Watch For IS Installation Trouble.

[huntindog]

Sorry for the late response... went on vacation after the install.

Apparently all of the trailers done while ours was there had the tabs on the top mounting IS square steel tube frame support that gets welded to the I-beam, including ours. From what I was told, it was for IS frame alignment purpose. Ours being a smaller Reflection 150 295RL, the tabs didnt even touch the side of the frame. However, It did look like there was plenty of room between the tabs and the IS arms/equipment to clear via up/down movement. Will see......

As for the cutting of the coroplast, they only cut off coroplast where the new IS square tube frame support was welded to the I-beam... no cross the belly cuts were made. The sides of the coroplast that was cut was then pushed/wedged up along the side of the new frame support and foamed/taped in place against the support. This offset my rear level sensor a little cause it pushed up the coroplast against the metal cross section sensor mount throwing off the origial set level. Easy fix on that one - just reset level.

Note: given the new IS frame support welded to the botton of the I-beam, it may make sense for a cut across the belly.. When cutting off the suspension hangers and welding on a new IS frame, future removal of the coroplast may be an issue. Cutting it cross wise may be easier to manipulate the coroplast for future maintenance purposes?

First impression: Will have to hook up the TV and ensure the brakes were bled right. Noticed on our short drive to our CG from there, that one brake seemed to engage sooner than the others. Apparently they may have rushed the bleed job - like others have also stated.

One of the first things I have done on my coaches with sealed under bellies is to remove the coroplast, get rid of the fiberglass insulation anf install Hardboard (polyisocrnate)insulation. As much as will fit. Finishing it off with reinstalling the coroplast in small sections. Future maitainence will now be much easier. And it is far better insulated

[traveldawg]

One of the first things I have done on my coaches with sealed under bellies is to remove the coroplast, get rid of the fiberglass insulation anf install Hardboard (polyisocrnate)insulation. As much as will fit. Finishing it off with reinstalling the coroplast in small sections. Future maitainence will now be much easier. And it is far better insulated

Hardboard (polyisocrnate)insulation... I had to look that one up... then I figured out it was what I used to insulate my garage doors... duh!

Got any photos of that installation?

[Scott'n'Wendy]

For as much as they charge for IS, you would think Morryde would have had the 'range of movement' all figured out?

Not impressed. But...to be fair I've never been impressed with morrydes offerings.

[ajg617]

For as much as they charge for IS, you would think Morryde would have had the 'range of movement' all figured out?

Not impressed. But...to be fair I've never been impressed with morrydes offerings.

Is it the quality of the IS or individual labor installations? Back when we ordered, I tried to get IS install coordinated with GD, but with supply chain, labor shortages at GD (if I recall in 2021, they cut production of a number of models due to lack of staff and supplies), and pandemic couldn't get them to budge. But seems like IS is now becoming a factory option.

I ordered the 8K axles and discs after talking to Morryde. They would re-use the discs and cut the install price roughly in half. Seemed like a good deal at the time.

[huntindog]

Hardboard (polyisocrnate)insulation... I had to look that one up... then I figured out it was what I used to insulate my garage doors... duh!

Got any photos of that installation?

Here ya go. I did not take many pics. Basically It is a jigsaw puzzle of custom cut pieces wedged and duct taped in place. I stuffed as much insulation as possible in there while leaving a path for the belly heat outlet to circulate hot air thruout. In has a minimum of two 1" layers everywhere. 6 layers in some places. This took well over a month of working on it in my spare time. The results are worth it Especially in the garage. The floor never gets cold in in winter conditions.

[traveldawg]

Here ya go. I did not take many pics. Basically It is a jigsaw puzzle of custom cut pieces wedged and duct taped in place. I stuffed as much insulation as possible in there while leaving a path for the belly heat outlet to circulate hot air thruout. In has a minimum of two 1" layers everywhere. 6 layers in some places. This took well over a month of working on it in my spare time. The results are worth it Especially in the garage. The floor never gets cold in in winter conditions.

Wow! Thanks. I guess that's a winter project for sure if I take it on.

[huntindog]

Wow! Thanks. I guess that's a winter project for sure if I take it on.

If you decide to do it, a creeper on a concrete slab will be your best friends.

Propane consumption in cold weatrher fell about 40% and the ACs worked better in the summer. If you plan on keeping your coach a while, the payoff is there.

[orbiker]

Here ya go. I did not take many pics. Basically It is a jigsaw puzzle of custom cut pieces wedged and duct taped in place. I stuffed as much insulation as possible in there while leaving a path for the belly heat outlet to circulate hot air thruout. In has a minimum of two 1" layers everywhere. 6 layers in some places. This took well over a month of working on it in my spare time. The results are worth it Especially in the garage. The floor never gets cold in in winter conditions.

That's a nice job and how the bottom of a rv should be insulated.
I had a hose bust connecting to the inlet connection. It flooded the front pass-thru and everything under it. The pink panther insulation is a waste of time, because it will get wet sooner or later.

Can you tell me more about " no waiting 155 fresh " please?
KEN

[huntindog]

That's a nice job and how the bottom of a rv should be insulated.
I had a hose bust connecting to the inlet connection. It flooded the front pass-thru and everything under it. The pink panther insulation is a waste of time, because it will get wet sooner or later.

Can you tell me more about " no waiting 155 fresh " please?
KEN

That board is light as a feather. It comes in 4x8' sheets, and I had to put weights on them to keep them from blowing away in the slightest breeze. It will not absorb water either making it a perfect insulation for RV use,
The no waiting is refering to the two bathtrooms. With just DW and myself, don't have to wait for a restroom because one is occupied,
155 fresh, is the water capacity.