Bullet premier 30 ripr mods and tweaks.

[Olsen29]

The wife and I just got a 2017 ripr and love it. This is it 3rd tt so there are a few things we would like to tweak. The first thing we did was add a micro air easy start to the AC unit. I was sceptical, but it exceeds all my expectations. Being able to run the AC on a Honda eu2000i was a prerequisite it buying the tt. I was prepared to downgrade the AC to a13000 btu. But the easy start runs it in eco mode without problem!
Next, I really liked the BAL stab Jack's we had on our last tt so I painted them up and swapped them with it old tt.

The tt was built in December so it was mailed in the salt to the dealer, do there are a few things that need a little touch up, like the gas pipe. Rusty but not too bad yet.
Have a few things I will be working in and sharing here.
Like a compact sub woofer to mount in the cabinet with the outside refrigerator just to take some of the tinny sound from the speakers. Adding some LED lights to the top of the interior slides with dimmers for ambient lights. The stock ceiling lights are so bright. Also bought a glass panel dimmer from Amazon for this.
Not sure how detailed I should get, just let me know if it to much.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/ca5e2cd6184065bb488ac4d667fbb136.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/6c5665cce8bc71ab759057caa5e09a33.jpg

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[chuckster57]

Very nice :thumbsup:

[Olsen29]

One more, not much but it caught my eye. The screws for the furnace vent were steel and rusting already. Now they are stainless.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/7ce489beef8b2004c250d4d4e0c705ff.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/8402ecb7937897c81762889ffa8aed9f.jpg

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[66joej]

Welcome to the forum from Radium Hot Springs BC.
Enjoy that new Bullet. Had those BAL stabilizers on the last TT. They are very strong and could actually lift one side of the TT with little effort.

[Olsen29]

Welcome to the forum from Radium Hot Springs BC.
Enjoy that new Bullet. Had those BAL stabilizers on the last TT. They are very strong and could actually lift one side of the TT with little effort.
Do you think they do a better job stabilizing than scissor Jack's do?
I plan on building something like strong arm diagonal braces to aid in stabilizing also.
PS thanks for the welcome [emoji4]

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[Jeepshots]

I'm interested in hearing his opinion as well. Friend of mine has the C-style stab jacks on his camper, and it's concrete-slab-rock-solid. So i wanted to put some on mine, but upon researching, I didn't find anyone swapping out scissorjacks for C-style stab jacks. So im really curious what 66joej comes back with.

[cardinal96ss]

Welcome to the forum from NE. Enjoy your new rig.

[66joej]

Olsen29 & Jeepshots. The BAL stabilizers were used in conjunction with X-Chocks and screw jacks at the wheels. I did not want to put too much pressure on the outer parts of the frame. The TT was very lightly built 2008 Trail-Cruiser 26' dry weight 4500#. This setup seemed to take most of the movement out when walking around in the unit. The BALs do make a difference in that side to side movement.

[Jeepshots]

Already have the x-chocks, so will have to look more seriously at the screw jacks. Was going to get the UniJacks, but got "the look" from DW that indicated I should re-think that idea... :facepalm:

[Nuke]

Welcome from a fellow 30ripr owner!

I would like to hear about any other mods on your 'ripper' as I'm always looking to do a new tweak (and yes, I get 'the look' from the DW quite often!). I have to say the JT Strongarms are by far my best tweak.

[Kemp716]

I'm glad you posted this. I have the same rust issue with my gas line and various spots are around the bumper and hitch. At first I was concerned about where it may have been stored and questioned how long it had been on the lot, but the dealer said basically the same thing you did about trailers built and shipped in winter. He said that they would touch it up when I bring it in after our shakedown trip. Its there for some minor adjustments now, so we'll see how well they clean it up.

[ImTravis]

I'm replacing the stabilizers with a heavier duty model, as one of ours got taken out by a random piece of rubber in the road. I had also noticed our rear stabs tended to be quite a bit flexible.

This is for our 2014 30RIPR.

When I get some extra $$ I plan on vinyl wrapping the front cap rather than the expense of repainting the already faded front cap.

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[BuxCamper]

Can you post some pics of the LED slide lights and dimmer? You're giving me ideas!

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[Olsen29]

RGBZONE DC 12V-24V Wall-mounted Touch Panel Switch Controller Full Color LED Dimmer for 5050 3528 RGB LED Strip Light, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S683EKQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Oc3wpfKqgNzCU

HitLights High Density Weatherproof LED Light Strip - RGB Multicolor SMD 5050 - 150 LEDs, 16.4 Ft Roll - 12V DC - 218 Lumens / 3.4 Watts per foot - IP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009FN24JI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_izGpwyibLqUum

Firstsd RGBW /RGBWW Remote LED Wifi Controller by APP IOS Android for 5050 RGB Strips lighting (wifi controller only ) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IX95EPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_dpORgIC6HHxET


Wall-mounted Glass Touch Panel LED Dimmer Switch Brightness Controller DC 12-24V for Single Color LED Strip Light Lamp-Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S803IDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_J9m9mvT5dvsBp

I want to use one dimmer in the main ceiling, a wireless dimmer with phone control for lights above the slides, dinner for the puck lights above the bed that are in your face, color LED strip with the remote and phone control in the awning tube. It will be a while. I have the parts, but very busy for a while


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[BuxCamper]

Thank you!

And I agree with the in your face puck lights at the head of the bed. I've threatened to flip my wife's side on when the alarm goes off and she really has to be up for some crazy reason. 😜

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[bdp711]

What type of micro air start did you buy? I'm looking for the same thing so I can run my tailgate on a single 2800w generator. Thanks!

[Olsen29]

What type of micro air start did you buy? I'm looking for the same thing so I can run my tailgate on a single 2800w generator. Thanks!
Here is a link that will save you some$
http://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161955


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[Olsen29]

Thank you!

And I agree with the in your face puck lights at the head of the bed. I've threatened to flip my wife's side on when the alarm goes off and she really has to be up for some crazy reason. 😜

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Just tried it. Yep. I got the expected response. "What the hell! We need dimmers on those too! They look like titties." And I guess they do.

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[Olsen29]

Okay. At the camp site so I have some time to post a few mods. I will do it in the order I did the mods.
Next mod is wiring a sub for the out side and running 12v for an inverter and 12v things. Although I have the sub hooked up I don't use it much. When I have the outside TV on I use a pair of Bose computer speakers that are 12v (currently plugged in to 110 don't have the 12v wired up yet.) The subwoofer is not a mod I would recommend.

Why can't they have a av system like Sonos or Chromecast audio?
Anyway. It wasn't to hard to get the wires from the radio to the outdoor entrainment area.
The radio removed. And the back of the pantry with the panels removed. Just to show how easy it is to get the wires out there.
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[Olsen29]

Another thing I did was put vinyl corner protector on the cabinets that will get the most traffic. The first time I took the outdoor refrigerator out of the cubby it scratched the **** out of opening.

I put it in the pass through to the out door entertainment area, garbage can area, both pantries. I think it will help protect the"wood".
It don't take much to scar them up.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170701/3dfe6ad62255329f33c7e5fc380f1aec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170701/7ec61fe214551c06547dbfd3c54eb579.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170701/c63742ed37c35a014b48eb54866a9253.jpg

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[Olsen29]

The pocket door to the bedroom fell off. Not sure why but I had planned on putting magnets to hold the door open and closed. Works well and you don't have to wrap the ribbon and snap witch I thought was a pain in the ***!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170701/575f1bed19f48219d736b21d0b11316d.jpg

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This is the screw that stops the door. The rollers climb and stick to the magnet to keep it closed. Works well.
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[Olsen29]

One thing I didn't like was the way the ceiling lights switch was on the control panel and couldn't be dimmed. There was a single switch to the left that turned on a light to the right of the switch that controlled the ceiling lights that are too the far left. Yeah. If you have one you know what I'm trying to say. When you turned on the ceiling lights were so bright which is great but not so the time. Soooooooo
Here is the wires for the hall light and also feed the bathroom light switch.
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Control panel. I didn't like that the main lights switch was in the control panel.
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Hole drilled from right to left to run the wires for the ceiling lights over to the new switch location.
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The finished product: I think the dimmer was $16 on Amazon. Works as expected.
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When I was in this part of the wall I lowered the belly pan and ran a 14 2 wire up to the ceiling switch to run 12v to run 12v things like powered speakers modem and router. I liked the idea of being able to turn off these things for boondocking​.

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[Olsen29]

I'm glad you posted this. I have the same rust issue with my gas line and various spots are around the bumper and hitch. At first I was concerned about where it may have been stored and questioned how long it had been on the lot, but the dealer said basically the same thing you did about trailers built and shipped in winter. He said that they would touch it up when I bring it in after our shakedown trip. Its there for some minor adjustments now, so we'll see how well they clean it up.
It was a big job to pull all the piping down and sand and repaint. But the finish product was worth it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/2b9f66ca4e06fc8f3af728519434a347.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/30ed7a26cc3f8c0efdd6933de0a1b54e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/97d4b6efcf986b9de8838fe8e6f8768c.jpg

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[Olsen29]

Wired a backup camera to the clearance lights along with a wireless receiver at the truck. The picture is noisy but it really doesn't seem to matter if the receiver and transmitter are closer or not. It could be better but I have only $30 it the setup. I will play with it and see if I can get a better picture. Overall it works pretty good. So I won't be in a hurry to take it apart.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/d70553357ce55a9163847d8e2c44a7f6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/f1f0dbadf01a89e8630663557e6e3ec6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170704/34c60077f283b44df9ad08e1b52f3b93.jpg

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[gregrc75]

Thanks for this thread. I am trading my 2011 Premier for a 2018 Premier 30RIPR on Wednesday and I appreciate seeing these mods. I think I will do the ceiling dimmer mod as well and find this useful!

[Olsen29]

Glad I could help. Haven't stopped by in a while, but just a couple more.
I don't have pictures of the dual quick couplers so I can hook the grill and my 28"black Stone griddle at the same time.
(I love my griddle!)
Bacon blue cheese and Frank's red hot burgers.
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Veggies.
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Love it for any camping breakfast and fajitas. Don't use the grill much any more.
Glass door fridge for the entertainment area.
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Added a dimmable strip to the slider. It comes on with the the other led strip but it's rf remote dimmable and holds the setting when turned back on.
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I really don't like the black tank flush! I will be adding a tornado flush in the near future.

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[gregrc75]

The food looks amazing!
I am noticing these trailers do not have a porch light. Is that correct? I like having the light on overnight but I think the LED strip shining all night would be a bit too much.

[Lefty_59]

Just picked up our 2018 RIPR. I agree with the main lights needing a dimmer. I really like your ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[Olsen29]

Just picked up our 2018 RIPR. I agree with the main lights needing a dimmer. I really like your ideas. Thanks for sharing.Enjoy!
Been thinking about getting back out in it. But it will be at least 4 months yet.

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[chartrand]

Nic unit, congratulations


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[Tinner12002]

Glad I could help. Haven't stopped by in a while, but just a couple more.
I don't have pictures of the dual quick couplers so I can hook the grill and my 28"black Stone griddle at the same time.
(I love my griddle!)
Bacon blue cheese and Frank's red hot burgers.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/1119f3a772249292f2623a6fadf9eb35.jpg
Veggies.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/8f213179a564df8e6f76ab6ab62b0190.jpg
Love it for any camping breakfast and fajitas. Don't use the grill much any more.
Glass door fridge for the entertainment area.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/cf07c0bc9cc7681386c7f9ee8e45a7a0.jpg
Added a dimmable strip to the slider. It comes on with the the other led strip but it's rf remote dimmable and holds the setting when turned back on.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170930/97fa396c30a884d705a164e6121f9a8a.jpg

I really don't like the black tank flush! I will be adding a tornado flush in the near future.

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We just purchased a Blackstone single burner griddle and were looking forward to using it!

[rdhouston]

I'm replacing the stabilizers with a heavier duty model, as one of ours got taken out by a random piece of rubber in the road. I had also noticed our rear stabs tended to be quite a bit flexible.

This is for our 2014 30RIPR.

When I get some extra $$ I plan on vinyl wrapping the front cap rather than the expense of repainting the already faded front cap.

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I'm thinking about having LINE-X installed on the bottom couple of feet.

[Olsen29]

I'm thinking about having LINE-X installed on the bottom couple of feet.About the dimmer mod. It seems to turn on randomly while plugged in in the yard, doesn't matter if there is a battery in in it not.
I will be adding a noise suppressor for a car stereo to see if that is what is triggering the the the lights to come on.
Next I would like to install some 12v motion sensing switches for dimmer LED lights in closets, pass through storage and maybe dump station area.
I will keep you posted.

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[kcamp99186]

Great ideas and good work! Have a 2015 30RIPR and we love it. Will try the dimmer mod, but am interested in the connection to your Blackstone Griddle. I can see doing away with the cheap grill completely. How did you connect the griddle with quick connects? Does it require modifying the griddle gas hose? Thanks, Ken

[Olsen29]

Great ideas and good work! Have a 2015 30RIPR and we love it. Will try the dimmer mod, but am interested in the connection to your Blackstone Griddle. I can see doing away with the cheap grill completely. How did you connect the griddle with quick connects? Does it require modifying the griddle gas hose? Thanks, KenI put an adapter from 3/8 flare to 1/4 female pipe thread, then put a quick couple make end on the griddle.
Now I have a big red campfire that runs on propane. So maybe I will need to add another outlet.
I will pay pictures when I can get to it.
We still have 2 feet of snow!
Forecast up to 24 more this weekend.

[JRTJH]

...We still have 2 feet of snow!
Forecast up to 24 more this weekend.

I feel your pain. We got 18" last weekend and forecast is for snow every day through next week. :hide: