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Mounted RV Grills

I am a Weber Q dude. I have 2 gas & 1 charcoal. Just purchased a new 5th wheel that came with a grill & a bumper mount. Question #1 - are those grills that come with campers anygood? I think it is an RV500 or something.#2 - is there anyone who has...

Painting over wallpaper

I was wondering if anyone has ever painted over the RV wallpaper?I have a Thor Four Winds and contemplating painting the RV wallpaper. What type of paint would be best if I were to do this?

LED dome light upgrade won't stay in place

I purchase a large quantity of 24 LED panel (SMD 5050) over eBay to upgrade all dome/wall/cabinet/exterior lights of my trailer to LED (cool white). I order them from eBay and they are AWESOME. Light is powerful a LOT and no more yellowish light insi...

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led light questions

I have been thinking of replacing the lights in my TT with some LED lights. would like to see some input on what color or heat range to go in the TT. was thinking of something soft in the lights above the bed and in the bathroom. So I don't go blind...

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replacement lavatory sources?

I'd like to replace the "stock" lavatory in my 2003 Fleetwood. It is the very plain plastic off white type mostly square in shape. Something to fit in the same hole without cutting would be nice. Sources?

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Building Your Own Travel Trailer?

I stumbled across this article over at DIYRV: http://www.doityourselfrv.com/diy-camper-trailer-budget/They took a pop-up trailer, stripped it down to its frame and then built a new one on top. It appears that this is not entirely unheard of - folks t...

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DIY Fantastic Fan

I am curious on peoples thoughts on an idea that just came to me. I have a TT with a single ceiling vent in the bathroom, it has a basic switch operated fan with a standard MaxxAir covering it and the switch on the wall to turn it on and off. I tho...

Adding a Fan Speed Control to my Range Hood

I have a Hengs range hood in my RV. The fan is effective, but sometimes too noisy and powerful, particularly when just venting a little heat and steam from a coffee pot early in the morning. I decided to add a Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) fan contro...

1947 Flxible Clipper RV Restoration

Hi,Thought I would introduce ourselves and post a link to my blog which is probably the best way to explain who we are and what we are trying to achieve in saving a little piece of American history for future generations. I hope you like it??http://4...

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Faucets Upgrade

There was water leaking from the base of the bathroom sink faucet so I went to Lowe's yesterday and bought Peerless for that one and American Standard for the kitchen while I was at it. A great improvement, not only in looks and function, but the st...

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bright enough?

I haven't read much about LED lighting lately but I just traded RVs and need to convert the lighting again. Previously, I'd used the bright ( or maybe "pure") white 48 5050 smds. I was pleased with them and didn't find them to be too bright. But my ...

btcruzer by • Explorer
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RV Restoration

I am not sure if this belongs in this thread so tell me if i should post this somewhere else.I have been putting serious efforts in deciding about my RV purchase. I have thought about buying NEW (which comes without a break in period and the other u...

Interior cosmetic upgrades

Just got a Thor Four Winds 22E and looking to reupholster the cushions and possibly the valences as well! Has anyone tried doing this before?Also, would it be possible to wallpaper the area by the bed?

led light strip

Has anyone installed a led light strip under awning on motorhome? How far down did you install and how? Looks like we have to drill approx. 1/2 in hole in side of camper to get wire through it. Kind of a scary thought to do that to a motorhome, but C...

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