Month: May 2021
RAM Promaster Audio System Installation
The standard Uconnect head unit on our RAM Promaster based Pleasure-Way RV left a lot to be desired. It had poor audio quality and its built-in navigation system was inaccurate, slow and difficult to program. I also felt like I needed to learn Klingon to use its built-in voice command system. I had found a way to enhance the navigation capabilities by docking an iPad in our new Dash Clipboard Replacement but the other issues were stillLearn More
Our Plumbing Heating System
We purchased our 2017 Pleasure-Way Lexor TS in Florida in early February. As we headed home to Virginia we realized that our time of enjoying a fully functioning vehicle was running short. Temperatures in Virginia often drop below freezing in the winter and our plumbing system was not designed to operate at sustained temperatures below freezing. I decided that I didn’t want “winterization” to be a part of my ownership experience so ILearn More
Bouncing the Bounce with a VB-Air Suspension
The rear sofa seat belts were a feature that we viewed as a real plus when we decided to purchase our 2017 Pleasure-Way Lexor TS. Unfortunately we quickly found out that they were really just safety restraints for an amusement park ride. While watching our passenger’s get launched in the air each time the vehicle hit a bump was somewhat entertaining we knew something had to be done. The rear seat was basically unusable whileLearn More
Curtain Track Hooks
In our 2003 Westfalia camper we had installed some wonderful small hooks at various points around the van that were really handy to hang a towel or clothing from every once in a while. Our 2017 Lexor TS had a closet which was nice but not ideal for anything that might need to air out. We installed some hooks in the bathroom for our towels and washcloths but felt the need for moreLearn More
Building a Solar Panel Rack
I had just finished installing our new 48V house system and we were leaving in two days for a month long trip to Canada. The two original and now incompatible 12V solar panels were still on the roof and had nothing to do. I had purchased an extra Panasonic 330W 60V panel when I set up the 48V test system in our shed. I decided it was time to put it to work.Learn More
Kitchen Faucet Upgrade
The original kitchen faucet in our 2017 Lexor TS worked well but didn’t have have quite enough height in relation to the bottom of the sink. We decided to replace it with a faucet that had a flexible neck. The first step was to remove the old faucet. This turned out to be the most difficult part of the project. First I removed the drawers under the sink and could barely even see theLearn More