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Old 03-08-2010, 12:02 AM   #113
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Thank you!

This mod is a must for anyone with a propane BBQ or camp stove.
I added two quick connect fittings to the toyhauler for just this purpose.
I "tee'd" of the existing propane supply for the refrigerator/heater.
I also fabricated a steel shield to protect the fittings from road debris being thrown by the tires.
This will make setting up camp so much easier.
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Old 03-25-2010, 03:32 PM   #114
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I have a list of mods I’ve done to my truck & trailer it also includes just some of the special stuff I’ve made and have needed during the years I’ve been rolling out its kind of long .
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Old 03-25-2010, 03:36 PM   #115
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1. Trailer Saver air hitch with optional 4” lift
2. 94 gal toolbox aux fuel tank w gravity flow transfer, float valve stop
3. Colored spray on bed liner (waste of $$)
4. Train horns & 3 gal 120 psi air compressor switched through OEM steering wheel w- toggle switch & relay (compressor mounted in tool box)
5. Pressure pro system only on trailer wheels so far
6. Moryde pin box w-4” added to receiver with box gusset above to lower pin box
7. 14” bed rail clearance
8. Aluminum diamond plate added to front of coach (rock guard)
9. On board 1.8 HP, 4.5gal, 4.9 SCFM @90PSI Compressor rated @175psi
10. 3/8 x50’air line hose reel
11. Duel electric landing gear motors only came with 1 motor
12. Wineguard1200 satellite dish auto tracking
13. Electric atomic clock
14. Velcro remote controls to walls so they don’t get lost
15. 15” lcd TV in bed rm
16. DVD in bed rm
17. Surround sound in living rm
18. DVD & HD Satellite receiver living rm
19. Wired DVD & satellite receiver in ft rm so I can watch in bed rm if wanted (to see what the kids are watching)
20. Added snap on projector screen in coach rear door ramp (removable)
21. Added portable video Projector for inside or out side movies
22. Aluminum strong back on fridge door, broken bottom pivot hinge fix
23. Intel 9100 60amp converter w charge wizard
24. Outback FM Flexx60 charge controller with battery temp censer 10ga & 6ga wire
25. 8-60w x 67v solar panels total of 480w
26. 1800w pro Xantex marine inverter w integral transfer switch and remote panel
27. 2/0 welding cable throughout 12v side connections, disconnects, switches, breakers & fuses on solar, inverter, & battery banks
28. 4-6v Costco batteries bank-1 = 448 amp hr (same age as other batteries )
29. 3-12v deep cycle batteries bank-2 = 345 amp hr (same age as other batteries )
30. Battery isolator for gen set battery (saved me more than once)
31. Custom battery boxes made of hard wood, fiberglass & resin installed in basement vented to exterior with quick connectors on 1-1/2”dia vent lines
32. Battery box exhaust fans, brushless motors powered through aux port on charge controller and run only when solar charging batteries
33. Tri metric battery meter
34. Led lighting on 25% of interior & stair lights
35. Added 10lb fire extinguisher @ rear ramp door of coach total of 25lb in coach
36. Added 5lb fire extinguisher in bed rm
37. Added 2-5lb fire extinguishers 1 ea side of truck tool box
38. 6-man first aid box in truck tool box
39. Heavy duty 25amp emergency flasher for umbilical cord (for having trailer lights flashing when TV is unhooked if needed)
40. Added a total of 3-4” PVC tubes under coach to carry long items
41. 1- is for 20’ sewer flex line with connectors
42. 2 – more to carry each part of the genturi
43. Built genturi
44. New Graco fuel transfer pump & up graded fuel lines on gas station
45. Added twist on sewer valve at sewer cap lugs to equalize black & grey water holding tanks to increase capacity if 1 of the tanks was getting full
46. Added hose connection for hooking up to a none threaded hose bib
47. Added conduit straps to basement walls to hold jack & awing handles etc
48. Added dedicated 120v 20 amp circuit for charge controller & air compressor
49. Flipped axles adding about 5” to trailer height
50. Changed out 15” wheels to 16” 3760 lb 110psi wheels on 6 lug
51. Installed Michelin ribs 16”-75R / 245 tires @ 80psi
52. Installed new Monroe rv shocks
53. Built & installed Moryde X brace cross members
54. Installed Dexter EZ Flex wet bolt kit system for triple axles
55. Installed thermostatically controlled automatic roof vent fan w- rain censer & remote control in bed room
56. Installed weather proof 12v port on exterior of coach to plug in strobe light etc
57. Installed 2- flag mounts on front of trailer 1 on ea side of ladder (ladder is dead centered on trailer facing truck)
58. Added 2 -22’fiberglass flag poles ( top of pole 35’ from the ground)
59. Added white aviation 12v strobe light for top of flag pole (when needed)
60. Inside/outside thermometers
61. Removed OEM 6”folding stair risers & installed 9”riser entry steps
62. Added fold away extended hand rail for entry steps
63. Added oak supports under the mounting brackets of the fold down couch / beds
64. Added hard weird phone dock under cabinets w-cordless hand set
65. Have 2 spare tires for trailer coach
66. Adding an additional spare tire compartment under the trailer coach to carry a total 2 spares
67. Added 1/2” drive electric impact with 6” extension & flip flop impact socket for trailer / truck lug nuts, also used to lower spare tire with different extension
68. Trailer aid flat tire ramp
69. Carry 3-1/2 ton floor jack & bottle jack
70. Carry a set of plastic trailer level gismo`s
71. Carry 2 set of rubber tire chocks
72. Set of reflector triangles, 4 road flares & extra fuse`s
73. 60’ of woven nylon (sling shot) tow strap(great for pulling out of the sand)
74. Added 2-10,000lb recovery strap hooks at rear corners of trailer frame
75. 35’ 2/0 welding cable booster cables (jumper cables)
76. 60- man first aid kit well stocked
77. 6-man first aid kit mounted by front door key rack
78. 50’ of E track in coach (w- screws in every hole) to strap down our bikes or unruly kids
79. Cordless18v dwelt w-socket to lower rear stabilizer jacks
80. Refrigerator fan modification, interior & exterior w- temp stat control
81. Posture pedic mattress
82. Added 3-mag light flash lights 1 at ea door & master bed using Velcro to hold in upright position
83. Added a small painters bucket to slide out bedroom to use as bottle / cup holder

Next modification …..After I finish the added spare tire compartment
Add air compressor plumbing under coach & install quick connector in the trailer to run air tools when servicing our bikes.
Maybe some air ride seat mounts for the truck?
Or a DP Tuner?

Other than adding the 4” to the pin box I have completed all these modifications my self with help from my kids. So if I can so can you.

Our truck is a 08 F450 4x4 King ranch w 4:88. The trailer is a 05 Holiday Rambler Next Level 38CK 5er
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Great list of mods and accessories!

What is your opinion of the Pressure Pro system you installed?
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Old 03-29-2010, 08:24 AM   #117
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Great list of mods and accessories!

What is your opinion of the Pressure Pro system you installed?
it was easy to install, I had alot of wheel & tire problems in the past and could have saved 2 tires because of long trips and running a tire flat.

so when I up graded to the Rib tires I figured if it saves me from runing a low tire than it will pay for its self.

It hasent alerted me yet to a low tire so I really dont have an opinion I did alot of reading and chose pressure pro thats about it.
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Old 03-29-2010, 01:15 PM   #118
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Thanks, I've been considering a system for my rig.
A quality tire does seem to eliminate your tire woes. I had ribs on my old Weekend Warrior for years and I rarely had to add air.
I'm hoping the Goodyear G614's I put on my Fuzion are as trouble free.
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Old 04-08-2010, 06:12 PM   #119
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ATV Stacker

Electric ATV/bike Stacker for your Toyhualer!
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Electric ATV/bike Stacker for your Toyhualer!
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Nice setup! Did you build the rack or is it purchased.

Either way.....
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Friend made it for me in Austin, TX. It was his first production unit and he will be selling them. It works great and takes up minimal space.
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looks awesome
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Friend made it for me in Austin, TX. It was his first production unit and he will be selling them. It works great and takes up minimal space.
Looks very marketable. Good luck to him.
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Not really a mod, But I got tired of my old tool box having to pull it out move stuff around to find the tool I needed. So I bought a husky tool box, fits perfectly in the basement.
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Just installed a fuel shut off valve to the gen. I'll post pictures later.
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