Mods to my 2018 Premier 30RIPR

[gregrc75]

Hello! Picked up a new Premier after enjoying our last Premier for 6 years in October. Already did a few modifications.

1. Added a drawer under the bed, right outside the bathroom to hold towels.
2. Added a drawer under the stove. Was previously a blank panel.
3. Added a Vortex fan and the “RV Chandelier” to the vent. There was no power so I added power to the vent area. Also put the light on a dimmer.
4. Added an LED porch light/scare light combo. It glows a soft yellow for porch or a very bright white for a flood or scare light.
5. Added a clear window in place of the frosted one from the factory.
6. Replaced the white light fixture with a softer linen shade style light over the table.
7. Added shelves in the wardrobes.
8. Added a light in the outdoor entertainment. You can also see the Steadyfast stabilizer bars added to the stabilizers in the last photo.

[gregrc75]

Last two photos.

[Alpine]

[xrated]

Nice mods and a great job. Congrats on the new passport

[ctbruce]

3. RV chandlier-where did you get that, part number and where did you put the dimmer switch? I like this mod!
4. Which scare light did you use? Is it motion detectable?

Really nice mods and great job on them.

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[gregrc75]

Originally Posted by ctbruce

3. RV chandlier-where did you get that, part number and where did you put the dimmer switch? I like this mod!
4. Which scare light did you use? Is it motion detectable?

Really nice mods and great job on them.

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The RV Chandelier was from Amazon, but have seen it at a few RV parts/accessory stores. Placed the dimmer in the ceiling with the wiring, it is a WiFi dimmer so it does not need line of sight to work.
The scare light may have been Camco, purchased it at Camping World. It is not motion detectable, I used a three way switch.

[C424]

What do you think about the vortex fan? I can’t decide between that or the maxxair?


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[gregrc75]

Originally Posted by C424

What do you think about the vortex fan? I can’t decide between that or the maxxair?


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It’s pretty decent. Never had a Maxxair so I can not compare. It is much better than the stock bathroom fan.
One advantage of the Vortex is you can install it in your existing vent easily, no need to mess with the roof seal and caulking.

[ptooti]

Super nice mods you are very handy, they look great! I'm interested in the clear window how do I go about getting that I see it opens too?

[gregrc75]

Originally Posted by ptooti

Super nice mods you are very handy, they look great! I'm interested in the clear window how do I go about getting that I see it opens too?

Thanks! It was very easy to do. It’s a kit from Edwin. Basically just unscrew the inside trim ring, pull out the existing window, place the new window in and screw in the new trim ring that they supply. It has its own seal so no need for caulking. A second person to help hold the window would make it easier to do.

[ctbruce]

Originally Posted by gregrc75

Thanks! It was very easy to do. It’s a kit from Edwin. Basically just unscrew the inside trim ring, pull out the existing window, place the new window in and screw in the new trim ring that they supply. It has its own seal so no need for caulking. A second person to help hold the window would make it easier to do.

I second the second person for the window job. Much better than duct tape and hoping it stays in place until you can get a screw or two into place.

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[Lefty_59]

Just picked up our 30RIPR this weekend. I really like your ideas. Thanks for sharing. We are for sure going to look into the added drawers.

[gregrc75]

Originally Posted by Lefty_59

Just picked up our 30RIPR this weekend. I really like your ideas. Thanks for sharing. We are for sure going to look into the added drawers.

No problem at all! Good luck and enjoy your new Premier!

[gregrc75]

I did another mod yesterday and today. Since it is winter and there are no trips until April, it is mod season!

I added a vent to the range hood. Instead of it recirculating, it now vents to the outside. Other than building up the nerve to cut a hole in the side of the camper, it was relatively easy and inexpensive.

[AbbyinTN]

I can concur...those are some pretty useful mods. Now that our camper is winterized we are beginning our long list of mods as well. Thanks (or no thanks!) to your post I can add a few more. One was replacing the mattress with a 10"Lucid Memory Foam mattress. That being said; there is no way we would ever be able to lift the 1/4" piece of wood that separates it from the storage area. We will be installing drawers.

I was wondering if you had any ideas about how to better utilize the outdoor kitchen? We have never used the mini frig in it and I could see it being a useful area for something else. Right now I have been placing the outdoor mat on the copper countertop but that is about it.

We have a Premier Bullet as well so your mods are super relative. It would be great if all Bullet owners could keep this thread open so we could bounce ideas off each other.

So far we have replaced some light fixtures, removed the dinette and added a reclining loveseat, and added an electric fireplace under the tv in the "living room". That was inspired from this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK4eJrBJIb4

Just trying to give credit where credit is due, its a great video. Waiting on Trekwood to call me back regarding some trim since my fireplace had some gaps on the left and right of it. Everybody in the RV world operates in slow motion!

Keep us updated with your progress. Thanks again.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by AbbyinTN

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We have a Premier Bullet as well so your mods are super relative. It would be great if all Bullet owners could keep this thread open so we could bounce ideas off each other. ...
Keep us updated with your progress. Thanks again.

You might want to consider starting a "Bullet/Premier Owner's Group" in the Community section of the forum. That way you can all stay in touch via threads dedicated to your specific trailer line without the "visibility and often times interference" from those who aren't interested or who don't have the "unique interest that Bullet owners share".....

You can access that section of the forum by clicking on the Social Groups link in the "pull down menu" under the COMMUNITY tab in the top bar of every forum webpage.

While you're all "perfectly OK" posting the discussion here, you may get a more "focused contributor population" in the Social Groups section.....

[AbbyinTN]

Thanks for the suggestion. It looks as if there may already be a Bullet social group but it doesn't look like it gets any action. Although this post caught my eye because it is similar to my RV I think this information on the mods is relevant to any type of RV and gregrc75 does a great job explaining it. I wouldn't want this good stuff to get buried.

[mrtigger]

how did you wire the vortex fan? great idea tho id love to have one there too.

[gregrc75]

Originally Posted by mrtigger

how did you wire the vortex fan? great idea tho id love to have one there too.

I ran a wire from the vent location, through the ceiling to above the corner glass cabinet. I made a small hole in the ceiling in the cabinet towards the corner. I ran the wires down through the cabinet to the bottom. Under that cabinet is the converter and tapped into 12v wiring there.

[mrtigger]

Great idea thanks!