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Modification Suggestions for Semi-new DRV

Rouse_House
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We are purchasing a 2015 DRV Tradition from a dealer. Planning to install after-market washer/dryer, dishwasher and rear camera. Any other modifications you suggest we consider?

Although we have a lightweight we use for weekend camping, we are new to the fifth wheel semi-full time camping. (To answer the question, will be towing with a Ford F-350 DRW 6.7L Diesel). Searched the Forum and did not see anything with general suggestions for modifications.

Thanks for the time and the input.
A Girl, A Guy, Two Pugs, and Fifth Wheel
2015 Ford F-350 4x4
DRV Tradition 384 RSS
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CarlT100
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Congratulations! Sounds like you got a great package. Enjoy!
Carl S
US Army Retired

'11 F-450, 6.7, 4X4, crewcab; '14 Fuzion Impact toyhauler
'12 Triumph Tiger 800XC; '03 Triumph Bonneville T100, 1968 Triumph TR6 Trophy 650cc
SWMBO: '13 HD Sportster; '06 Honda Big Ruckus

Rouse_House
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Explorer
Thanks for all the feedback. Your comments helped me feel good about the DRV model we bought since it had many of the options you suggested (like residential fridge, 2 acs, air pin, 8,000 lb axles and disc brakes). Did get the satellite TV antenna. The F-350 had the 5th Wheel Hitch package. Will check about lift kit.
A Girl, A Guy, Two Pugs, and Fifth Wheel
2015 Ford F-350 4x4
DRV Tradition 384 RSS

Gib3633
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Explorer
Get the optional 2 inch lift kit if you have a late model 4x4 truck or you will definitely be nose high. It should be standard then you could just adjust hitch but they prefer not to spend that $40.00 for steel and let you spend $1500.00 later
Opps did I say that?

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
TXiceman wrote:
If you are in a money spending mode, get an air ride hitch, Mor/Ryde IS suspension, Disc Brakes, residential frig and inverter, That should put a major dent in the bank account,

Ken


Very one of those are a must have IMHO.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

TXiceman
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Explorer II
If you are in a money spending mode, get an air ride hitch, Mor/Ryde IS suspension, Disc Brakes, residential frig and inverter, That should put a major dent in the bank account,

Ken
Amateur Radio Operator.
2023 Cougar 22MLS, toted with a 2022, F150, 3.5L EcoBoost, Crewcab, Max Tow, FORMER Full Time RVer. Travel with a standard schnauzer and a Timneh African Gray parrot

Halmfamily
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Explorer
Love our Whirlpool washer and dryer. No need for a dishwasher. Don't have a rear camera but have yet to need one.
2008 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT DRW D/A 4x4 (Big All)
2006 Ford F350 PSD SRW King Ranch 4x4 (Henry) (Sold)
B&W Companion, 90 Aux Fuel Tank, Scan Gauge II, Curt f/m hitch, Swagman XC
2015 Forest River Sierra 360 PDEK
DW Diane, DS Michael, FB Draco and Sabian

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Old-Biscuit wrote:
I would go use it for several months before I did any mods.


Completely agree!

We lived in our 36SB3 for 3.5 years and learned what we liked and disliked and had a pretty good handle on how to order the 16 MS we now have.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

CarlT100
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Explorer
I agree with Old-Biscuit regarding mods. But get whatever options you want initially.
Carl S
US Army Retired

'11 F-450, 6.7, 4X4, crewcab; '14 Fuzion Impact toyhauler
'12 Triumph Tiger 800XC; '03 Triumph Bonneville T100, 1968 Triumph TR6 Trophy 650cc
SWMBO: '13 HD Sportster; '06 Honda Big Ruckus

Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Explorer III
I would go use it for several months before I did any mods.
Is it time for your medication or mine?


2007 DODGE 3500 QC SRW 5.9L CTD In-Bed 'quiet gen'
2007 HitchHiker II 32.5 UKTG 2000W Xantex Inverter
US NAVY------USS Decatur DDG31

CarlT100
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Explorer
Get the bedroom ac if it is not already installed Also get the satellite TV antenna installed. The two ac's are a must.

Under options, if it were me, I would get -
Trailair® Air Ride Pin Box
Kodiak® Disc Brake Package* or the 8,000 Lb. Axles, Disc Brakes and Goodyear® 17.5" Tire Package
Carl S
US Army Retired

'11 F-450, 6.7, 4X4, crewcab; '14 Fuzion Impact toyhauler
'12 Triumph Tiger 800XC; '03 Triumph Bonneville T100, 1968 Triumph TR6 Trophy 650cc
SWMBO: '13 HD Sportster; '06 Honda Big Ruckus

Trackrig
Explorer II
Explorer II
The washer & dryer are very handy. We use the washer all of the time, but prefer a clothes drying rack in the living room when we have both slides out. Got to have the rear camera.

I'd hold off of the dish washer until you've been using the RV for a while. I know people use them (because they're there) when they came with the unit, but I haven't heard of anyone paying to have one installed later - though I'm sure someone has.

Bill
Nodwell RN110 out moose hunting. 4-53 Detroit, Clark 5 spd, 40" wide tracks, 10:00x20 tires, 16,000# capacity, 22,000# weight. You know the mud is getting deep when it's coming in the doors.