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Great inverter setup to run residential fridge in your RV!

When I bought my RV it had a failed fridge. After a $180 Dinosaur board didn't fix it, the $800 cost for a new cooling unit or possibly $2500 to get a similar sized new unit were not appealing. I looked around and the cost of a residential replacem...

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new laminate flooring

We want to install laminate in lieu of carpet.Our concern is the flooring is not as deep as the carpet so the slide sticks up along the edge and do we remove the captains chairs posts or try to install the laminate around it. would tightening down th...

viviann by • Explorer
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Changing analog TV to digital flatscreen

I would like to replace my old 32" TV with a 40" digital flatscreen. Does anyone know where I can buy a TV mounting bracket that is approximately 36" wide and the two end brackets that mount on the back of the TV be approx. 22" in length? I have look...

removing the stove and replace wit cabinet

My DW has no plans on using the stove/oven. she has asked about removing and giving her some more storage. We use an induction cooktop and a convection oven in place of the gas stove oven so don't really see any sense in keeping it. Has anyone done ...

stratcat by • Explorer
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I want to install a 12V digital volt meter

I wanted to install a digital LCD volt meter with LED backlight display that I bought off amazon. I'm familiar and comfortable with 12V electrical and I have decided to just tie into a 12V connection from behind the existing control center (where th...

Wallpaper on old wallpaper? Tips and tricks

I am remodelling my 1995 Sportsmen Travel Trailer 1800 and would like some advice on wallpapering. I have done a lot of internet research, and found enough sources to say its ok to wallpaper on top of the old (although not ideal). I tried to remove t...

Carpet replacement(s) - but with what??

Carpet replacement question(s)? After 7 years of 'fair wear and tear' our 5th. wheel's carpet must go. DW wants Vinyl Plank; i.e. Alure installed everywhere except on the slides where new (upgraded) carpet will go.I see where some do not recommend ...

Water Pump

Hey y'all. We have a 2012 Forest River Shamrock 21SS Hybrid. We do some boondocking and I want to up upgrade the water pump. Can someone tell me what the flow rate is on the factory one, since I cannot seem to find it anywhere and I can't run check a...

MikeGL by • Explorer
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Making the Knife Holder Hold Knives

Like many campers, my rig has a panel behind the stove that the manufacturer calls a "knife holder." The trouble is, that the slots are too large and the panel too thin to hold anything securely. The knives were always leaning over and the short on...

frustration over led light replacements

HELP!!. I am so confused over led lights right now. I would like to go to led lights inside and out. I finally found flush mount tail lights but heard negative things about the turn signals and their issues. inside the only thing I can not figure out...

old_guy by • Explorer
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Solar bits and pieces in Canada

I am putting together a solar system for my cabin. Have the panels, batteries and cable but now need the odds and ends. Any Canadians know a good supplier for things like power distribution blocks, enclosures for the controller and fuses, box to mou...

StewB by • Explorer
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Relocating fresh water tank

I liked the layout of the Rialta, but the prices are ridiculous and repairs and parts are out of hand. The final straw for me was someone on a trip needed a transmission rebuilt, the transmission was $5000 and they were told they could pick it up in...

jjrbus by • Explorer
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Limited Slip Differential for class C

I have a majestic 23 foot class C on a e350 chasis. I would like to take it out snowmobiling but the last two times I have tried I got stuck in the parking lot. Only 1 side of the back dully tires spins (passenger side). I would like to install a lim...

Claybe by • Explorer
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