First thing you did?

[Snap-On Man]

Ok, You got that new beautiful motorhome at home. What's the first thing you did to make it yours? What did you modify or purchase to make life a little easier or better on the road? Let's see what changes or additions you made.


Tool Man

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[GaryKD]

Hi Snap-On Man,
Kind of boring but loaded most all the stuff from the previous coach into the new coach. After all, if I didn't need it would I carry it?

[Dutch Star Don]

I'm still making changes, but here's a list. Most of this happened within the first couple of months.

-Changed out the booth dinette for table and chairs
-Changed out the radio speakers
-Added pistons to the front hood
-Added a SaniCon
-Changed out the water pump for a better quality
-Removed the propane tank and changed out the cooktop to induction so I'm all electric
-Added FlowRite battery watering system
-Added built-in power washer
-Added lighting touch panel to sink area
-Removed king size Sleep Comfort mattress, cut down frame and put in pillow top queen.
-Replaced recliner
-Added Fantastic Fan vent covers
-Added Winegard HD sat
-Adding shelving in storage bays
-Changed all exterior lights to LED, including new taillight lenses
-Added SilverLeaf VMSpc program and dash computer
-Added TST TPMS
-Changed out DVD players to BluRay
-Made sunshield for outside TV
-Added fire extinguishers to engine compartment (automatic) and one to bedroom
-Had pieces of carpet at front door and front seats edged and non slip bottom
-Changed plastic full width mud flap to rubber
-Just today, removed rear hitch and having second receiver welded on under main receiver to lower height for ne toad
-Added electric black tank valve with switch inside for drain and SaniCon
-Added second GPS to passenger side
-Ordered two additional pantry drawers from Newmar
-Added large power vent to storage bay to reduce heat
-Added storage box in front of generator
-Added switch to front cab lights to turn them off
-Added rear air ride lift to raise rear three inches when parking in my yard
-Added SMI Air Force One brake system

[JohnT]

Nice List Don.

I copied it to word and saved it. You've done a couple of things that interest me. I take there are threads on here to explain to the process?

[BigDogSolo]

I was surprised that my new 16 Dutch Star did not have an installed Surge Protector, so that was the first thing I added in delivery (hard wire installed), then followed up by adding two Max Airre Vent Covers to the galley and mid bath fantastic fans.

They don't recommend adding one to the rear Bath area because it increases the height profile above the roof rails because of the higher rear ceiling.

[snowhawk2]

Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

I'm still making changes, but here's a list. Most of this happened within the first couple of months.

-Changed out the booth dinette for table and chairs
-Changed out the radio speakers
-Added pistons to the front hood
-Added a SaniCon
-Changed out the water pump for a better quality
-Removed the propane tank and changed out the cooktop to induction so I'm all electric
-Added FlowRite battery watering system
-Added built-in power washer
-Added lighting touch panel to sink area
-Removed king size Sleep Comfort mattress, cut down frame and put in pillow top queen.
-Replaced recliner
-Added Fantastic Fan vent covers
-Added Winegard HD sat
-Adding shelving in storage bays
-Changed all exterior lights to LED, including new taillight lenses
-Added SilverLeaf VMSpc program and dash computer
-Added TST TPMS
-Changed out DVD players to BluRay
-Made sunshield for outside TV
-Added fire extinguishers to engine compartment (automatic) and one to bedroom
-Had pieces of carpet at front door and front seats edged and non slip bottom
-Changed plastic full width mud flap to rubber
-Just today, removed rear hitch and having second receiver welded on under main receiver to lower height for ne toad
-Added electric black tank valve with switch inside for drain and SaniCon
-Added second GPS to passenger side
-Ordered two additional pantry drawers from Newmar
-Added large power vent to storage bay to reduce heat
-Added storage box in front of generator
-Added switch to front cab lights to turn them off
-Added rear air ride lift to raise rear three inches when parking in my yard
-Added SMI Air Force One brake system

Ok after reading this I feel totally inferior! Nice list. I may have some questions for you as time goes on. I really haven't done much in comparison. Well done!

[Roscott]

I added Lola to the dash........take that, Don!!

Not sure why she's sideways.

[Wesslvm]

Screen door handle!


2016 Canyon Star 3710

[Mr_D]

Had to have the ISX rebuilt even before we got it home!

[dons2346]

Put some beer and wine in the fridge. Gotta get your priorities straight

[Dutch Star Don]

Some things you should know.....I never had a hot rod, so this it. I live in California so the weather is always nice and my motor home is parked in my side yard, making it easier to do projects. I'm retired, so I can do them at my leisure.

I'm sure many would do a lot of projects if you had time and it was convenient.

[dbledragon]

Well we basically took everything that makes a (bus) a bus out of it including the wheelchair lift out . Then added everything to make a mh a mh to it . so just a few things
Going to add the gen. unit and roof ac this year then carry on using it for the next 5 years until we decide to build another one. Next one will be a lot different as we will have totally different needs then and wants may change as well.

Chuck

[micpib1354]

Wow, you really sparked my interest in a couple of things.

I am really interested in knowing more about your "Added rear air ride lift to raise rear three inches when parking in my yard. I have a 2015 Fleetwood Excursion that really needs a lift in the front just to exit many of the curbs/gutters where I go. My last little nick was over $5k to repair.

Also what are your "Added pistons to the front hood"? Is this the gas shock/spring lift devices used to hold doors/hoods open? JH

[B Dubya]

It was summer. Got a bottle of Chardonay (nothing pricey) turned on the genny and then the AC, and sat there with my wife and dawg and christened it.