315 Cougar Fifth Wheel

[Shasta Bob]

Hi All, I'm looking to do some mods to my 315 Cougar fifth wheel this winter, all ideas and comments are accepted it will give me something to do this winter. photos are great. thanks Happy Trails.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[GeekSquadOfUn]

I've made a whole bunch of little improvements. I'll try and round up some pics for you. Some of them, in no particular order...

- Added a motorized fan with wall mounted remote in bathroom
- Added a wall mounted remote for bathroom light
- Replaced the shower head with satin nickel Oxygenics model.
- Replaced the single Group 24 battery with 2x GC2 6V golf cart batteries
- Added a full disconnect switch above batteries
- Changed the dimmer in living area to one that is easier to use
- Installed a 1000W inverter right above batteries
- Added a good USB plug in kitchen area with more Amps to charge our devices.
- Moved the spare tire from the front compartment to underneath (Hide-A-Spare from BAL)
- Added a small motorycle carrier on the rear hitch to carry our e-Bikes.
- Added 2 inline water filters in basement to help with water quality.
- Replaced the door lock with wireless RV-Lock.
- Installed a wireless Haloview rear view camera
- Added a holder for door, as wind would move the friction door
- Added a solar charge controller connected to a portable solar panel, wired into special port in utility bay
- Added a cigarette ligher female adapter to connect to special port in utility bay to power gadgets with 12V plug.
- Added 3 computer fans at top of fridge outside to provide better circulation at back of fridge
- Added a wireless fridge thermometer to monitor both fridge and freezer temp.
- Added an AC/DC power display to monitor power consumption (both AC and DC)

[flybouy]

Bob the possibilities are endless with your budget and skills the only limiting factors. I'd suggest you start with a pen, a pad of paper, and a good deal of retrospect. Write down the things that you were dissatisfied with and the possible remedies. Then break out the cash ad have fun!

[Shasta Bob]

thanks for the ideas. time to get started.

[GeekSquadOfUn]

A few photos.

[GeekSquadOfUn]

More photos

[wiredgeorge]

Most important upgrades:

DOMETIC 320 (especially if your commode says Aqua Magic)

REAL MATTRESS

GET RID OF CARPET AND REPLACE WITH VIYNL

PROGRESSIVE EMS

(did I mention throwing the Thetford Aqua Magic away?)

Valterra dump valve: https://www.amazon.com/Valterra-Blac...SIN=B000BGHYJS

[ROBNPEN]

We replaced several factory receptacles with USB receptacles and replaced the kitchen faucet with one from our favorite home improvement store.

[travelin texans]

There's 2 mods that should be at the top of the mandatory list;
Surge protector/EMS, portable or hardwired, your choice!
Adjustable water pressure regulator, not that cheapo restrictor they may have given you when you purchased the RV!
For me there is a #3 also; a good TPMS system for truck & RV that displays temps & pressures.

[Shasta Bob]

thanks for the tips, this winter will be busy.

[mikz86ta]

Originally Posted by GeekSquadOfUn

A few photos.

Are your stock overhead lights LED? If so, how well does that glass panel touch dimmer work?

Been looking at the exact same one

[mikz86ta]

Some of our cabinets are fairly shallow....found some DAZZ Products metal shelf stands that worked perfectly. One is a squared wire shorty for narrow width cabinets and the other is coated wire folding leg/stackable ones. Come in different colors.
We find them cheap at TJMaxx all the time.

Looking at the dimmer posted above for our overhead couch lights.

We did a USB LED strip behind the TV with remote and color changing. Asthetics only but looks cool.

Added a swivel mount to our garage and outdoor TVs.

Command Hooks in the shower to hold bath sponge and wash cloths. Got bronze ones to match the rest of the decor...simple plastic ones for indoor. They are up high enough from direct water contact. And going on 3-years no probs.

[GeekSquadOfUn]

Originally Posted by mikz86ta

Are your stock overhead lights LED? If so, how well does that glass panel touch dimmer work?

Been looking at the exact same one

Yes they are LEDs and the new one I put in works fantastic.

Fits perfectly and an easy install, just need to make the hole a bit bigger. I used a utility knife. Got it on eBay, but I've seen it on Amazon. Less than $15

A pleasure to use.

[Peacemkr53]

Link to the controller? Please?

[jimbob]

This may have been mentioned above.
I added an expansion tank on my dhw system. It prevents the on/off pulse from the water pump. I used a 5 gallon model. It takes about 45 seconds to pump up from cut-in to full pressure. It then allows for about 4 toilet flushes before the pump comes on again. Very annoying in the middle of the night, when the pump cycles like crazy...you know what I mean.

I really sealed up my under-body cover.
Added 3 way switches to my overhead lights from the garage slider to the steps up into the bedroom.

[GeekSquadOfUn]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wall-Mounte...9AX67warPB9XQQ

Originally Posted by Peacemkr53

Link to the controller? Please?

[goodellj]

1. Extra guard rail on shelf above the toilet.
2. Extra shelves on the narrow cabinets on either side of the refrigerator, reducing the shelf height to about 8 inches and giving extra shelf space.
3. Small fan on a thermostat in the back o the refrigerator above the coils.
4. Repeater in the front compartment for the TPMS.
5. Extra shelf in the front compartment.
6. Hatchway door on the storage bay wall to inspect and service the backside of the utility bay.
7. Wireless backup camera wired to the backup lights.
8. Extra hooks in the closets.
9. Sewing/reading light T over my wife's recliner.
10. Cabinet door lifter on a small cabinet.
11. Sliding drawer-type cabinet organizer.
12. LED lights all over, replacing incandescent bulbs.
13. 12v Motion sensing night light near front door.
14. Wireless temperature sensors in refrigerator and freezer with digital display.
15. Replaced 50A breaker for hydralic power with an 80A resetting breaker.

[Randallf]

Wow, wonderful ad ons
I need to a couple of outlets and i cannot find any wire diagrams to help figure out
where to run the wire
I have a 2017 Sprinter fifthwheel
Thanks
Randallf

[GeekSquadOfUn]

Originally Posted by Randallf

Wow, wonderful ad ons
I need to a couple of outlets and i cannot find any wire diagrams to help figure out
where to run the wire
I have a 2017 Sprinter fifthwheel
Thanks
Randallf

If you're adding new outlets, I would simply suggest you add a new breaker in your panel, there is often a few unused spots, and run a new wire to said new outlets.

You could run the wire under your coach, attach it with zip ties around existing wires, run them back up where you want them.

It's safer too, as most manufacturers only put in the essentials.

[Cire8002]

expansion tank? did you add it to the water pump or the hot water heater? I'm thinking about replacing the hot water heater with an on demand heater. But the shower is the only place that pulses when the water runs.