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Easy way to install vinyl trim insert

Here it is 45 degrees and raining in Portland and I'm replacing the vinyl trim inserts on my Jayco. Installing the new stuff was slow going, I would pinch about 12 inches and then squeeze it in the channel, the temperature outside wasn't helping muc...

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Proper method to install tie down anchors on roof?

I need to install some tie down anchors on the edge of my RV roof. Here are the ones I'm thinking of purchasing:https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Cleat-Cargo-Anchor-Trailer/dp/B00R57781U/I'm nervous to drill into the roof, this is my first RV. It's...

Lift for 5er hitch

Now that we are finally all moved into the new house and the garage actually holds our truck decided it was time to start messing around with stuff. We don't generally use our truck for anything but towing the 5th wheel our our ATV trailer sometim...

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Trying to Replace Stereo

I just started living in a fifth wheel and want to make some upgrades. One thing I've been wanting to do is replace the stereo because the speakers on it are shot, but when I tried to take it out I discovered that it's screwed into a piece of wood. I...

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Dealers Screwed Holes in The Roof - HELP

My astute dealer installed Max Air Vents on my new travel trailer. Rather than attaching them to the metal lipping on the vent, the tech shot 'self-tapping' screws through the rubber roof - 16 screws total, without any caulking.I went on the roof th...

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Found...Inexpensive backup camera

I'm camping this week and ran into a fellow that has this backup camera system and it is VERY impressive. For $100 it seems like a pretty good dealhttp://www.peakauto.com/products/electronics/back-up-cameras/back-up-camera-35-inch/http://www.peakauto...

I need a light switch

I want to add LED strips to light up a closet but there's no existing light or light switch that I can tie into. I have power, just wrestling to find a switch. There's no place to mount a wall switch so I was thinking some sort of door switch would...

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Replacing the couch

My couch is in Serious need of replacement. Are there any information resources on building, or replacing the couch in a fleetwood trailer? I'd Really like something nicer, and a Lot More Sturdy than the fold out my trailer has now, but definitely ha...

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"Mirror Mirror on the Tank..."

"Who's the fullest of them All?"I wanted a way to check on the cross over gas valve on my propane tanks without removing the cover everytime.I was going to cut a hole in the cover right in front of the valve but my electric tongue jack was in the way...

12V electrical question

I am not electrical or electronics educated, but can follow directions fairly well. I have redone much of the electrical in my Toyota Class C and it is time to energize it. I am uncomfortable with with the 12V coming from the vehicle through the iso...

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Electric landing legs

Has anyone installed the Bulldog electric landing legs for a fifth wheel. I was planning to replace my present electric landing with hydraulic landing gear but the price for me would be between $3000.00 and $4000.00. Pretty pricey for a 2009 fifth wh...

sticky tile backsplash

Finally got around to installing the sticky tile backsplash on my toy houler we'll see how it holds up.here are a couple before..And after.. Tell me what you guy's think.

Flooring in "A" pusher

Been a while, but looking to replace vinyl in kitchen area. just wondering what others have used and had good results with???

Need help choosing water heater...

Hello! I'm building a DIY RV from a box truck platform and I've decided to go with a 6 gal RV-style heater instead of tankless on demand. At least I think I've decided that. I have narrowed it down to these two...both are 6 gal, propane with DSI (dir...

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