Number 75 here.... update on my CA 2011 27G I got last Fall from here in Phoenix (Mesa CA location):
Backup Camera - With the help of my neighbor (he used to install car stereos and alarms) and I, we installed a Voyager Digital Wireless Backup Camera, the camera has power tapped off the center top red rear light, a little drilling hole wider, and sealed up with the roofing sealant. NOTE: Mount it just below the light or you'll get a lot of interference when the lights are on. We also decided to wire it to the lights, ie monitor only comes on with the headlines on, but that's not a bad thing to drive with day-time-running lights and not just in backup mode, so I can see cars approaching as I go down the freeway. I have the camera pointing down to catch the bumper and covers about 2-3 car lengths back. That way I can watch the bikes on the rack on the receiver hitch. Also liked this model cause it has a mic/speaker so the driver can hear the helper when backing in tight spots... just remember to mute the volume on the freeway or it will sound like you have a flat or something wrong. We also wired the monitor so its direct powered and not using up a cigarette lighter outlet, and I took off the rear-view mirror and put the monitor there, since you naturally look there and that mirror does nothing anyway.
Toilet - Put a oval bowl chair height toilet in... life is so much better.
Stairwell Cover - cut a piece of plywood, trimmed it out, put a cut out handle and glued carpet to it. Covers the stairwell so our older dog doesnt fall down it during the drive.
Queen (island) Bed - Took off that vinyl CA cover and the plastic mattress wrapper (original??), got a nice pillowy mattress pad. Then bought the Ikea bed slats (I hate shopping at Ikea), they are curved boards/slats with a cloth ribbon for spacing. The pair fits just right over the island without any trimming, I screwed in about every 3-4th board to the island deck, so it doesnt slide around. I also put some piano hinges on the hatch access to the water tank, with some struts to hold it up when accessing it. Sleeping is heavenly with a "box spring" underneath the mattress.
Other stuff - Put in one of those all-in-one-mic CB radio and antenna...breaker 1-9. Put in a car alarm with remote flob, nice to lock and unlock the cab doors from a distance. Tire Pressure Monitoring system is purchased but not yet installed, have to update ya later on that.
Battery - just had to put a new battery in it, the CA battery didn't last through the summer in the Phoenix heat...it's been crazy hot this year. But I've had great luck with Costco 36 month batteries lasting at least 2 summers here, just remember to replace it (for free) before the 3rd summer.
Future - Might add a small TV/DVD player. Solar brief-case type solar panels that can be moved around as the sun shines. Probably have to replace the coach battery before long, but its still holding a charge for now. Still drives well (no lean or adverse swaying) but researching new springs and that front stabilizer thing.
I still thrilled with my CA 27G, just enough room, big motor climbs the mountains out of Phoenix without struggling, aero cab-over, and that huge basement store has amazed many a friends.
MtnBikeMarty
