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1999 Alpenlite Clearance Lights

Hello,I have a 1999 Alpenlite Spyglass 5th Wheel. The front marker lights (yellow) lens on top of the front cap need to be replaced. The only numbers I see on the light covers are SAE AP2-5 and PM125. Does anyone know where I can find covers for t...

Awning Deflappers

On some forum I saw the idea/plans for some awning deflappers made from PVC pipe. I can't seem to locate it now. Can anyone help?

What glue for delaminated fiberglass sides?

Just about to get all of the delaminated luan wood off of the fiberglass exterior walls. I'am going back with a new sheet of luan when I get this all cleaned off. Just checking with you all to make sure what I'am doing is a good idea. Basically I'a...

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Magnetek Series 6300A Model 6345 Bad?

I recently purchased a 1994 Empire 34 foot travel trailer that had a water leak and am gutting it to convert my cargo hauler to a camper.I was looking for some information on the inverter (Magnetek Series 6300A Model 6345) and read that that particul...

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Few mods/accs (DIY) in my Sportsmen 16BH (LOT PICS!)

Here's MANY pics of a few mods (DIY) and accessories I put so far on my 2011 KZ Sportsmen Classic 16BH. Hope you'll enjoy the pictures! I also include some prices for people who wondering about... :B1) 4-bikes gooseneck rack (60$ @ Costco) w/ Swagman...

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Ordering EPDM?

Has anyone ever ordered the white on black EPDM from flatroofsolutions.com? I'm leaning towards ordering their 10'x25' 60 mil material for my complete tear off.http://www.flatroofsolutions.com/White-on-Black-EPDM-60-mil/White-on-Black-EPDM-60-mil-10...

RVcircus by • Explorer II
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Replacing tub/shower faucets

I've replaced the kitchen sink and bathroom sink faucets with real metal ones from local big-box store.I can't find faucets for the tub/shower with the hose fitting for the typical RV shower head.Anyone find a decent replacement?Thanks,Doug

doughere by • Explorer
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Please Review my Inverter and Charger Install

Hi Forum Techies! I'm not new to RVing but after reading a lot more on dry camping I decide to procure a Xantrex 1220 charger and ProSeries PSI-1500 Inverter in my new Dutchmen 2780RBSL trailer. I'm hoping for a quality assurance review on the wor...

freebitz by • Explorer
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No need for toilet bowl brush ?

Hi there,Hope you don' find this idea silly . I was planning to buy a toilet bowl brush for the RV then I came across this idea . Instead of throwing the toilet chemical drop-in directly into the tank, I throw it into the toilet bowl while the toilet...

What kind of terminals?

New to this....I,ve read that the wire size is very important in DC apps. How would I go about connecting atleast #4 wire from this controler to the battery bank? The holes are so small '>'>

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Dometic Refrigerator

I am surprised that the most common complaint about DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR vent fans have not been solved by the Dometic company! My 2014 Tiffin Open Road rig has a brand new Dometic 4 door Refrigerator that still uses the vent fans that sound like hig...

Grounding an Inverter?

Sorry if this is silly, but I'm not that familiar with conventions of doing electrical work on a vehicle that uses the chassis as the negative conductive path.So, I'm installing an inverter in my 5th wheel. Directions say to run pos and neg wires to...

Flapper by • Explorer
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