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  1. HE

    arcadia 3660RL refrigerator upgrade

    Hello, Has anyone added a residential refrigerator to an Arcadia 3660RL? I am considering it, we do not boondock and the current gas one does not cool all that well. thanks
  2. 31

    LiFePO4 Battery Upgrade - New Converter?

    I have a 2025 Bullet 2290BH we recently bought. It came with a lead-acid battery, but I found a great deal for a lithium battery and purchased it. I realize now that I'm not sure if the converter can charge the lithium battery. I know the Victron MPPT can switch to a lithium preset, but I'm not...
  3. AN

    Suspension upgrade

    I had a bent axle on my Springdale (Dexter #3500). I had it replaced and the shop suggested total suspension upgrade, springs, #4000 axles, 6 bolt wheels. I was also recommended TORFLEX axles. Has anyone done these upgrades and any recommendations? 2018 Springdale 2020QB GVWR #5950
  4. OZ

    2000 Converter to 3000 Converter

    Upgrade 2000 Watt Inverter to 3000 Watt inverter I will try to explain this as best as I can. I have a 2021 Keystone Cougar 23MLS. I have 3 ZAMP 170 Watt solar panel, ZAMP 40 AMP Charge Controller, 2000 watt Xantrex inverter and 2 200AH Lithium Batteries. Currently the only power I have on...
  5. GV

    2021 Forest River FR3 30DS Lithium Upgrade

    I am replacing two lead acid house batteries with Lithium. I have replaced the Progressive Dynamics 9200 series with a Lithium capable charger/converter. I also purchased a DC2DC 50 amp charger as I am worried about the alternator working too hard and overheating. I want to disable the...
  6. RH

    Axle upgrade

    Hello, I have a 2011 Flagstaff Mircolite 23FB. After a 7000 mile road trip this last summer I believe I need to replace my axles. The existing axles are ALKO U19 rated for 2200 lbs. The trailer itself is 3950 lbs dry weight, so I'm very close to the axle capacity. I'd like to upgrade to...
  7. UT

    EPro Battery relocation and MPPT solar upgrade

    Hello All. I have made some changes to my new EPro E20FBS Battery and Solar systems. As I dd not find a lot online and it was hard to chase down some wires I figured I would post up my work and findings here so that others may comment and or benefit from my sleuthing. First off This is the...
  8. fuzzball

    2021.5 30DS Hitch Upgrade (YES!)

    Ultimate Goal: Carry a 400 pound Yamaha Xmax scooter on a hitch mount carrier while flat towing my Chevy Spark. The scooter and the rack combined are 475 pounds. I felt like that was pushing the limits of my 500 pound tongue weight. Especially with the heavy adapter needed to add receivers...
  9. TH

    Lithium Upgrade Questions

    Looking to add some solar panels to my 2023 Sunseeker 2350 LE and upgrade the other systems to support Lithium Batteries. I’m curious in others Sunseeker and Forester Lithium upgrades. Where have you placed your inverters and charge controllers? Would love to see lots of pictures. This is my...
  10. NO

    Upgrade to Vortex fan but different lift handle

    I've seen several YouTube videos showing how to install an upgraded vortex fan but all of those have screw knobs that raise the cover up and down. I have a Salem FSX 161qk that has pole handles that lift the cover and lock into place. I've not found any installation videos that encounter this...
  11. BA

    Power converter upgrade suggestions

    Hello community, I just joined and am.in need of guidance. I have a 1990 Fleetwood bounder ( 34' GM chassis) and I am looking to upgrade the power converter. The OEM converter is a Power Dynamics PD7655 and I need suggestions of what converters would be a good upgrade replacement. Thanks in...
  12. JE

    Lithium Battery Upgrade Question

    Just got our 2021 Force 34KD with only 3800 miles. Used very little but a bit concerned about the batteries. Original owner replaced the Chassis (Start) batteries with new AGM but the Coach batteries are stock. Looking at replacing the two AGM with One Ionic Lithium 12V 300Ah | LiFePO4 Deep...
  13. BA

    Bed Strut Upgrade

    Has anyone upgraded the gas struts on their bed to hold a heavier mattress? Ours were fine for the the light foam mattress that came with our FE 274RKS, but won't hold up an upgraded queen mattress. Looking for what strut weight I should get. I can't find any markings on the current ones.
  14. HO

    Upgraded seat cushions

    I measured the seat cushions in the truck camper, they are 4" thick. Went to BidFTA and got a twin mattress topper memory foam for $20. Used an electric knife to cut the foam, cushions had a zipper, so easy install. Massive upgrade That's half of the seating area, now back to bidfta.
  15. SA

    Isata 5 Bilstein Upgrade

    I would like to upgrade the shocks on my 2020 I5, built on a 2019 Ram 5500. The Bilstein website does not list the Ram 5500. Can anyone tell me the F/R Bilstein part numbers that fit? Ron
  16. PH

    Another Lithium/Solar Upgrade Question

    2023 27DSE Solera. I'm wanting to upgrade to lithium. In the desire to keep the batteries in the step and get as many Ah as possible, it looks like I can get 2 Victron 200 Ah batteries in the step (I know, expensive). It looks like I would also need to use the Victron Energy Smart BMS 12/200...
  17. SA

    Solar panel upgrade questions

    I recently had a local RV shop add a 200w panel in addition to the stock 80w panel on our 2021 Forest River Surveyor BHLE for a total of 280w. The solar controller was upgraded to a Go Power! GP-PWM-30-UL feeding two Battleborn 100ah batteries wired in parallel. There are three sets of...
  18. MT

    Matress upgrade

    I just bought a grey wolf 28bh and I love most of it. Biggest problem I'm having right now is the mattresses suck for the bunks. I measured it and it's definitely an oddball size. I know I'm not the 1st who has hat this issue. What did you guys do to improve the mattresses? Take guys
  19. KE

    Lithium upgrade and relocation

    I recently purchased a 2024 Grand Surveyor 253RLS. I have added 2 100ah lithium batteries, removed the lead acid and relocated everything inside the pass thru storage area. I also added a Renogy 2000 watt inverter and a LiTime shunt. I am 90% complete on this project and it seems to be...
  20. AT

    Trailer suspension upgrades

    Just got a 2007 Everest 293P from a relative and we are towing it home across the country. We're getting a little chucking on the freeway. Sometimes it's kind of annoying and other times it's not even noticeable. After talking with my hitch guy and making sure the hitch/truck side is solid...
  21. QC

    When is an upgrade not an upgrade? - Georgetown GT7

    We have been looking at some Georgetown GT7 units. All of these are 2024 model year according to the dealer. Some have the standard 6000kw Yamaha Generator. The others have the 7000kw Onan optional upgrade generator. But strangely about half of the units do not show this 7000kw generator...
  22. CH

    LED tail light upgrade?

    The incandescent tail lights on my 2020 MiniLite aren't very bright. I'm considering replacing them with LEDs. (They obviously meet legal requirements.) If you do that on a truck you run into hyperflash issues related to the truck not being calibrated to the low load from the LED lights...
  23. CA

    AGM Battery Upgrade

    I am looking to replace the original lead-acid deep cycle batteries on my 2019 24SABWE to AGM. Will the current battery charging system work or do I need to upgrade the converter? I have received mixed advice. Thank you
  24. BR

    RV Lock upgrade issue

    Hi everyone, I ordered a set of RV Lock handles and cam latches for my RV to eliminate the need for all the different keys. When I tried to install them today the handles won’t fit the doors on my Wolf Pup Black Label. It has the black glass doors and there appears to be an issue with the door...
  25. MA

    Mattress upgrade

    Hello, I have a 24 shamrock 233s and I'm looking to upgrade a mattress. I see there is alot of rv custom mattresses avalible online, including putting hinges in them where ever you want. I was wondering if anyone has done this, which company they went with and if they had any tips when...

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