As soon as we returned from our first visit to Maine, we knew that we most likely would be purchasing a “new to us” boat. But it wasn’t a done deal yet. Who knows – perhaps it would be Her …
One of the many projects on Quantum Leap this year was replacing the galley backsplash. The almost 40 year old existing backsplash was some kind of coated aluminum and over time it had become pitted and ugly. I went with …
This post describes tips for removing the front fascia on a 2021+ Jeep Grand Cherokee L (GC-L) model, in preparation for installing a baseplate used for flat towing. This part of the project applies to the installation of any brand …
The Coleman/Airxcel thermostat on our 2017 Entegra is a very basic unit, is cumbersome to use (think 1980’s technology) and lacks features common today like programmability and access via the cloud. Unfortunately, it also has a proprietary ‘Multi-Zone’ means …
Many modern RV’s come with a central vacuum system and our 2017 Entegra Aspire is no exception. One of the most popular vacuum units found in RV’s and boats is the Dirt Devil CV950 and it’s more recent version, the …
During the summer of 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged us to spend a lot more non-social quality time on the boat and coach, but it didn’t really slow down getting projects accomplished, in fact it probably increased our project load. …
Great form, not so great function As shown in the two photos below, our 2017 Aspire 44B was delivered with a very elegant and nice looking rear bath, however, it had no medicine cabinet and only 2 short and shallow …
Refrigerators designed for RV and Marine use have always had doors that securely lock closed and are specifically designed for the severe conditions likely to be encountered in a moving vehicle. However, with larger residential style refrigerators now in vogue, …
Sit still??? Us?? Hah, no way! Whether it was in our sticks ‘n bricks, in our land yacht or on our water yacht, we’re (more Rob than me) always working on something. It appeared once the boat was launched, this …
When we bought our 2017 Aspire, electric latches for the cargo bay doors were not an available option (Note: In 2019 that option became available for the Aspire, I would strongly advise ordering it). Electric cargo latches have always been …
