Favorite Mod Under $100

[tallytwo1994]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, combination of dirt, pits and maybe even some corrosion too. For many years my sewer light was never used, But when I noticed that it wasn't working, I fixed it. Then a few times, it was nice to have a light although not very bright. Checked again, and my sewer light wasn't working, so this was my latest fix. [New light and new toggle switch] Both lights are so much brighter now and may actually be usable.

I'm impressed with what you've found to replace original parts. I've always found there are too many choices and give up before finding things of the correct size and shape... Wish I had better luck!


Carol

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by tallytwo1994

I'm impressed with what you've found to replace original parts. I've always found there are too many choices and give up before finding things of the correct size and shape... Wish I had better luck!


Carol

Hi, Carol; Rather than to just keep my fixes to myself, I like to share them. Some of my mods have influenced people on this forum to do what I have done and some have made them even better. One of them was my LED light in the control panel so you could tell if the water pump was on; Another member did the same thing, but used a lighted switch. Some of my ideas are years in the making. [a lot of thought] One of those was my gas struts for my rock shield modification. And another one is my generator inlet system without a transfer switch. Some of my ideas are in the thread "Favorite mods under $100" and some are in my blogs.

[Minno]

Chris used the LED idea for the water heater. Works great, since we turn off our water heater when we're not going to use hot water for awhile as it heats so quickly on propane. Now we don't have to guess if it's on or off....

Kay

[masseyfarm]

Bob, I think we have too much time on our hands?

A couple or more years ago, I also did some upgrades, using the stainless license plate lamps. I just bought the regular bulb style and then modified them.
With some careful modification, I installed a small blue LED for soft illumination for night driving. I also upgraded the existing bulb holder to take a blue LED for theatre lighting effect.
So, mine are dual intensity for the CLIPPER. Blue to avoid night vision shock from turning on the bright white overhead LEDS while night touring.

I have three of these dual intensity in the cockpit. One centered, and one in each seating area, located so they do not reflect in window or interfere with night driving vision.

Dave

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, palmtreegirl; I bought both of these lights from Amazon. They are way brighter than the 194 bulbs that came from the factory.

LED License light / stainless steel $6.56 each.

TH Marine LED-51876-P companion way light $10.95 each.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, those look great Dave.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by Minno

Chris used the LED idea for the water heater. Works great, since we turn off our water heater when we're not going to use hot water for awhile as it heats so quickly on propane. Now we don't have to guess if it's on or off....

Kay

Hi, I didn't think about the water heater; Good Idea. We could never tell if we left our water pump on or off, so a bright red light lets us know.

[lwp99]

Did this a long time ago, shortly after replacing the drawer front which broke after the drawer fell out because the latch did not hold. (Drawer located between twin beds in our 2005 25' Safari.)

Drilled two holes sized to hold a golf tee (your choice of color). When on the road, the tee fits into the hole to stop the drawer from opening; when in camp, the tee just moves to the other hole.

Cost: $0

[Powerarrangr]

Backup cameras are expensive and prone to failure. I travel solo. I always had a helluva time lining up my hitch with the coupler - GOAL, GOAL, GOAL. Hooking up a tractor-trailer is way easier in comparison.

Waitaminnit... what about a mirror? Found a $5 mirror at Target and used some spring clamps I had laying around. Large clamp attaches the mirror to the window, two smaller clamps prop the window/mirror at just the right angle. Everything's marked for an easily repeatable setup.

Voila! Lay a stick pointing at the front of the trailer jack as a 'warning' as I'm getting close and I'm all set!

Now I have a clear view of the hitch and the area behind to nail it on the first try. No more, "Ya need any help over there?"

Yes, as a matter of fact I do. Got a shovel?

[nickcrowhurst]

I use a convex mirror permanently attached to the lid of the gas bottle cover. I posted details of that eleven years ago, here:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...tml#post110381
Nick.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, this mod cost about four dollars and today I got to test it out. The tongue of my trailer is gray and hard to see in my truck's back-up camera. I masked off part of the coupler and painted it bright yellow.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, I bought a Dominator sewer hose kit and three extra 10' extensions. I like the fact that these hoses collapse to 3' sections. Easier for storage and allows me to carry 50' of sewer hose with me while traveling. The only thing that I don't like about the Dominator hoses, is the fact that the connections are quite hard to latch and disconnect. There is just nothing to get a good grip on these connectors. After some thought, I bought two oil filter pliers from Harbor Freight for about $8.00 each. I tested them out today, and they work great.

[Hittenstiehl]

Roberts I really like the hitch yellow modification. Very nicely done . Easy to see and easy to touch up if needed.

[AWCHIEF]

After using my new propane converted Yamaha 2000 on my recent journey West Virginia with two weeks dry camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway I decided I was not happy with the original conversion mount position. Mounted on the side it felt flimsy and not well protected. US Carb was present at the International. Low and behold they had their new mount on display. Picked one up and completed the repositioning to the intake end of the generator yesterday. It is much more secure and and solid feeling now. Mount is available direct from USC and is under $50.

Original position and new mount showing repositioning to the air intake end.

[Becky B.]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I bought a Dominator sewer hose kit and three extra 10' extensions. I like the fact that these hoses collapse to 3' sections. Easier for storage and allows me to carry 50' of sewer hose with me while traveling. The only thing that I don't like about the Dominator hoses, is the fact that the connections are quite hard to latch and disconnect. There is just nothing to get a good grip on these connectors. After some thought, I bought two oil filter pliers from Harbor Freight for about $8.00 each. I tested them out today, and they work great.

Great idea!! I have those too & really struggle to get them apart! I'm off to the Freight!

[68Streamline]

Inexpensive remote control for all LED lights and some 12v appliances.

https://youtu.be/yzOAb1rpPr0

[switz]

I selected the GenConneX Direct propane only conversion for the two Honda 2000 watt tensest as the equipment is entirely inside the factory enclosure.

[AWCHIEF]

Originally Posted by switz

I selected the GenConneX Direct propane only conversion for the two Honda 2000 watt tensest as the equipment is entirely inside the factory enclosure.

Positives and negatives for both versions I suppose. If I run out of propane I can burn gasoline or natural gas. I prefer having that option.

[SteveSueMac]

AWCHIEF - that front mount on the Yammys looks much better than the side mount. Looks like it's bracketed to protect from bumps in travel as well.

[AWCHIEF]

Originally Posted by SteveSueMac

AWCHIEF - that front mount on the Yammys looks much better than the side mount. Looks like it's bracketed to protect from bumps in travel as well.

Thank you . One nice feature is that it is mounts using the existing screw holes for the air intake. I did increase the mount bolts from 5mm to 1/4 inch with blind clinch nuts to add more support. Only one small hole is required for the fuel hose. The kit comes with a thru grommet for a clean install of the hose.
I used black hole plugs from Lowes to fill the previously used side mount holes. Very clean and unobtrusive repair. If anyone buys a complete generator with conversion from US Carb this is the mount that they are now using. Another plus of the end mount is that the generator will now fit in a large Rubbermaid type container.

[LAWBC]

Hold out Hinges for bathroom mirror cabinet and above fridge. Motion sensor LED light battery operated in bathroom cabinet (source Lee Valley). Locking latch for door above microwave cabinet, secures while in transit. Relocated toilet paper hanger.