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Mike Groves:
Recently my wife and I came up with a list of things that we could do to make our '99 Marquis into something that would work for us as we pursue a full-time lifestyle (at least temporarily).

We submitted a request for quote to RV Outfitters in Bend, OR, and it appears that we can make these mods for around $16,500 minus mattress and lounge chair.

The work involves placing a zipdee slide cover over our only slide (LR Slide), reconfiguring the rear bedroom to accommodate a King Size mattress, replacing the dining room table with a combination of cabinets and suspended corian dining table, and purchase/install a residential fridge.

As I consider the bid, the one thing that bothers me from a design standpoint stems from my recent experience with my hydronic heating units.  I was only able to get to 4 of the 5 to replace the fans as the bathroom unit as been a tough nut to crack.  The easiest to work on was under the current fridge.  All you had to do was remove the draw and all the screws were accessible with a short screwdriver.

Since Jim Sizemore has described the fridge replacement as requiring the removal of the 3 drawers below the fridge, I am imagining that it would then be impossible to get to the hydronic unit beneath the fridge without pulling the fridge.

I know several of you with my era coach have done this.  How would you get to your hydronic heating unit with this fridge in place?

Perhaps before I have them replace the fridge, first, I could try and talk my wife out of it.  She hates the fridge.  Ok, might not happen.  Second, I could make sure this unit and surrounding area is as clean as possible before the fridge is installed, then integrate a mesh filter with the inlet grate to it.

How have others managed to get around this issue.  I have to tell you, the dust I have found on these units has been caked on, and its no wonder I thought my fans were the problem. 

Oh, and as a side note, does the pricing sound reasonable for the work to be performed.  I don't think there is another remodeler that has the specific "beaver heritage" that Jim's outfit has, but I want to do my due diligence on this as I do with everything.

The bid breaks down to about $5,000 for the bedroom reconfiguration for King bed - no mattress.  That includes cabinet modification and relocation of wiring, $3500 for fridge - includes installation, $5625 for the cabinet/table - includes removal of existing table, cabinet/table creation and installation, and $2200 for zipdee awning including installation.  All woodwork would be given the good ol' beaver lacquer coating to make it shine like the rest of the coach.

Mike

Roy Warren Co-Admin:
Mike,
I heartily recommend Jim and Greg.  As for the price, quality workmanship is priceless.  He has done every remodel we have and will continue to do work for us as long as we own the coach.
Roy

Bill Sprague:
RV Outfitters did a beautiful job on our '04 Monterey a couple years before we sold it.  They are very good!  And, we were very pleased. 

I shot a video that is still on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8-wxx65Gtk

Jerry Carr:
You may want to try a bid from Beaver Coach Sales, Ty has an in house upholstery shop plus cabinets I would make a list of the items and get some bids. The other consideration may be who can do the job in a timely manner. I feel that all the shops in Bend have good and technical staffing.

Tic Wilson:
For What it is worth, we have had all the carpet and floor tiles removed and replaced with a commercial grade vinyl that looks like wood.  It is lighter in weight, waterproof and you cannot tell it from the real thing.  We had the 3 burner stove and oven removed and replaced it with a two burner induction cook-top and had the pantry reworked giving us over twice the space we had before.  Expensive at $15K.  The work is nearly complete, will have taken 8 business days to complete.  The work is being done by RV Decor in Yuma, AZ.  They have a business arrangement with La Fuentes Inn & Suites $55.00/night.  Check them both out on the Internet.
We decided on RV Decor after hearing that our Hydro-hot repair guy had his Monaco done here.

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