a circle, drilled a 1/2" hole inside then cut the main hole with a jig saw. Sealed the edges of the new cut with RTV to prevent future delamination and installed the speakers using SS hardware.

Sound wire was 18/2 basic stuff that I ran along the chassis forward then into the coach thru the firewall behind the dash. From there up the driver's side pillar and into the overhead compartment. With the interior speaker removed you can reach into the area at the top of the pillar. Also from behind the TV you can get into the overhead compartment. It's a tight fit and you'll working by touch but it can be done.

Adam1219 · 11-28-2016, 03:02 PM

Thanks! What is RTV Sweetbriar?

Sweetbriar · 11-28-2016, 03:12 PM

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Got ready to leave on my first trip and it was raining... Inside??? Yes! Oh no!

Looks like the roof seals needs some work and right on schedule at three years. Couple of choices -
1. Start laying down more sealant over top of the old. Bigger the glob, the better the job. You'll be up on the roof every year adding to what's there.
2. With a heat gun soften of the old stuff and scrap it off with a plastic scraper. Avoid a putty knife so you don't cut into the roofing material or take if slow and allow the heat gun to soften the sealant. Lay down new sealant. Repeat in about five years, maybe more maybe less.
3. Again with the heat gun clean out all the old and tape the seam with Eternabond Roofing tape and never have to reseal the seam again.

Roof leafs need attention fast. Let a leak go for a couple of weeks or a month and you'll be posting questions on how to kill the mold, mildew and if the mushrooms growing in the coach go best with beef or pork.

I've got a bunch of pics on Google of stuff I've done to my Hurricane. There's a couple of roof reseals using tape around the shower skylight, fans and the front/rear cap to roof seam.

https://goo.gl/photos/N8nrHSKvsQykYJv87

Sweetbriar · 11-28-2016, 03:20 PM

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Thanks! What is RTV Sweetbriar?

Room Temperature Vulcanizing silicone rubber. Normally you want to avoid using it on the outside of a RV. Can be difficult to get off if the day ever comes you need to scrap it off plus wherever it was on nothing will stick to that spot very well. Not paint, not real RV roof sealant, not paint, not even new RTV.

Comes in a caulking tube just like bathroom tube/shower caulk. Stays somewhat soft and you can work it a bit before it sets. It works well as both a sealant and a glue. For this application being behind the speaker I wouldn't suspect you will need to scrap it off, paint it or something along those lines.

Adam1219 · 11-28-2016, 07:02 PM

Turns out my front leak was the roof top marker lights.

Adam1219 · 11-28-2016, 07:37 PM

I just ordered these marine speakers from Amazon. I got the dark covers vs. the white as my coach is gray and black on the exterior.

Pyle PLMR51B Dual 5.25'' Waterproof Marine Speakers, 2-Way Full Range Stereo Sound, 100 Watt, Black (Pair)

Amazon - $15.65

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will go to Lowes and get stainless steel mounting screws.

Adam1219 · 11-28-2016, 07:41 PM

I ordered this to hold my fishing rods in my storage area.

Rapala Lock 'n' Hold Rod Rack

Amazon - $16.99 (20%) off today - Cyber Monday

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Adam1219 · 11-30-2016, 01:23 PM

Got a good deal on a Fire Pit at Lowes last week.

$39.99 (regular 79.99)

Adam1219 · 11-30-2016, 01:25 PM

My wife used a valance and will be making curtains but for now...

Adam1219 · 11-30-2016, 01:32 PM

Knife holder installed in Kitchen cabinet

Adam1219 · 11-30-2016, 01:41 PM

I changed out the front stereo speakers today. A bit surprised the covers were held in by staples. I removed the staples and used screws.

1 hour labor once I found out they were held in by staples (cheap).

I replaced them with good JBL speakers and the sound is awesome!

Adam1219 · 12-03-2016, 09:37 AM

Does anyone know what is above the exterior kitchen ceiling in a 2013 THOR Hurricane 34F? I want to install some fasteners to hold fishing rods.

Thanks.