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New Couch for Cougar - hate current one

2011 Keystone Cougar. We 'hate' the current jackknife couch in our Cougar. Want to replace it. We have the measurements. Has any one had the same problem and found a solution. We found a couple we like at a recent RV show, but aren't sure how to...

funpro by Explorer
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Dash tray pictures wanted

Looking to build a co-pilot dash shelf/tray for our laptop computer. Don't want a floor mount table. Want something that fits right on the dash. Please post some pictures if you have one. Want to build something like this: ">

Honeywell Digital Thermostat with autoswitchover

Here's a mod I did this winter. I really wanted a thermostat that would automatically switch from Heat to A/C. I used a Honeywell RTH5100B thermostat. I had to look through the manual to figure out how to activate the switchover feature, but one's t...

JBinOR by Explorer
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Exhaust brakes

I am looking into installing an after market of some sorts exhaust brake.. I have an 2009 F-350 with tow haul 6.4 ... Does the Banks brake or one similar work better then the factory tow-haul mode? Not having any issues , just looking to hit some hil...

A few questions...new to forumns and mods and rvs!

I have a 89 ford ecoline van that leaks in the roof. I have no idea how long it's been leaking and I don't typically work on vehicles like these. Should I look into fixing it? Or do would you guys think that mold would've killed it by now? I'm in Lou...

Leaky roof vent

I've got a vintage Kamp-Craft trailer with a vintage roof vent that leaks. The vent assembly isn't easily replaced and my only option has been to replace the plexiglass in it. Its a bit different than most, the entire vent is steel other than the ver...

slowleak by Explorer
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Wet Carpet

Have a fiver with two slide outs… when I bring the large slide in for travel, the two supporting arm brackets push and tip the large gasket down in two places. Over time the gasket doesn’t fit up against the bottom of the slide as tight as it should....

Puddles by Explorer
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table mounting question

I'm in the beginning stages of some alterations to the interior of my tow behind toy hauler. The front area was a U-shaped dinette/sitting area of sorts. I'm changing that to a permanent bed and a smaller sitting area. I need a table. My current ...

eddd by Explorer
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Need suggestion for covering hole

Previous owner of my TT added a second radio to use instead of the original radio which had broken. I decided to remove the old radio and am looking for creative suggestions on what to do with the 5x5" opening left by the radio...besides just cover...

That darn 12v cable...

I am not sure what i am doing wrong here.... I have a class c thor motorhome... I thought it would be nice to be able to watch TV when we are dry camping and since the RV doesnt come with an inverter and i dont want to make too many modification i t...