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11-18-2022, 07:05 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Serrano 34M
State: Ohio
Posts: 22
THOR #28493
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Renovation complete w/ pictures
Hi all. Wanted to show what roughly 2 years of renovations look like. We love this coach!!! It is a 2012 Thor Serrano 34M front engine diesel, bath and a half.
We began by giving it good bones by to include:
Lifetime roof, new skylight, vent covers, LED headlights, generator overhaul, new 6V batteries (double the original amps), slide overhaul, new slide awnings, slide motors, solar prep, electrical and plumbing repairs, Truma tankless water heater, new slide seals, and leveling system repairs. Had some soundproofing and heat protection on my doghouse (front engine diesel) added, nice and quiet up front. Removed rear ladder and had painted.
On the “make it functional side” we added:
MCD powered shades, TPMS, wheel-well "rock lights', WiFi booster, digital TV antenna, A/C silencers, new Micro-Air thermostat, and A/C soft starts, and electric cord reel.
On the “fun side” we installed:
A beautiful laminate floor, new carpet, fireplace, upgraded my sound system, new larger LED smart TVs, stereo, changed out all valances, and installed new captains chairs. All furniture reupholstered in Ultra Leather. New LED lights throughout, including all bins outside.
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11-18-2022, 07:19 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Serrano 34M
State: Ohio
Posts: 22
THOR #28493
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More pictures
A few more pics
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11-18-2022, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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Wow, it looks like a brand new customized coach
Lots of great work
Will be enjoyable for years!
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11-18-2022, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,447
THOR #17765
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Very nice!
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11-18-2022, 01:43 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 34F
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 84
THOR #26629
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Furniture
Where did you get the new furniture?
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11-18-2022, 03:41 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Serrano 34M
State: Ohio
Posts: 22
THOR #28493
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Originally Posted by BuzzDoc
Where did you get the new furniture?
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Only thing new is the captains chairs. As we were doing all this is when Flexsteel pulled out of the RV business. We have an L-shaped couch that extends out as well so we had everything reupholstered in Ultra Leather. That stuff is really nice; very soft and comfortable yet not cold BUT very expensive. A 30 yard bolt of it was right around 3K two years ago. We used every inch of it on a the L-shaped couch and U-shaped dinette. The leftover scraps were even used on the valances and headboard.
The captains chairs are new. We had ordered from Villa in CA and waited over a year before I finally cancelled. Ended up getting some from a local company in Elkhart; they are pretty nice.
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11-18-2022, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2022 Axis 24.1
State: Kansas
Posts: 823
THOR #24565
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That is nice. I salute you!
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11-19-2022, 12:52 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: vegas 24.1
State: Nevada
Posts: 228
THOR #17346
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nice work, must have had lots of fun doing it all, ...but, one question, no solar???????? seriously!
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11-19-2022, 01:49 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Beautiful work!
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11-19-2022, 02:35 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Serrano 34M
State: Ohio
Posts: 22
THOR #28493
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Originally Posted by galOnTheGo
nice work, must have had lots of fun doing it all, ...but, one question, no solar???????? seriously!
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Great question… We had it prepped for solar but have not made the leap yet. Wife prefers “glamping” with full hook ups so we will see. That being said we have found ourselves boondocking more than we thought we would. Did go from 2 12V to 4 6V so we did double our amps and did overhaul the Onan 6.0 generator so we do have that.
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11-23-2022, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,127
THOR #20220
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This looks amazing and incredible job.
Especially doing it together with your wife.
Enjoy the wine in your new coach.
Lora and I are proud of you 2.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas
See you on the road to fun!
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Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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11-23-2022, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
Posts: 938
THOR #6280
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Very nice! Where did you get that fantastic looking drivers seat???
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Bill & Martha more than 46 years.
Traveling with Shih Tzu's Baily, Bella and Maltese Buster. Towing, Golf Cart, Harley or Polaris RZR. 3 of our darling Shih Tzu's passed away recently and I just can't take them off of here. RIP Baxter, Baili & sweet sweet Bella. Buster is our little rock.
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11-23-2022, 07:47 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2012 Serrano
State: Washington
Posts: 7
THOR #10232
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hork
Hi all. Wanted to show what roughly 2 years of renovations look like. We love this coach!!! It is a 2012 Thor Serrano 34M front engine diesel, bath and a half.
We began by giving it good bones by to include:
Lifetime roof, new skylight, vent covers, LED headlights, generator overhaul, new 6V batteries (double the original amps), slide overhaul, new slide awnings, slide motors, solar prep, electrical and plumbing repairs, Truma tankless water heater, new slide seals, and leveling system repairs. Had some soundproofing and heat protection on my doghouse (front engine diesel) added, nice and quiet up front. Removed rear ladder and had painted.
On the “make it functional side” we added:
MCD powered shades, TPMS, wheel-well "rock lights', WiFi booster, digital TV antenna, A/C silencers, new Micro-Air thermostat, and A/C soft starts, and electric cord reel.
On the “fun side” we installed:
A beautiful laminate floor, new carpet, fireplace, upgraded my sound system, new larger LED smart TVs, stereo, changed out all valances, and installed new captains chairs. All furniture reupholstered in Ultra Leather. New LED lights throughout, including all bins outside.
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You are a craftsman! That's beautiful. We have the exact motorhome. We had it upholstered, valances, new wood table, but it pales in comparison. We do love it though. Happy travels.
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11-25-2022, 02:59 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurrican 34J
State: Texas
Posts: 63
THOR #4107
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Very Nice Job!
Paint job look awesome!
The rest of the coach look just as great!
Enjoy your ride for years to come.
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11-29-2022, 02:02 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Serrano 34M
State: Ohio
Posts: 22
THOR #28493
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We waited over a year for Villa in CA, finally gave up. These are from Superior Seats in Elkhart, IN. Was told "8-10 wks" but was closer to 4 months. Pretty pleased with their quality and comfort. Both are electric and heated. Passenger side reclines with a footrest. opted to skip the massage option as these were expensive enough.
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11-29-2022, 02:03 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Serrano 34M
State: Ohio
Posts: 22
THOR #28493
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We love it as well. Perfect size, floorpan, great mileage, and no DEF!
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