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ThermaRest fabric replacement....

I have a 2009 Kodiak UltraLite 23TT with 3 of the fold out ThermaRest tents. I would like to find replacements for these beds which are the Queen size beds but have no clue where to start or look. Can anybody help me locate somewhere that sells the...

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Cargo trailer bathroom plan

Here's my plan (so far): I have a 12 foot cargo trailer to haul two motorcycles. The bikes take the back 8'. I pull it behind my Transit van. The van is done other than a NO BATHROOM. I'm building a bathroom in front of trailer. I'm doing water tanks...

Laundry room in a closet in a Class C

I’m assuming this is a DIY project although I just found and hooked up a small washing machine in our 25b closet. It was a challenge to find one that fit. There are several small washing machines but most are about 17” wide and the closet opening is ...

EMD360 by • Explorer
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Planning of a DIY LiFePO4 battery - air conditioned

Hi,since a couple of weeks, I'm thinking and planning about building my own LiFePO4 battery to replace my two "old" lead acid 100AH AGM group 24 batteries (installed below the stairs) for my 2020 Entegra Odyssey 26D.I would like to stay below $1,000 ...

fmeili1 by • Explorer
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Cargo trailer gray water tank mounting

I just bought a 12' cargo trailer. I have a Transit van with a bed but no bathroom or shower. My plan is to use the front of the cargo trailer to install a shower and a sink and two motorcycles in the back. No toilet is needed because I have a porta-...

Replacing carpet with laminate

We are wanting to replace the carpet in the living room and continue through the kitchen with click laminate plank flooring. Our question is, how do you figure how thick the planks should be. We have found 5mm up 7mm at Home Depot. Also, would we nee...

rvnutts by • Explorer II
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Replace Jack-Knife Sofa

I want to replace an uncomfortable jack-knife sofa in my small TT. It is located in the slide of my 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS. It appears to me that a slightly elevated platform could be fabricated. It would need to be about 4" high to cle...

Roof vent fan upgrade: Maxxfan Deluxe Installation

My RV had the typical cheap little 6" vent fan in the bathroom, so I decided to upgrade to a vent and fan with the integrated rain hood. The Maxxfan Deluxe model with the 10 speed reversible fan is what I chose.The Maxxfan units are much quieter tha...

Barker sewage tank mounted

This is my Christmas present! These were on sale for Black Friday so I asked for the biggest one! But the 42 gallons size is huge and too big for me to lift. The measurements say 24” wide but it’s actually 27” with the pneumatic tires.I wanted to put...

EMD360 by • Explorer
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Raised toilet, what’s underneath

I need to lower this down some with the upgraded toilet, it’s just to high. Just wanted to see if anybody had a guess what’s under there before I go tearing. https://www.dropbox.com/s/uerub1h9h8z2j9s/A192FE76-E6B0-4073-90A9-BA4248E175E9.jpeg?dl=0

Leveler (Stabilizer) Jacks on a Class C?

I have a 27 foot class C on a Ford E-450 chassis and would like to install a couple 7,500 lb scissor jacks to the frame in the rear of the RV. I know there are electric levelers, but they are very expensive and I am looking for a less expensive (and ...

RobertR by • Explorer
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Voyager wireless rear view camers

The voyager wireless rearview camera that was oem with the newer Airstream trailers are advertised as water proof. Well they last about 1-2 years due to taking on water. They are expensive to replace with a new one. Especially since it's likely t...

bgum by • Explorer
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Sliding shelf for Blackstone

https://youtu.be/dFLJnn2cKAcI have a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 31MB 5th wheel with a kitchen compartment with a small frig and storage area for a stove. We like using the Blackstone so we installed a double sliding shelf for storing and use. This ...

Tiling 1980 Winnebago Brave

Hello to everybody, My girlfriend uncle just gave us his 1980 Winnebago Brave. We have to do a lot on the inside and we're trying to figure it out what to do with the bathroom. We're thinking in using a pre made shower pan and tiling the walls becaus...

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