Ridiculously cheap, ridiculously easy mods to consider

[Jabber Jaw]

But if you're the one placing the magnets, I see no reason why you couldn't install the drip-tray, then install the magnets maybe a 1/2" lower or whatever so that the top of the magneshade starts at the bottom of the drop tray which is at the very top edge of the windscreen.

That might work. Will have to look at it; once I get to the sunny,warm confines of Florida!

Allan

 

[Neal]

The problem is you won't be able to get the bottom magnets where they need to be. Imagine the material designed for the shape of your windshield. Now you lower it you can't get the bottom magnets lower than the dash so you won't get a good alignment at the bottom. My top left/right magnets are as high as they can go as they hit the overhead panel, my bottom magnets are as low as they go as they hit the dash. You don't have room to play, in my opinion.

 

[lostinfla]

Neal, you beat me to it. Exactly correct. Now if you order a Magneshade, you could have them make it 1" less in height, but for those who have them already, it's a moot point. I'm putting my "gutter" on the paint above the windshield. I had already removed the top cap Newmar badge (front and rear) and installed my NKK numbers in place on the front. Unfortunately, I now have to remove and order new numbers as I mounted them as low as possible. As you can see, I really don't have a problem with streaks off the top... Just waiting to clean the top next week so I didn't worry about how it looks now.

 

[Neal]

Any tips on removing that Newmar badge? That sounds like a viable option.

 

[lostinfla]

Any tips on removing that Newmar badge? That sounds like a viable option.

It is a bear. I used the 3M remover liberally and 4 thumb nails. The goo they stick them on with is pretty stout, but then again, you got nothing else to do....
On mine, it left a slight silhouette of the shape, but I removed a lot of that with scratch remover. I almost think mine had the clear touched up with the logo's already on leaving a slight impression. The numbers in the front camo it also.

 

[J&JD]

It is a bear. I used the 3M remover liberally and 4 thumb nails. The goo they stick them on with is pretty stout, but then again, you got nothing else to do....
On mine, it left a slight silhouette of the shape, but I removed a lot of that with scratch remover. I almost think mine had the clear touched up with the logo's already on leaving a slight impression. The numbers in the front camo it also.

Heat gun might help a bit.

 

[Neal]

I'm hoping I can attach to the seal above the glass and mitigate the problems. I don't think removing the logo is going to be an aesthetic winner at this point.

 

[Jwl_Atlanta]

BTW, here's a few small cheap mods I've done that have made our time in the coach better. First off, I hated that I couldn't see the controls for slides etc. without an external light. I tried motion lights to no avail, so I pulled the panel and redesigned it. Made the holes bigger and installed a couple of cheap LED strips behind to show through the labels on the panels. They are actuated by a magnetic switch on the door. Before and after pics.
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Next, we were looking for a dish drainer that would fit in the small sink. Got a piece of ceiling grid from Lowes and cut it to fit the top lip of the sink.

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Always looking for an extension cord outside and it's never where I left it... 40' recoil cord mounted in basement with 4 plex receptacle.

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Don't know why Newmar installs two drink holders on the drivers armrest which moves the shifter back too far to use easily. Another trip to Lowes for some Oak cabinet material (they didn't have maple) covered the armrest and re cut the holes to move everything up. Also installed the window switch below on the vertical to clean things up. I put a small foldout drink holder on the dash. Also a chip clip on the park brake so it isn't disengaged by mistake.

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Water bay faucets with flush hose and timer, SeeLevel monitor, and quick disconnect for the hot cold mixer. Shower head has fitting also.

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I know there's a bunch more, but we're on the roof today doing a re seal.

Would you mind sharing the parts/pieces that make up the hot/cold water control? Thanks

 

[lostinfla]

Would you mind sharing the parts/pieces that make up the hot/cold water control? Thanks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGXABS6/?tag=rvf01-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1QCZI/?tag=rvf01-20

I cut the mixer shorter and used worm drive clamps to reconnect it.

 

[Jwl_Atlanta]

Thank you very much. Did you buy a different molded plastic piece to mount the faucets to? Thanks again.

 

[lostinfla]

Thank you very much. Did you buy a different molded plastic piece to mount the faucets to? Thanks again.

No, that's the original from the shower setup

 

[Golfer Guy]

I wanted to add the cherry wood fantastic fan covers to the bathrooms rather than two big holes in the ceiling. Called Newmar and they wanted a ridiculous amount of moola that I just couldn't justify. So I went up to the wood shop here in Happy Trails and made my own. I think they turn out to be just as nice as the OEM one in the galley.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I wanted to add the cherry wood fantastic fan covers to the bathrooms rather than two big holes in the ceiling. Called Newmar and they wanted a ridiculous amount of moola that I just couldn't justify. So I went up to the wood shop here in Happy Trails and made my own. I think they turn out to be just as nice as the OEM one in the galley.

Wow! Very nicely done.

TJ

 

[Jim]

Yes indeed, very nicely done @Golfer Guy!

 

[NWIP]

DW wanted to add them but I hadn’t got around to calling Newmar to price, care to elaborate?

I think yours look just as good

 

[J&JD]

As @lostinfla posted, I replaced the wet bay shower with the same faucets. For the black tank rinse I wanted to use the water source before it entered the house filters.

The hookup has another back flo attachment, the the coach has its own back flo and air gap unit already in place and the rinse hose is never left attached to the clean out so I’m satisfied that this safer than if I were running a separate hose to the water source each time I back flushed with the park water source.

 

[Golfer Guy]

DW wanted to add them but I hadn’t got around to calling Newmar to price, care to elaborate?

I think yours look just as good

If i remember correctly they were north of $250 each. Not 100% sure of that.

 

[Golfer Guy]

As @lostinfla posted, I replaced the wet bay shower with the same faucets. For the black tank rinse I wanted to use the water source before it entered the house filters. View attachment 744View attachment 745
The hookup has another back flo attachment, the the coach has its own back flo and air gap unit already in place and the rinse hose is never left attached to the clean out so I’m satisfied that this safer than if I were running a separate hose to the water source each time I back flushed with the park water source.

Sure like how you have the filters installed. I want to do that to mine too. Also looks like you cut the back plastic panel in half. That is perfect so you can remove and inspect or get behind the panel without as much trouble as the one piece backing.

 

[J&JD]

Sure like how you have the filters installed. I want to do that to mine too. Also looks like you cut the back plastic panel in half. That is perfect so you can remove and inspect or get behind the panel without as much trouble as the one piece backing.

Actually, the right half of the bay panel is a 1/4” plastic sheet that I cut to size and mounted over the original panel. The factory panel is so flimsy that I was afraid of mounting the double filter and towel holder on it. I did the same with the right sidewall where the pressure regulator is mounted. Much, much sturdier now.

 

[lostinfla]

Got sick of looking in the drivers mirror and seeing nothing but reflection off the windshield, so I moved the mirror forward and made a shield from black poster board that tucks into the front A pillar trim/shade track. Eliminates the glare and makes the mirror much more useful

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