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So, I'd seen the keypad door locks on RV's and asked for one for our new 5th wheel. They installed the one shown in the photos and it clashes with the door handrail.

We are looking for other options for door handles that are flush (like standard door lock/handles).

Question to you all: Are these worth it? I'm asking b/c I thought this would be great if I forgot my keys or something, but this lock doesn't work as I assumed. If you lock the lock with the key, the keypad doesn't unlock the door. Am I missing something? Is this how all these function?

Do any of you have experiences with other models that you like? if so, which ones? ones that also allow the handrail to fully close for travel, too.

Thank you for any feedback/recommendations.

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We just bought a new fifth wheel. It's Jayco 29RLC. Still waiting for the new truck to arrive, so taking the opportunity to think about and do some outfitting/upgrades/tweaks to make it a bit 'nicer' as you might find in a Brinkley (within reason).

Our last two bumper pulls were viewed with the strategy of 'mobile tents' and the gear was the hand-me-downs from the house (bedding, towels, kitchen gear, etc.) and layout was functional, but cramped. We are going more to RV resorts now instead of state and national parks.

The new fifth wheel is viewed differently. With a separate bedroom and slides on both sides, it's more a living space that we plan to use and splurge a bit to make things 'nice', rather than just making do. It's about making it feel more like an extension of our home. My wife is already talking about the bedding, rugs and throw cushions.

I can see us doing mod's for kitchen outfitting, basement, bathroom, living area, bedroom.

So, I'm curious what you have done to personalize and upgrade your trailer (or motorhome) to be a bit nicer. I know nice means different things to different folks, so no ideas are bad ones. Having had two previous campers, I have ideas, but I'm wondering if I have some blindspots in my thinking and that there are things I wouldn't think of, but others do.

Thanks, in advance, for any and all recommendations.

(Side note: safety upgrades - like replacing tires - is a separate post I intend to do at a later date. I'm just asking about using/living-in-for-weekends/functional aspects as this time. Thank you.)

Just home from Houston Grand Opera’s Messiah and my wife and I still don’t know how we feel about it.
Words escape us, maybe abstract, interpretive.
We liked the music, still not sure about the visuals.
Whoa.

Edit/update: 7:30pm. Home from Goode Co Cantina and 2-1/2 margaritas each to soften the trauma - and we are glad to see others also felt awkward about it!