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RE: Best 10 Modifications - ccjohnson - 12-31-2017
1. Replaced original microwave with Convection microwave.
2. Took out 1 sofa & replaced with custom Newell made desk.
3. Replaced original dinette table with Newell built Corian table.
4. Disabled Primus system & put in WAY over size propane furnace in rear. (2 minutes from frosty to toasty)
5. Replaced odometer. (nice to have "0" miles Newell coach)
6. All new window blackout blinds and drapes.
7. New flooring. Carpet in salon & bedroom. Heated Travertine tile in galley & lavy. New stack up WD.
8. Reupholster dinette booths.
9. Complete overhaul on 8V92.
10. Dedicated laptop running Silverleaf VMSPC and Delorme GPS.
as a PS, converting coach to "Hybrid"
1. Replaced original microwave with Convection microwave.
2. Took out 1 sofa & replaced with custom Newell made desk.
3. Replaced original dinette table with Newell built Corian table.
4. Disabled Primus system & put in WAY over size propane furnace in rear. (2 minutes from frosty to toasty)
5. Replaced odometer. (nice to have "0" miles Newell coach)
6. All new window blackout blinds and drapes.
7. New flooring. Carpet in salon & bedroom. Heated Travertine tile in galley & lavy. New stack up WD.
8. Reupholster dinette booths.
9. Complete overhaul on 8V92.
10. Dedicated laptop running Silverleaf VMSPC and Delorme GPS.
as a PS, converting coach to "Hybrid"
RE: Best 10 Modifications - RWH - 01-22-2018
(12-31-2017, 06:16 AM)Richard, Wrote: Most of the guru crowd has pimped the coach in one way or another to address a permanent fix, correct a design flaw, or simply add customization. It's kind of slow, because of the holiday, so I thought I would start a thread on the top ten favorite coach mods.
Here are mine:
1. Three way toggle switch to activate jake brakes off of accelerator or brake pedal
2. Treadle style air brake pedal
3. External contactors for AC compressors
4. Solid surface flooring
5. Combination style door lock
6. 365 Front tires
7. Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
8. Air Ride Drivers Seat for Passenger side
9. LED Headlights with relays
10. Direct Drive Generator Blower
And looking at the other lists reminded me:
Rear Sway Bar
Which aluminum tank did you use. My CRS 300is leaking at the bottom seam.
Wayne Hunt
RE: Best 10 Modifications - folivier - 01-22-2018
Changing all of the HOT halogen puck lights to LEDs. There were over 70, yes I counted twice, and my neck was sore for weeks! But what a big difference it made.
RE: Best 10 Modifications - Richard - 01-22-2018
Wayne,
Good to hear from you.
Look at this thread. @"rheavn" was the finder of the maker. I didn't polish mine.
http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=1649&highlight=coolant+tank
RE: Best 10 Modifications - RWH - 01-24-2018
(01-22-2018, 05:15 PM)Richard Wrote: Wayne,Richard,
Good to hear from you.
Look at this thread. @"rheavn" was the finder of the maker. I didn't polish mine.
http://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=1649&highlight=coolant+tank
What specs did you send for fabrication of the aluminum overflow tank?
My CRS 300 is starting to leak even more.
RE: Best 10 Modifications - RegaNewell - 04-30-2018
(01-22-2018, 07:50 AM)folivier Wrote: Changing all of the HOT halogen puck lights to LEDs. There were over 70, yes I counted twice, and my neck was sore for weeks! But what a big difference it made.
Do you happen to remember where and maybe part numbers that you replaced with LED's? I want to replace ours and was wondering if you might share some info on them please?
Thanks
Pam
RE: Best 10 Modifications - Mike Meer - 05-01-2018
I used these after trying several others. Like Tom mentioned you need to remove the inner reflector and the small plastic spacer on the two electrodes.
I also trimmed the electrodes by about 1/4 inch.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HDNQGJ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
RE: Best 10 Modifications - folivier - 05-01-2018
Pam there are hundreds of suppliers of these G4 card type leds on eBay. Recently I got a few of these 5 watt COB leds to try and they fit and work well. The 5 watt are about the same size as the halogen but the 6 watt are too big:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-8x-Dimmable-G4-COB-AC-DC-12V-Led-Light-5W-6W-High-Quality-Lamp-Bulb-Warm-Cool/172794569669?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=471579178876&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
RE: Best 10 Modifications - RegaNewell - 05-01-2018
(05-01-2018, 04:09 AM)folivier Wrote: Pam there are hundreds of suppliers of these G4 card type leds on eBay. Recently I got a few of these 5 watt COB leds to try and they fit and work well. The 5 watt are about the same size as the halogen but the 6 watt are too big:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-8x-Dimmable-G4-COB-AC-DC-12V-Led-Light-5W-6W-High-Quality-Lamp-Bulb-Warm-Cool/172794569669?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=471579178876&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Thank you! I started looking at them last night, but you talking about confusing a woman! LOL I will look more with the info you shared! Thank you again!
RE: Best 10 Modifications - pestes - 05-06-2018
FYI, the modules on the Amazon link above specifically state that they are not dimmable, so you definitely will not want to use those in places where you have a dimmer knob.