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Neo-angle shower removal and reinstall -- voila!

My neo-angle (corner -- with 2 side panels and a door) shower is 13 years old. It needed to be re-siliconed and was such a mess after all these years I decided to dismantle it completely, clean it and reassemble it, and -- while I was at it -- repla...

cannesdo by Explorer
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Over cab bunk rot, Serro Scotty Motorhome

Does anyone have pictures of over cab structure on their Serro Scotty Motorhome? I have rot over the drivers side, and as best I can tell, the floor structure consists of a laminated fiberglass panel, with a thin finish panel on top. I can see a 2...

Sofabed air mattress

Our 5th has a sofabed with a queen air mattress. Recently the mattress developed a problem and I am looking to replace it. I can find all sorts of 'cheapo' mattresses that probably won't last more than a few days, but I'm looking for a good quality r...

LED light strip

I was thinking about adding one of these under my power awning but not sure about how to conceal the wiring. Cougar 327 Fifth Wheel. I guess you need to get the controller either in the storage compartment or go thru the wall into a cabinet. Anyone h...

EddieZ by Explorer
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redecorating: upholstered trim sections remove or recover

Hi, I have decided to redecorate my 1986 Class C Okanagan. The interior is in good condition , just a tired dull pattern. I have searched over and over for dealing with upholstered wall and trim sections (ie) between the cab and dining area, base of ...

bunny4 by Explorer
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AC/DC upgrade

I am upgrading the electrical in my Class C. I just installed an Ultra III 55 amp converter to replace the old Magnatek to get better battery charging. With the battery disconnected and plugged into shore power (AC) I show there is 12+ volts power at...

Imagine by Explorer
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Water damage repair top of walls.

I'm just bought a project rv, 29' Fleetwood Tioga class C. It has very low miles, mechanically sound, but needs updating and some water damage repair. Around the top of the walls there was some water stains and the siding was separating a little. ...

extra converter,what do do with it?

I have a brand new wfco 8725p power converter, never installed. I own a 1989 class a. What can I use the converter for in my motorhome? Anything at all, or should I put the converter on ebay?Thanks,DS

Body sealer

Two questions here really.#1 recently added fans to fridge exhaust at roof and had to take the cover off.The four screws in the cover went into molded recesses in the cover, and were sealed in with a white elastic sealer.Anyone know what that was? I ...

Medicine Cabinet

Does anyone here know where to pick up a light weight medicine cabinet for RV's. We have a small HTT and could use a storage space while we are camped for bathroom items but our camper did not come with a medicine cabinet. I have tried a search or tw...

ryanb-72 by Explorer
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