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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 ...

Norcold N611 Side Vent Cover Needed

My 2005 Winnebago Aspect used to have a vent cover for the refrigerator before it vanished on the Interstate. Neither I nor any dealer I talk to can find this smaller size vent cover (roughly 10x21). Any advice?

lizillg by Explorer
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Ideas needed for 12v systems if I do 24v

I want to do a 24 volt system so I can use the Magnum MSH4024M Hybrid inverter instead of the MSH3012M. The question is how to power the existing 12 volt stuff.1) Use an MPPT solar controller to keep my existing group 27 Interstate battery charged of...

Unyalli by Explorer
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Another Frig Fan Question

I want to put a frig fan in my vent stack on the roof of my trailer. I have a 10 volt solar panel mounted on the roof next to the vent. I will use the solar panel to power the fan, it obviously will run when the sun is hitting it and not run at night...

Sgeorge by Explorer
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Air Dream Mattresses

I've been reading how many people have been using the Air Dream mattresses. How durable are they?Are they comfortable if you are on the road for over a month?Any negatives?Guess I was worried that, like many air mattresses, that it would seep out and...

Plumbing questions: Moving P-Trap

I have a small Class C that is great for us except the kitchen area lacks storage, particularly drawers. Under the sink is a cupboard, but I want to install 3 sliding drawers in the cupboard. The p-trap for the sink drain is in the way for the top d...

tred0956 by Explorer
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Rope light "night light"

My Discovery uses a 3' rope light as a night light at a small step down from the bedroom slide. I recently noticed several burned out bulbs, so I removed the rope light after picking up a 3' strip of LED lights at Radio Shack. My mistake! The LED lig...