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Re: Want to renovate

Reply #25 –
We don''t do nice campgrounds much :)) .  Turns out that our generator muffler on the other side sticks down more than the new step, and we haven't dragged it more than a couple of times.  I think you could have a problem with a high curb or a very deep ditch, though.  I  go slow and lift the front (HWH) if there is a bad hump or drop ahead.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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Reply #26 –
Quote from: Dave Katsuki –
We don''t do nice campgrounds much :)) .  Turns out that our generator muffler on the other side sticks down more than the new step, and we haven't dragged it more than a couple of times.  I think you could have a problem with a high curb or a very deep ditch, though.  I  go slow and lift the front (HWH) if there is a bad hump or drop ahead.

Ah..  Talent. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

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2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #27 –
Quote from: prfleming –
Coleen, I'm interested in your new decals. Did they need to pretty much go where the old ones were, or was it a totally different scheme? Was the original paint touched up? Would you mind sharing a rough cost? Last, pictures would be awesome...

Peter what they did is use a wide decal of multiple colors to cover where the original decal was. Here is their website RV Stripes & Graphics. The owners name is Dale. The cost was $2500 we did most of the prep work ourselves, and had it detailed after we finished before the decals were applied. We did not require any paint touch up. I think my husband has the photos on his computer. I will have him post them for you to see.
Coleen Elkins
Former 95 U240
One retired husband &
two Border Collies Isabelle and Katlyn

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Reply #28 –
Quote from: Dave Katsuki –
We don''t do nice campgrounds much :)) .  Turns out that our generator muffler on the other side sticks down more than the new step, and we haven't dragged it more than a couple of times.  I think you could have a problem with a high curb or a very deep ditch, though.  I  go slow and lift the front (HWH) if there is a bad hump or drop ahead.

We do not dry camp much, and very seldom "off road" ... but even some "nice" campgrounds can have some hairy potholes!  We have NEVER scraped the step on anything.  I looked, just to be sure.  There is also an automatic "stop" incase you are caught next to a curb or your leg might be between the step and a curb.  Mr. Wonderful tells me that he tried stopping it with his hand, just to see if that feature really worked.  There is always the odd disaster, however.  I believe that Steve & Michelle dipped into a rain camouflaged pothole when leaving a campground that almost swallowed their front end ... and there was some damage to their step when it caught the edge. 
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #29 –
All, there is a lot of good information here. I was seriously thinking about just removing the graffics and having the gelcoat refurbed and just painting on new graffics, but the paint job that I saw on here have kind of changed my mind... I really am thinking hard about it. I would be willing to do the 25 for the paint and 10 or so on the interior............. I appreciate all the information
1999 U270 40'
2012 Can Am Spyder RT-LTD

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Reply #30 –
Remember ... you do not have a "budget" ... you have a MOTORHOME!!!

"10 on the interior" .... Bwhahahahahahahaha!!!!  My Mr. Wonderful is now rolling his eyes and wondering how to keep me out of Nacogdoches.
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #31 –
Well you gotta start somewhere....... I don't think I need to do much inside, but this is all Greek to me...... How much on average would anyone spend on the interior?
1999 U270 40'
2012 Can Am Spyder RT-LTD

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Reply #32 –
Unless you are Carol ten should cover it, probably.
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1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
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Reply #33 –
Bwhahahahaha, too funny Carol!!!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Reply #34 –
Greetings,

We had ours done in Jan 2013 in Apache Junction at A&M Graphics.
Cost for ours was $2800.

It included; strip of old decal, buff entire coach with compound and apply our designed 3-M graphic.

They have the ability to "wrap" the entire coach but I bet it is costly.

Had to add the photos: 1988 Grand Villa ORED

A&M Graphics | Specializing in quality vehicle wraps, banners, wall murals, RV
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1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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Reply #35 –
Quote from: Rcleonberger –
Well you gotta start somewhere....... I don't think I need to do much inside, but this is all Greek to me...... How much on average would anyone spend on the interior?

well, I replaced the Driver and CoPilot seats and that was 10K alone.  I also replace the couch and that is another 5K and then put in a dining bar replaced carpet and put in a wood floor in the front and replaced the fridge and that all would be about another 10K.  Put in MCD Blinds all around but I forget that cost.  So you can spend about 20-40K on the inside.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #36 –
I don't do it all at once ... but I get IDEAS, see?  I visit people in the parking lot and see what they have done ... or I visit Gary Omel and see the big, honkin' TV he put in his coach ... and then I NEEEEED it!  So, now we have a 46" 3D Smart TV (smarter than we are) in the coach and a new Bluray DVD player.  Next, I want to get rid of the dinette bench seats (Thank you, to Jeff & Susan Punches) and a better sofa. We also are thinking about the fridge ... but I could go on and on. Interior upgrades are like potato chips ... or tattoos.  You never stop with just ONE!!
 
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Reply #37 –
Last time I let Carol loose in Nac it cost me $12K...Then I let her loose in Tucson and she bought a house...

I tricked her this time....We are going to Oregon Motor Coach next Tuesday...hopefully, I can keep her out the remodel shop....right, wish me luck...
We are only strangers until we meet; however, some of us are stranger than others

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Reply #38 –
I spent 3 K on my 1999 U/270 in NAC with  Flanigan 5 years ago, depends on taste and tolerance :-)
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #39 –
Upgrades, where or when do you stop ?  For us, the Samsung refrig, ceramic flooring, 32" Samsung LED TV, are well worth the cost of admission, now am leaning toward removing the Heavy ceramic and replacing with the cork laminate, noise & weight considerations,  had to visit Lowe's to get a grip on quality.  Could have a local installer do it, but think FOT or MOT is a better choice, they know the little things the local would not for longevity.
Otherwise the rear door that Xtreme did, is the best change yet, way better than the FBP and LED lights.  We all have opinions ;D

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Reply #41 –
I will call and set up appt. I am currently out of the country, working in Kazakhstan so I cannot really call them as i would like. I will set something up for when I am home.....

I really appreciate all of the feedback all....

Regards,

Ron
1999 U270 40'
2012 Can Am Spyder RT-LTD

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Reply #42 –
Have Ernie do it,
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)
 

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Reply #43 –
Talk with FOT about the Karndean vinyl flooring - the Nimbus got that. It's glue down, amazing wear quality, and available in an amazing array of options - wood, stone, iconic, etc...

Flooring for homes | Wood and Stone effect floors - Karndean
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