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Tow Vehicle 7-Way Plug Emulator

This was my rainy day project. Build a test unit to replicate the trailer plug on my tow vehicle. I can insert the 7-way from my trailer, hook up a battery or charger to the side posts and check each of the trailer circuits. Everything was pretty muc...

DougE by • Explorer
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Adding a 3rd mobile panel

Thanks for all the replies in my other post. I stated I was going to purchase the 120w suitcase kit. Well after alot of reading and learning from all here on this site Ive changed direction. I DID purchase 2 100w panels and a 40amp mppt charge contro...

champdog by • Explorer
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Black tank Rinser

Has anybody used this product or anything like it? Any thoughts will be appreciatedCamco RV Tornado Rotary Tank Rinser with Hose 40126Camco RV Tornado Rotary Tank Rinser with Hose 40126. Reach every area of your holding tank. This permanent tank rins...

Dennis12 by • Explorer
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couch re and re

After a great deal of searching for a used couch for the trailer the transformation is complete. I looked on Craigslist for probably two years for this new couch. Found it a few hours away sitting in a RV dealership warehouse. It was ordered for ...

maxum1989 by • Explorer II
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Charge controller distance

Hi, Im getting ready to install my set up. 200w on MH roof and 40a mppt so I can add a 3rd panel later. I have a couple questions. How far can I mount my mppt from my batteries. Im sure shorter is better but Ideal inside the motor home would put it a...

champdog by • Explorer
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Connecting Solar to two 12 volt batteries

I have a class B so storage is always a premium. I am thinking of buying the "suitcase" solar panels that will store on the inside mounted on one of the rear doors. That part solved. The van has two 12 volt AGM batteries in a drawer mounted on the si...

Winegard pathway x1 detachable roof mount

Hey everyone,I am currently in the market for a TV satellite. I am looking at buying the Winegard pathway x1. I was curious if anyone had figured out a mount that can easily be detached. That way if I happen to park somewhere I can't get signal I ...

aza2010 by • Explorer
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Solar charging maintaining help

Hi all, Ive got some questions. Ive been reading ALOT of posts and trying to gather knowledge of what other rvers are doing and using. I have calculated my useage while boondocking and have decided to purchase the GOPOWER 120w portable kit. Other tha...

champdog by • Explorer
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Plug RV into an invertor.

Hi. New camper is on its way soon. I pick up in a couple of weeks..Man I cant believe all the stuff I had in the old camper... he he. I finally sold the unit in my sig..Anyway Ill have to reinstall the solar of course but for the new camper a mod I w...

lawrosa by • Explorer
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chair swivel pedestal replacement

the bearings in my sofa chair swivel have all fallen out. Does anyone know where to get a swivel replacement as opposed to having to buy a whole new chair?

sign_man by • Explorer
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MUD FLAPS FOR TRAVEL TRAILER

This is the second TT that I have put mud flaps on for keeping the underside clean. I was able to screw the flaps to the inside of the wheel well on the last TT, not so on the new one. There being no wheel well I needed a way to hold the mud flap in ...

Adding batteries, inverter and solar into truck camper

We are considering replacing our one house battery with two AGM batteries, as well as adding an inverter and enough solar to keep the batteries full.We carry a 2000W Yamaha generator and only have to use it when we plug-in our electrical heater but g...

Axle/tire Upgrade

Okay, I've blown 3 tires in the last 5 trips. I had Maxis 8008 14 in tires. Yes, the tires were about 7 years old, but I'm tired of only being able to get "C" rated tires. My rig weighs in at about 6,600lbs. on the axles and about 800# tongue weight...

1FastSS by • Explorer
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