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08-11-2015, 11:01 PM
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Installed Power Cord Reel
I finally got around to doing this upgrade! Even though we have a 2015, ours was built prior to Redwood including the automatic power cord reel. I purchased the same "Shoreline" reel that Redwood uses and added it. The only issue I had was making a decision on what to do with the 50 AMP power inlet on back of coach. If I pulled it out, I'm left with a hole. I decided (for the time being) to leave it there. I had a brand new 50 AMP transfer switch from a previous project on another rig, so I used that to connect the new power reel and the existing 50 amp inlet to the feed line. The picture was taken prior to my final coat of paint to the switch door and power cord access door. (lock wasn't installed yet either) I did end up boxing in the bottom of the reel underneath to prevent as much road grime as possible from accumulating on the reel.
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Tim and Paula - Cicero, NY
SOLD: 2015 RW 39MB - Mor/ryde 8K IS with Kodiak Disc brakes. Goodyear G114s on 17.5 Rims. 420 watts Solar on roof, 440 amps of AGM batteries, 2000 watt Magnum inverter wired to sub panel.
SOLD: 2016 Ford F-350 DRW - B&W 20k OEM Companion hitch, Firestone Airbags
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08-11-2015, 11:05 PM
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Looks great. Should help fighting that heavy anaconda of a power cord.
Chris
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08-11-2015, 11:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by r time soon
Looks great. Should help fighting that heavy anaconda of a power cord.
Chris
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You've got that right Chris. That anaconda is not fun to wrestle with, especially in cold weather
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Tim and Paula - Cicero, NY
SOLD: 2015 RW 39MB - Mor/ryde 8K IS with Kodiak Disc brakes. Goodyear G114s on 17.5 Rims. 420 watts Solar on roof, 440 amps of AGM batteries, 2000 watt Magnum inverter wired to sub panel.
SOLD: 2016 Ford F-350 DRW - B&W 20k OEM Companion hitch, Firestone Airbags
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08-11-2015, 11:17 PM
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Awesome! We want to do this too!!
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08-12-2015, 12:17 AM
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Nice job Tim. I would like to do the same
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2015 36RL pushing a 2015 Denali
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08-12-2015, 01:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shane Wood
Nice job Tim. I would like to do the same
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Thanks Shane. A little bit more than I really wanted to spend on this mod, but I finally just went ahead and did it. The reel alone is about $450!!!!
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Tim and Paula - Cicero, NY
SOLD: 2015 RW 39MB - Mor/ryde 8K IS with Kodiak Disc brakes. Goodyear G114s on 17.5 Rims. 420 watts Solar on roof, 440 amps of AGM batteries, 2000 watt Magnum inverter wired to sub panel.
SOLD: 2016 Ford F-350 DRW - B&W 20k OEM Companion hitch, Firestone Airbags
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08-12-2015, 01:51 AM
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I'm assuming that's the switch door to the left? Very nice job! If I swing by later do you think you could do it again, same color paint.
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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08-12-2015, 01:53 AM
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That price is not far off for an electric power reel.
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2015 36RL pushing a 2015 Denali
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08-12-2015, 02:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin' texans
I'm assuming that's the switch door to the left? Very nice job! If I swing by later do you think you could do it again, same color paint.
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Sure thing Danny!!! Come on up to NY and we can get it installed. Yes, I used a little recessed access panel to house the switch. If I remember correctly, Redwood mounts the switch in the same place but not behind a little door.
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Tim and Paula - Cicero, NY
SOLD: 2015 RW 39MB - Mor/ryde 8K IS with Kodiak Disc brakes. Goodyear G114s on 17.5 Rims. 420 watts Solar on roof, 440 amps of AGM batteries, 2000 watt Magnum inverter wired to sub panel.
SOLD: 2016 Ford F-350 DRW - B&W 20k OEM Companion hitch, Firestone Airbags
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08-12-2015, 02:40 AM
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That is awesome! It's on my list, but sounds like I have some suspension work to do first.
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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08-12-2015, 02:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atom ant
That is awesome! It's on my list, but sounds like I have some suspension work to do first.
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Thanks Brad
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Tim and Paula - Cicero, NY
SOLD: 2015 RW 39MB - Mor/ryde 8K IS with Kodiak Disc brakes. Goodyear G114s on 17.5 Rims. 420 watts Solar on roof, 440 amps of AGM batteries, 2000 watt Magnum inverter wired to sub panel.
SOLD: 2016 Ford F-350 DRW - B&W 20k OEM Companion hitch, Firestone Airbags
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08-12-2015, 02:53 AM
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Would love to see how you boxed it in, that's the part I'm not real good at.
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Brad & Dory - Lone Tree, CO
CURRENT - 2013 Itasca Meridian 42E/2013 Wrangler 4dr Sahara
SOLD - 2014 Redwood 36RL/2014 F350 DRW
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08-12-2015, 03:34 AM
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Next time, well the first time, I'm in NY I'm going to hold you to that! LOL! Again very nice nob!
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Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
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