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CATEGORY: CUSTOMIZED & MODIFIED

TOPIC: UPCOMING PROJECTS
Posted: 04-07-18
Posted By: TimCar

See Forum Post HERE

I installed the RVLock and the 1st part of the SureCall 3.0 system yesterday using just the Omni-directional mast antenna (Yagi directional antenna still on it’s way)

But… I’m going to remove the RVLock and disassemble it to find a way to add volume control to the lock/unlock signal.
My guess is it’s a piezo speaker, so a small 10K POT should do the trick.
The Keypad has a nice low tone, but the lock/unlock signal scares the heck out of my dog.
It is way too loud and can be heard several sites away.  I’m sure the neighbors don’t care for it, and my wife will not use it until it’s fixed.

The SureCall Cell booster works great even with the low gain omni-directional.
It took our Verizon signal from 1-2 bars and 3G/1x up to 3-4 bars and solid 4G.

The next step is to add a directional Cell antenna to the DTV mast so I can aim it from inside.
I’ll put an 50ohm R.F. A/B switch so I can switch when needed.

CUSTOMIZED & MODIFIED
Posted: 04-07-18
Posted By: TimCarSee Forum Post HERE

I’m already eyeing how he did several of his projects and will be adding some of them to my RV Bucket List.
(Hey Alloy, have you ever considered opening up a Custom RV Shop?)

I’m gathering all the parts for my Spring 2018 upgrades listed below. Just waiting for the Axles from  Dexter and the rain to stop so we can get this started.

Add Bluetooth Transducers to Bigfoot level pads extend side (4)
Install 10″ Android Tablet to removable/powered wall mount near door. (display LP Tank Levels, Bigfoot pressures, weather forecasts)
Install TechEdge Tank Monitors on all 3 tanks.
Install RVLock Wireless Key System
Install SureCall RV 3.0 Cell Booster with Omni-Directional Antenna and a switch to a directional YAGI Antenna mounted to the DTV Mast
Replace Nev-R-Lube 7.2K Axles with 8K Dexter EZ-LUBE Axles and new wet shackles
Replace Rubber Springs on MorRyde suspension.
Install MOR/ryde X Factor Performance Cross Members
(2ea – UO21-003 and 1ea RE21-004)
Replace drum brakes with Titan Disc Brakes w/1500 PSI EHB
Replace both A/C’s with Atwood 15K A/C with H.P.
Replace Washer/Dryer with new Splendide 2100 XC unit.
Replace sofa/airbed with custom 87″ wide sofa/tri-fold bed from mysofacreation (great prices on custom 36″ deep RV sofas)
Install 12 Volt System Bi-Directional LCD Display Monitor.
Add Salt Reserve tank to Water Softener system.
Relocate Soft Water Tank and Whole House Filter to unused space aft of front basement and add sliding door for access. (thanks to Morber  for the  idea)
Add diverter valve to dump soft water regeneration water into Grey Water tank.

I’m thinking this will be enough for travel this Summer, then start gathering parts and pieces to do a few “Alloy Custom” projects next spring.

TALES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

Posted: 04-14-18
Posted By: TimCar

See Forum Post HERE

Kind of odd to drive up to your home a see a tree laying against it.
At first it didn’t register what I was looking at, not until I could hear my dear Wife yelling at me through a window saying her and the dog were stuck inside because the door was blocked.
She calmed down when I reminded her that there are Emergency Exits.
It took two hours for the park to locate a chainsaw and cut it off.

It’s too dark to look for damage until tomorrow…