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RoamingGnomes's avatar
Jan 27, 2014

Top 5 upgrades

Just curious

Have a 5th wheel, and do anything from 3 to 9 weeks on the road mostly national & state campgrounds. I upgraded my 5th from 1 battery to 4, added a 2000w inverter, Fantastic fan, looking at solar, & external fuel tank for the pickup.

Wondering what others think are the top 5 upgrades they wouldn't/couldn't do without.
  • The disk brake conversion is worth every penny. In most instances we can't carry too much fuel. If you can get an exhaust brake for your truck like the Cummins has in the Rams it will be your best liked truck option. Those that don't have the exhaust brake don't think they need one; those that have one would not be without it. It is that impressive.
  • Added an electric fireplace/heater in the living area saves having to use the propane furnace
    Step into bedroom area added hinge to make a storage compartment for flashlights and safety triangles
    Uprgraded springs from 6000 to 8000lb and added ezflex equalizers
    2 12v batteries for inverter and 2 for house batteries with switch to be able to use all for for house or inverter.
    On board Onan Generator
    Dish Tailgator antenna to replace manual setup antenna
  • Michelle.S wrote:
    As mentioned upgraded suspension such as Mor/Ryde IS, Disc Brakes, and better tires if you have Made in China OEMs.


    X2 also a air hitch
  • Before we took possession of our new FW, we had the one 12 volt battery changed out to two 6 volt golf cart batteries. Also had an additional flat screen TV installed in bedroom. Had a hitch installed on back of unit for a bike rack.
  • As mentioned upgraded suspension such as Mor/Ryde IS, Disc Brakes, and better tires if you have Made in China OEMs.
  • To that list i have to add upgraded suspension, satellite TV and maybe a cell phone booster.