Jerry's Hurricane mods

[MTHook]

I called Thor about replacement stickers, they said they don't have them in stock because the glue breaks down so they won't stick to the coach. So I'm thinking why don't you just paint them on in the 1st place?
That said I think you have two options.1 get a paint shop to paint something you like on the coach. 2 Go to a sign shop and have them design something you like and have them install good quality vinyl. Either way it's not cheap

[halfprice]

I agree get them painted. My stickers are shot. Ill be peeling them off and painting them

Can't help you on the fridge question. Call thor or go to an rv repair shop to get ideas. You might have to modify a cabinet or two

Jerry

[ducksface]

Just about any sign shop can cut you new decals.
When someone sideswiped my little nitrous toy hauler, a sad little bitty sign shop made perfectly matched decals.

If they have the industrial version of a crikut, they can do the cut.
If they have the 4ft bedded ink jet, they can do fades.

But

If you can swing the downtime and investment, like big investment, get it painted, all stripes painted and call it done.

Or

A full wrap good for 7ish years if you keep it indoors is about 3 to5 k.

[BIGAIR#60X]

I found a sign shop that does RVs on the side. They said $1500 to cut new vinyl and install. After a few calls I found $1000 to have the old decals removed and the whole RV buffed so it looks like $2500 total investment to bring the outside back to par. I think I'm ok with that considering the deal I got in the first place.

I have a list of RV junk yards to call tomorrow about refrigerators. I would like to get a good used one considering the price of new. I have no problem with doing carpentry work or kitchen modifications so this could turn into a bit of a project.

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by BIGAIR#60X

I found a sign shop that does RVs on the side. They said $1500 to cut new vinyl and install. After a few calls I found $1000 to have the old decals removed and the whole RV buffed so it looks like $2500 total investment to bring the outside back to par. I think I'm ok with that considering the deal I got in the first place.



I have a list of RV junk yards to call tomorrow about refrigerators. I would like to get a good used one considering the price of new. I have no problem with doing carpentry work or kitchen modifications so this could turn into a bit of a project.

Thanks for posting this. Got a little bored while flushing the tanks and started pulling the deals off. Guess I'll be working on this for a while

[Metalman]

Originally Posted by BIGAIR#60X

...Does anyone have ideas on where to purchase OEM decals? Otherwise I will have to have them made...

Have you considered buying a small (dorm room) type refrigerator? Perhaps you could find a spot in the RV for it. They don't draw much current at 120 volts.

[BIGAIR#60X]

Originally Posted by halfprice

Thanks for posting this. Got a little bored while flushing the tanks and started pulling the deals off. Guess I'll be working on this for a while

I'm interested in your before / after pics and I will post mine as well. I'm hoping for good results!

I thought about paint but paint is a bit out of my skill realm and a bit out of my price range.

[BIGAIR#60X]

Originally Posted by Metalman

Have you considered buying a small (dorm room) type refrigerator? Perhaps you could find a spot in the RV for it. They don't draw much current at 120 volts.

The 34j has the outdoor refrigerator already. I digress, it's still not enough really.

[BattleBorn1]

Originally Posted by halfprice

I agree get them painted. My stickers are shot. Ill be peeling them off and painting them

Can't help you on the fridge question. Call thor or go to an rv repair shop to get ideas. You might have to modify a cabinet or two

Jerry

Jerry I’m afraid your beautiful H29m has the same affliction as our W29M. Sun is brutal especially in the Mojave so I plan to have the decals removed and have it painted next year. It’s crazy decals even get used anymore.
Guess it’ll be just another “mod”....

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by BattleBorn1

Jerry I’m afraid your beautiful H29m has the same affliction as our W29M. Sun is brutal especially in the Mojave so I plan to have the decals removed and have it painted next year. It’s crazy decals even get used anymore.
Guess it’ll be just another “mod”....

My decal eraser tool is coming soon from amazon

[Pete'sMH]

I have a friend who bought an 18 yo Coachman. It’s decals were just totally disgraceful so he got them off, masked the exact patterns- which were still visible - and painted them with rattle can paints from Home Depot. He was very satisfied and I think they look wonderful. His thought was that he had little or nothing to lose by trying it and he started with one sticker just as a test.

[BIGAIR#60X]

The MH is having the decals stripped right now. I would have done it myself but alas, no time any more. I should have pictures in a week or two. I also placed an order for solar so good times ahead! I'll be doing the solar setup myself.

[Hugh.vines@att.net]

Who’s doing it and how

[BIGAIR#60X]

Originally Posted by Hugh.vines@att.net

Who’s doing it and how

I have a guy that works at a local rv repair shop that is doing it at his house in his spare time. I told him no rush. He's removing decals, buffing in entirety, and cutting / installing new vinyl graphics.

I'll PM you his number. He's in south Scottsdale.

[Cakeman]

I just was getting a quote for 1 decal that is separating on the front. If this helps anyone.
Diecut 3A part # 0351888, Cost is $141.28+shipping
Chris Hembree, Parts Specialist - Total Value RV, 866 282 4460

It's for our 2018 Hurricane..... See PDF attachment for list and breakdown of decals

Best Regards, Bradley

[halfprice]

I had a few minutes of nothing to do so I removed one decal yesterday. The eraser tool from amazon worked pretty good. I order three more. It only took 10 minutes or so to remove it. I figure I will remove the cracked peeling decals first then try the heat gun/ pull method for the ones still in good shape.

I was using my Dewalt cordless drill and it killed the battery pretty fast. I need to buy a corded drill before removing anymore

Before after pics


Jerry

[Ifish]

Wow,
I thought my decals were going south. Yours make mine look good. I may have a few more years before I feel that pain.

I am willing to bet that yours will be standing tall when you finish!!

[jannnda]

Originally Posted by halfprice

I had a few minutes of nothing to do so I removed one decal yesterday. The eraser tool from amazon worked pretty good. I order three more. It only took 10 minutes or so to remove it. I figure I will remove the cracked peeling decals first then try the heat gun/ pull method for the ones still in good shape.

I was using my Dewalt cordless drill and it killed the battery pretty fast. I need to buy a corded drill before removing anymore

Before after pics


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Man Jerry mine are in much better shape than the pictures you sent.

How hard is it to put the new decals on? They look great!!

Jeff

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by Ifish

Wow,

I thought my decals were going south. Yours make mine look good. I may have a few more years before I feel that pain.



I am willing to bet that yours will be standing tall when you finish!!

The sun really killed this summer

[halfprice]

Originally Posted by jannnda

Man Jerry mine are in much better shape than the pictures you sent.

How hard is it to put the new decals on? They look great!!

Jeff

Jeff i only moved the one bad decal. When i get them all off ill detail that side to get everything the same color then paint something back on. If I can't get the color from where the decals were to match the other paint then ill use the old lines as a guide on where to paint

Jerry