DIY and Used RV
Reading all the DIY projects owners do. I would sure be careful in buying a used RV. Private or dealer. I would want to know just what the past owner changed and who did it. Many post here and on...
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Some folks have an assumption that DIY upgrades / fixes are bad. Very bad. In reality, each upgrade / fix (DIY or dealer applied) must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
If wondering, I did many DIY upgrades to my RV. In my books, the next owner of my upgraded RV/TT will be a very lucky person. re: They get "better than factory" build and the items are fixed properly. Just to name a few upgrades:
- Installed Extra 12V computer fan behind fridge to keep it cooler during extra hot days. Great upgrade.
- Re-routed its PEX piping to allow easy bi-pass (for winterization tasks).
- Installed RV Surge Protection. Better than factory.
- Installed better / quieter fan in bathroom. Better than factory.
- Installed 12V manual battery switch. Better than factory.
- Upgraded to STAR brake wiring instead of default linear brake wiring. Better than factory.
- Removed 11 of its windows, removed its inner lip foam (that always leaks in time) and re-sealed each winter - the proper "old school" way. Better than factory.
- Installed Roof vent covers (black over bedroom area and white over bathroom).
- Tinted windows on the kids bedroom - to allow them to sleep in longer.
- Installed 12V light above the TV (to see TV buttons). Better than factory.
- Installed longer master bed base to allow longer house queen bed (instead of short queen bed).
- Installed 12V safety lighting on its stairs. Better than factory.
- Installed galvanized wire mesh around Hot Water tank. Thus, stopping "stuff" in same storage compartment from hitting / laying against the rear of HW tank, and eliminate the risk of fire. Much better than factory.
I can go "on and on" about the many better than factory upgrades on my RV/TT. Upgrades that should be minimum specs / minimum code in today's RV / TT builds.
In my books, the next owner of my RV/TT is going to be very lucky to own my RV / TT (when I sell it).
Some folks have an assumption that DIY upgrades / fixes are bad. Very bad. In reality, each upgrade / fix (DIY or dealer applied) must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
If wondering, I did many DIY upgrades to my RV. In my books, the next owner of my upgraded RV/TT will be a very lucky person. re: They get "better than factory" build and the items are fixed properly. Just to name a few upgrades:
- Installed Extra 12V computer fan behind fridge to keep it cooler during extra hot days. Great upgrade.
- Re-routed its PEX piping to allow easy bi-pass (for winterization tasks).
- Installed RV Surge Protection. Better than factory.
- Installed better / quieter fan in bathroom. Better than factory.
- Installed 12V manual battery switch. Better than factory.
- Upgraded to STAR brake wiring instead of default linear brake wiring. Better than factory.
- Removed 11 of its windows, removed its inner lip foam (that always leaks in time) and re-sealed each winter - the proper "old school" way. Better than factory.
- Installed Roof vent covers (black over bedroom area and white over bathroom).
- Tinted windows on the kids bedroom - to allow them to sleep in longer.
- Installed 12V light above the TV (to see TV buttons). Better than factory.
- Installed longer master bed base to allow longer house queen bed (instead of short queen bed).
- Installed 12V safety lighting on its stairs. Better than factory.
- Installed galvanized wire mesh around Hot Water tank. Thus, stopping "stuff" in same storage compartment from hitting / laying against the rear of HW tank, and eliminate the risk of fire. Much better than factory.
I can go "on and on" about the many better than factory upgrades on my RV/TT. Upgrades that should be minimum specs / minimum code in today's RV / TT builds.
In my books, the next owner of my RV/TT is going to be very lucky to own my RV / TT (when I sell it).
