Axis/Vegas Mods...1,2,3 Go.

[Long & Winding road]

Ok, thanks. So are you just putting " " around it? I was trying to mimick what this forum does when you click on qoute. I will try in again. Thanks

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

Ok, thanks. ["So are you just putting "]" around it?" I was trying to mimick what this forum does when you click on qoute. I will try in again. Thanks

testing. LOL.

[JamieGeek]

It appears you can do it with or without quotes and it gets properly interpreted:

Originally Posted by source

no quotes

Originally Posted by source

with quotes

er the quotes I'm talking about are:
BRACKET quote="<that and this>" BRACKET with quotes BRACKET /quote BRACKET

[jimmyzshack]

This is our mod we just did to our 2018 25.3 axis. Added a Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 inverter with builtin 30amp transfer switch, 80amp charger. replaced the batteries with 2 battle born batteries and added a victron 712 battery monitor. Located all of it in the empty area behind the converter/breaker box

[Off Our Rocker RV]

Originally Posted by jimmyzshack

This is our mod we just did to our 2018 25.3 axis. Added a Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 inverter with builtin 30amp transfer switch, 80amp charger. replaced the batteries with 2 battle born batteries and added a victron 712 battery monitor. Located all of it in the empty area behind the converter/breaker box

Looks awesome. You're going to love those Battle Born Batteries. Do you have solar?

[jimmyzshack]

Originally Posted by Off Our Rocker RV

Looks awesome. You're going to love those Battle Born Batteries. Do you have solar?

I will soon in order to get the federal tax credit. It will probably only be 1 or 2 panels. We mainly camp in the hot humid south so ac is always required so we will have hookups or be running the generator. We are going to CO for 2 weeks in june and staying in the rocky mountains national park, it will come in handy then.

[Long & Winding road]

Jimmyzshack - that is awesome. I cant believe you were able to squeeze all that in such a small spot.

Keep us updated on your future solar and how you like the batteries/converter-charger.

Looks like the way to go for the Axis/vegas if you want to maximize your boondocking.

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by jimmyzshack

I will soon in order to get the federal tax credit. It will probably only be 1 or 2 panels. We mainly camp in the hot humid south so ac is always required so we will have hookups or be running the generator. We are going to CO for 2 weeks in june and staying in the rocky mountains national park, it will come in handy then.

How to you qualify for the soloar tax credit? I thought that was for a full time residence only?

I need to look into this... Ive been holding off on Solar because (right now) I really dont need them (but I want them).

This might the the insentive that im looking for to justify solar to myself (and the wife). LOL.

[jimmyzshack]

Originally Posted by Long & Winding road

How to you qualify for the soloar tax credit? I thought that was for a full time residence only?

I need to look into this... Ive been holding off on Solar because (right now) I really dont need them (but I want them).

This might the the insentive that im looking for to justify solar to myself (and the wife). LOL.

it's always best to reach out to your tax professional.

motorhomes qualify as a 2nd home. If you have a loan interest paid is deductible also. https://tax-queen.com/residential-en...ezM4TGp6OkcWFI

[gnach]

Jimmyzshack - Excellent job! Ours is the 25.4, I wish I had your space.

[Long & Winding road]

Originally Posted by jimmyzshack

it's always best to reach out to your tax professional.

motorhomes qualify as a 2nd home. If you have a loan interest paid is deductible also. https://tax-queen.com/residential-en...ezM4TGp6OkcWFI

You are correct.... I think I claimed my RV last year as a 2nd home.... I forgot about that.... LOL. I need to look into this. 30% is a good discount.

[JamieGeek]

Today I went to hug the camper as one does while its hibernating for winter--especially after its endured this past week of <0F temps.

While I waited for the engines to warm up I glanced over at my pile of projects; one of which is a Fantastic Fan. "Hey I should take off the inner trim ring on the vent to see what I'll have to deal with when I do tackle that project."

Having already installed 3 FF's I was expecting open framing, roof material folded down, insulation, etc.

What I saw was completely unexpected, at least for me:

The entire hatch is framed with aluminum channels and there is a grommeted power wire already in place!? (Didn't have a voltmeter with me to see if the wires were live or not.) Wow.

I was 1/2 tempted to go take off the one on the rear hatch but thought better of it (because if I found it the same complete with wire that would have compelled me to purchase a 2nd FF! LOL).

[MGoBlue]

Wow! I hope mine is the same! I need us some Fantastic Fans in all three places on my Axis. This would be a whole lot easier to do.

[Off Our Rocker RV]

Originally Posted by JamieGeek

Today I went to hug the camper as one does while its hibernating for winter--especially after its endured this past week of <0F temps.

While I waited for the engines to warm up I glanced over at my pile of projects; one of which is a Fantastic Fan. "Hey I should take off the inner trim ring on the vent to see what I'll have to deal with when I do tackle that project."

Having already installed 3 FF's I was expecting open framing, roof material folded down, insulation, etc.

What I saw was completely unexpected, at least for me:
Attachment 15481
The entire hatch is framed with aluminum channels and there is a grommeted power wire already in place!? (Didn't have a voltmeter with me to see if the wires were live or not.) Wow.

I was 1/2 tempted to go take off the one on the rear hatch but thought better of it (because if I found it the same complete with wire that would have compelled me to purchase a 2nd FF! LOL).

That's what all 3 look like in our 24.1 Vegas. We swapped out the cheap fan in the bathroom for a Maxx Air.

[etcmss]

Had difficulty with new coach (2019 vegas 25,5) batteries (they went dead after just a month of ownership) so I installed a digital voltmeter. Mounted on the cabinet face just inside the door by the power switch.
Amazon was the source for voltmeter, had to run 3 wires from cabinet to coach battery tray, not too difficult.
Gary

[Oldchief]

Originally Posted by etcmss

Attachment 15575Had difficulty with new coach (2019 vegas 25,5) batteries (they went dead after just a month of ownership) so I installed a digital voltmeter. Mounted on the cabinet face just inside the door by the power switch.
Amazon was the source for voltmeter, had to run 3 wires from cabinet to coach battery tray, not too difficult.
Gary

Good addition! IMO, this should be standard equipment. Coach batteries on our 2017 Axis 25.5 went dead, 3 days after we took delivery, when it was new. Dealer's service found the inverter/charger was bad and putting a 50 amp charge in to the batteries, burning them up. Took them nearly 3 weeks to get a new replacement inverter/charger from Thor. Now, after about 18 months and 8k miles, all's working as it should, so far. A volt/amp meter would have immediately identified this problem before damage was done.

[taylorbob1]

Originally Posted by etcmss

Attachment 15575Had difficulty with new coach (2019 vegas 25,5) batteries (they went dead after just a month of ownership)

#1 reason for Vegas/Axis battery failure is lack of water or dead cell due to no water.
That is, the WFCO converter will burn the batteries up if you don’t check the battery water levels on a regular basis.

For those who keep your coach plugged into shore power at home, check the water every few weeks (or sooner).

There are many “Battery” discussions on this Forum.

[gnach]

Originally Posted by etcmss

Attachment 15575Had difficulty with new coach (2019 vegas 25,5) batteries (they went dead after just a month of ownership) so I installed a digital voltmeter. Mounted on the cabinet face just inside the door by the power switch.
Amazon was the source for voltmeter, had to run 3 wires from cabinet to coach battery tray, not too difficult.
Gary

Looks great,etcmss. I love it. Why did you go direct to the batteries? My '18 25.4 has the 4 gang switch block at the step. Isn't there a live (unswitched) source there at the USE/STORE switch. Yes, chassis power would have to come from the front.

[etcmss]

I went direct to the 2 batteries to ensure I had their voltage, which may be different than the One Control Monitor Panel chassis voltage.
I didn't see (or really look for) a different point like you suggested.

My batteries didn't go dead due to lack of water (at least while I owned the coach). Mine happened under the dealer care....the wouldn't hold a charge, read 3 volts and 6 volts when disconnected for replacement.

[Tjk]

Hello thank for adding as to the group. We got a used 2018 Vegas 25.3 in early November with only 4,000 miles for a great price. We notice the bathroom is not accessible with the slide in the door would barely open. So that was my first mod.
I shortened the left night stand and replaced the box spring and mattress with 6” queen memory foam mattress and a 5” cut down single memory foam mattress. So we have a daybed when the slide is in and can open the both room door all the way.