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installing a tv

we bought a brand new avenger ati 26bb in oct. there is a sticker by the kitchen table that says tv mount goes here and one in the bedroom. does the sticker mean there is a piece of wood to install the brackets. we have 2 24 inch flat screen tvs . ou...

dometic thermostat upgrade

So I got a Honeywell thermostat but the wiring has me stumped.There are two fatter wires that control the furnace. These are red and light blue. Put them together and the furnace comes on.The remaining wires are green, white, blue and redThe thermost...

TonyMin by Explorer
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Folding Chair/Table

Hi there...We're looking for a chair for our office room in our 5th wheel which (when not used) could be folded down into a little coffee table or something. The office has a couch in it and it would be nice to have a table for when sitting at the c...

One more project done! Update w/photos

Well I will have pictures later, but finished adding some real backup lights to the 5er last night. :BThis rig didn't have as part of the stock light setup.The biggest challenge (or so I thought) would be getting the wire up to the pin box. That turn...

rhagfo by Explorer III
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Lockable Medicine Cabinet

I just came across this lockable medicine cabinet. It mounts on the wall and can be used to secure many things besides your medications. There are several sizes available.

DougE by Explorer
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Soundproofing windows, hanging art...

Newbie, 1st post.Long-winded, but integrates two topics.I bought a '98 37' Allegro bus (cat/allison), and was quickly shocked by the high level of bidirectional noise through the stock windows.I have a background in professional acoustical design and...

Gypsy62 by Explorer
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replacing rubber roof with alum

Has anyone heard of someone putting aluminum back on instead of rubber, not planning on doing it just a thought my roof is 16 years old so gotta be around the corner.

Flexible solar awning. solar power and other solar tips

I have a class C camper I'm switching to solar, and to save time on research what batteries and solar panels work the best or would you suggest (power generation/durability? also I have found this solar awning but the company is in Switzerland any on...

Window soundproofing pics

"Soundproofing windows" thread died.Hopefully, here's pics of 2 sound-insulated slider/art-surface assemblies, one in up position, one down:I attempted to post detailed pics and info at other thread, but couldnt, so I'm keeping it simple here. I'm gl...

Gypsy62 by Explorer
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Urethane Adheisive Caulk

I am sure that this question has been ask here sometime in the past, but I was wondering if anyone has used urethane construction sealant to seal up body trim and utility ports (water fill flanges, cable port flanges, external shower doors, etc), on ...

Scott_M by Explorer
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Misc Trailer Mods

Here is an album of some Mods I have done hopefully someone finds them useful or at least interesting.WDH Head Handle, WDH bar Storage, Safety Chain Storage, Flip FootTorkLift Battery Box, Battery Disconnect Switch, 30 AMP circuit BreakStabilizer Blo...