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russue125 · 11-13-2018, 03:12 PM

I think you both need to come and work on mine

Knightab · 11-13-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by russue125

I think you both need to come and work on mine

I am nearing the end of what I can think of to do so I may need a side project! lol

DenverTransplant · 12-23-2018, 01:31 PM

Next project - 1500 watt inverter. Going into the storage compartment just aft of the generator. 1/0 cable as I’m 10 ft plus to the batteries. Keeping the AC side simple. I’ll plug the shore power cable into the inverter and shut off the inverter,water heater and A/C breakers while we are camped. Now we need a break in the weather to do the install...maybe March.

cptxguys · 03-20-2019, 02:17 PM

Came home from an RV trip and discovered water in the shower pan. Found the outside skylight was cracked. The plastic was brittle. I don't recall hitting any objects and there was no other roof damage.

I replaced it with Specialty Recreation K1422ELP Low Profile Single Pane Exterior Skylight Kit from Amazon -

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

I used the sealant that was with the skylight kit to seal the bottom flange of the skylight to the roof (per instructions), and then used Dicor 501LSW-1 Lap Sealant to seal the perimeter of the skylight to the roof and to also seal the screw heads.

It was a fairly simple task and the skylight fit the existing opening. The new skylight has a much lower profile.

plotlot · 03-20-2019, 03:31 PM

Yeah, I dread every time I clean the roof close to any plastic vent.

Mousemate1 · 03-20-2019, 04:18 PM

Is the new skylight thicker than the old one?

cptxguys · 03-20-2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mousemate1

Is the new skylight thicker than the old one?

It’s definitely thicker. I can’t confirm the materials on the old vs the new, but the old seems to be more of a semi-flexible (until it gets old and brittle) plastic and flimsy material. The new one is a polycarbonate or acrylic material which is thicker and more substantial.

triplewide · 03-21-2019, 03:25 AM

Good thing you noticed the leak. I had a coach several years ago that the skylight cracked on. Never saw a leak, but water ran down inside the wall. Bubbled the sidewall.

Mousemate1 · 03-21-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cptxguys

It’s definitely thicker. I can’t confirm the materials on the old vs the new, but the old seems to be more of a semi-flexible (until it gets old and brittle) plastic and flimsy material. The new one is a polycarbonate or acrylic material which is thicker and more substantial.

thank you

Rt2015ace · 05-03-2021, 07:03 PM

2015 ACE 30.2
solar panel
Trickle charger for engine battery
Inverter
Monroe rv shocks
CHF
Battery water monitor
Tru center steering stabilizer (awesome)
Water macerator
Added separate hose connection and pipe to tank flush macerator and secondary hose
Added adjustable Hwh tstat
Changed 1 qt hyd oil to stop jack pops
Add switch at door to activate sewer compartment light and added light at old exhaust hood port
Added permanent tool box in compartment
Eternabond taped all roof seams
Added stick on gutters

Removed exhaust hood
Removed dinette installed residential sleeper sofa
Created large cubby under counter sofa side
Removed jack knife installed fire place and recliner
Moved tv to front drop down
Corian counters with pop up electrical outlets
Pull out silverware drawer above dishwasher
Removed stove replaced with dishwasher
Added two induction hot plates (can be used outside also)
Central vac
Vinyl flooring
Painted walls
Moved two drawers under window in bedroom to under bed installed washer dryer where drawers where.
New vanity bowl sink
Moved bottom kibble draw to make upper drawer under lav sink
Added map lights on cockpit seats
separate 3 in video monitor for rear view an directionals center of driver vision on dash
Step well cover
New faucets
Added switch at lav sink for exhaust fan

Think that is the major stuff

Poelma · 09-17-2023, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gary darsey

Yes, upgraded power service from 30 amp 120 volt to 50 amp 240 volt. Includes shore power cord, power inlet, hard-wired surge protector, transfer switch, AC/DC power panel with 60 amp converter/charger, and associated wiring. Went back in the same place with the new equipment, except for the hard wired surge protector which I located below the center drawers where the metal grill/vent is, near the floor. Also added another air conditioner. A lot of work, but worth the time and money. Gary

Great job! I plan to do the same on a 2017 ACE 30.2. Just bought last week and would like a second AC with Heat.

John Poelma - Vancleave MS