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Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #25 –
My math comes up with 3600 watts. Wish they were available at that price when I did my solar install.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #26 –
I went with 4 of the 39x80 in panels , and 2 of the 69in panels .  80in  requires removing the horns .

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Reply #27 –
Lots to do yet but this gives a rough idea of what we're shooting for.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #28 –
No lovee doveee couch ?

Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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Reply #29 –
How are you going to hold hands when watching a movie?
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #30 –
Yes darn, I'll have to watch TV without my arm falling asleep now. Life may not go on
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #31 –
That's ok Elliott, we all have to make some sacrifices once in awhile!
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #32 –
Love the chairs....
 But where's the footstool's 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #33 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Love the chairs....
 But where's the footstool's
We have them but I need to put new longer legs on them given that the chairs are slightly elevated by the platform
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #34 –
Televator fireplace
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #36 –
Quote from: dsd –
Sales link?
It's cobbled together from various Amazon bits:
1: Televator stand: Amazon.com: VEVOR Motorized TV Lift Stroke Length 39.4 Inches Motorized TV...
2) Fireplace: Amazon.com: BOSSIN 30 inch Ultra-Thin and Silence Linear Fireplace, Recessed...
3) Brick veneer: Amazon.com: WASAIT 3D Wall Panel Peel and Stick,56.9 sq Ft Coverage Printable...

#3 is basically cheap foam. It looks good enough but wouldn't be up to U320 interior standards IMO. If I had a Unicaoch I'd do something different but I'm trying to be very weight conscious in the GV and also trying to take the easy way out on projects so we can get this sucker on the road.
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1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #37 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Televator fireplace

what did you make the box out of?

We've been discussing potentially moving the TV off the front to in between the chairs and could possibly put a floor mount mini split in front of it.
1999 U320 WTFE #5586
2014 Subaru Forester 6sp
4000 watts of solar
650 aH @ 24v

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Reply #38 –
Quote from: Zach –
what did you make the box out of?

We've been discussing potentially moving the TV off the front to in between the chairs and could possibly put a floor mount mini split in front of it.
Just half inch plywood with 2x1 framing. If I had the time and wasn't counting pounds, I'd have opted for 3/4" cabinet grade plywood stained to match. Or possibly use a 1/4" black walnut paneling with walnut veneer strips to cover the rough edges at the corners.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #39 –
Well that is the last #%$@ing time I ever make my own countertops. What a nightmare. I'll figure out something better someday but for now it keeps us moving and doesn't weigh a lot (I'd really have  preferred  butcher block)
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #40 –
🤣🤣🤣, sorry for laughing Elliott, but your not the first person nor the last that has uttered that statement! There's plenty of us right here on this forum.
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 #41 –
I made countertops one time for my grandmothers house... not exactly fun.

Looks like you painted the walls?  I'm completely against painting the cabinets but the walls looks interesting. What color is it?
1992 Foretravel 36' Grand Villa ORED - VC22RD Chassis - 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #42 –
Quote from: Paul GA –
I made countertops one time for my grandmothers house... not exactly fun.

Looks like you painted the walls?  I'm completely against painting the cabinets but the walls looks interesting. What color is it?
It's an off white/cream. The walnut paneling originally on the walls was just way too beat up so we had to do something. This actually works well with the warm wood tones and the carpet we put in. I agree on the cabinets, wouldn't  paint them
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Elliott’s Grand Villa Interior Remodel

Reply #43 –
Quote from: Zach –
what did you make the box out of?

We've been discussing potentially moving the TV off the front to in between the chairs and could possibly put a floor mount mini split in front of it.
Zach. Have you found a floor mount mini split that operates on 110v.  Ive looked for hours but found nada.  And as far as i know ( not much) a 220 mini split ain't gonna work ???
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #44 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Zach. Have you found a floor mount mini split that operates on 110v.  Ive looked for hours but found nada.  And as far as i know ( not much) a 220 mini split ain't gonna work ???

I have not found a 110v version but my plans would include either an auto transformer or two inverters in split phase to get that 220v.

While not as pretty as a faux fireplace, they put a hell of a lot more heat than the rv fireplaces. And AC of course.
1999 U320 WTFE #5586
2014 Subaru Forester 6sp
4000 watts of solar
650 aH @ 24v

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Reply #45 –
Zach, don't think a 120 volt floor or floor/ceiling exists.  240 volt is typically available when plugged into pedestal. If you want to run on genset it requires swapping around some lug connections on outer end of genset to convert to 240 output. (simplified explanation, there are other considerations but is readily doable.) Another plus of the higher voltage splits is that they are typically quite a bit more efficient.

One other possibility is a direct tie to solar panels with a dc split. Prioritizes dc operation, falls back on grid or inverter to supplement or fully power as needed.

I suspect a high efficiency 18K btu split would come very close, possibly exceed, the output of roof units. Probably would need fan assist into bedroom.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

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Reply #46 –
Quote from: Chuck Pearson –
Zach, don't think a 120 volt floor or floor/ceiling exists.  240 volt is typically available when plugged into pedestal. If you want to run on genset it requires swapping around some lug connections on outer end of genset to convert to 240 output. (simplified explanation, there are other considerations but is readily doable.) Another plus of the higher voltage splits is that they are typically quite a bit more efficient.

One other possibility is a direct tie to solar panels with a dc split. Prioritizes dc operation, falls back on grid or inverter to supplement or fully power as needed.

I suspect a high efficiency 18K btu split would come very close, possibly exceed, the output of roof units. Probably would need fan assist into bedroom.

My ideal is a 18k concealed unit but finding a place for this is difficult without cutting a large hole in the floor between the bay and living area. Either way, I'd stick with two 110v  inverters that would accept 110v and then Output split phase or an auto transformer to create split phase from one 110v inverter. But anyways...

Hurry and finish that Reno, Elliott!
1999 U320 WTFE #5586
2014 Subaru Forester 6sp
4000 watts of solar
650 aH @ 24v

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Reply #47 –

The powered blinds are in. No wires and they're all synced on the same Remotes and can be adjusted individually too. The real test will be the test of time but so far I'm pleased. All windows except the windshield came in at about $1500. The batteries in the blinds are supposed to hold a charge for 6months at a time while under use. The company supposedly gets great reviews when it comes to support so we'll see.

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1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #48 –
Very nice Elliott and a better price than the ShadePro ones on Amazon.  I like the fact that there are no wires to hook up.  We really like our ShadePros, but would have opt for these if I had found them.  Clean look as well.  Great job!
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
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Reply #49 –
The captain/copilot chairs are done. Total bill was $1700 at a place local to me.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.