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Prep on slideout

Hello I've read the posts about putting down AllureTrafficeMaster flooring. My DH is wanting to know how you prepared the slide out floor? Did you put plywood down first then a moisture barrier before installing flooring? Or just a moisture barrier ...

Self regulating solar panels

HiI've been reading posts on this forum for a while and finally got around to signing up. I have recently purchased a used 25' vanguard fifth wheel. It came with a small solar panel mounted on it. I know a bit about solar and my father knows a fair b...

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Air Conditioner

Hi, I have a 1990 Damon Escaper which has been a great motorhome. It has a working air conditioner Coleman model 9759D714 but I have come across a Coleman model 6759C705 that I can get for free. It seems bigger. Can you tell by the model number if ...

gregleem by Explorer
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Propane Connections?

OK, again I am trying to build my "ultimate camp kitchen trailer"Found the right size cargo trailer (6Wx8L) And now trying to build up my list of stuff that needs to go in/on it...I want to put twin-LP tanks up front and then run low pressure hard-pi...

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Trim for microwave

Replaced a Dometic RV microwave with a Kenmore countertop unit and cannot find a trim package to install around the new unit. Any suggestions as to what to do or where to find applicable trim?Thanke

Freshwater System question

Ok, I am trying to design my own towable kitchen...I understand Grey water systems pretty well...I understand Freshwater systems pretty well with ONE question...Where is the AIR-INLET on the freshwater tank? If we pump out water, air has to come in ...

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cheap remote control for lights and stuff

I bought this from ebay and really liked it so I thought I would share.Here's the link http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401.m516.l1123/7?euid=61f2f29f21544be791069679c2c6955a&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D250...

Digital TV mounting Bracket

I have an idea to remove my tube TV from above the front windshield. Is there a swing down bracket that I could mount inside that empty cavity and the new digital flat TV would drop down to a more pleasant viewing height for viewing, but store up h...

LaPlaya by Explorer
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Best mod. to TT

What do you consider the best single all around mod. you have done to your TT? Please think about comfort, reliability, usefulness.

Changing Drum brakes to Disc brakes on a 8000lb fifth wheel?

Has anyone tried to change the electric drum breaks to hydraulic Disc breaks on their fifth wheel. I just completed this task on my 10000lb boat trailer I like it so well I was going to do it with my fifth wheel but I am not sure that the axles will ...

diazr2 by Explorer
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Speaker Amplifier

Has anyone added a speaker/ amplifier to your Television? I want to be able to hear it over the Air cond. fan. Thanks. Ron

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Which vent pipe is the Black Tank?

Greetings. We would like to install a Cyclone RV Holding Tank Vent on the black tank to hopefully reduce black tank odors.The problem is on our roof, the black tank and the grey tank vents are identical in appearance and side by side, within inches ...

Slide topper replacement

One of the toppers on my trailer is about to go. Looked at a couple of u tube videos & it looks pretty easy. I'm sure one of you has done it before. Was it easy? Did you use OEM or aftermarket? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Mike