Category Archives: Camper Upgrades

Atwood Furnace Directional Vent and Vent Door Repair

June 25, 2013Camper UpgradesNick Gatel

Our 2006 Fleetwood Niagara came with an Atwood 7916-II Hydro-Flame forced air heater. I immediately replaced the factory analog thermostat with a LUX-500 digital unit. For 6 years the furnace worked perfectly, except the vent pushed the heat straight out towards the shower door. I had once seen a picture of a directional vent that could be added to the furnace, but was not able to find one anywhere and eventually forgot about it.

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1992 Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades Added

June 16, 2013Camper UpgradesCamper Upgrades, Starcraft MeteoriteNick Gatel

Bike Rack

Exterior Conveniences

Interior Rebuild

Fit System 3891 Clip-On Towing Mirrors

June 12, 2013Camper Upgrades, Tent TrailerFit System Towing Mirror, K Source Towing Mirror, Towing MirrorsNick Gatel

The law of the Great Welfare State of California states that a vehicle towing a trailer requires that

“when the trailer or its load affects the driver’s view to the rear, the law requires two rear view mirrors, one on each side of the towing vehicle, to give the driver an unobstructed view of the highway at least 200 feet behind.”

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