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Finished some mods

https://plus.google.com/108023808396086082205/postsFinished up some mods the last few weeks,getting ready for that Christmas camping trip. Michael

Getting rid of carpet - even on the slides?

Sorry if this has already been asked, but we're looking at 5ers with slides and we have dogs to take along. In order to make cleanup of the occasional accident easier and keep our home on wheels smelling fresh, we thought it would be nice to get rid...

Need to find a live wire under dash of Chev class C

I'm installing a back up camera in my 2008 21QB with the Chev/Workhorse chassis. I need to connect to a live wire (with ignition on) under the dash. Anybody know where I could get a wiring diagram so I know what colour wire I am looking for. Any a...

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need Ideas - protecting wood outdoors

On the deck outside my camper, my wife wants to put an old Deacons Bench. My concern is the wooden legs, in contact with the decking sounds like a recipe for wood rot. This bench is important to her, but she insists she wants it out there. Anybody ...

Monitor panel upgrade

I have been working on upgrading the monitor panel for my motorhome.I installed digital meters for 12 VDC and 120 VAC. 120 VAC monitor has a switch to check both legs of 50 amp service.Couple years ago I installed a See-Level monitor for tanks. While...

Removing bathroom mirror from wall?

We are planning a bathroom renovation of our 07 Itasca Impulse. We would like to remove the mirror over the sink that appears to be glued onto the wall in someway. The frame around it was attached with brads and easily removed. Does anyone have exper...

Replace a dual pane Hehr egress window?

My new Arctic Fox 22H came with a solid dual pane Hehr egress window. I can prop it open for cross-ventilation, but it has no screen to keep the flying critters out. Does anyone know if the window can be swapped out for one with a screen--without hav...

Online parts source?

Hi everyone,Recently sold our TT and TV...kids are older, and DW booked a trip to Hawaii.Plan was to try the 'touring' route and either motel or tent it.....we'll see how that goes...lolAnyway, just dawned on me that my father-in-law has a cute littl...

Mike_E_ by Explorer II
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Transmission change

Can a mid-'90s 5 speed transmission be put in a 1977 Dodge W100 4X4; specifically one that has early '70s 3/4 ton axles, springs, and transfer case, and a 360 V8?If so, what "special" parts would be required to mate the tranny to the engine? Will th...

Replacing old TV with flat screen

I removed the bulky 12 year old TV from the compartment over the cab. Plan to install a 29" flat screen. If the wall mount works as expected, I will have access to the compartment by rotating the mount to the left or right. If anyone has done this, I...

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Cabinet latch replacements

The cabinet locks on several enclosures have broken over the years, and after casually digging I finally found what I thought were exact replacements.I got the SC-4320 catch from Amazon.Installing them just now, I discovered that they aren't EXACT re...

allnight by Explorer
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