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06-28-2008, 08:27 PM
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I had a conversation with a couple of RVers last week and the issue of RV add-ons came up. Someone asked the rest of us what we thought were the three best add-ons we had ever purchased (or built).
We aren't talking about peripheral things like awning lights or gas grills. Instead, we're referring to purchased (or home-made) add-ons or accessories that have made a significant improvement to your RV. I would be grateful to hear about the three products (purchased or fabricated) that have made the biggest difference. I believe that this list could ultimately be very useful to other RVers. I'll add my own three favorites later on. Thanks in advance.
Jack
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06-28-2008, 08:27 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I had a conversation with a couple of RVers last week and the issue of RV add-ons came up. Someone asked the rest of us what we thought were the three best add-ons we had ever purchased (or built).
We aren't talking about peripheral things like awning lights or gas grills. Instead, we're referring to purchased (or home-made) add-ons or accessories that have made a significant improvement to your RV. I would be grateful to hear about the three products (purchased or fabricated) that have made the biggest difference. I believe that this list could ultimately be very useful to other RVers. I'll add my own three favorites later on. Thanks in advance.
Jack
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2004 Winnebago Brave 34D with the usual add-ons
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06-28-2008, 08:44 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Surge Guard
Power electric cord reel
Sani Con
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Travel well, travel safe,
Jim & BJ
2006 Tiffin Phaeton-2009 GMC Sierra CC 4X4
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06-28-2008, 10:48 PM
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Gulf Streamers Club Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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This topic can be wide in range since an entry level coach could use a lot of add-ons just to ctch up on some of the mid level ones. It still shouldbe fun to see all the things.
We have added a full slideout tray with Norcold freezer/refrigerator and a U-Line Ice maker.
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Amy, RV Merchandiser; Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each
2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser w/ Banks & 2 toads
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06-28-2008, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Santa Clarita, CA.
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- Solar
- Sani-Con
- #3 could be a variety of smaller things, not as significant as the above:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE> * IR Security light- Streetside
*Dimmable high intensity scare light in the patio (WIP).
*Additional Fridge exhaust fans
*"Boondock" switches on unused radios, including the FRS
*Additional fridge insulation all the way around
*6V GC upgrade w/ Pro-fill[/list]
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'06 Itasca Meridian 34H, CAT C7/350
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06-29-2008, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,910
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Hughs AutoFormer (Has saved a ton of equipment)
AutoStart for generator (Has saved a lot of gas)
Updated trombone on engine (No more soggy air filters)
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2001 Winnebago Adventurer WFG35U
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06-29-2008, 02:37 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pikeville, NC
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Hi Jack,
1- Updated both TV's to LCD HD. Added Winegard Traveler 5 LNB antenna. Added a second Directv receiver.
2- Added a 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter and a 1.5 cu ft freezer/refrigerator in a bay.
3- Modified the grill to stop the howling, roaring noise in the front of the rig.
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2002 Newmar Mountain Aire, 37', 3778, W-22, 8.1 Vortac, Ultra Power upgrade, CAI (cold air intake), Taylor wires, colder plugs, Koni shocks.
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06-29-2008, 02:53 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: oscoda mi. / ft. myers fl.
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koni fsd shocks (think i'm driving a new coach)
upgraded both tv's to lcd's
added howard steering (wish they were still in business) jim
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06 patriot thunder / 2011 jeep overland
oscoda mi. / ft. myers fl.
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06-29-2008, 03:58 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Full-timers - Home is where we park it.
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Here are my three.
1. MotoSat Rooftop Internet Dish - We couldn't be on the road without the internet
2. SeeLevel Tank Monitor - Tells us exactly what our tank levels are at a glance
3. Henderson Rear Track Bar - Took the wander out of the rear of the coach
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Full-timers...Home is where we park it. 
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06-29-2008, 04:06 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner Tiffin Owners Club Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Aug 2007
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All items I have made or built:
Under dinette storage drawer built to use all the available space
Curtains made with my pick of fabric lined with light blocking fabric - esp important as when I'm at dog shows, they sometimes park us in BRIGHTLY lit parking lots.
Replace the flimsy factory shelves (that fell apart after the first trip) in the cabinets with adjustable 1/4 inch furniture grade plywood shelves.
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2011 Allegro 32CA \ 2010 CRV toad
Previous:2007 Winnebago Class C
99' Winnebago Adventurer /Towables
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06-29-2008, 05:55 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
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#3 Computer mount for GPS next to driver.
#2 Fold down counter/chopping block extension.
#1 Diamond plate topper on toad, Ranger PU, that doubles as a trailer for inflatable boat.
Solar pannel, Bike rack that clears the Blue Ox hitch.
JimJ
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06-29-2008, 08:11 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 2,163
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1. SurgeGuard
2. Clean Dump
3. Sun Shades
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08 Winnebago Destination Gas UFO
Tire-SafeGuard, Koni's, Scan Gauge II, Blue Ox, SMI Stay-in-Play, Winegard Travler
http://travelinthomas.blogspot.com/
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06-29-2008, 10:07 AM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Parker, CO
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LCD TV replacement, which included audio amp, sub-woofer, and surround speakers.
2" riser on bottom of step well so all steps into coach are about the same height (hardly trip at all any more)
Foam mattress topper to make a good mattress feel great.
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Animal, mineral, or vegetable? Chocolate is a vegetable. Eat your veggies.
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06-29-2008, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: ...hopefully on the road!
Posts: 3,176
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1 - SurgeGard hardwired
2 - Added "shelf" all the way across a narrow pass-thru storage compartment so the small long items won't always be on the bottom and hard to get out!
3 - MotoSat MD500 automatic rooftop sat TV dish
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'03 Winnebago UA 40e / '00 Honda Odyssey toad
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