Upgrades to the rig

[ToyHauler]

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???

[lee_worsdell]

holy******I just got to fix my closet door, just no time lol. Maybe I can just leave mine at your place lol

[HEH458]

We plan on doing some upgrades and customizing to our current FW instead of replacing with a new rig. It's less money, will be exactly what we want and we know what we have now vs buying new and dealing with the issues so many of them seem to have.

[ToyHauler]

I really think the manufacturers should provide more than the basics and not hit us crazy financially.
The MSRP is such a ripoff from the start.
Dont get taken.. I had a couple at Silent valley tour our rig and they bought a brand new Voltage and they were astounded by the fact of my upgrades that were less than what they bought. and still didn't have my functionality after my upgrades. same floorplan ect...

[FLY_4_FUN]

Good job. I also like to customize our rigs...so I have a laundry list of stuff to do when ours comes home April 17th. A person can find a great floorplan but if it lacks the "stuff" then you need to make it your own.

Daryll

[ToyHauler]

You know its a labor of love..;)

[RollandB]

When did you rest....;). Great job getting it all done.

[youwillforget]

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[lpxguy]

sounds like you now have a $160k Raptor!

[mrkoje]

Sounds like a lot of time on your hands ... now If I could just get to mounting the paper towel holder!