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Cable Hatch for 50 amp plug with handle

I replaced the plug on my shore cord with a Camco plug with the handle. The stock cable hatch is 3 1/2", I need a hatch with 5 1/2" for the plug to go through. Camco doesn't make a hatch for the plug and I can't find one big enough online. Can som...

footz by Explorer
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Anyone build a sturdy portable camp cook table?

I need something more sturdy than anything I can buy. I'm sick of wobbly tables! It has to be sturdy to support my 3 burner cast iron stove, 18x24" griddle, and a small propane bbq. So at least 2 x 4'. Anyone have plans or pictures to share?

Bathroom sink bypass drain

DW just has'ta shampoo her hair everyday. She was filling up the waste tank, so modified the sink's P-trap with a valve that can divert waste water to tank or directly to the ground.

McZippie by Explorer
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Finally added bunks to our 03 Phaeton

After a lot of procrastination, I finally added bunks to the rear closet of our 03 Phaeton. I still need to stain it, add curtains, add a light to the lower bunk and maybe find a way to mount their portable video players (actually mounting the video...

michelb by Explorer
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Remove refrigerator cabinet from '70's TravelTrailer

Cabinet has a built up floor. Do I remove this built up floor first? I am making a guest house out of this 24' Ideal Travel Trailer. The fridge cabinet has to go. Is it only screwed in? Is the bottom screwed into the floor? Do I just use a sawsal...

My latest Mod

Our outside night light was blocked when we opened the door, so it was hard to see the steps.. I put a marker light on the frame behind the steps, so now they are very well light,, I also put an LED bulb in it so it draws very little power.

daveor by Explorer
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Advice finetuning generator exhaust noise

I own a Onan Microquiet 4000 which I am extremely happy with. I have it roof mounted in a custom soundproof enclosure and for a generator it's size, I'm pretty sure this is the quietest unit I've ever "not" heard. The only noise that can be heard fro...

Our Skoolie Conversion

I figured I would show some pics of our rig Farold that my 13 year old son and I converted in 1 month (14 days of concentrated work). We decided to name the Skoolie Farold because the name means Powerful Traveler.I bought this bus 3 years ago and aft...

My version of the stabilizer struts

Been wanting to DIY struts for the front legs on our new fiver.The coach wiggles and shakes all over the place!Sooo...here's my attempt at making the struts versus buying.This is a work in progress:So far I have this manufactured...I was worried abou...

Silverado trans cooler upgrade?

I have a Silverado with a 5.3 and factory tow package. On our last trip towing the TT in near 100 degree weather, the transmission temp hit slightly over 200 a few times. Recently, while not towing and with the air temp hovering in the high 90's it...

vinyl wood planks or engineered hardwood

We are trying to make a flooring decision for our MH. Has anyone who lives in the Deep South used Allure?? Seems like pretty much all the issues I've been reading about with separation involve rigs stored up North (Oh Canada!) and the stick-together ...

Rubber roof coating

Our roof on our 97 jayco is starting to look a little worn, we bought it used privately so we don't know if it has been replaced previously but it does have a few patches on it. It does not leak and we want to make sure it doesn't start.So i have a f...