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Added my own fireplace.

Our Arctic Fox 25Y did not have an option for a fireplace. So after some looking at their 5th wheel line, I found that I could use the same model fireplace, Dimplex DF2608, which comes with their 32-5M model. It may come with others too. It fit pe...

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Spare tire carrier question

Because of the rack I built for the back of my 5er, I don't have a good place to carry a spare tire. I searched and saw the suggestions for ideas like the BAL carrier but don't think that will work because my underside is covered with chloroplast.Wha...

Bike/Trike Rack Upgrade

This is what I had before:It was necessary to add a 2-into-1 receiver:Then I ordered this bike rack which holds a recumbent trike and another 2-wheeler:In the stowed position it looks like this:Here it is loaded up ready to go:I started out trying to...

Gonzo42 by • Explorer
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Building my own sofa

I thought I would start a topic of building our sofa and some of the thoughts that went into the design. Here is a side view of our design is seating mode.Next is bed mode.And a photo of our mockup. We have cut and chopped and propped until we are ...

7ofus by • Explorer
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Solar panel install

I'm getting ready to install a couple of Renogy solar panels on my EPDM covered 3/8" plywood roof. Because of space required, I have to place them near the front where the wind force will be highest. Their website recommends well nuts (expansion nuts...

terryaGJ by • Explorer
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Roof feels week - and solar panel screws didn't grab well

I recently finished installing a 2x100W solar panels on my roof. I routed them in parallel to a charge controller. I am really liking the setup. My only concern is the roof. I think the wood under the EPDM membrane is junk.My 29ft 5th wheel is a 2004...

kp_utah by • Explorer
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porch plans for fifth wheel

I am looking for a building plan for a small porch and steps that can be broken downfor traveling. Please send me in theright direction if you know of any such plans. Thanks

Battery replacement. Standard 12volt or upgrade?

The standard 12 volt interstate battery has gone bad in my parents 2014 Forest River 8289WS TT. Debating if I should replace the battery, replace the battery and add a second 12 volt battery or upgrade to two 6 volt cart batteries like I have on my t...

Oxygenics Shower Head Shutoff

Recently installed the Oxygenics Shower Head from Camping World and the shut off that came with the unit constantly dribbled water when the valve is shut off. We solved this problem by installing a flow adjuster Lasco # 08-2469 ($5.29 at Ace Hardware...

4aSong by • Explorer
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Spackle or wood filler in screw holes?

Have remodeled the kitchen, made one cabinet shorter and one longer. Now I have a few inches of exposed seams between plywood sheets on the ceiling, and few nail/screw holes also in plywood. Could I use a regular pink spackle? (it's almost white now ...

Almot by • Explorer III
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LED bulb for FW stop light

What kind of LED bulb you use to replace the incandescent bulb(12v).I see a lot of them on the internet but I don't know how bright they are.Somebody can come with an answer.

buc1980 by • Explorer
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New windshield wiper motor

My 2007 Winnebago Sightseer is in need of another wiper motor, the second since I bought it just a year ago. I'm thinking of putting a little more powerful motor in this time, its made by the same manufacturer as the original equipment just a little ...

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