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Jordan Ultima and Carlisle Actuator

Jordan's not listed on Carlisle's compatibility list. Mine's still running fine after all these years ... 12+). I have always loved it and would love to keep it when i make the swap to disks.Anyone know if it'll work or not (with or without their ...

New awning LED's

Yesterdays project install awning LED's. I was lucky in that I had a 2nd porch light at the back of the awing that I could hook LED's into.[img][/img]

Post regarding 285 watt Solar Panel

I recently ran across a post in which someone mentioned having one 285 Watt roof panel @ 45V. I forgot to bookmark it. has anyone else seen it, and where? Thanks.

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SUN SCREEN ATTACHED WITH MAGNETS

Some time ago instructions on how to make a sun screen that is secured by magnets to the windshield of your MH. I have lost the instructions any help to guiding me to the right location is deeply appreciated.ryanallie1 wrote:Hi All.You could do as we...

Shortening an awning

I have a question on cutting a 20 foot awning and making the tube 15 feet. I need new awning material and my awning tube has a small dent at one end. I can easily get by with a smaller awning and I have the place to mount the 15 footer. My questi...

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Bedroom Slide Tips

Our front bedroom slide is the bed, the wood box frame slides in and out on the carpet and is wearing out the carpet, the previous owner put in a regular mattress which probably weighs more than the factory mattress, (I am guessing) and would like to...

My RV Modifications to date

Took the advice and installed the Oxygenics ShowerheadAdded a wireless router that will allow us to have our own network and connect to the campsite network. Also added a Roku that connects to the RV wireless router. We use the Roku to watch Netflix ...

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City Water Intake Mod

Here is a diagram of my plumbing modification. This was done to allow the onboard pump to draw water in from a container. Note that the check valve in the intake port was removed and an inline check valve was added downstream.Photo here:All mods here...

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Bathroom doorknob replacement?

We just bought a new (2001) truck camper and the bathroom has a door handle like you would find on an old screen door. Picture a smaller version of the doorknobs in your house. While looking at the camper, my wife and I each hit this thing at least t...

Solar, worth it in my case?

Hope I am posting in the proper forum. DW and I tend to boondock or stay in parks with no electric. Although we have a generator I am reluctant to use it because of the smell and noise. I have a 2010 Laredo 316RL! I am considering solar but have som...

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Ladder Mount Bike Rack Build

UPDATE 8-4-'14, below. I couldn't find what I wanted, so I cobbled together some 2" angle aluminum and 2" PVC, inspired by other designs from here and a Google.The PVC was heated and expanded for the rear tires' width using a heat gun and another pie...

reupholster camper couch?

My husband and I recently bought a 1995 prowler camper. I wanted to update the couch at some point in time, just not right away. I was painting the cabinets when my 10 month old son grabbed the towel the paint was sitting on and knocked it all over t...

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Truck Side Step Installed- Carr Hoop II - pic heavy

Our '13 Ford F250, Super Cab 8' box, was a tad high, so a request was submitted by my Significant Other to have a side step. When I say "request", I mean, "If you want me to be happy, you'll install a step. So, get to it." After a little research con...

Adding 12V Receptacles

I would like to add some 12v receptacles and first thought I would have to run wire (still not a bad idea and I will come back to that), but it was suggested that I could tap into a nearby 12v light fixture. I am all LED now so I am not concerned abo...

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