It was time for a bathroom update: new shower valve trim, new hardware, and a new sink faucet. The original fixtures were showing their age with tarnish and a dated style.
Updating the Bathroom Fixtures
Updating the wall sconces
After going back and forth on many different wall sconce designs, NIB options, salvage options, etc., we finally settled on replacements for these two “lovely” original polished brass sconces.
Adding a Victron IP22 Charger
We added a Victron IP22 Blue Smart Charger to keep the chassis batteries topped up. It’s Bluetooth-enabled, so you can monitor and configure it through the VictronConnect app. Downside: no external data cable, so there’s no “official” way to tie it into the Cerbo.
New Switch Plates
We upgraded the front lock/unlock switch by repurposing an existing one on the front panel. Functionally it worked, but it was mislabeled as “step.”
Toe Kick and Counter LED lights
We had previously moved the toe kick lighting switch from the entry door to the kitchen as part of an earlier update. Now it was time to upgrade the floor (toe kick) lights and the under-counter lights.
New Lock/Unlock Switch Installation
Our entry door and bay doors can be locked or unlocked using the key fob or the driver’s side panel switch. However, I often found myself standing in front of a locked bay door with the key fob inside the coach, forcing me to head back in and use the switch on the driver’s panel just to unlock it.
Compression Crimping
I spent some time learning a crimping technique while preparing for the inverter and battery bank upgrades, and I thought it would be useful to share a few things and the underlying reasons why compression crimping is important. Done right, a crimp isn’t just a mechanical connection, it’s a cold-welded bond that can rival the strength and conductivity of the wire itself.
Replacing the Air Tanks
Here is what our tanks looked like. On our year coach there are (3) identical tanks, each with a unique set of valves & plumbing tree attached to them. The tanks were stamped Midwest Products Inc, 06-16-9 and by 2003 those were replaced with JWP (Johnson Welding Products) A-9122. I believe this style was used on 1990 through 2005 coaches, 2-3 on each.
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