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Two suspension upgrades this weekend!

Well have the correct Track sitting around for about 5 months, just never time when the weather was good. Got the correct wet bolt kit last week. Weather was good this weekend so I had at it.#1 Rule be sure you 5er isn't going anywhere.With cribbing ...

rhagfo by Explorer III
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Hitch Holder

I'm sure this is an old mod that I just came across today on another forum. What the guy did was take a bumper mount bolt on receiver and put it on the tongue next to the battery so he had a place to store the hitch when not in use. I would like to d...

tv mounting bracket

HiTime to put a tv in the toyhauler garage and have a question. The template on the wall is a small square about 4 by 4 inches. Max tv is 32". All the articulating arms I find for the tv have the mounting bracket spreand out over about 10".How did so...

Inverter to Panel Wiring

I have a 3000w pure sine inverter I'd like to direct wire into my power panel. Once set up on site, turn it on via the remote to power the Montana (except for A/C). No generator only 450AH battery supply charged by a 400w solar system with charge c...

djgodden by Explorer
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Replacing our RV electric cord hatch

On our last trip we added replacing our electric cord hatch to the list of needed repairs. Dealing with brittle plastic parts has become part of owning an older RV, so on our last trip to Camping World we picked up a replacement.Foolishly, I assumed...

RVcircus by Explorer II
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Level up evolution

Has any body had a level up evolution system installed on their 5th wheel and if so how much was it out the door??

Converter just died. Replace or upgrade?

My WFCO 55A 3 stage converter just died. (Believe it's a WF-8855?)Looking at the market is quite confusing. Any you recommend to replace it with? Keep it the same? Get one with four stages? (Or five+ stages if they have them?) Could I/should I take t...

SlowBro by Explorer III
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New Maxxfan

Nothing too special, lots of you have replaced ceiling vent fans before. Just thought I'd add some info on my installation. I had one of those crappy factory installed fans that only has one button and it's either on or off. It was loud anytime it ...

tbiker99 by Explorer
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Well added a step

We just added a 2" lift to the 5er with the correct Track system, and already have had issues with a tall 1st step. Went to the RV show in Salem, and tested 4 step stairs. Found one we liked and ordered from Etrailer.Install was a one person operatio...

rhagfo by Explorer III
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yes i'm cheap

Have any of you used an alternative container instead of high priced honey wagon to remove some of your grey / black contents when in park with dump area.

Changing a New Shower Head Query

Bought a new head for our shower and am having probs removing the old hose. Worried about cracking the plastic. Is there a technique that would be helpful? Thanks in advance for any constructive thoughts!

Brantime by Explorer
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