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would like to replace the thermostat

The thermostat in our new RV is perfect if:You are a dog and can see in the darkYou are 4'7" tall and you have20/20 vision It will be a pain to cover the hole and move the height especially with the control panel 6" above it but would like to get one...

L2R by Explorer
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Alternate LED fixtures

Thought this might give some ideas- we recently remodeled one of the solar/commercial motor homes I work on (major tear out and rebuild). Having bought miles of LED strips to find the right ones, we fabricated some fixtures out of aluminum channel- t...

Looking for Advice on Cleaning and Polishing my 'B'

Hi All,I have a 1977 Dodge Van Conversion and the paint is seriously oxidized. A painter friend told me there is a three step cleaning and polishing process, but I wanted to find what people on the Forum use for comparison. Please share your experien...

taking out the bunks???

I don't need the bunk bed set up but would like the space to put a recliner and small table. Has anyone ever removed the bunks for whatever reason and have it look ok? Difficult? This is on a class c that I am thinking of buying. thanks

Rich_Mar by Explorer
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1977 Terry Renovation

Hey guys,The wife and I just bought a 1977 20' Terry travel trailer that we are planning to renovate. The outside is in good condition, but there are several places with water damage and whatnot so we plan to pretty much overhaul the interior. So fa...

mtCoder by Explorer
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Extra shower lighting

I am currently building a house and in the meantime will be living in a Coachmen Chaparral 275rls.I have been in it for a weak and there are a few things I want to change. One of the first is adding better lighting in the bathroom. The shower has a...

change out apollo microwave OTR oven

My apollo halftime OTR microwave/convection oven has finally and completely quit working. I can't find a microwave/convection to replace it so I'm just going with an under the counter microwave. I was wondering if anybody knows how the Apollo is moun...

ebe85635 by Explorer
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30 to 50 amp change

OK, this is just a thought, and I am not sure I can do it, but here goes. Our current set up in the 87 Southwind MH is 30 amp. It will only run one AC unit at a time, of course. When I had the 5500 KW Onan generator, it would run both AC units.Wit...

Best sealant for side of fifth wheel

So we picked up our brand new fifth wheel last month, and though I don't think my wife is happy about it I already plan on poking holes in it I am going to mount a cell booster antenna on the side and so I need to poke a hole through the side of the ...

billy79 by Explorer
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fridge exhaust fans added

screened the access door vents to keep out bugs and was concerned that may hinder the already marginal air flow.decided to cure that by adding 2 fans to the topfastened them in with #8 X 1 1/2 inch screws and nuts (menards). added screen wire up here...

Installing a Fantastic Fan

I've watched a few youtube videos and everyone has just wired into an existing overhead light wires close to it.I'm going to replace an existing vent with a Fantastic Fan and was wondering if that's the common thing to do or ?

OFDPOS by Explorer
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