Making the Coach Safer to Move
A mobile command center isn't very useful if moving it is a constant source of anxiety.
This coach regularly pulls our enclosed race trailer around the Pacific Northwest, so towing stability and basic mechanical reliability matter.
The tires are one of the obvious items on the list. They still have usable tread, but they're carrying 2014 date codes and visible weather checking. That's not something I'm willing to ignore simply because they technically still have tread.
Suspension and towing stability are also areas I'm looking at as the project develops.
Making Setup Less of a Pain in the Ass
One of the things I care about more than I expected is how much work it takes to get the coach settled once we arrive somewhere.
Every extra step is something we'll eventually get tired of doing.
That's why things like permanent jack-foot solutions are appealing. I've already used Camco leveling blocks in some pretty nasty ground conditions, and they've worked, but I'd eventually like a purpose-built solution such as SnapPads.
Lighting is another area I'd like to improve, including full exterior LED lighting for better visibility during night travel and setup.
None of these changes are particularly glamorous.
That's the point.
I'm looking for upgrades that make the coach easier to operate.
Building a Better Interior
We're living in this thing, so the interior needs to work for more than a weekend trip.
One upgrade that's already done is the mattress. The factory mattress has been replaced with a proper full-time sleep setup, and that's one less item on the project list.
The factory couch is still on the chopping block. I'd like to replace it with a reclining loveseat and use the freed-up space for a compact workstation.
The kitchen will eventually get some attention too.
I'm looking at replacing the existing microwave with a combination microwave/convection oven/air fryer and replacing the conventional stove/oven arrangement with an induction cooktop.
That potentially gives us more usable counter and storage space while reducing the number of separate appliances we need.
The captain's chairs are another item on the list. We spend a lot of time behind the wheel, so better long-distance seating makes considerably more sense than simply keeping whatever came in the coach.
