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03-18-2021, 09:20 AM
Harold,Cat&SamFamily Truckster
We've been busy with the upgrades and remodelling

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New tires
New memory foam mattress
New pillows
New sheets
New dump hose
Removed under cabinet coffee maker
Removed microwave and remodeled cabinet where the microwave used to be .
Removed co-pilot chair .
Relocated recliner to co-pilot position.
Removed the fold down table.
Relocated the backup camera monitor.
Removed the stock cb radio.

Have two ham radios and a new cb to install .

A few more upgrades will be in the works

Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
Sounds like you are making it “Yours”. Keep us informed and up to date on your progress.
Glad you finally found one that meet your wish list.

Dana & Lynn
1997 38ft Monarch front entry
Spartan Mountain Master Chassis
Cummins 8.3 325hp
Allison MD-3060 6 speed
22.5 11R
Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake
8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator
9608-M0022-38MI-4C
Christened Midnight
1972 22ft
72081169MC22C
Christened Camp Barth
03-18-2021, 11:19 AM
Duane88That is nicely personalized!!
1971 24 ft Barth Continental
P30 chassis
350 engine
04-25-2021, 01:49 PM
Harold,Cat&Sam
Installed a new kitchen faucet Friday . Today I installed the HF radio antenna and coax along with the radio mount . Will have to buy new mounting screws before I can mount the radio to the bracket .
Coming along nicely

Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
05-08-2021, 09:59 AM
Harold,Cat&SamWe made our first long trip this week . It was just a one night stay . We took my dad to visit his sister in South Texas for her 96th birthday . Round trip was about 500 miles . The coach performed pretty well . Unfortunately the sevier storms were close enough to give us some high winds . Then we ran into a cold front in the open country where the ranches are and the wind was trying to blow us off the road . I felt the coach leaning a few times as I had to fight the steering wheel to keep us straight . I was worn out by the time we arrived at the rv park . The coach pulled the trailer with the Jeep just fine . I am looking forward to a transmission upgrade to an overdrive .
The ham radio setup worked great both mobile and stationary .
Don't really care for the Dometic Kyawatt propane generator . It was noisy and smelly . Will definitely be an upgrade in the future .
Passengers windshield wiper caught a strong gust of wind and quit working . I haven't troubleshot it yet .
The drive home was much better . Light wind and cooler weather . No need to run the generator and no rain .
All in all it was a good trip . Next trip is planned for May 24th , a three day trip to visit friends in Arkansas .
Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
05-08-2021, 03:11 PM
Duane88Well that is wonderful, glad you are so happy with your coach!!! Extend your next trip a bit and take in Minnesnowta GTG in early June!!!
1971 24 ft Barth Continental
P30 chassis
350 engine
05-09-2021, 07:39 AM
Harold,Cat&SamSorry no Minnesnowta , I'm not Retireded yet

Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
05-22-2021, 10:34 AM
Harold,Cat&SamInstalled the 50 amp Progressive Industries EMS yesterday . We hard wired it in and mounted on the back wall of the shoreline compartment . It turned out pretty nice .
The roof air conditioners weren't getting cold enough . The compressors would kick off too soon on the coldest settings . Both ac's have the manual thermostat on the unit . I removed them , found the adjustment and dialed them in . Front now cools to about 62 degrees on coldest setting and over 80 degrees on warmest . The rear air will hold at 65 degrees on coldest , I decided that was good

Also bought some "totes" to store the fresh water , dump hoses and other items . Each one is color coded per use and fits the compartment nicely .
Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
Harold did you mount the display for the EMS at the power bay or inside? I also did the permanent and wired at the back side of the power bay. I like it.
What air conditioners do you have? I got remote thermostats for my Atwood’s as did Ed and Steve. Ed started the ball rolling on that project and made a significant difference.
Dana & Lynn
1997 38ft Monarch front entry
Spartan Mountain Master Chassis
Cummins 8.3 325hp
Allison MD-3060 6 speed
22.5 11R
Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake
8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator
9608-M0022-38MI-4C
Christened Midnight
1972 22ft
72081169MC22C
Christened Camp Barth
05-22-2021, 12:00 PM
Harold,Cat&SamThe display is in the unit , I didn't get the remote mounted one .
The air conditioners are Dometics . They are on the noisy side , so we will probably change them out in a year or so . Remote mounted thermostats would be better and we will probably go that route later .
I would post pictures , but they are too big

Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
08-05-2021, 05:42 PM
Harold,Cat&SamLots to do before our next trip coming up in September.
New refrigerator to install .
Install new converter/charger .
Install new inverter .
Install new breaker box and breakers that work with the new inverter .
Install the 4g lte modem/router with outside mimo antenna .
Repair the fuel system on the generator .
Remove the leveling jacks...won't stay up , and when they are up they hang down too much for my taste .
Install the electric fireplace .
We can do this

Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW
08-06-2021, 01:25 PM
Gary CarterYou can get retaining springs for your jacks. I sure would miss having them.
'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
Front entrance
08-06-2021, 03:48 PM
Duane88Yikes: that is sure a big list, what an upgrade!! Good for you!!!
1971 24 ft Barth Continental
P30 chassis
350 engine
08-06-2021, 06:10 PM
Jim and TereI agree with Gary on the jacks. Our current Barth has them & I have to say they are a luxury. Maneuvering under it with out jacks is difficult for me. Flipping a switch is worth their weight in gold.
I agree with you that when they are stored up the clearance is affected I think about 3-4"'s. But the convenience far outweighs them not being there for me.
I am still dealing with cruise wiring issues. I think I'm getting close to solving.
Have fun!
Tere
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08-16-2021, 10:37 AM
Harold,Cat&SamThe new breaker box , inverter and converter/ charger are installed .
All are Progressive Dynamics brand . The breaker box has a sub-panel that is powered by the 2000 watt inverter . The inverter has an automatic transfer switch witch allows the shoreline or generator power to flow through and power the whole breaker box .
The battery charger has the Charge Wizard to keep from overcharging the batteries .
All is good

The 4g lte antenna is installed as well as the 2 meter ham antenna mount . I capped the refrigerator vent hole with a metal plate and mounted the antennas there .
Next will be the new apartment size residential refrigerator .
Harold
Cat
Sam Miniature Schnauzer
3.8.2009 - 9.24.2021
93 30ft Breakaway
9209-3823-30BS-11B
KE5WCW