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rodknocker
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Have any of you ever had the interior re-done? Talking about cabinets, appliances (including residential reefer), floors, full monty refresh. We like our '03 Jayco, weighing cost of update vs a new unit.

As a contributing factor, I have already added Kodiak 13" disc brakes, 17.5 rims and Goodyear G114 tires. Moryde 4000 RE suspension, 5th Airborne pin box have also been added. Both AC units are less than 2 yrs old, new roof 3 years ago. All three slide out covers replaced last year.

One more question; back to the factory or find a shop that does that sort of work.
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musicman54
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downtheroad wrote:
We remodeled our interior last winter..
This is our bedroom slide....:)

dw wants that bedroom looks like will be remolding

mike1poles
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Craig,

We totally remodeled a 1991 Jayco. I actually did all the work myself. New cabinets, appliances, entertainment center, bathroom, floors (carpet and tile) and bedroom. Also have a cousin that buys "worn out" RV's and remodels them. Does a great job. Nothing to difficult about it, if can read a tape measure "wreaking" it out is easy. LOL If your not comfortable or don't have time, talk to a good, known handyman that has experience in remodeling, it does not have to be in RV's, but would help. The thing you have to remember is, everything is "patchable" or "fixable"! Don't hesitate to "jump in" and do it, if your game!
In 2008 we ordered the unit we have now, I've been "remodeling" and adding since we picked it up. Plus, still have a "to do" list of remodels to do. Have changed a lot, and plan to keep it many years.

Hope this helps and God bless,
Mike

laknox
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bucky wrote:
I don't see Cruella in that pic, was she downstairs?


Jack Swallow, maybe. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Veebyes
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You have put a pile of $ in upgrades. You also know that you will see very little of that in resale value. If you are the handy with your hands type of guy & have the time, go for it.

Gut it to the walls & build exactly what you want inside. Plan to keep it for a very long time afterwards. A custom is difficult to sell but if it makes you happy that does not matter.
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bucky
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I don't see Cruella in that pic, was she downstairs?
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5thwheelgypsy
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That bedroom looks like a lot of added weight to tow!!

I was also curious about interior changes. I've briefly read about people re-wall papering or painting their interior walls. That would definitely give it a more residential feel.
Pinterest had some good pics.
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rodknocker
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HEH458 wrote:
I've been looking into doing the same thing. Our FW is in very good condition. I've looked into adding a residential refig, Mor Ryde IS w/disc brakes, RV Armor Lifetime Roof, new sofa and recliners plus a little bit of cabinet work. Can get all that for about $20k. The new FW's we've looked at are $80k and up. Also, you get a new one and you will probably have to deal with problems for awhile. Is $20k $$$? I guess it depends on your perspective. I know it's a lot less than $80+. I also know I have a good dependable FW that I've already done a lot of mods to vs a new one with potential issues and then doing mods to it.


This is about where we are in the thought process. The unit we would buy is mid 80's, a quarter of that for a suitable remodel leaves a lot of cash for diesel.

I appreciate all of the comments, especially any that have done a remodel. And if you would do it again....
Craig and Cheryl with our dogs
Buddy (Maltypoo), Sally (English Springer)and Charley (King Charles Cavalier)
'06 Chev Duramax LBZ
'03 Jayco Designer Legacy 3610 RLTS

colliehauler
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Mike LeClair wrote:
downtheroad wrote:
We remodeled our interior last winter..
This is our bedroom slide....:)



Now this here, this is funny (and amazing!)

OP, Clearly you have spent a lot of $$$$ on your RV to this point and I admire that. It's kind of like the crossroad that all of us have hit with an older car. Spend the money to fix and repair or trade in for a newer model. NEVER and easy question to answer. I guess you have to ask yourself how much $$$$ can I, do I want to spend on this renovation/remodel. How will it stack up to a brand spanking new one with the "stuff" that I want to have. Which path makes the most sense to you and follow it - you will be happy!!

Good Luck!

Mike
Those slideouts sure make it roomier.:B

laknox
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Given that my FW has a very heavy Zieman frame, I've often wondered what the cost would be to have a completely new box dropped on it. ๐Ÿ™‚

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laknox
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downtheroad wrote:
We remodeled our interior last winter..
This is our bedroom slide....:)



LMAOROFL!

Lyle
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hitchup
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Over on Facebook, there are plenty of RV Groups that show their remodeling progress photos by do-it-yourselfers. Some are amazing, like redoing bathroom vanities, kitchens. Some are simple updates like painting walls and cabinets and redoing flooring.

We bought our final retirement 5er and have done simple updates, but for major, not sure we'd want to put anymore money into this one.
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colliehauler
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At one time New Horizon would do a interior remodel, I don't know if they still do it. It would have to be the slow time of year as well. I'm sure it would be pricey as well as nice.

HEH458
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I've been looking into doing the same thing. Our FW is in very good condition. I've looked into adding a residential refig, Mor Ryde IS w/disc brakes, RV Armor Lifetime Roof, new sofa and recliners plus a little bit of cabinet work. Can get all that for about $20k. The new FW's we've looked at are $80k and up. Also, you get a new one and you will probably have to deal with problems for awhile. Is $20k $$$? I guess it depends on your perspective. I know it's a lot less than $80+. I also know I have a good dependable FW that I've already done a lot of mods to vs a new one with potential issues and then doing mods to it.

C-Bears
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I am guessing that new cabinets and counter tops would be the most expensive part. While those are out, and possibly the island if you have one, the new floor replacement shouldn't be that expensive (depending on what you want).

That would be a tough decision since your present unit has a lot of costly recent upgrades that you really won't get your money out of. Of course if you remodel and stay with a 12 year old unit you will still have aged fiberglass, but on the other hand the overall quality could be better with an older unit.
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