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bobkathy95 · 02-26-2015, 06:38 PM

First the disclaimer - I know this may be nuts, but I am seeking therapy for it. (LOL)
I have a 2013 Fleetwood Expedition - great coach. However, the guages and dash are so plain and generic. I have already replaced the 7" monitor with a 9" quad style and now I want to find a way to replace the basic analog gauges with something digital, lighted and more modern looking.
Does anyone know of a company that makes Speedometer, Tach, Temp, etc gauges that can replace what I currently have. I assume that I would have to get a piece of Lexan and cut it to the size of the existing dashboard and then just place the new gauges accordingly. Greatly appreciate any info that is available. Also, if someone knows of a better forum to post this in, let me know and I will change it. Thanks again.

poorfarmer · 02-26-2015, 06:46 PM

i don't have an answer but i don't think your nuts. Maybe just an old hot rodder like me who now has to modify everything on their rv instead! There isn't much on mine that hasn't been tinkered with. Looking forward to see what you come up with. If you do make some changes post some pics!😄

bobkathy95 · 02-26-2015, 07:25 PM

Thanks poorfarmer, I see that you feel my pain. (ha ha). My 1992 Allante had a fancier dash than is common in nearly all RV's today. The dash panel itself is just a 7" x 16" piece of Lexan (I think). So, if gauges are available and a conversion is possible, then it would be a really neat mod. It 'll probably cost over $1k - but the wife says if I don't spend it - the current White House will.

phranc · 02-26-2015, 07:37 PM

Silverleaf makes the 'glass dash'. See if that works for you

bobkathy95 · 02-26-2015, 07:56 PM

Thanks phranc. That is exactly what I was looking for. But, I did not know it existed. I will definitely contact them. Thanks. Glass Dash | SilverLeaf Electronics, Inc.

Affinityfan · 03-01-2015, 04:17 PM

I replaced the compudigital dash in my 2000 Affinity with the the Newest Silverleaf Glass Dash. It is solid state and works great. Had to fly the Silverleaf guy out to do the install on site. Took him two days

bobkathy95 · 03-01-2015, 04:26 PM

I contacted Silverleaf last week. They were not sure if their unit would fit in the newer style/size of the Expedition dash. They asked me to send them measurements which I did on Friday. Hope to hear from them soon. In looking at the gauges - they are Freightliner, it seems they are chain wired together which would mean that standard "after market" gauges might not work. For example: the two (2) Air PSI gauges have wires going to them but no vacuum line.
Can I ask what model of Silverleaf you got and what your final bill was? You can PM me with that answer so as to keep it private.

Affinityfan · 03-01-2015, 04:56 PM

VMS 645 glass dash 11k for everything. One year warranty. Had to replace the ecm a year later because the full sensor was never accurate. They replaced it under warranty. Motor homes of Texas replaced it.

Affinityfan · 03-01-2015, 05:40 PM

Fuel sensor not full

jondrew55 · 03-07-2015, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bobkatgifts

I contacted Silverleaf last week. They were not sure if their unit would fit in the newer style/size of the Expedition dash. They asked me to send them measurements which I did on Friday. Hope to hear from them soon. In looking at the gauges - they are Freightliner, it seems they are chain wired together which would mean that standard "after market" gauges might not work. For example: the two (2) Air PSI gauges have wires going to them but no vacuum line.
Can I ask what model of Silverleaf you got and what your final bill was? You can PM me with that answer so as to keep it private.

If your coach is anything like my 2014 Fleetwood Expedition your gauge cluster is completely computer driven which is why there are no vacuum lines. I found this out during a drive where my entire instrument cluster went dead. All gauges froze in their position at 55 MPH. I opened the access panel on the top of the dash, pulled the main connector and turned the coach back on. The dash essentially rebooted and had no further problems.

If you ever get the silverleaf dash in, please post pictures.