Planned modifications to BlackJack….

[cpaharley2008]

Here are the lights Amazon.com: Qty 10- LED Lights- 5mm pre wired 12 volt leds- 12V Red: Automotive
and the switches http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the little collars http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First you remove the light from the cabinet by removing the 4 screws.
I drilled a small hole in the factory light where you want the led to shine, if you use the right size bit you may not need the collars. Insert the led and then locate a place for the switch, on the side. Carefully select the right size bit and drill that hole, install the switch. Connect the positive from the led to one switch wire and run the other switch wire to the positive feed to the lamp. ETI uses crimp connections and I find inserting the wire into the connection and using stickum to hold it there works. Repeat for the negative feed. Reinstall light and you are done.

[Jrn56]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Bath bamboo floor and extra grab handle in bath

Jim, where did you get the bamboo floor? Your mods are looking good!

Thanks,
John

[dave1]

Jim,

What antenna did you use and where is it installed for the Jensen radio?

Thanks

Dave

[Tonny LR]

Jim,

Thanks for the nights info and installation instructions.

Toony LR

[Tonny LR]

Jim,

Thank you for the LED night lights and BayToggle Switches parts info. Your installation instructions was very good.

Tonny LR

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by dave1

Jim,

What antenna did you use and where is it installed for the Jensen radio?

Thanks

Dave

The antenna is a Jensen short rubber mast, it is laying inside the upper cabinet behind the radio. If you do not want the blue tooth model you can get the antenna, speakers and radio as a set http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[cpaharley2008]

The bamboo floor was from Amazon. The one for the 21' is different than the one I installed in my 19'. The 19' were 2 pieces that I cut to fit, whereas the 21' was one that I trimmed to fit. Here is one Amazon.com - Seville Classics 27.95-Inch by 21.95-Inch Bamboo Floor Mat - Wood Bath Mat, notice it comes in 2 sizes. Here is the one for the 19 which you need 2 and cut. Amazon.com - Creative Bath Eco Styles Bath Mat, Bamboo - Bath Mat Wooden

[dave1]

Thanks Jim. Will be using Bluetooth.

Dave

[TAfraser]

I went to Amazon where you purchased the bamboo shower floor Jim. In the product description they say bamboo is not intended to be used in high moisture areas, so no to inside shower stalls. We used a washable carpet in our Casita that we removed during shower use, but would like to use something else in our Escape. Any suggestions out there for the shower floor?
Tom

[Jim Bennett]

Yeah, teak is one of the few woods that would work in a shower. I think they do have mats available, or making one would be real easy too.

[Donna D.]

There's always Dri-Dek, but I find it hard on my soft feet. YMMV

[paulw]

The shower floor in front of the toilet is only 22" x 28" on a 21? It feels huge in there - must be the way the walls curve out.

[MyronL]

I found this package of interlocking mats at Costco for $12-$14 dollars, cut one to fit. Provides a nice cushion.

[Jim Bennett]

That stuff looks like it doesn't breathe, Myron. No worries with mold?

[MyronL]

It's possible. Too early to tell. Unlikely we'll ever use the shower, though. It lifts out easy enough for drying out. Most important for us is the cushion and non-slip surface.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by MyronL

It's possible. Too early to tell. Unlikely we'll ever use the shower, though. It lifts out easy enough for drying out. Most important for us is the cushion and non-slip surface.

Not to mention the added warmth too the tootsies for that middle of the night trip.

Now you have me thinking. We rarely use the shower too, and something like this could just be pulled when (or after) the shower is used. Heck, it just needs to be a simple square sized just big enough to put your feet upon.

[Donna D.]

I have an old folded up bath towel I use the shower pan of my Scamp. Keeps all the dirt and grit off the fiberglass floor, is warm on the bare feet and is easily removed and shaken outside. It too gets washed at the end of a camping trip. I'm likely to do the same in my 5er. KISS

[TAfraser]

After looking at some items for the shower floor, I think we'll just stick with a bathroom carpet. It's warm on the feet, easily removed when showering, and easy to wash. We'll be carrying 2 for when the first one gets moist. On the trip home from picking up our new trailer, we noticed some pretty heavy condensation below the belly band on the passenger side of the bathroom. We, including Reace, don't know why the condensation was there. It was enough to dampen the carpet. Do any others have problems with condensation in the bathroom?

[TAfraser]

Paul, our 21 shower floor is 22"x 26". Wonder why the difference?

[LeonW]

We use the dri-dek that Donna mentioned. I don't mind the feel on my feet, and it works well for us. When dirty and/or dirt collects underneath, we just take it out and hose it down.