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2 ACs with a 4K generator

We have 5 units that we rent out in Florida. We have always added a second AC units with a dedicated shore power cable.The last units we upgraded we decided yo replace the main AC and add the second unit.We bought 2 13.5K units (Brochure).The were ad...

map40 by • Explorer
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Ar-One 15RB

After selling the Class A we decided we really do not like staying in motels and hotels. Instead we bought a small hybrid trailer for our annual foray to MN & ND. Since it is small it needed a bit of extra storage for small items. I built small wa...

BAL lock arm stabilizer struts and jack pad upgrade

I installed a pair of BAL Lock Arm stabilizer struts to the rear of our TT as you can buy just a pair unlike the others out there. We have electric stab. jacks and they do little for "stabilizing" so stabilizers for the stabilizers are needed...Befo...

How I fixed our stabilizers for 48 cents

When we purchased our trailer the stabilizers were pretty beat up. After just a few trips both rear stabilizers were unusable so I decided against the original plan to replace them and instead repaired them.What I did was cutoff the ends and weld 3/...

RVcircus by • Explorer II
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Pruning Saw Extension

At a campsite recently I was unable to access the tank dump area due to some overhanging branches from a tree. I carry a folding "camping/pruning" saw but had neither the desire nor the agility to climb twelve or so feet up the tree to cut the offend...

How I replaced our damaged steps

When we originally purchased our trailer the previous owner had damaged the steps leaving us using a single plastic step to access the trailer. With the short kid legs & extra 6.5" of height we gained after lifting the trailer we were now in need of...

RVcircus by • Explorer II
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Replacement gate valve handles

Both the gate valve handles on my two year old Passport travel trailer broke off. The metal shafts were made of aluminum and just snapped off where they attached to the metal rod coming from the valve. I tried replacing them with extension kits from ...

archie18 by • Explorer
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Cargo trailer battery?

We bought 2006 continental cargo 7x16 enclosed trailer. I am trying to figure out interior light, looks like red,blue,black, and i believe white coming out of the wiring harness going uo into the trailer,but when I pulled off wall switch there was a ...

candjmc by • Explorer
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Slideout fabric replace

I just replace one of my slideout fabric and I can say that is a easy job if you got help.The shop in my area want 200$ to do it.At first I was afraid but to save 200$ when you don't have them it make me try.I use thicker material 18oz.

buc1980 by • Explorer
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octopus glue

was interested in that glue touted on TV that sets under UV light. found octopus glue at amazon that sounds similar, $15.00. has anybody used that type of glue and what have been the results?thanksbumpy

Hitch holder

Got tired of luging WD hitch from garage and back when needed. Had a welder make me up a holder that's on the tounge of the trailer, so when's its park the hitch stays there with my locking pin that I use on my truck. It seems like that thing gets he...

Dodge Ram 2500 Dash Modification...Finished!

I recently sold my Truck Camper and bought a Toy Hauler trailer.I decided to upgrade my GPS to a Garmin RV760LMT...This GPS allows you to input your RV's dimensions and it helps to keep you off roads, bridges and tunnels that could cause problems. My...

Screen door slider with door opener Lippert 239061

Anybody tried it yet? I hear that new trailers are coming with this OEM. Looks like they've finally found the solution. The knob slides up/down, rod is pushing on the door lever, knob is spring-loaded to return up again.More pics Here. Amazon have...

Almot by • Explorer III
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Quiet fan for furnace vents?

I just purchased a Promcom blue flame heater to replace my noisy furnace in my 5th wheel. I actually removed the furnace assembly so I could add some sort of quiet muffin fan to circulate warm air into my existing furnace vents to try to use to heat ...

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