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1. Insulate the dog house- Reports are that the OEM coach and doghouse is hot and noisy. A layer or two of sound deadening insulation should help immensely.
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I just accepted delivery of mine in October, it's my first motorhome so I don't know if it's unusual but yes, it's very loud in the cockpit. It sounds more like wind/road noise to me
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2. Front end alignment. I will drive about 100 miles from the dealer to my home storage location. Unless it is smooth as silk I plan to do a front wheel alignment and shoot for 5+ degrees positive caster. Hopefully that is all I have to do.
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Mine was badly out of alignment. Also the tires were delivered 25lbs low on air.
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4. I am sure that there will be convenience do dads I will install, but right now I can't think of any critical ones.
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I installed a hard wired surge protector and, due to the small counters, counter top mounted soap dispensors.
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3. I have used stepped ramps for many years leveling trailers. I hope that I can live with this method and won't have to install a leveling system. If I do it will be the basic Bigfoot system.
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The stepped ramps I brought from my travel trailer have worked great even is very unlevel sites. I did have to buy double my set due to the extra wheels.
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5. I might do some mods that will help with winter camping next year. Maybe heat tape and insulate the plumbing and rig up a skirt around the coach to create a warm pocket. Will have to see what I need and if I really do much cold weather camping.
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I don't think this is necessary. The plumbing is all above the floor and run with the heating ducts. The exception is the black/grey tanks which come with tank heaters and the outdoor shower.
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