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Running outside fridge while traveling

I know this has been talked about before but most of the post just turn into people arguing about if you can or can't or why you would or wouldn't. I would like to only have replies from people that were able to accomplish what I am thinking about d...

filling fresh water with city water hook up

For those of you like me that do not have tne luxury to be able to fill your fresh water tank direct with city water hookup here's what to do.Go to your fresh water pump and install a tee in the pump suction line and one to the outlet line. Now run a...

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Relocating and rewiring bath fan switch

We have an exhaust fan in the bathroom of our Keystone Copper Canyon.Problem is that the switch is a push button, and it's mounted on the fan housing.i'd like to rewire the fan to a wall mount switch where it can easily be reached by everyone.1) What...

Table top

For those of you who converted their dinette into an individual chair/table setting.What kind of table did you use. A version with 4 legs as it is available from stores? Or did you make your own with one of those typical single post RV table stands...

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Junk Washer out Quality Washer in!

Was tired if the Chinese Made Whirlpool not discharging all the water at the end of cycle. It would work for a while then not. Called Whirlpool thew only suggested service and was out of warranty. I decided it was not worth throwing at least $3-40...

Suburban SF-30 to SF-35 Furnace Upgrade

Can I replace a SF-30 30000 BTU Suburban furnace with a SF-35 35000 BTU unit?My SF-30 shook extremely last night and shutdown. Now cool air blows with no heat. Since its 5 years old, I am replacing and will repair this unit as a backup. As I already ...

Additional handrail

Slowly but surely, old age is creeping up on me! I find it is getting harder to climb into the motorhome, and would really love to have a hand rail or something on the right inner side of the entrance. I am currently using the side of the couch to h...

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Homemade window awning

Thought I would like some window awnings for my dinette and sofa windows to keep the evening sun out. But I looked and saw they would be about $500 for 2 4.5foot awnings from Carefree thru camping world. Being cheap and having a 27 year old class C, ...

Replaced the Chicom washer!

Our Whirlpool Washer randomly would not discharge the water at the end of the cycle and the clothes were soaked. Warranty was up and no solution from Whirlpool other than to have it serviced. Not throwing good money away I bought a Bosch 500 series w...

Where do I put my level when leveling T.T?

Some people say level the refrigerator only, others say just place level on floor, others say place it on against the outside wall of the T.T. and others I have seen this one. Use the bumper of the T.T. or the A frame of the T.T. ( front ) Which one ...

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Finally made it happen - 2nd 30 amp hookup at home

In September 2013, the same month we purchased our Outback, I installed a 30 amp shore power box on the side of the garage. I did the wiring inside the garage and got everything ready. Then called an electricial to connect all the wires. I've been ve...

Large solar panels

I'm looking for feedback from anyone who runs the larger 24 volt solar panels? How are they holding up? Any problems? If you had to do it again would you go with smaller 12v panels?

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Costco Golden Arowana luxury vinyl plank flooring

I've seen lots of info on the Allure flooring from Home Depot, wondering if anyone used the stuff from Costco?, half the price and looks like a quality product, unfortunately not a whole lot of info out there on that specific product. I am looking to...

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Solar up and running

Picked up some panels from solar blvd finally installed and working pretty good. 2 160 watt mono panels

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