I always see postings about winterizing but not spring-ing your camper.
I've been busy with my Eagle and thought I'd see what others have been doing (either upgrading, maintenance, etc.).
So far on my camper (prior to this winter) I've done the following (this is in < 1 year since I've had it).
New vinyl sides and lift panels (ATC did this)
Installed new roof fabric
Resealed all roof screws
Installed new fantastic fan
Installed (had made) new cushion covers/upholstery
Installed new bed mattress and upholstery
Installed in new floor
Installed in new bench seat wood and stained it
Installed usb charging ports and 12v lighter port
Installed in heater (digital) thermostat
Installed CO and LPG detector
Installed Blue Seas battery separator
Installed new LED lights
Re-did all wiring from truck to camper using Anderson quick-disconnects and heavy gauge wire
This winter:
Installed new AGM battery
Removed old counter tops and installed new corian (1/2") - that was a job but while everything was out I had a chance to check all connections, etc. and replace tubing, etc.
Removed and re-installed refrigerator (to do counter tops), cleaned, serviced, installed new jet, added insulation, cleaned burners and flue
Resealed all screws, seams, etc. around vents by refrigerator
Purchased new solar panel (foldable)
I think that's it and it's been crazy; fun at times, frustrating at times. As you do one thing, you see something else you need/want to do but I hopefully am done for a while although I want to re-paint the outside plywood and reseal it (next winter).
We're taking it out in March to Death Valley so that will be a test to see if everything still works.
Kevin
I've been busy with my Eagle and thought I'd see what others have been doing (either upgrading, maintenance, etc.).
So far on my camper (prior to this winter) I've done the following (this is in < 1 year since I've had it).
New vinyl sides and lift panels (ATC did this)
Installed new roof fabric
Resealed all roof screws
Installed new fantastic fan
Installed (had made) new cushion covers/upholstery
Installed new bed mattress and upholstery
Installed in new floor
Installed in new bench seat wood and stained it
Installed usb charging ports and 12v lighter port
Installed in heater (digital) thermostat
Installed CO and LPG detector
Installed Blue Seas battery separator
Installed new LED lights
Re-did all wiring from truck to camper using Anderson quick-disconnects and heavy gauge wire
This winter:
Installed new AGM battery
Removed old counter tops and installed new corian (1/2") - that was a job but while everything was out I had a chance to check all connections, etc. and replace tubing, etc.
Removed and re-installed refrigerator (to do counter tops), cleaned, serviced, installed new jet, added insulation, cleaned burners and flue
Resealed all screws, seams, etc. around vents by refrigerator
Purchased new solar panel (foldable)
I think that's it and it's been crazy; fun at times, frustrating at times. As you do one thing, you see something else you need/want to do but I hopefully am done for a while although I want to re-paint the outside plywood and reseal it (next winter).
We're taking it out in March to Death Valley so that will be a test to see if everything still works.
Kevin