Re: Choosing Options Reply #25 – June 22, 2020, 10:47:59 am Quote from: colddog - June 22, 2020, 09:20:08 amWe have a 2014 TK. I'm not sure what type of 12VDC is being put in today. But I have had to replace the outlet with USB type connectors.Amazon.com: Blue Sea Systems Dual USB Charger Socket: Sports & OutdoorsI love the electric step. The only problems I've ever had are the making of my own kind. Electric mirror worth their weight in gold. Use em all the time. When driving thru rush hour big city traffic it easy to watch the 'feas' dart in and out around you.glenI'm assuming they install the round socket type 12VDC outlets?Also, I'm wondering if the electric steps have the ability to be operated manually in case of an electrical malfunction? As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Choosing Options Reply #26 – June 22, 2020, 10:52:31 am Quote from: tedeboy - June 22, 2020, 10:47:59 amI'm assuming they install the round socketyep! 1 Likes
Re: Choosing Options Reply #27 – June 22, 2020, 12:03:21 pm Quote from: tedeboy - June 22, 2020, 10:47:59 amAlso, I'm wondering if the electric steps have the ability to be operated manually in case of an electrical malfunction?If they stop working, you are stuck with whatever position they stop in, either out or in. The step motor and gearbox are sealed and have no provisions to manually extend or retract the steps.Removing the motor allows retracting the step but it will need to be secured to prevent the step from swinging outward. Removal of the motor from under the rig is a PIA and isn't possible if the step fails in the retracted position.On a rainy New Years morning years ago, I had to cut the motor wires and use a jumper battery to power the steps in when they failed to retract. I have had a deep dislike of the step ever since. The step was found to have a badly corroded power plug.Since then, the magnet switch on the door has failed and last year, the motor and gearbox were replaced due to extreme wear.The newer motor and gearbox appear to be better constructed than the older steps, I hope your experience with the step will be better than ours.We carry one of these for sites where the entry step is high off the ground or if the step fails.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G258I0G?tag=duckduckgo-osx-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Choosing Options Reply #28 – June 22, 2020, 12:49:17 pm The 120V behind the TV avoids using 12 volt connection for satellite receiver when we are plugged into 120V.We are annual on Dish, use a receiver from home when traveling.One 12 volt in back and one up front.The other dinette has a door on front, but does not have access from the top. We use it for dirty laundry, The dinette closes to the front is assessable from the top and the outside. We had a door put on it so we could remove the door and put a curtain on the opening for our cat's litter box. 1 Likes
Re: Choosing Options Reply #29 – June 22, 2020, 01:06:07 pm Quote from: Ross and Beverly Taylor - June 22, 2020, 12:49:17 pm...The other dinette has a door on front, but does not have access from the top. We use it for dirty laundry, The dinette closes to the front is assessable from the top and the outside. We had a door put on it so we could remove the door and put a curtain on the opening for our cat's litter box.I'm having a hard time visualizing this.If you have time can you post some pics of the standard configuration and what you added?Did you have LD modify this or did you?
Re: Choosing Options Reply #30 – June 22, 2020, 01:10:16 pm Larry, your comment about having to replace the electric step motor due to extreme wear prompted a couple questions in my mind. It is activated by a switch on the screen door correct? If so, is there an override to disable the step so it’s not constantly going in and out while parked
Re: Choosing Options Reply #31 – June 22, 2020, 02:46:34 pm Quote from: HiLola - June 22, 2020, 01:10:16 pmLarry, your comment about having to replace the electric step motor due to extreme wear prompted a couple questions in my mind. It is activated by a switch on the screen door correct? If so, is there an override to disable the step so it’s not constantly going in and out while parkedWhen the door switch is in the 'On' position, the step will extend and retract when the door is opened and closed.In the 'Off' position, the step will stay in the position it is in. When we are traveling, the switch stays in the 'On' position. When camped, it stays in the 'Off' position, after the step has been extended.No matter what position the door switch is in, when the engine's ignition is turned on, the step will automatically retract, to protect the step from impacts with curbs, etc.Larry 3 Likes
Re: Choosing Options Reply #32 – June 23, 2020, 07:57:42 am I'm having a hard time visualizing this.If you have time can you post some pics of the standard configuration and what you added?Did you have LD modify this or did you?LD did the modification. Our LD is in storage, so no picture now. If you can imagine the door accessing the storage area under the dinette next to the coach entry door, and having one installed in the same area on the other dinette. We removed this door and use opening for cat to access liter box. One can then access the liter box from the top by removing the seat cushion. Once our cat goes to cat heaven we can reinstall the door and use the area for something else. I hope this helps. 2 Likes
Re: Choosing Options Reply #33 – June 23, 2020, 10:50:32 am Quote from: Ross and Beverly Taylor - June 23, 2020, 07:57:42 amLD did the modification. It's been a long while since I visited the Mothership and toured a MB. We have a 23.5TK.To be clear, the way I understand it is only one bench seat has a door and you asked them to install one on the other bench?Do you recall the cost?It would be interesting to know all the possible modifications that aren't listed in the options sheet.
Re: Choosing Options Reply #35 – June 23, 2020, 02:06:06 pm Quote from: tedeboy - June 23, 2020, 10:50:32 amIt's been a long while since I visited the Mothership and toured a MB. We have a 23.5TK.To be clear, the way I understand it is only one bench seat has a door and you asked them to install one on the other bench?Do you recall the cost?It would be interesting to know all the possible modifications that aren't listed in the options sheet."it would be interesting to know all the possible modifications that aren't listed in the options sheet."In principle, there are none. Best if you negotiate directly with whomever takes your order.Chris
Re: Choosing Options Reply #36 – June 23, 2020, 05:02:20 pm After ordering my 2016, my impression is that what "off sheet" options you get can depend somewhat on the mood of a certain party on the day you are placing your order . On a good day they may be more flexible and at other times not so much. I remember asking about extra plug ins and was told they aren't done. Frank 1 Likes
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