Wanderlodge Gurus - The Member Funded Wanderlodge Forum - Interior

Washer and Dryer in 2001 LXi

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 02:55:41 +0000

I saw a picture of an LXi with a one piece stacked washer and dryer. We have the combo washer and dryer in our coach. I am sure that those of you that have the combo unit find it is quite slow.
Have any of you made this conversion? If so, do you find it worked out well and was a worthwhile replacement.

We recently make the Samsung refrigerator and my wife is very pleased. Just don't want to make a mistake on a washer/dryer.

Thanks for any advice.

Urnie

Halogen Ceiling Fixtures

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:35:38 +0000

Has anybody found a source for replacement bezels for the halogen ceiling lights? (The brass coated plastic trim ring on all the ceiling lights.)

450 Hickory

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 23:07:05 +0000

new engineered wood

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Factory installed flooring-450 Lxi

Wed, 03 May 2017 21:36:26 +0000

This is what I found:

I think I can do much better

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If your entry is dated:

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:16:31 +0000

Do this

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Interior Update

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 05:18:49 +0000

If you are considering updating the décor in your bus at a reasonable price, here’s a tip. Take your bus to “The Upholstery Shop” in Bullhead City, AZ. The owner “Walt” is an experienced “Pro”. He owned and operated the largest upholstery shop in California before retiring and moving to Arizona. Boredom set in after a while so he opened his small local upholstery shop. Business has been brisk and it keeps his five-man shop humming.

Bullhead City is a favorite wintering location for “Snowbirds” arriving each winter in their RVs. Many take the opportunity to have their RV’s décor replaced or repaired during that time. Walt also does a lot of boat and motorcycle upholstery work.

The thirteen-year-old fabrics in our bus was beginning to show their age. We had been gathering estimates from several vendors in the coach interior update and repair industry ever since we purchased our bus last year. Marathon estimated the job at $9,000 and we received several other estimates ranging from $6000 and up to nearly $10,000.

Walt’s estimate was $2810 including the fabrics and three days to complete the job. We selected good quality fabrics which was priced at $42 per yard. We needed 24 yards. Walt and his crew did an excellent job. They professionally removed the sofa, bar stool seats & backs and the window valances from the coach and reinstalled them after finishing the re-upholstery process.

I’ve attached a few before and after photos.

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Increase Your Bedroom Aisleway

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:16:56 +0000

There are many 'Birds out there without a bedroom slideout. Here's a way to increase the width of your aisleway around the bed. This works especially well in bedrooms equipped with a cross aisle bed.

Install a S-Cape or EZ-Magic adjustable bed. The mechanical framework is somewhat shorter than a standard RV bed frame. When the bed is moved to the reclining position, the foot of the bed moves up to 12''s toward the head of the bed giving you more aisleway width around the foot of the bed.

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Squeak in cabinet

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:33:38 +0000

Ever since purchasing our coach, 2 years ago, there has been a persistent squeak in the driver upper control cabinet. Took the electronic panel off, and found about 6 empty screw holes- that should have been holding the cabinet to the wall, front cabinet, and ceiling. All secure- and it will not move when I push on it.

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Muriel's closed

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:36:26 +0000

Well, another day in the Wanderlodge history books - it appears Muriel's Upholstery has closed.

I had bookmarked a listing for them about two weeks ago intending to stop by for a couple of refresh items. Today, I called to schedule and got a 'number disconnected or not in service' message. I did a quick Google refresh and found this as one of the first listings:
http://www.yellowpages.com/fort-valley-g...p-21808820

Guess I was a tad late in scheduling!

If anyone has information to the contrary, please let me know.

Replacing Closet Door Pulls

Sun, 02 Aug 2015 01:35:32 +0000

Many models of Wanderlodges are equipped with the same closet door pull that is shown in the pic below. If your closet doors start to get hard to open it will put a lot of stress on the door pull handles and will result in a handle breaking if you are not careful. Tightening the door hinge screws and adjusting the top & bottom door latches will help the doors open more easily and save your existing door pulls.

These door pulls are getting scarce. I have been told that the Japanese manufacturer no longer makes them and availability is limited to stock on hand which is only in a brilliant chrome finish. As luck would have it, mine are plated in a brilliant bronze/gold.

Parliament still have some of the chrome door pulls in stock so I bought two. So I now have to decide if I will have the two re-chromed to match the other ones I have or replace the pull on the opposing door to match or just live with one pull with a different finish.

The next problem was how to remove the broken door pull from the door. I read about several ways that had been used to remove it as it is inserted into the door and becomes flush with the outside of the door. I decided to use a heat gun to heat up the door pull and soften the adhesive that holds it in place. I applied heat to the pull for about two minutes and used a pair of needle nosed pliers to tug on the door pull which didn't move. There is a cross member that the handle rests against in the door pull that makes for a handy place to tug on. I applied heat for another two minutes and repeated tugging on the door pull with the pliers. After about a minute of tugging on the pull it popped out.

So if you ever need to replace a closet door pull, I highly recommend using this procedure to remove and replace it.

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Washer/dryer removal

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:48:28 +0000

Since we don't full time, have 10 kids, or 25 grandkids that go with us, we wanted more storage. Of course having a 43 foot coach you need more storage, right?
Meet my wife, Brenda.
Nuff said. Bim Burt and I removed that unit and will add some shelves, led lighting. Should make the "boss" happy. for now

Front TV 40" LXi

Sun, 26 Apr 2015 18:28:20 +0000

I am looking for some advice on installing a 40" tv in my LXi front overhead. I dont want to mount it on the face and intrude on the entry path. I see that the 40 inch samsung with minimal bezel will fit but not certain how to reconstruct the frame. the reason I want 40 inch is it will require no trim above or below. 32 might be better for viewing so close. any thoughts or advice. I like the mod that cMillsap installed but I want a larger screen then will fit in the tube tv space. here is the pic Chuck took of the raw opening in his like constructed rig

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Norcold 4 door refer LXI

Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:59:29 +0000

In my '94 pt40 I installed a Samsung compressor refer and it became a 'you cant go back' item. Therefor I am in the process of removing the norcold and installing a new Samsung in my Lxi. It works good, but then again I didnt use it much because there are no Norcold recall updates done to it. I am not even sure if it is part of the recall. I dont want to sell it whole and working but I can send parts without charge. text my cell if you want simple parts 951-830-5997. I plan to can it within a week

(04-10-2015 21:59)GregOConnor Wrote: In my '94 pt40 I installed a Samsung compressor refer and it became a 'you cant go back' item. Therefor I am in the process of removing the norcold and installing a new Samsung in my Lxi. It works good, but then again I didnt use it much because there are no Norcold recall updates done to it. I am not even sure if it is part of the recall. I dont want to sell it whole and working but I can send parts without charge. text my cell if you want simple parts 951-830-5997. I plan to can it within a week

On the same note I still have the working Dometic 7040 from my 94pt for sale. I just did the cooling unit and motherboard one year prior to removing it and it has been in storage for a year. 500.00 for that unit. I wont ship. 92585 California . My 94pt is for sale and I will get serious about promoting it once I have the Lxi done. One Bird in hand is less insurance than two in the garage.

New Shower for SpongeBob

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:52:03 +0000

Below are a few pics of the shower built and installed by Donnie Myers and his team at DMRV in Sanford Fl. Because most of Donnie's craftspeople are ex-Vantare employees, they know exactly how Vantare's are assembled and where every hidden screw and fastener is located. They were able to demolish my old, outdated, and leaking shower without destroying the Corian door, riser, and surrounds. They even managed to preserve my etched glass window. The new shower box is fabricated of 3/4" plywood which is then treated to a hand applied fiberglass layup creating a truly stiff and water tight structure, then the tile is applied and all the finishing touches. Working with their highly skilled and multi-talented interior designer, Debby, my wife and I were able to easily narrow our design choices to a set of very stunning ceramics and glass that truly augment the original style of the coach. Donnie had the coach looking good and ready for delivery after giving SpongeBob a buffing, wax and polish of the exterior, including the wheels! Donnie also installed slide seals both inner and outer. Thanks Donnie and a big thank you to your highly skilled team! I'm very much looking forward to my next visit for an RTI upgrade!

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LXi Convection oven

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:36:17 +0000

The Sharp convection oven in my bus must have a blown internal fuse. I looked under the control panel in the front of the unit and no luck finding the fuse . The power cord is accessed from the right side cabinet by removing the back wall and hinge the side wall out 90 deg. power is ok there but not to the light or unit output. My Plan..... remove the unit entirely and install a new one. Problem... how does it come out. I found two long anchor bolts under the two bottom fan filters covers running 45 deg to the back wall galvanized install bracket but making them loose has no effect on the fit and hold. I viewed between the cubby and the unit and find no side attachment ( I need to run a flat rod to feel for attachment point today). top of convection cubby is the slide roof.

Majestic dryer concern/danger

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:14:39 +0000

Hi had to take the dryer apart again. This time completely as something was jamming between the drums.
There was a LARGE quantity of lint between the drums. It had compressed into "Wadding" and there was enough to nearly fill a cereal box. Possible fire hazard?
These dryers do not have a lint filter.. the air from the heater is pushed through the rubber at the front door into the clothes and exits out a SMALL 2 inch rubber tube at the top back. Air flow is restricted here and the dryer hose having 2 right angles doesn't help.

I'll put it back for now , until I research for a new one.
Should have taken pics.. DUH

PS the culprit was a large screw, no doubt from installation as there is no opening to between the drums .. The lint wadding was thick enough that it pushed the screw into the turning drum.

edit for air flow correction

Leather Restore

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:18:46 +0000

My captains chairs are weathered and could use with a restoration. Any one have experience with any of the restoration products like Leather Magic?

Looking for key lock or parts

Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:19:47 +0000

Hi
The cast metal tab that turns to hold outside door closed is broken off. (Electronic area beside driver) Idea as to replacement. ...Duct tape is not impressive !
UPDATE:
Found lots of them.. Just not the same one
They are called "Metal Wafer Cam lock" Even Home Depot has them. < $5 ( no doubt made in China )

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1994 new interior

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:42:07 +0000

I am in the market for a bus with one or two slides. Tim put our bus up for sale and we had a few people look at it but... No one is impressed with the mechanical updates and top notch shape. I think they look at the interior too much. I didnt want to re upholster the interior because it is expensive to duplicate the quality of Wanderlodge fabric and workmanship. plus I dont want to make choices for the new owner. We decided to just redo all of the interior do it with our choices and keep the bus as a backup if it doesn't sell. here is a pic of the 1994 interior

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I will update the removal and the workmanship of the company we use to recover the furniture

Samsung refer simple door lock

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:48:52 +0000

I put in a set of tank batteries and ran a test of inverted powers ability to run my shop refer. I forgot about the 8 hour test and was surprised when the batteries were still running the 16 year old refer three days later. so I removed the Dometic 7030 ($500.00 if you need one) and put in a Samsung model with guidance from Peter H and Robbie the other Canadian. her is the finished install and my door keeper.

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I used a cutting board I found at Costco. It fits tight around the refer door handles and the frige door is blocked as the tool hinges on the handle attachment point and tries to push at the part of the tool with the lift hole. simple and easy.
Check out my kick plate. the install went way good. we tested the door lock with Tim at the wheel. He drives like a cop so it works good.