Oh and one last piece of advice; Lets do a first class job, Always solder you wires together and insulate them with shrink tubing. Run you wires to a 5 amp auto reset circuit breaker.
Where did you find fans thin enough to fit in that space? I have a Grand Design with Dometic. It looks the same as yours. I’ve tried three different types. Can’t make them fit.
What do you suggest doing if your refrigerator is a 110v ? Mine is 110v it has no fans inside the actual fridge area so stuff in the fridge takes a VERY long time to cool.. I wanted to add a fan to help circulate air throughout the fridge but wasnt sure how to power a fan from within the fridge?? Unfortunately most fans are 12v. Any ideas? I do have a light inside the fridge so could i possibly attach it to that light or maybe there is a way to run wires from a 110v plug outside the fridge to thru into the inside? I noticed amazon does sell 110v fans that move a lot of air that could seriously help!!
@josephle6554 Жыл бұрын
I installed a 12v (or was it 5v) fan inside the refrigerator too. At 6:42 minutes in the video, I ran a wire through the drain line to get outside and tap 12v.
@RodneyOrff-js3xz9 ай бұрын
Thats why you have a converter you seen underneath the fridge or somewhere in the rv... if it's like mine the 120v goes into that box converting it to 12v... fridges are 12v they say 120v as well cause when it's plugged into shorepower it works by sending the 120v through your converter and converting it to 12v
@peterc5049 ай бұрын
@@RodneyOrff-js3xz do you have this same summit fridge with no fans and air circulation inside the fridge portion? I don't think adding one fan is going to make a huge difference bc each row of shelf space will need a fan to really make a difference..
@chrischtis2082 Жыл бұрын
details, and seeing what you were doing would be helpful, lighting was poor and camera was too far away
@Rvtraveler992 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you. How much due the 5th Wheel weigh?
@josephle65542 жыл бұрын
~10k lbs
@edstrasser77582 жыл бұрын
What size shelves did you install
@josephle65542 жыл бұрын
We didn’t install any shelves for the counter top extension
@Yukonjackman12 жыл бұрын
Hi what is the model number for the vent
@colincochrane52422 жыл бұрын
I seen on another video a guy cut the little nubs off on the male termination fitting that the hose goes on and cleaned that up and put the valve on no issue
@johnnysweekends2 жыл бұрын
Why not add two more fans where the original was.. tie into original wiring?
@Bobcouto22 жыл бұрын
In case others watch in future, this cover works well with a Maxx Air fan, the white clips already there can be used for the clip side without the need to attach the brackets. They are there exactly for the maxx air cover. Saves time!
@@josephle6554 Does it have everything to connect to kingpin? From the picture it seems just two horizontal bars and some bolts.
@josephle65542 жыл бұрын
@@wangzile2008 ordering from these two companies does give you all parts needed
@johnclark65712 жыл бұрын
Thanks a heap! I'm gonna order these when I get back to the dealer. Same design, same size. 2022 GD 303 RLS
@dannythervguy2 жыл бұрын
Great job, I'm looking at doing the same with my island. Did you have to install the 2 pieces of wood on the counter top were the brackets mount 🤔. If so did you liquid nail it?
@josephle65542 жыл бұрын
I didn’t need to glue wood under the countertop leaf; it came with it
@dannythervguy2 жыл бұрын
Sweet, thanks for getting back with me. Happy new year
That's a lot of work to pick up somewhat limited space. I like the idea of another owner who simply added an outside door to access the buried space like he did at the back of the unit to access the space underneath the dinette. Right now, I'm not using probably 33% of the storage space in the unit and it's going to stay that way because my wife will fill it with "stuff" that we don't need. I traded in a travel trailer to buy the 31MB and I filled 5-26 gallon storage bins from Home Depot and put them in UHaul storage. Didn't miss anything! Moral of the story: Don't try to bring your brick and mortar house into a 300 sf camper.
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
Agreed. That space back there is still empty almost a year later! I just throw the bunk ladder back there. The ‘extra’ work was for reinforcing the bed to hold additional weight-the accessible storage was just a bonus. I’ve seen the access door in the rear for the dinette. Been thinking about that to store the 50 amp cable
@GiftHorse1233 жыл бұрын
@@josephle6554 Maybe you need to "consult" for GD, since nobody had enough sense to realize how ridiculous it was to bury these spaces. I love the 31MB except for the harsh LED lights, especially the 6 in the main living. All areas need a dimmer switch. Amazon has replacement 12 volt lights that you can push a center button to dim or just turn off. I wish there was an aftermarket deflector that you could install with double back tape to direct the light away from the seating areas. They put them on streetlights for the same reason. I do enjoy your videos. Now if we can just solve the permanent "wobble" of the dinette table. I used my 3 stick approach and it really works, but not too pretty.
@NickC3413 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing, that must have a powerful motor pushing up hill ... just what I need.
@trevornielson99363 жыл бұрын
Did you push that up the hill with this dolly or did you get it there with your truck first and drop it, then use the dolly for the rest?
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
I got the truck to place it there and used the trailer dolly for the last ~30 feet. I'd rather not use the trailer dolly, but the green electrical box is in the way
@lowfigeek3 жыл бұрын
Love your attention to detail.
@jimcurry54583 жыл бұрын
How much of an improvement did you get?
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
Huge improvement. Stays 73°F in 100°F weather. Also, the mid bunk is cooler now and the AC are much quieter
@jimcurry54583 жыл бұрын
@@josephle6554 Thanks Joseph! I’m going to do it. Is that a Coleman Mach 15,000 BTU unit?
@julionavarrete84823 жыл бұрын
I need to rental one of this you know can rental
@therealcomment18113 жыл бұрын
way too much work... just buy the easy air flow systems.... works great... easy to install
@diywithjonandpebbles3 жыл бұрын
No more work than the easy flow. And $170 cheaper. All of the prep work is the same to truly make the easy flow as effective as they claim it will be.
@MLS70123 жыл бұрын
I never understand why people play music instead of just explaining how to install or repair things.
@1989cranston3 жыл бұрын
Maybe because they don't want to tal on video lol?
@oldandintheway9805 Жыл бұрын
Here here, I agree fully
@GiftHorse1233 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice if GD added an access door on the outside of the bunkhouse near the bottom to access all that space hidden underneath the lower bunk. I saw the mod that a guy did reconfiguring the wood supports under the bunk, adding a piano hinge with a gas strut so that the whole plywood base could be lifted. Same for the space underneath the rear dinette seat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6PIlKmopZJjm80
@ToolManTaylor3 жыл бұрын
How much of a difference did this mod make. I am having trouble keeping my fridge cool above 90 deg
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
Major difference. We’re in 100°F weather and fridge stays cool. The outside fans ensure heat exits. The inside fans circulate cold air
@raven70683 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's just me but I have never been a fan of an instruction video with only music.
@oldandintheway9805 Жыл бұрын
Here here
@loujohnson61433 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting to the point.
@tianagodges43953 жыл бұрын
I was also searching countertop extension in google and happened to come across your video! This was so helpful as we need the exact same countertop color/finish and brackets! Thank you so much for posting and sharing this addition! I have subscribed to your channel:)
@shellyfixesupacamper53993 жыл бұрын
This video helped me solve a random issue I have with my camper's sewer connector - Now I know I need to use that specific adhesive in order to glue it back together. Thank you for making it!
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful!
@shannonphillips38693 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@kbar63043 жыл бұрын
Are you having the fans blowing air in, it blowing hot air out?
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
Blowing hot air out
@idsullymichaels Жыл бұрын
@@josephle6554 shouldn't they pull air in to go across (cooling) the vent/coils, and then up the vent (hot air rises)?
@idsullymichaels Жыл бұрын
clarification - the fans installed on the outer vent pull air in to go up the vent, (didn't realize you likely meant the ones in the unit)
@seadude48693 жыл бұрын
dude, add some air to the tire of the dolly. It will make your life a lot easilier!
Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for. I may use a hand saw or a reciprocating one - remains to be seen. :) I'll cut mine off for the same reason you did - ours is already sticking a bit past the trailer and adding the gate valve will make it much worse. Thank you!
@HintonTheTrail3 жыл бұрын
Great quick and easy how-to video!! Getting ready to put a gate valve on our new fifth wheel and needed some pointers, your video did it! Unfortunately,😂 I'll be cutting our pipe by hand.
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
By hand is better! Reduces vibration!
@HintonTheTrail3 жыл бұрын
@@josephle6554 good to know. Thank you!
@tedbach86643 жыл бұрын
How tight is the location you are navigating with this? I have the exact same trailer and one spot between house and fence post that narrows to 9'2". Do you think this would allow me to navigate through that successfully given the 14" of play I'd have? Also, thanks for all your vids, really appreciate it, am using a couple!
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
Yes, your space will fit. My fence post opening is also 9’. I got the trailer dolly because of the green electrical box-otherwise I could back it in with the truck
@edmount23003 жыл бұрын
Where did you get all the fans????
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
From my old computers
@toddmumpower73683 жыл бұрын
Great Video, what size and length bolts did you use to connect the angle metal to the frame of the RV?
@lovetheusa98583 жыл бұрын
good idea I’m going for longer then run the angle across the length and use 4x4 plastic fence post x3, then spray it black as to color match underneath the frame I have watched many ways people are installing sewer storage now it’s my turn
@TheChrisBeach3 жыл бұрын
I would fuse all of those additional feedswith 3-5 amp fuses. You have no protection against shorts. This can be a source for a fire.
@TheChrisBeach3 жыл бұрын
That is a '99-00 Civic Si..... nice, and rare.
@josephle65543 жыл бұрын
;)
@edberrios36793 жыл бұрын
I just put on the twist valve and was I thinking the same thing (to cement it on), because when I take the cover off, the valve would come off. No need for me to be doing any cutting.