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Bed Modification

Hello!I have a full size bed that is set up against the corner (here is the link to my model and floor plan: http://www.rvguide.com/specs/gulf-stream/travel-trailer/2012/conquest-ultra-lite/19kd.html)I am trying to come up with a creative way to turn...

Installing Progressive SurgeGuard

I have a 2002 Gulfstream Seahawk that I will be installing a Surge Guard on. My question it is wired for a generator and there is a 50Amp transfer switch in the front basement. My Electrical panel is located in the back of the trailer also that is wh...

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Remodeled to get a real bed.

I have a 26' 2002 KZ Sportsman pull behind toy hauler that I use alone 99% of the time.. This model has a 10' enclosed garage and 16' of living area. I looked long and hard to find a smaller pull behind with an enclosed garage. When you have speci...

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Swivel seats

My Class C (26 foot Coachmen Freedom) is built on a Chevy Express chassis. There is a step down to the cab.Can Swivel driver and passenger seats be put into the cab so that seating is available in living area?Thanks

ntar827 by Explorer
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Tired of carpet in bedroom want wood floor

After 7 years of pretty hard use including about 3 months a year the last four years, the carpet in the bedroom looks really bad. Hate the think how many thousand square feet of wood floor we've put down in the last three houses. So, we have the know...

Connecting Gray waste to Black waste

I have an OutdoorsRV Timber Ridge 26RLS and the gray waste drain is separated by 10 feet from the Black waste drain. As it is, I empty the black tank, use the built in tank flush and then remove and re-connect the hose to the Gray waste line.Has an...

Daelb by Explorer
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Remodeling

Hello,We've been working on remodeling our RV. When we fist began, I combed the internet for ideas. I like to see what people do with their rigs. As we're nearing the end of our project, I'd thought I'd post a link to our blog so you can see what we'...

Roni_ by Explorer
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Laminate Flooring Advice

During a recent power outage at the house, I went into the TT which is stored in my yard to retrieve some flashlights and lanterns. I had the battery out of the TT as it was stored for the winter so things were dark. I made the mistake of sliding a...

DRSMPS by Explorer
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9-11 Fire Truck RV - Incredible Remodel

I think this is the first post I have ever started though I comment frequently. I hope this is the right place to post this. Came across a very impressive remodel of an old fire truck that has been converted into a RV. It was built in memory of those...

rvjames by Explorer
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My 2014 Challenger 37KT outside TV upgrade

I started my upgrade to the outside TV today. I plan on putting a VIZIO 32 LCD TV and 29' VIZO sound bar to replace the the 26' Jenson TV , Jenson Radio and Speakers . I will also have a TV mount that will tilt down for better viewing.This is what I ...

Add-on fridge fan switch

Appealing to the brain trust here for sources of a thermostatic fan switch for fridge exhaust fans.Plan to add two 120MM computer fans to the top of the cooling stack just under the roof cover. Instead of a manual on/off switch would like to use a th...

A different fluorescent to LED conversion

I had a 12v fluorescent light over the bathroom mirror. It was blue and too dim. I decided to convert it to LED.Here is the original light.I decided to use LED strips instead of the usual LED panels. Here is a link to the item. After ripping out the ...

tenbear by Explorer
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Beaver Marquis Bose Replacement

I am in the process of replacing the audio/video system in my new (to me) 1999 Beaver Marquis. I've taken out the Bose surround sound amp, and Lifestyle player, but can not find the Bose Acoustimass unit. There is a wire coming from the amp in a 3 ...