Valor 42V13 Mods to date

[Basspr72]

Just a few of the Mods we have done to date: Mounted water filtration system, installed EMS, Ruggables in Garage (Scuba Classroom)/Living Room/Bedroom, Pull handles on patio doors, keyed alike locks throughout, trim work on the stair area, Smart WiFi thermostat, Dimmer on couch and dinette area lights, electronic lock on main door, Screen shots and Screen defenders installed, metal name art work on patio under TV, diamond plate on front area, wallpaper for windows covering on garage door and patio glass doors, rotated dinette table and placed puppy kennels underside, Gen-Y hitch installed, added rear tail/brake lights, and no doubt more that I am forgetting - I believe, it is time to start using the rig instead of working on it!!

 

[Focker]

Some great mods!

 

[Basspr72]

Been another busy weekend on Little Al, our 42V13.. We swapped the main AC and the Bedroom AC on the breaker panels so that the bedroom AC is fed through the solar system (We prefer to have the ability to cool the bedroom when boon docking, and added benefit to not having the main AC drain on the limited 30 amps breaker system), installed mesh grill/plates under the stairs, installed solid steps on the rear door, replace the access panel with diamond plate and installed oversize grab handle on rear stairs. Next up, diamond plate cover 15 inch up each garage side walls and bedroom side closet shelves!!

 

[TheseBluebirdDays]

Great mods, what is the pic of your charge controller showing?

 

[Focker]

Great mods, what is the pic of your charge controller showing?

He is showing that he has a BT-1 Bluetooth connection for his Renogy and a remote for a Progressive EMS

 

[Basspr72]

Thanks Focker! Just saw the question from TheseBlueBirdDays.. Sorry about the delay..

 

[N Fogarty]

Just a few of the Mods we have done to date: Mounted water filtration system, installed EMS, Ruggables in Garage (Scuba Classroom)/Living Room/Bedroom, Pull handles on patio doors, keyed alike locks throughout, trim work on the stair area, Smart WiFi thermostat, Dimmer on couch and dinette area lights, electronic lock on main door, Screen shots and Screen defenders installed, metal name art work on patio under TV, diamond plate on front area, wallpaper for windows covering on garage door and patio glass doors, rotated dinette table and placed puppy kennels underside, Gen-Y hitch installed, added rear tail/brake lights, and no doubt more that I am forgetting - I believe, it is time to start using the rig instead of working on it!!

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Great mods, been home only a few days with new 42v13. Getting ideas ready and might steal some of your thoughts as well lol. Waiting to get out of the 20's before working on outside though. Fist plan was always to add more rear light/brake lights. I did a quick look and it seems like no open channel under rig to run wire down through? Did you drill out a hole in bottom? Want to work on safety things first. TIA
Noel

 

[Basspr72]

Great mods, been home only a few days with new 42v13. Getting ideas ready and might steal some of your thoughts as well lol. Waiting to get out of the 20's before working on outside though. Fist plan was always to add more rear light/brake lights. I did a quick look and it seems like no open channel under rig to run wire down through? Did you drill out a hole in bottom? Want to work on safety things first. TIA
Noel

It is a easy Mod.. Simple tie into your rear brake lights then run the lines up the the LEDS you mount to the side of the doors. The access panels (One on each side) to the garage door assist area makes the mod very easy. Yes, Had to drill one hole on each side of the underside to run the lines up to the LEDs. Good Luck..

Also attached some more items we worked on since this post. Shelves in the closet area, shoe storage under the dresser, and new lights above the bed!Still got to take care of the diamond plate in the garage.. But getting there!

 

[N Fogarty]

It is a easy Mod.. Simple tie into your rear brake lights then run the lines up the the LEDS you mount to the side of the doors. The access panels (One on each side) to the garage door assist area makes the mod very easy. Yes, Had to drill one hole on each side of the underside to run the lines up to the LEDs. Good Luck..

Also attached some more items we worked on since this post. Shelves in the closet area, shoe storage under the dresser, and new lights above the bed!Still got to take care of the diamond plate in the garage.. But getting there!

Thanks for the tips, my wife loves the shelves....ugh. more work lol

 

[Knuth123]

I love the added diamond plate up front and the extra tail lights. I will definitely be adding more to my 40v13.

 

[Shelly S]

Just a few of the Mods we have done to date: Mounted water filtration system, installed EMS, Ruggables in Garage (Scuba Classroom)/Living Room/Bedroom, Pull handles on patio doors, keyed alike locks throughout, trim work on the stair area, Smart WiFi thermostat, Dimmer on couch and dinette area lights, electronic lock on main door, Screen shots and Screen defenders installed, metal name art work on patio under TV, diamond plate on front area, wallpaper for windows covering on garage door and patio glass doors, rotated dinette table and placed puppy kennels underside, Gen-Y hitch installed, added rear tail/brake lights, and no doubt more that I am forgetting - I believe, it is time to start using the rig instead of working on it!!

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Who’s keyless lock did you go with? Also, could you post some links to model numbers for the additional lights and Bluetooth connection you used ect?

 

[OURVTRAVELS]

Who’s keyless lock did you go with? Also, could you post some links to model numbers for the additional lights and Bluetooth connection you used ect?

 

[Shelly S]

Just a few of the Mods we have done to date: Mounted water filtration system, installed EMS, Ruggables in Garage (Scuba Classroom)/Living Room/Bedroom, Pull handles on patio doors, keyed alike locks throughout, trim work on the stair area, Smart WiFi thermostat, Dimmer on couch and dinette area lights, electronic lock on main door, Screen shots and Screen defenders installed, metal name art work on patio under TV, diamond plate on front area, wallpaper for windows covering on garage door and patio glass doors, rotated dinette table and placed puppy kennels underside, Gen-Y hitch installed, added rear tail/brake lights, and no doubt more that I am forgetting - I believe, it is time to start using the rig instead of working on it!!

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Bass pro where did you get the screen print from on your door to the garage?

 

[johnda98]

Been another busy weekend on Little Al, our 42V13.. We swapped the main AC and the Bedroom AC on the breaker panels so that the bedroom AC is fed through the solar system (We prefer to have the ability to cool the bedroom when boon docking, and added benefit to not having the main AC drain on the limited 30 amps breaker system), installed mesh grill/plates under the stairs, installed solid steps on the rear door, replace the access panel with diamond plate and installed oversize grab handle on rear stairs. Next up, diamond plate cover 15 inch up each garage side walls and bedroom side closet shelves!!

thinking of adding 2 wind generators to roof - to charge batts at night in boonies.. plug in/out for travel of course.. so you have bedroom AC run off a Inverter ? so the factory solar setup is 1000W 3 panels ? .. not enough to run a single AC unit ? not sure .. welcome any more detail you have.. sounds interesting

 

[johnda98]

It is a easy Mod.. Simple tie into your rear brake lights then run the lines up the the LEDS you mount to the side of the doors. The access panels (One on each side) to the garage door assist area makes the mod very easy. Yes, Had to drill one hole on each side of the underside to run the lines up to the LEDs. Good Luck..

Also attached some more items we worked on since this post. Shelves in the closet area, shoe storage under the dresser, and new lights above the bed!Still got to take care of the diamond plate in the garage.. But getting there!

12v above bed lights ... what make model were they.. the new ones ?

 

[johnda98]

Just a few of the Mods we have done to date: Mounted water filtration system, installed EMS, Ruggables in Garage (Scuba Classroom)/Living Room/Bedroom, Pull handles on patio doors, keyed alike locks throughout, trim work on the stair area, Smart WiFi thermostat, Dimmer on couch and dinette area lights, electronic lock on main door, Screen shots and Screen defenders installed, metal name art work on patio under TV, diamond plate on front area, wallpaper for windows covering on garage door and patio glass doors, rotated dinette table and placed puppy kennels underside, Gen-Y hitch installed, added rear tail/brake lights, and no doubt more that I am forgetting - I believe, it is time to start using the rig instead of working on it!!

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Can i ask the mods you made to the Solar/ charge controller ?.. and that surge protector - location ?

 

[johnda98]

Just a few of the Mods we have done to date: Mounted water filtration system, installed EMS, Ruggables in Garage (Scuba Classroom)/Living Room/Bedroom, Pull handles on patio doors, keyed alike locks throughout, trim work on the stair area, Smart WiFi thermostat, Dimmer on couch and dinette area lights, electronic lock on main door, Screen shots and Screen defenders installed, metal name art work on patio under TV, diamond plate on front area, wallpaper for windows covering on garage door and patio glass doors, rotated dinette table and placed puppy kennels underside, Gen-Y hitch installed, added rear tail/brake lights, and no doubt more that I am forgetting - I believe, it is time to start using the rig instead of working on it!!

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Any hints n tips on the LED brake stop light bar install ? I found some LEDs on Amazon 20$ .. can I ask your source and any tips when installing ? looks like the bar has a plug like back end that slots through a hole you would drill in the skin.. yes either side of the rear door
.. a great idea to put the brake lights high up for truckers behind you that sit higher at that level