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slide out maintenance

Hi all,I have an RV with a single slide out and was needing some tips and advice on self-performing any required slide out maintenance instead of paying high cost for the technician to do it. my slide out works perfectly fine but wanted feedback on h...

Range Backsplash Update

cummins12V98 wroteLooks good but curious why you did not continue farther to the left of the stove?Based on your pic I would have stopped it at the left end of the upper cabinet and countertop.Well I took your advice and then some.Since it was so da...

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Spare fuel tanks idea

I would like to run something by you guys. I have an idea to replace the two 30 gal. propane tanks on the tongue of my trailer, which I never use, with two military style gerry cans in a vented box for extra gasoline so I don't have to stop so often ...

Homemade rig

I've posted several threads on here about various items, including a year long family trip. However, the only certainty is life is not fair; I had to take a lower paying job last year, and we lost the fiver this year. As luck would have it I have a g...

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Help ID LED Bulb

I have been swapping out all my bulbs for LEDs. I got quite a few cheap 921s from ebay which worked out fine but a bit too bright for my kids in their bunks. I did a bit of research and found that you want to stay about 5000k with color and maybe 12 ...

Bath faucet alternatives

Hello All!Our 99 Class B Xplorer motorhome has the wet bath in it, where one faucet performs dual functions, those being filling the sink and showering when the hose vacuum breaker is lifted. We seem to be limited to the style faucet, being the dual...

screwing into wall with components

We want to install a drop leaf shelf on the wall close to our slide out but the wall contains all the components and we are concerned about drilling into it. Is there a safe way to do this? We are new to all this so any info would be greatly apprecia...

Range Backsplash

Finally warmed up enough to put a backsplash around the rangebefore:After:C.B.

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Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel Leveler

Has anyone added this leveling system to thier 2013 Montana Mountaineer 37.5 FLF 5th wheel?https://www.etrailer.com/Camper-Jack.../LC358590.htmlI have the Lippert frame on my rig and the instruction manual sound easy enough. Threading the wire harnes...

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Power to a portable 12 volt compressor

Just got a portable Viair air compressor. I want to be able to connect to our TT battery when I need some air. Is there a plug & receptacle of some sort available that can handle the max. current draw of 30 amps? Can't seem to find something on th...

Fabricating steps for slide-in when towing trailer?

I need to fabricate some type of steps to enter and exit the camper while an enclosed, v-nose trailer is attached to the truck. Just wondering if anyone here has come up with something similar?The truck is a 2015 Ram 3500 4X4, so the bottom of the ca...

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110 volt outlet for trailer behind class A

I pull a cargo trailer with a class A that has a workbench, fans, lights, and air compressor and two small battery charges in it. I'd like to be able to power the trailer with 110 off the generator while driving and charge batteries while underway. R...

LED Awning Light - Shout Out!!!

Hey there, No affiliation and nothing to gain, but had a great experience with Boogey Lights and wanted to let you all know.I know you can buy cheaper but the support and product can't be beat. Watch their video comparison and you will see.I placed ...

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Question for Solar Experts

I cannot afford to buy all the pieces of my solar power system at once and intend to purchase piece by piece. My question is:If I get a good storage battery and an MPPT Controller, can I plug my converter battery charge cables into it to get the bene...

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