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Location: Modesto, CA
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I'm just curious if there are others out there like me that have NOT made any modifications to their motorhomes? I have an 03 Southwind 32VS and tow a Jeep Wrangler. I've read about all the power mods and to be honest, I feel I have plenty of power....I can go over the Altamont pass at an easy 60mph. The ride is good, so I don't see a need to upgrade shocks......and I don't hardly feel a truck passing......so suspensions/steering mods aren't needed. The one area I wish was better was mpg.........I have averaged right around 8mpg and I haven't seen any mods that will improve that by much. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing anyone or any of the mods.......just seems that in my case I don't need them.......anyone else feel this way? Happy RVing.
Brian
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02-11-2007, 09:02 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Modesto, CA
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I'm just curious if there are others out there like me that have NOT made any modifications to their motorhomes? I have an 03 Southwind 32VS and tow a Jeep Wrangler. I've read about all the power mods and to be honest, I feel I have plenty of power....I can go over the Altamont pass at an easy 60mph. The ride is good, so I don't see a need to upgrade shocks......and I don't hardly feel a truck passing......so suspensions/steering mods aren't needed. The one area I wish was better was mpg.........I have averaged right around 8mpg and I haven't seen any mods that will improve that by much. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing anyone or any of the mods.......just seems that in my case I don't need them.......anyone else feel this way? Happy RVing.
Brian
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02-11-2007, 09:35 AM
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Location: Home location, Matlock, WA
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I'm with you. Except for replacing the origianl shocks with Monroe's under warranty, everything is stock. I'm happy. I get about the same gas mileage as you do, which is a function of how you drive.
Bob, wa7hra
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2003 Dolphin 5342, W-22 Chassis, 22.5" Tires w/a spare, Monroe Shocks. Ultrapower ECM Upgrade.
2004 Toyota RAV4 toad, 2wd, 5 speed. US Gear toad brake.
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02-11-2007, 10:54 AM
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Appalachian Campers Pond Piggies Club Winnebago Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers
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Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Hawthorn, PA
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I've done no mods because IMHO none are needed. I ordered the coach from the factory and opted for the optional W24 chassis. I'm saving the mod $$$ for the next new coach.
-Tom
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02-11-2007, 12:44 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I haven't done any mods yet but I'm real weak in the Ultrapower area. When my butt dyno thaws out in a few months---- maybe an Ultrapower.
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02-11-2007, 01:01 PM
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No, I haven't made any mods to ours at all don't need them. She runs good, steers good and rides good... If it ain"t broke don't fix it...!
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02-11-2007, 01:41 PM
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Location: beaver dam wisconsin
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we have made no mods we are happy no need to fix it 30k it just keep going
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02-11-2007, 01:41 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Shawnee, Kansas
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Not necessarily a matter of needing any modfications. We've been happy with the Adventurer35U/W22 from the time we drove it off the lot. For me its a matter of playing with and enjoying my toy. Anyone else wax their shocks???
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02-11-2007, 01:59 PM
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Nor'easters Club Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Brian I'm like Logthumper just have money to burn, I wonder how your 32' coach would do with a Ultra Power upgrade 10 mpg maybe.
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02-11-2007, 02:03 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner National RV Owners Club
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Logthumper:
Anyone else wax their shocks??? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
As a matter of fact not only do I wax my shocks, but I clean the entire undercarriage as well.
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My Darling Wife the navigator. We normally reside in So. Calif. And of course my Goldwing 1500 Trike.
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02-11-2007, 02:32 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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YosemiteBobR :
Way to Go
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02-11-2007, 03:06 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tom N:
I've done no mods because IMHO none are needed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ditto here. From what I see....most are a waste of money...flame away..
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02-11-2007, 03:07 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by "007":
I wonder how your 32' coach would do with a Ultra Power upgrade 10 mpg maybe.  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It wouldn't happen......
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02-11-2007, 03:22 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
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I don't have any mods on my coach... I have non factory upgrades!
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