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Big Bang for a Few Bucks

Our TT has a large window above the head of the bed. It's a silly place for it because the night shade is always pulled down. But I guess it might be required as a fire exit even though there is an exit door in the bedroom. The last few nights hav...

cekkk by • Explorer
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1st time RV project?

This looks like a real beauty. Would this be an advisable project for a first-time RV'er? I have a friend who really wants to take on something like this, but I think he should spend a like amount of cash on a more "normal" RV. Your thoughts? 1957 F...

Jagtech by • Explorer
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Led flood light mounted on back of trailer

Hello this is my first post I would like to install led flood lights to the rear of my trailer with a separate rocker switch located near the battery in front of the trailer. My thought is that I will be able to flood the area I'm trying to back in...

Zede98 by • Explorer
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New wheels?

I'm hoping to find a good source on some new wheels for my 95 dutchmen. Currently I have the ol white wagon wheels with rust included. Thanks for any info

5th wheel rebuild from major water damage

The Before part 2. The duct tape was used to get it home from Oklahoma in January.It is a 2006 5th wheel 32' bunkhouse. Bad repair job from previous ownerThey used close to an inch thick of buytl tape instead of Eternabond tape. The insulation is i...

LangsRV2 by • Explorer
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Less fuel stops

It has always been one of my pet peeves getting fuel in a crowded fuel station and nobody willing to give you an inch to get to the pump. Well today I think I might have solved that problem. I installed this 40 gallons RDS tank and now I have a rang...

diazr2 by • Explorer
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Home made slide out cargo tray

I want to build a cargo tray to go in the basement of my 5th wheel. I cannot afford the 500-600 dollars for a professionally built and installed one. There has to be an economical way to build one. My main objective is to get my tool box into an a...

broken window

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frank-2 by • Explorer
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Dometic door panel question

I've read that the door panels on most refrigerators are reversible, as in, woodgrain on one side and maybe a solid color on the other. I',ve looked at mine, the top edge of the door comes off easily (3 screws) and it looks like the panel might slide...

btcruzer by • Explorer
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DIY RV Kayak Rack plans

I have designed, built and tested for two years, a two position kayak rack that can carry two 10' kayaks upright attached to rear 2" hitch. I have made several improvements in that period and believe it is an alternative to the expensive options curr...

Reseal Roof myself?

How difficult is it to reseal my fifth wheel roof? What product do I use?I just took my 9 year old RV out for the first time in a year and a half and it appears that I have a leak in the roof near where the front cap fits. I would like to redo the ...

mabynack by • Explorer II
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RDS auxiliary diesel tank

I have an RDS 32 gallon diesel tank in the bed of my truck. It has a manual fuel level guage in the top of it but to see it I have to open the bed cover and that is not possible if I am towing my 5th wheel. I wonder if it is possible to put an elec...

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