NEWEST MODS to the 3675 (AKA:  Party Barge!!)


To go along with the microwave vent to the outside from the previous post:  This is the outside vent cover for that microwave vent!  Covered and the little 'flaps' inside open when it is running..

After he finished with the Microwave vent mod, he surprise me with a "Keyless entry" setup!  That way I will be able to get in if he is off shopping or visiting with WHO KNOWS WHO.... as he is often doing...  We will have our own easy to remember numbers.

When we purchased our rig, we asked the dealer if he would switch out 2 of the furnished chairs with 2 folding ones INSTEAD... Well, they ended up GIVING us the 2 folding ones.... so we are storing the 2 originals and will carry these folding ones along.  So Den sewed a padded bag for them and they will ride in this front compartment.  He secured them to the wall and can get to them easily if needed...

That is all for this post - he removed all 4 of the slide head supports last week and welded up a 'brace' to (hopefully) keep them from bending, re-installed them and adjusted the slides.  PERFECT now!  

He also removed the 3 original steps at entry, painted the new 4 step entry and will install as soon as the weather clears... also, will add 4 new carpet step covers..  

So --- STAY TUNED!!!!!  LOL!

Today, I FINALLY got my text ready to list the 2007 Cardinal for sale!  If you know of ANYONE who would like to own a GREAT rig that has been VERY well cared for, please pass the word on!

For Sale:  2007 RKLE Cardinal 5th Wheel

We ordered this from the Factory, with:

Thermopane Windows

Full Gel Coat

Wired for 2nd Air Conditioner

10cu Refrigerator (8cu is standard) with Raised oak panel doors

Extra shelving in Refrigerator and Freezer

Concertone Sound System, with 3 zones of speakers (l-room, b-room, outside)

The Concertone also plays DVDs and CDs

Trail Air Suspension and Trail Air pin box

Added items Totaling approximately $20,000.00

Three Solar Panels, 115w Per Panel

12v Air Compressor, 3,000w Invertor, 6 Group 27 12v Batteries

6,000 lb. Heavy Duty axels with 8 Bolt Wheels

5 New Tires and aluminum rims.

Front Jack Stabilizers

Rear Jacks

Stainless Steel Gutter Extensions

Rear Tire Mount

New Berber Carpet

New Leather Recliners

New Levelour Blind - (behind recliners)

12v Puck Lighting in kitchen as well as Upgraded lighting in other areas

2 New Flat Screen TVs with Storage behind

Wineguard Antennae for HDTV

DVD Player in Living Room

LOTS of added shelving inside cabinets

New Entry Steps Carpet Runners

New Ladder

New Spare Tire Cover

Custom Cabinet Between Recliners, for Atlas Storage,  Lamp Attached

Wired For XM (new owner will provide portable receiver)

All Manuals for Appliances included

Foot Stool/Ottoman

On a Personal Note:  This unit has been VERY well cared for , We are non smokers and it 

has Never been smoked in, NO Pets. We have spent time in Texas in 105º Weather and   the single Air Conditioner has kept the rig VERY comfortable!  And as for Cold weather,     we have been able to keep the rig cozy with only using 2 small space heaters, down to 20º!        The Decals are as Sharp  and Bright as they were when we first brought it home! 

 This length will fit into any campground spot.  GREAT Kitchen with “U” shaped counter

         space and TONS of storage.  This floor plan is no longer being built.

 

List price this unit was over $46,000  

Asking  $28,500.

Reason for Selling:  We have purchased a new rig that is a few feet longer.  

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2007 29RKLE

New Spare tire and Cover on handy rack in the back.

Paint colors and Decals are as crisp as new - Possibly due to the Full Gel Coat from the Factory...

Closer picture of the Trail Air hitch and Level.

Solar panels - 3 of them

See through  sliding door opening .

Custom Grab bar on inside of screen door.

Lots of room from the door to kitchen area. Fantastic Fan above kitchen area - with rain sensor - when you are away from the camper and it begins to rain - it shuts down automatically.

Generous Counter space, Big drawers and lots of light from windows AND the 'puck lighting under the upper cabinets.. Outlets on each side of the window, 12v fan under upper cabinet in the corner. 3 burner stove, big oven, drawer under stove.  Microwave with cabinet above.  2 sink covers.

Cabinet above and below 10cu refrigerator/freezer - extra shelves inside.

Residential lighting above dinette.. Custom wood work on table and booth trim, and storage beneath booths. Outlet under table top against wall - handy for electronics, computers, etc.

LOTS of cabinets all around perimeter, storage under sofa, flat screen TV, storage under and above and BEHIND  TV. Handy coffee table/footrest.

"Skylight" above sofa.

Cabinets above Leather recliners have added shelving inside.. Custom built Oak cabinet between recliners, lamp is attached.

Custom built oak cabinet, for books, magazines or atlases.

Ambient rope lighting above cabinetry.

This area is Behind the TV in living area.. This makes good use of the previous 'dead space. Nice to tuck a jacket or hat inside.

Shoe storage bin under lowest step to the bedroom area.

Generous shower.

Corner sink and vanity, extra shelving inside medicine cabinet.

Flat screen TV, storage behind, and closed area for DVD player.  Large closet with extra shelving on each end. And long dresser for folded clothing.

 Handy little cabinet between dresser and sink vanity -- stores TP!

Commode room, medicine cabinet above and fan.

Queen bed frame - handy nightstand in a King size slide - so could be made back into king with some modification.

"Basement" Storage area, lots of storage room.

Doors open on each side so storage is easy to access.

And this is inside  the front storage area.

I THINK that is all - if I have forgotten anything, or you would like to see more,  please let me know .... 

Please pass the word to anyone you know looking for a GREAT rig!  

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!

Busy month or more- working on the New rig and getting the 07 rig ready for sale!  Honey has been doing a LOT of work on the new - adding LED lighting in several places, ordered out a new awning that will go across the rest of the entry door area - covering dinette area and recliner area in that slide!  Should keep it cooler in there!  He ordered a "keypad'' entry door handle - we will have our own number to use..  He has been sorting out and tightening up the ductwork under the camper, tying wire bundles together, adding power panels for the solar panels, electric "CHEAP HEAT" system that he put onto the regular regular furnace - now can run on Electric heat or Propane...  Also, he added the 3 solar panels and the gauges inside for the inverter/convertor ...

So, Yesterday, he cut open the side of the camper where the Microwave goes - it discharged INTO the camper - so any steamy cooking was sent to the ceiling, instead of outside - he cut open the inside and outside and I helped him put it back up and secure it... - pushing the cord through the hanging brace and side of cabinet.. Works GREAT and So glad he did it!!

Here are a few pictures of the latest mods!

He added 'sticky side' foam insulation to both the opening inside and the back vent opening of the microwave.

All trim back in place and looking great!  Will take a pic of the outside vent cover when he gets it on.... 

Two years ago, when we first saw this floor plan in Indiana - I fell in LOVE with it!  Just about the only "glitch" was that we would not be able to get into the bathroom when we pulled into a rest area.. as the Door to the bathroom swung OUT into the hallway - It looked to me that it could be switched to swing inward, (the company did not think that was possible, because of the shower...)  Well, that was one of the FIRST things we did when we got this rig home - switch the hinges around and the door latch and swap the trim pieces from out to in...  The door swings IN and plenty of room to get into the bathroom - this pic is with the SLIDE in... My logic is that when you are IN the bathroom for 'whatever reason' the door is shut Anyway... so it is NOT in the way of the shower!  this will work FINE for us...

This is a pic of the 3 solar panels, in process of being attached and wired in..  I took this from the top of the man lift!  Daughter was SCARED To death! LOL!

I will be posting more of the mods that he is making as we go forward - currently he is removing the 20 feet or so EXTRA of duct tubes that were in the underbelly - adding a LOT more insulation and more gauges for the solar panels and "Cheap Heat" thing that he is attaching to the furnace - it will make the furnace run on electric OR propane...  

He also installed a 'Remote powered' inverter switch, so I can use the power of the Solar panels to run ANY electric item - only thing it won't do is run the air conditioner.

We also made a discovery that we can even get into the refrigerator and sit at the table for a quick lunch when we pull into a rest area - we only have to put the Dinette side slide out out about a foot or so... Easily getting the left fridge open... (it is not in the way of the slide in any way....)

To be Continued!  SO

STAY TUNED!!!