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Our Old Full-time Home

Forrest River Coachmen Catalina 2011 28 BHS

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These are some of the standard features that came with the RV:

  • 30ft in length and 96 inches in width with one slide out
  • Dry Weight 5205 lb and Payload Capacity of 2570 lb. Hitch weight is 775 lbs
  • Fresh Water Tank 46 gallons
  • Gray Water Tank 40 gallons and Black Water Tank 40 gallons
  • Double 20L Propane tanks – powers the water heater, heater, gas stove, gas oven, fridge/freezer
  • 18 ft retractable awning
  • Propane/Electric combo powered water heater 6 gallon
  • Standard 12v DC electric system (like vehicle electric systems) that runs off a battery to power the fridge and freezer, lights, furnace. Battery comes with standard converter to charge the 12v DC system when plugged into shore as well as when plugged into a tow vehicle.
  • Standard 110v AC electric system (like regular household electric systems) that runs when plugged into shore (30 Amp) to power electric outlets and appliances (Microwave, radio/DVD player)
  • 30 Amp shore plug (no actual cord)
  • Mid Sized Fridge and Freezer that can run electric or gas (and has an auto mode to switch)
  • Rear drain hose carrier in bumper BUT no actual hose or even the bumper caps at the end
  • Stabilizers to be used when parked. It keeps the RV steadier when in use.
  • Wiring for cable and TV mount in the master bedroom

These are the modifications/additions we have made to date:

  • Purchasing sewage drain hose and bumper caps to utilize bumper hose carrier
  • 50 ft 30 Amp power cord
  • Carried our own garden hose
  • A toolkit for the road is absolutely necessary (full list to come but includes things like jump cables, screwdrivers, spanner, duct tape, bungee cord)
  • Wheel chocks to keep wheels stationary when parked and unhitched
  • A tri ball trailer hitch mount to support 10,000 lb gross towing weight
  • Protection – we are always armed with a loaded 12 gauge shotgun within adult reach (and out of reach of children)
  • Reinforced locks on the outside compartments
  • Purchased a 14″ spare tire that did not come standard with our rig
  • Diesel generator for dry camping/boondocking
  • Upgraded mattress for Short Queen
  • Extra TVs in main cabin and bedroom

Modifications and Improvements we are looking at:

  • Installing a tankless propane on-demand water heater system. 6 gallons isn’t cutting it for showers in succession for our family
  • 110v voltage meter to monitor amp usage
  • grounding cables
  • Reinforcing insulation – Sealing all the gaps in the walls/joints and insular boards for winter.
  • Winterizing kit and improvements should we ever take this to colder climates
  • Biometric safe and smaller gun
  • Portable Septic tank container for extended boondocking without sewage dump
  • Habitat for our cat Chairman Meow
  • Download the RV manual that didn’t come with it

ABOUT US

We are the Smiths. Tech professionals 9-5 with a love for food, animals and family adventures in our spare time.

We moved away from fulltime RV living a few years ago as our needs changed but we are back to continue our RV adventures.

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