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My removable Battery Bank!

Soooo, I recently installed a 75amp boon docker upgrade converter in my springdale. Its great!!! I had two grp 24 batts from my aljo that i have kept watered and charged... So, i rigged them up in a removable type tote with a quick connect battery ca...

1993 Dutchman thermostat upgrade to digital

I am trying to upgrade my furnace thermostat. To a Honeywell rth221b . The only thing my furnace thermostat does is operate the furnace only. No ac or fan control. I can get it to turn the furnace on but it will not turn it back off once it's reached...

Need help identifying light bulbs.

I would like to upgrade my lights to LEDs. When I went to the RV dealer, they wanted between 15 and 20 bucks for each bulb! I have decided to look online as they are costing around 2 bucks each. If pay dine that at the RV dealer, but not up to 10 tim...

RV Handle Extension

A few of us were talking about the front door and how as we age it is getting difficult in opening the door from inside. Especially if it is an Atwood Entry door. Now most people know me and as always I do my best thinking at night - while sleeping....

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USB 120 volt outlet

Has any one replaced one of their 120 volt outlets with a usb 120 volt outlet? If so did you just go to lowes/home depot and get one there ? If so was there any issues replacing the one in the rv?

Convert standard outlet to 12v

Hoping someone can help me out with this, I have standard power outlets on either side of the bed in our hauler and I want to convert them to 12V as we usually dry camp. Can I just find where these wires go in the breaker panel and move the wires to ...

Toilet spray

I have a Thetford aqua magic V and I want to add a sprayer it is part# 33226 per Thetford. Has anyone done this? and is it worth the cost?

5X5 Fence Post Mod - Length Question

I have all the stuff to install the 5X5 fence post sewer hose mod - except my TT. I want to pre-assemble as much as possible before going to the storage lot next Friday for the install. I have a "full width" camper, so is it safe to say will use the...

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"Stereo" amp with bluetooth 12 volt

Bought one of these for the bathroom at the house but it would be great in a camper. It's 12 volts and works great! http://www.radioparts.com.au/product/01458314/pro1351wp-bluetooth-wall-plate-amp-stereo-amplifier-class-d#.VGQYF8m38fY

LED Marker Conversion Question

I'm sure this has been asked in the past, but I can't seem to find it.I am attempting to replace my marker lights on my 5th wheel trailer with LEDs. They are command AP2-00 style. I went to camping world with the intention of buying the complete asse...

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My homemade rear "porch" and steps

Just thought I'd share my rear porch/steps/hitch extension combo that I welded together with my little handy dandy Lincoln 110 wire feed welder. I looked and looked online to try to find something already manufactured to no avail. This allows me to t...

Flexible 50AMP extension cords

Looking for a flexible 30 foot 50AMP RV extension cord. Anyone tried the TRC (Technology Research Corp.) RV Flex 50A cord? Cost a little more than the Camco cord but would be worth it if it is indeed more flexable and easier to handle, especially in...

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