2015 Serenity Modifications

[Meeks]

Fabulous modifications! Well done! Thanks so much for sharing and with such great photos.

[Msmoto]

@Meeks

You are welcome. If you happen to be in Farmington, for the International, I will be there as well and would be happy to share my experiences.

[RVDreamer]

Originally Posted by Msmoto

In the main room I have not yet modified the electrical outlet. In the bedroom, in order to power my computer speakers, which are the external speakers for the bedroom television, I simply cut out the plastic over the area where the prongs of a plug enter the outlet, and the electrical contacts were already in place, wired, and ready to go. No doubt I will do this for the outlet in the main room as I would like to plug my computer in there. But, it may require additional wiring if no ground is available.

Hi Msmoto,

Do you happen to know why Airstream plugs those outlets with plastic?

I was thinking of doing the same thing as you but became worried that possibly Airstream was plugging those outlets because the wiring or fuses would not support both outlets simultaneously.

If this started a fire, then I suppose I would be at fault.

[Msmoto]

The trailer wiring is mostly AWG 14 as best I can tell, easily enough to handle the 15 Amps, but in addition, the circuit may be further protected by a 10 Amp fuse. I need to check that sometime.

Also, because of the physical location, where a small child could easily stick fingers in the outlet when on the seat at the dinette, that liability issues or simple safety rules have the second outlet plugged.


Ms Tommie Lauer
Greensboro, NC
2015 Serenity 30 RB / 2008 Dodge Cummins 4 X 4
WBCCI #4165 AIR #31871

[Danattherock]

Tommie, love it. Just ran across this thread on one of my many sleepless nights as of late. Airstream dreaming is quite conducive to daytime nodding I've found. I like the fact that you bought one of the nicest Airstreams made and found many ways to improve it. I've never seen an idea that couldn't be improved. Well, except for metal caps on those 6 ounce glass Coca-Cola bottles.

Dan

[LaBigDogs]

Can anyone post here their "2015 Serenity Modifications" here?

[switz]

Modifications to 2015 23D International Serenity

The 2015 23D came with no "AIRSTREAM" name on the back of the trailer, plastic protective film still attached to interior aluminum panel, defective installation of toilet and shower, bathroom door stops installed on wrong side of door, one eye brow shade had broken strings. Replacement required both since ½" folds were now 1" folds.. One wheel bearing set scored when checked with less then 2,000 miles due to lack of grease. Other three were marginal on grease so all were repacked during the modifications. Replaced countless rusted screws from salt air. Repairs to shower, toilet area and pantry drawer. Replaced defective cabinet door hinge

Installed 15" SenDel wheels and Michelin tires with Centramatic wheel balancers #200-221, Dill 1506-453 TPMS
Installed auto adjusting drum brake upgrade and four sets of Timken bearings (#4 and #17 bearing sets and #441151 seals)
McGard 24138 Chrome Cone Seat Wheel Locks and McGard 64010 Chrome Bulge Cone Seat Style Lug Nuts
Maxim skylight with white frosted lens installed
Two MaxxFan 7000K fans installed
Truma "AquaGo comfort" instant on water heater installed with custom external door hatch
Installed 10" Rocky Mountain mattress with their fitted sheets
Installed all available Airstream stainless steel parts
Flooring replacement with Marmoleum Vivace (hole worn by dinette table leg in 2000 miles)
Brass wear plate installed under dinette table leg
WiFi Ranger, XM/Sirius and Verizon MiFi antennas installed
Voyager wireless rear camera installed with lighted power switch
Winegard Rayzar autotune TV antenna replaced crank-up TV antenna
Installed Rigid Industries LED reverse lights
Rewired all electrical outlets to Hubbell 20 amp GFI
500 watt solar system with Magnum MSH-3012 inverter, Blue Sky 3024iL solar controller and 300 amp-hour lithium battery, Magnum ME-ARC control, Blue Sky IPN Pro remote control
New main 30 amp circuit breaker panel and new six circuit sub-panel
Power outlets added to rear storage area, both hanging closets, in furnace air return space under dinette, rear of trailer
12Vdc outlets in hall and front under dinette
Special 12Vdc power outlet behind refrigerator for portable air compressor
Special blocking plate w/3 fans to cool refrigerator
Added front outside power inlet with automatic transfer switch
Custom Hickory panels for ship's clock and solar controls, converted to a Hickory dinette top and added a Hickory lift up side table by the sink, made Hickory spice rack like in Classic
Custom curtains made by a friend
Replaced all plastic cabinet catches with brass ball catches
Power on/off switch for subwoofer
Installed Dometic CU434 stove and Vitrifrigo DP150i refrigerator

[Msmoto]

This seems to be a good idea to post mods in one thread, but photos are so very helpful. Especially when we have worked our tails off to get the final outcome....so, my curtains, posted all over the forum, but after the third iteration.....
Serenity Curtains_Final_03.27.16 by Tommie Lauer, on Flickr

[Lily&Me]

Looks nice, Tommie!


Maggie

[Msmoto]

Thanks, Maggie, my best sewing attempt so far....LOL

[troie99]

Awesome job!


"I belong bodily to the earth
I'm just wearing old bones from those that came first
I been unraveling since my birth
Gonna wander out there and see what I'm worth..."









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Towing with 2004 GMC Yukon XL 3/4 ton
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[Msmoto]

My goal is to make the Serenity into something which has the softness of the new Classic....which was not offered when I purchased my Serenity two years ago.

[Randyf22]

. We added a full length mirror on the inside of the wardrobe door.

[LaBigDogs]

Originally Posted by Randyf22

Attachment 274631. We added a full length mirror on the inside of the wardrobe door.

Nice, I have been thinking of installing one.

[Randyf22]

Originally Posted by LaBigDogs

Nice, I have been thinking of installing one.

If you go full length, plan on sanding off a 1/8" or so off the edge of the middle shelf. I used a utility knife to peel off the trim, a 3" belt sander, and the mirror glue for placing the trim onto the edge.

[bolerama]

Great thread! We are picking up our 30RB FC in June. I hope to incorporate a lot of your ideas.
Lisa

[Limerick1834]

Has anyone done anything different with the little window in the bathroom door? Just curious. I really don't care for the yellow flower look.

[Msmoto]

The little window... it goes away when one removes the door.... LOL

I had thought of replacing it with a clear Lexan, then place a curtain on it. But, in my 2009 27FB, I did this....

dsc_0048 by Tommie Lauer, on Flickr

[Limerick1834]

love that fabric you chose!!

[rmkrum]

Looks nice and tidy, and you no doubt removed a bit of weight from that side of the AS as well.

Nicely done!