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02-01-2018, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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List of modifications on Ace 29.3
Added rear AC, Additional 30amp outlet
Satellite dome
Tank flush with momentary button for spray (Help remove the TeePee build up caused by faulty design on toilet placement on tank)
Inverter
Solar Panels
AGM Batteries
Rear Track bar
Sumo Maxim springs
CHF front and rear
Wheel balancers
Grill covers
Shelf unit on end of couch
LED lights in cab
Switches for power
Shelf to front bay under drivers area
Hose storage pipe in wheel wells
LED bar lights in some bays
Added different Horn
Storage boxes in tv bay (Pulled TV out and mounted Parts cabinets)
Updated refrigerator (Amish coils)
Washer/Dryer, make water and drain connections, Removed booths
Shower bypass valve (Great for recycling water from shower head till it gets hot.
EMS protector
Wilson Antenna
Sirrus radio and antenna
Electric water heater mod (Can set temp and never have to add cold water during a shower, just turn on the hot.)
LED lights in bays
Tire minder
Fantastic fan
Vent covers
Kitchen Base Cabinets added to replace table and used the top for a counter
Digital Thermostat
Spare wheel
12v air compressor
Tee for catalytic heater
Catalytic Heater and hose
Made new drawers for bedroom and outside kitchen
Washer/Dryer install
I know this doesnt cover them all but its what I could remember off the top of my head.
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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02-01-2018, 09:35 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Ace 2015 30.1
State: Texas
Posts: 44
THOR #8978
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Wow now thats a lot of mods an good ones. Couple questions, what was the cost of 2nd ac and how was the additional 30 amp added? Do you just plug extra at the pedistal or all wired to 50 amp?
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02-01-2018, 11:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilsonjones
Wow now thats a lot of mods an good ones. Couple questions, what was the cost of 2nd ac and how was the additional 30 amp added? Do you just plug extra at the pedestal or all wired to 50 amp?
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The AC unit was a 15,000 btu, $750 and I had about $30 in a breaker and a box. I had to fish a wire from the vent opening over to the wall and down and then underneath the bed. I wired into the new box I bought and put a 20 amp breaker in it. Then ran a wire out the bottom of the bed area with the other wires into the rear drivers bay and installed an additional 30 amp receptacle. I can use a 30 to 15 amp adapter and plug into the post if need be but I bought a double 30amp dongle to a 50 amp plug. Installing the actual was the easiest part! lol. I also got the ac with heat strip.
This made a world of difference, with just the one air if we were in full sun on a hot day we couldnt get the coach below about 85* now its no problem.
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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02-01-2018, 11:06 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Ace 2015 30.1
State: Texas
Posts: 44
THOR #8978
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Thanks for info. Will look into it. Yes our 30.1 doesnt like > 95 degree weather
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02-01-2018, 11:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wilsonjones
Thanks for info. Will look into it. Yes our 30.1 doesnt like > 95 degree weather
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Downside if it bothers you is the unit runs all the time when you turn it on, you can set a temp but it just shuts the compressor off and the fan keeps running. We only run it during the day, fortunately it hasnt been that hot at night that we needed it
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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02-01-2018, 11:37 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Ace 2015 30.1
State: Texas
Posts: 44
THOR #8978
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Thanks again
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02-02-2018, 01:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Renegade Valencia 38RB
State: California
Posts: 3,498
THOR #3156
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I want to do the ac also. Would like to talk to you about the wiring run. Ill pm you
Jerry
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02-25-2018, 02:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Additional Bay storage
I added a 5" square storage tube in one of the bays, the second bay back on the drivers side. I removed the board on the top left side and saw a lot of wasted space that could be used. For what?? Heck, I dont know but at least it will be available. only took 1/2 hour to do. I bought a 5" square vinyl post 8' cost $25 at Home depot plus 2 endcaps at $3.67 each. I cut the tube 52" long. Glued one end on, traced the tube on the board I pulled out and cut that out to fit over. On the opposite end I used plumbers hanging tape. Sealed the bay side with silicone and done.
PS: I also have an endcap with a knob for the inside.
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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02-25-2018, 02:12 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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02-25-2018, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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lol, I suppose this is what I do to relax, soon as it get it all done I will probably have to buy a new rv lol
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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02-25-2018, 02:18 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Don't do that!! Just come on over to my house.. I'd like you to take a look at...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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02-25-2018, 02:45 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thor293
lol, I suppose this is what I do to relax, soon as it get it all done I will probably have to buy a new rv lol
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Don't kid yourself: You'll never be all done
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02-25-2018, 02:53 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Ain't that the truth!
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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02-25-2018, 03:32 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Ain't that the truth!
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We're often asked "Hey you're going to the RV show--looking for a new one?" and, lately, my answer has been "Nope, just getting ours to where we love it, just going for ideas"
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02-25-2018, 03:54 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"Just shopping..." Not for rigs: just new projects!
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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02-25-2018, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Don't kid yourself: You'll never be all done
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LOL, yeah I know. There is always something else.
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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06-19-2018, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Latest add is a water meter so when boondocking I know exactly how much water we are consuming daily. $15, I adapted it with some hose fittings to pex and put inline $15 Plus $6 fittings.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058EOC5M..._t1_B007NHS9M4
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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06-19-2018, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Macerator mod
What I am doing now to make use of both tanks is I put twist on shutoff on outlet, they after a couple days I slightly open the grey valve and then the black tank, that way the two tanks can level and you can get max use out of tanks. Chances are you will get more water into the black tank which never hurts. You could just then use the usual stinky slinky and dump, but I connected my macerator and pump it out. No mess that way.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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06-19-2018, 09:32 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 29.2
State: Tennessee
Posts: 68
THOR #10300
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What did all those mods do to your GVW?
I upgraded front anti-sway bar, added SumoSprings on the front as well as a steering Stabilizer; added a supplemental rear anti-sway bar and added SuperSpring on the rear all for better handling. Also, replaced 12V house batteries with 4 6V Golf Cart AGMS along with a 2KW Inverter; as well as RV Armor Roofing System; in addition to a bunch of other enhancements none of which added appreciable weight. The above enumerated improvements caused us to exceed GVWR by 4% when traveling with full water and fuel. We do not, however, exceed either front or rear GAWR nor are we over the GCVWR.
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Joe Corry
COL, USA, Retired
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06-19-2018, 10:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwcorry
What did all those mods do to your GVW?
I upgraded front anti-sway bar, added SumoSprings on the front as well as a steering Stabilizer; added a supplemental rear anti-sway bar and added SuperSpring on the rear all for better handling. Also, replaced 12V house batteries with 4 6V Golf Cart AGMS along with a 2KW Inverter; as well as RV Armor Roofing System; in addition to a bunch of other enhancements none of which added appreciable weight. The above enumerated improvements caused us to exceed GVWR by 4% when traveling with full water and fuel. We do not, however, exceed either front or rear GAWR nor are we over the GCVWR.
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I dont honestly know but I cant imagine much since they are mostly small items or replaced them altogether. My shipping weight was 14,760 and gvw is 18k. The AC would be the heaviest thing and it was probably 120# Opps, washer dryer was about #150
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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