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Champion Dual Fuel Inverter Q.C. to RV On Board Propane

I believe this assembly diagram and parts list has everything anyone will need that desires to run their Champion Duel Fuel Inverter by using their RV or trailer's onboard quick connect (aka the BBQ propane port). The 4 fittings required should cost...

Decal replacement

Has anyone removed old peeling decals and replaced them with new ones on an aluminum sided TT? I would like to try and do it but wasn't sure if it would be a nightmare project to undertake.

d1h by • Nomad III
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Mixed Solar upgrade

5th wheel came with Zamp 30a controller, plus one 170W panel and one 45w panel, and a two port connection on the roof.Already upgrading. and not real happy with their B* non std connectors.Cost to add another Zamp panel is ridiculously expensive.Tryi...

philh by • Explorer II
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Adding generator box to RV

2002 Roadtrek 200 on Chevy 3500 chassis. The Roadtrek setup has the LP tank fill behind the license plate which is directly above the hitch receiver. Brilliant design! I do not want to add any type of hitch carrier and want genset permanently mount...

jjrbus by • Explorer
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New Gear and Technology

With all of the manufacturers that are out there, there is a incredible amount of new technology and gear that is out there. What is some of the cool new stuff that you have and use on your rig? Share some pics and brag!

MPPT solar charge controller with 12v panels...

I wanted to share an MPPT observation/experience (some of you likely are already aware, but many others maybe not...)I just completed my 3rd solar install on my 3rd RV. (I enjoy these projects, and have been becoming a bit of a solar nerd...and most...

SJ-Chris by • Explorer II
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Viar Air Pump12v DC cable extension

I have a Viar 12v DC air pump. It attaches directly to the battery and specs say truck must be running to use it. The cable and the air hose gives me enough length to air up all my tires. I would like to be able to use it to put air in my air bags ...

bob213 by • Explorer
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Sliding shelf for Blackstone griddle or BBQ

I have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 31MB 5th wheel with an outdoor kitchen compartment that has a small frig and an area to store a stove. I like using the Blackstone so my son-in-law (that is a cabinet maker) made this custom sliding shelf that no...

Replacing patio door with French doors

We need a wider door to get our daughters wheelchair thru, we have an opportunity to purchase a camperTo replace our sprinter that has a patio glass door, it doesn’t quite open quite wide enough we thought French doorsWouldWork perfectly anyone ever ...

Dinette Bike Storage

Good day. We have been towing more often with our SUV to permit friends and family to join in. Doing so, has meant no bikes. We are looking for an inexpensive way to safely transport 4 bikes on the dinette of our Jayco 26BHS. We do not have a recei...

Replace converter/charger with PD9245C

My electrical guru is out having fun and this is not clear to me. I removed the converter/charger from a Centurion 3000, leaving the fuses and circuit breakers.I need to tie in the 12V positive output from the PD9245C, but not sure where I should t...

jjrbus by • Explorer
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Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) --- Great add-on

With the seriousness of proper tire pressure, load capacities, etc, I'm surprised that RVs don't come standard with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). After having multiple RVs for the last 4 years, I have learned the importance of proper tires ...

SJ-Chris by • Explorer II
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