Mods to my 220rk

[johndeerefarmer]

This is what I have done so far:




1. Moved my generator rack from the 29rs over to the 220rk.
2. Bought a Honda EU3000is and installed the Pinellas Products remote control and automatic choke kit. At this time I have a power cord running from the Honda under the RV and to the power inlet on the side of the unit. This way I can run the generator when pulling over at a rest stop or run the A/C while traveling down the road. Sometime in the future I will install an inlet near the rear for the generator and a transfer switch.
3. Installed the Microair Easy Start on my Dometic 15k A/C.
4. Replaced the WFCO converter with a Boondocker as the WFCO in my 29rs ruined one of my batteries over the winter.
5. Installed the Efergy Elite Wireless Energy Monitor so I can monitor wattage used. My A/C uses 1920 Watts so if I am currently using over .8kW (800W) I have to shut off something before turning on the A/C so that I don't overload the generator
6. Installed matching cargo locks
7. Installed a Voyager Observation Camera
8. Installed aluminum treadplate under the wheel wheels to help avoid damage if one of the Westlakes blow.
9. Installed the repeater for my TST tire monitoring system on the pin box.
10. Installed a Greystone fireplace.

I think I am finally ready to go camping!

Donald

[SkiSmuggs]

After reading this, I am too tired to go camping!

[TucsonJim]

Don't ya love a project Donald? I'm always tinkering with mine too.

Jim

[mageorge]

Yeah, what Donald said. I just a shop and more knowledge! Then I’ll be right there with you.


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[Rich T]

Nice job Donald! The Tread plate in wheel wells is a great idea.
Rich

[johndeerefarmer]

After reading this, I am too tired to go camping!

Eric, weren't you the ONE that told me to modify it so it would be my own? LOL

[johndeerefarmer]

Nice job Donald! The Tread plate in wheel wells is a great idea.
Rich

I believe TusconJim was the one that I stole that from last year. After he put it under his, I did the same on my 29rs and now the 220rk. It's cheap insurance. The Westlakes are rated at 2860 lbs each and my RV weighs less than 7k empty so hopefully they have enough "extra capacity" that they will not blow. I would like to get 10k miles out of them and at that time switch over to the Goodyear Endurance if they are getting good reviews. I have a neighbor that has been running Goodyear Marathons on his hay trailer. He had two of those blow this year. I told him about the Endurance so he is now running them- so good so far.

[johndeerefarmer]

Don't ya love a project Donald? I'm always tinkering with mine too.

Jim

Yes sir, I do. I get about as much enjoyment from modifying my stuff as I do using it.

[JimRCA]

Donald, great work. I am impressed.
How did you install (attach) the aluminum treadplate under the wheel wheels ?

[johndeerefarmer]

Donald, great work. I am impressed.
How did you install (attach) the aluminum treadplate under the wheel wheels ?

Thanks! I used truss head screws #8 x 9/16". I drilled the holes, then screwed the aluminum tread plate to the wood and then sealed the heads with clear silicone. You can get the aluminum tread plate at Lowes. I used two 2x4' sheets.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Steelworks-...-Metal/3054573