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Upgrades and lights

Well, we are sitting here in Lebanon, TN at our son's home.  We installed a 50 amp service, have water and we are about 70 feet from  his sewer connection, so use our Sewer Solution setup to dump.  Worked like a charm.
Received some new lights for our living room walls to replace one broken one and wanted to match the second.  Ordered a set of 12 volt lights on ebay from furniturelady for $12.95.  Shipping was $16, but for the price of those two, a good deal.  Arrived in 2 days and all work great.  Also went to Lowe's and purchased some T8 bulbs to replace some that were burned out or missing.  Busy busy!  Getting ready to remove our carpet in front and bedroom and install a rubber floor that clicks together like laminate.  Still looking for a trim to install around the slide over the steps.  Anyone found a good fix for this, please let me know.  Will be posting photos as we go.  Below are some I took of the before and after on the wall lights.  Yes, the original ones were uuuuugggllly!

RV 12 Volt Polish Brass Wall Sconce Light Push Button Alabaster Globe on ebay if anyone else is looking for a cheap fix.


Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #1 –
Sooo, ya didn't care for the hula dancer lights?  ;D  The replacements look nice.

Congrats on the, new to you, coach; my favorite color combo...beautiful. We were considering that one, but ya beat us to it. Glad you're enjoying it.
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #2 –
Quote from: MisterEd –
Sooo, ya didn't care for the hula dancer lights?  ;D  The replacements look nice.

Congrats on the, new to you, coach; my favorite color combo...beautiful. We were considering that one, but ya beat us to it. Glad you're enjoying it.

Thank you!  Those frilly lights had to go!  lol
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #3 –
A word of caution! If you are changing flooring in the slide area, be sure it is firmly attached to the floor. The previous owners changed the flooring, secured it with double sided tape..... It caused  me untold  grief, plus a new bladder install... the slide picked up the rubber plank flooring, bent it in a U and poked a hole in the bladder. If you don't believe these slides  move fast, wait till you have a problem... You can't get your finger off the button fast enough....In my  humble experience....
Safe Travels,
Dave
2001 U320 40ft
Build #5867
2003 Tracker
VE7DOD

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Dave Dunington –
A word of caution! If you are changing flooring in the slide area, be sure it is firmly attached to the floor. The previous owners changed the flooring, secured it with double sided tape..... It caused  me untold  grief, plus a new bladder install... the slide picked up the rubber plank flooring, bent it in a U and poked a hole in the bladder. If you don't believe these slides  move fast, wait till you have a problem... You can't get your finger off the button fast enough....In my  humble experience....
Safe Travels,
Dave


Thanks Dave;  when I was at FOT, I asked about flooring.  They recommended gluing it down to prevent any issues.  Also, the thickness of the flooring will make a difference, so looking for some rubber flooring that is minimal in thickness.  Will let everyone know how this goes.
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #5 –
Joe, I just don't understand you and dottie wanting to get rid of these lamps with grass growing from top and bottom!!!!
Glad to see things are coming along
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #6 –
Got the 220V dryer installed, modified the washer so the heat and fan will not work if the dryer button is accidentally turned on.  Drum will turn but that is all.  DW is now happy  dryer will only be run when hooked to shore power
While doing washer I also changed the hose valves
Thanks to Mike for giving me a heads up on threads being different
Also had to use a 1/8" round file to. extend the slot for the screw that holds the new valve.  The second picture is what the new valves came mounted in and I used the original brackets for valves
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Chris m lang –
Joe, I just don't understand you and dottie wanting to get rid of these lamps with grass growing from top and bottom!!!!
Glad to see things are coming along
Chris

Yes, it was a tough decision!  NOT! 
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Chris m lang –
Got the 220V dryer installed, modified the washer so the heat and fan will not work if the dryer button is accidentally turned on.  Drum will turn but that is all.  DW is now happy  dryer will only be run when hooked to shore power
While doing washer I also changed the hose valves
Thanks to Mike for giving me a heads up on threads being different
Also had to use a 1/8" round file to. extend the slot for the screw that holds the new valve.  The second picture is what the new valves came mounted in and I used the original brackets for valves
Chris
Quote from: Chris m lang –

Awesome job Chris!  I know that Elka will be delighted!
Joe, I just don't understand you and dottie wanting to get rid of these lamps with grass growing from top and bottom!!!!
Glad to see things are coming along
Chris

Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Chris m lang –
Got the 220V dryer installed, modified the washer so the heat and fan will not work if the dryer button is accidentally turned on.  Drum will turn but that is all.  DW is now happy  dryer will only be run when hooked to shore power
While doing washer I also changed the hose valves
Thanks to Mike for giving me a heads up on threads being different
Also had to use a 1/8" round file to. extend the slot for the screw that holds the new valve.  The second picture is what the new valves came mounted in and I used the original brackets for valves
Chris
Did you get the 220 from the breaker panel, or before it? Thanks Jim
Jim C.
coachfree, previous 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2003 Foretravels.
 

Re: Upgrades and lights

Reply #10 –
I put a 30A breaker in the breaker panel
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR