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Just replaced our LP regulator and dry rotted hoses

I'm getting ready for our 2nd trip this coming week and decided it was time to get rid of what I think is the original LP regulator and hoses. I also used this as an opportunity to upgrade to an auto changeover regulator. The job from start to fini...

RVcircus by Explorer II
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Old Style Plumbing

Have a 1989 Trailer. It has older water tubing. Can't remember what its called. It's grey, I think 1/2". The trailer I bought was used for shows. They disconnected the plumbing to bathroom. I want to add back. Are the older plumbing connections avail...

cs2kplus by Explorer
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Lighted Water Heater & Pump Switches

This may well be the most simple and inexpensive mod' ever, but hopefully somebody will find it useful...While on a camping trip this past weekend, my wife commented that when she had gotten up to use the restroom in the middle of the night and she'...

msiminoff by Explorer II
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LED

I just received a email that Cabin Bright having a 15% off till Dec 2nd. They have good lights. I am not trying sell I have used them before

Need design for portable outdoor TV stand/tripod

My RV's TV mounts on a Jensen mount like this:The TV (with mount) lifts up and out of the V-shaped bracket, which is attached to the wall. I have another V-bracket, and want to make a simple but sturdy folding or knock-down stand in order to use the...

Dinette Rennovation

https://www.facebook.com/carl.welborn.5/posts/10152878358426737?comment_id=10152878545221737&notif_t=likeThey wife and I were not comfortable with the dinette so I tore it out and and made one big desk for our computers much more comfortable.

carlw32 by Explorer
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Best toilet for full-timing use?

I'm looking at different types of toilets and found couple of models from Dometic:- Dometic 320: This appear to be popular and it is gravity fed. It is also reasonably cheap. Obviously, uses less water per flush.- Dometic MasterFlush 8700 series with...

Acei by Explorer
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Rear Camera ?

I have a strange question about the rear camera on my mh. The fact that the picture displayed on the dash monitor is in reverse. It shows the cars that are passing on my drivers side to appear to be on the passenger side. For some strange reason this...

jmccen58 by Explorer
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Big Guy, Small Bathroom

Just returned from another great weekend in the new travel trailer. 4 weekends in a row! My only real complaint is the bathroom being so cramped. When it's just me and my wife, she'll gladly step outside and give me the pleasure of mounting the thron...

Unit505 by Explorer
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Cellular Amplifier & Antennae

Hi guys and gals;I'm looking at cellular amplifiers, and the installation process. Specifically, I want reliable and fast LTE internet so that we can home-school/cyber-school our kids on the road.I think I've identified the amplifier I want: http://w...

built like a sieve

We were blaming the cold areas on the windows. Then, we saw the rays of sunshine on the wall coming out from under the bed. There are gaps in where the slide rails are. We can't physically get into that area from inside because of the way the bed is ...

Jean_S by Explorer
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Help Identify?

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dd73 by Explorer
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Yet another thermostat upgrade question

I purchased non-programmable Honeywell thermostat and still confused on how to connect it in my Heartland Wilderness 3150DS. The model of the new t-stat is RTH5100B.There are 6 wires in my TT connected to Coleman-Mach analog t-stat. I decided not t...

alex800 by Explorer
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