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Bent axle upgrade

It seems my axle is bent. I have a single axle 20' trailer rated at 3500lbs. I want to upgrade so this does not happen again. This seems to be a common occurrenceCan I replace the axle with a 5000lbs and keep my hubs and brakes. Hoping I can go t...

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disability scooter in basement

I have a outdoor kitchen in my class A. Im.seriously consideringremoving it, and using the space to carry a disability scooter. The scooter weight is about 250 -300 lbs. My concern is the kitchen is on a slide that moves out of the slideout would thi...

Uphill tank system

I've been looking on camping world and other places. Can anyone suggest a good system to pump uphill 75 feet at a slight incline.

Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C install by the factory

I have a 2015 Trailmanor and after reading about surge protection here and in other forums, I decided I would get this model. I have the handyman skills of someone close to room temperature so I called up Progressive and asked if they do installs an...

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Question about window film / tinting

Hi,I have a couple of windows in my TT that do not have any kind of shades, etc. The first is the window on the front door, the second being the window next to the bunk beds in the back of the trailer - the emergency exit. Both windows are kind of ...

Something to be said about stand-alone furniture

If you don't like it ... change it! And you don't have to tear anything up to do so!Before photo of stand-alone rocker chairs and free standing table in 12 foot slide out.So when the furniture is removed, it's almost enough room to go roller skating ...

Booth cushion foam

The booth bed is getting pretty uncomfortable... the first two years it was pretty good with an egg carton mattress over it, but now year four we're really feeling it. I think the foam is just wearing down. Should we replace the foam in the cushions...

ZEP with or without decals? Before or After?

I have removed the old decals from my faded 94 C-Class. I want to do the Zep treatment, but I also want to replace the decals. I am wondering if I should first put a few coats of the zep before the decals or should I apply the decals & then coat it. ...

EPDM Roof

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Replacing the Old Analog with this Honeywell

I purchased this Honeywell thermostat today and was told it would work on a Dometic Roof Top ducted air conditioner. I have attached the wiring diagram on the old thermostat, pic number 1, and pic of the new one, pic 2 & 3. I will only wire in the hi...

Sway Control

I got the sway control today, welded the piece (included)on my hitch as per the plans. After reading the reviews I decided to not use the el-cheapo bolts, instead I dug around in the shop and used 8 3/8" stainless steel nuts, bolts and lock washers p...