Hi Carol, and welcome!
Your Greystone/Sterling rig will certainly be a pretty thing! I think the options you listed were good ones.
Some of the things we had installed we are now very glad we did.....
- 50 amp service. Gives us the ability to run pretty much anything at the same time (ie: don't need to shut down the A/C to run the microwave/convection oven, etc)
- Hard wired Surgeguard. Built-in protection from bad power situations at a campground. Eliminates the need to have a portable device which needs to be stored, and locked at the power post so it doesn't get stolen.....or borrowed.
- As Sue mentioned, we also had the bathroom sink cut-out included and it does make a difference in ease of using the bathroom area for multiple purposes. I like Sue's idea of having the kitchen sink cover cut in half (like the cover for the stove) Wish we had done that.
- We had a propane line from the propane tank on the drivers side over to one of the outdoor storage compartments on the passengers side. It is really convenient when using a BBQ! No need to store those little propane tanks. (Thanks to Holly and John for this advise!)
Some of the things we didn't have done, that we now wish we had:
- Either have the wooden bed platforms made of a smooth surface wood, or have the particle board wood platforms that come stock treated with a sealant. The stock platforms are difficult to deal with due to splintering.
- Have all the exterior storage locks keyed the same, using a tubular cam lock....not the standard lock/key that is on most every other motorhome.
- Our PC came with two keys for the main coach door. I would have asked for four from the factory. They are fairly unique locks/keys and difficult to acquire.
- I would have opted for a rear view camera that was remotely controlled from the cab drivers area, and/or side view cameras installed. With the one fixed camera, you have to make a choice whether you want to see the area you are backing into, the area further back while driving, or the area around the tow vehicle/tow bar.
- Kermit might have a great way of locking the sliding hideaway screen door on the main coach door. I had to come up with my own, which wasn't easy. The reason? The screen door is always on spring tension, and latches to the door frame when in place with a plastic latch. Any significant pressure on the screen or the door (like a dog jumping onto it) will make the door spring open, allowing little furry critters out when you wanted them to be in.
- Sue also mentioned having shelves put in. This is so much easier and cheaper to have done at the factory. It gives you options for using, moving or removing the shelves without much interference from mounting hardware. We did this after the fact, and it wasnt the easiest or most elegant job. The factory has the exact same wood which matches, and they ensure the cabinet walls are properly reinforced to handle shelves.
The only other advise I would give:
- Unless they changed very recently, the PC Owners manual is, well, crap. (sorry, Kermit). Either take video of your walkthrough at the factory, or take pictures and good notes. Tell them you want to see the manual before they give you the walkthrough.
- Ensure every piece of equipment is started and run so you can see it works. This make take some time, so get some good sleep the night before :-)
- Ensure the main power cord is actually stored in the rear outside cabinet. Mine was missing :-)
- Have them run through how your TV, BluRay, DVD, satellite, cable all work....and how to switch between them....including the rear tv if you have one. Not something you want to figure out afterward.
- Have them label the four-way water switch on the drivers side (outside behind a locked cover). It has embossed labels already from the manufacturer: City, Normal, Tank, Sanitize/Winterize. This can be confusing for some, like me. I labeled them: Use City Water, Use Tank, Fill Tank, Sanitize/Winterize.
All this may sound critical, but we truly love our PC. The folks at PC USA really are great, responsive and friendly.....and the rig is made exceptionally well. Again, welcome!!
- Mike and Joni