Upgrades to the rig

We bought the 08 Raptor 3712ts 5th wheel last year and now that the season is upon us, it hardly seems real that we've changed so much about it.

1. Added 750 watts of 24 volt solar panels with Tri-star 45 mppt controller.
2. Installed new Magnum MS-2800 inverter with remote panel
3. Changed out existing waterpump - upgraded to a "SureFlo 5.7" waterpump
4. Replaced kitchen faucet with upgraded faucet/sprayer
5. Mounted new 3-D 42" television in livingroom
6. Mounted new 32" Digital television in bedroom
7. Installed new Fan-Tastic Fan with remote in Loft
8. New Fan-tastic fan in bathroom
9. Installed new heavy duty transfer switch
10. Added one additional landing gear motor to handle the load better
11. One new landing gear jack - covered by insurance, when some idiot tagged my rig in storage, and bent the old one.
12. Removed and replaced existing black/gray sensors with "Horbst miracle probes" - swear by these now.
13. Installed base station radio
14. Installed Uniden "Bear-Cat BCD-996XT" scanner (so we can mind the Ranger's business too)
15. Changed out all existing livingroom lighting fixtures with fluorescent fixtures and led bulbs everywhere else.
16. Replaced existing furnace blower motor with new one
17. Replaced existing thermostat with digital thermostat
18. Mounted new space-saver coffee maker under kitchen cabinet
19. Installed automatic satellite and receivers Tailgater
20. Installed decorative panels on screen doors - after replacing screens from "doggie damages"
21. Installed 2nd A/C Unit in bedroom
22. 6 new tires - 14-ply trailer tires
23. New spare tire and rim
24. Upgraded shackles to Dexter-easy flex
25. Installed new digital Jack antennae
26. Installed new wi-fi Ranger Go with mobile and cellular signal booster.
27. Installed 6 new (6-volt) batteries
28. Installed culligan filtered water faucet at sink
29. Replaced the wimpy door track for the privacy door - with new Johnson pocket door track.
30. Replaced existing toilet with Dometic 310 toilet - hated it - (long story). Replaced that with the 320 toilet.
31. New locks on all bays, doors and ramp.
32. Installed new Sleep Number air mattress.
33. Purchased new Flo-Jet sewage pump kit for dumping uphill to clean out.
34. Installed traveler SK-1000 auto Satellite Dish with 3 receivers..

Whew when I get an idea?
look out lol.
We'll start on my girl's "wish list" for the interior changes this next year. Carpet, counter-tops, etc...

For now, DID I MISS ANYTHING???

Veebyes
Explorer II
May 20, 2015
The savy buyer will appreciate the quality upgrades & know the difference between things like a modified sine wave inverter & a pure sine wave inverter. To retrofit many things would not be worth the time.

Like the OP, I am in this one for the long haul. It is the first. It is planned to be the last. After 9 years we have not seen another that we might like better. We have been to shows just for fun.

When we sell, no plans to soon, it will truly be 'turn key', right down to tools & spares carried like landing leg bevel gears & a still in the box waterpump plus all of the tools. All the new owner will need to do is stock the fridge & put in their own linens.
ToyHauler
Explorer
May 20, 2015
I honestly never try to factor in any resale value into my upgrades.
I don't care..
if I want to salvage any useful items I have installed?
I can spend a few bucks and have my guys retrieve my items to be reinstalled into a newer rig if I so desire..
Or can give them to the buyer as incentive.
Case in point.
I had a 28ft tt with 575 watts solar @ 12 volts with a 3k watt xantrex marine modified sine wave inverter/charger.
I knew I was going to go another way in the new rig . So I gave it up..
Alot of give and take as you get smarter I always say. ;)
USMC-0311-0321
Explorer
May 04, 2015
You are correct, but this is my home. I understand as the amount of customization I've done is only valuable to me. Not planning on selling anytime soon.
USMC-0311-0321
Explorer
May 04, 2015
You are correct, but this is my home. Not planning on selling any time soon. I'm aware of the amount of customization I've done is only valuable to me.
Veebyes
Explorer II
May 04, 2015
The trouble with all the upgrades, even the meaningful expensive ones, is that they don't meanmuch come selling time.

A ppotential buyer will look at the model, the year, the superficial wear & tear & ignore the quality extras put into it.
USMC-0311-0321
Explorer
May 03, 2015
r/o and water softener are plumb on the outside front compartment, and share a vented 3/4" drain line to a p-trap tied to the 3" drain discharge.
ToyHauler
Explorer
May 03, 2015
About the R/O system?

Did you plumb the waste water to your grey water/sink drain? Or to the outside?
USMC-0311-0321
Explorer
May 03, 2015
Very nice, here's my list.
Installed residential water softener.
" R/O system for drinking water.
" Instant hot water dispenser.
" New 320 toilet.
" Water temp. control bidet.
" Three A/C's with heat.
" 80 amps service
" Residential fridge.
Removed stove.
" Build in pantries
" Custom furniture
" SWM Slimline Automatic satellite
" JT supports
" Soap/Lotion dispensers on sinks.
" Window awnings
" Wifi antenna.
" 48" LG smart tv.
" LED lighting.
" Entry elevator.(lift table)
" Rumba cleaner.
" Laminate floors with heat.
I'm sure there will be more in the near future.
FlatBroke
Explorer II
May 03, 2015
lee worsdell wrote:
they block out the word C R A P lol

Spell it with a K
ToyHauler
Explorer
May 03, 2015
Replaced existing toilet with Dometic 310 toilet - hated it - (long story). Replaced that with the 320 toilet.........
The story about this is the 310 has no rim in the bowl and you can imagine the unsanitary condition this can make.. flat out disgusting! what were they thinking?

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