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Collapsible/Folding Plastic Crate

Looking for suggestions on what brand and where to get them, more than "google is your friend" answer. I want a quality crate, we had some for 10+ yrs. when they finally were tossed we didn't get any mfg info off them. I ordered what I thought was th...

PsnRebel by Explorer
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Bathtub spout

The handle that you pull up on my bathtub water spout in my travel trailer has stopped working. (The handle that you pull up to make the shower head work.) Am I going to have to replace the whole spout for this? Has anyone had to replace the tub s...

Winch install in TH

Thought I would share my winch install in my 5th wheel toy hauler.Thanks to Fishbreath for providing his pictures and information.purchased a 2500 ATV winch kit from the local store $110.00 on sale.other items purchased. longer cable 7' red, 8' black...

dwsurfer by Explorer
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Oxygenics Shut Off Trickles

I just installed my new Oxygenics shower head and the supplied shut off trickles about a cup in 20 seconds. Has anyone else had this problem? I was getting ready to try their online support, but was wondering if I should just go to Lowes and see if I...

jeffo by Explorer
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New Loveseat

The original couch/hide-a-bed was replaced today. Even new it was not very comfortable so we added a residential loveseat just in time for our upcoming trip. ">

Faucet

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Under belly storage tubes

I've wanted to do this for a while too, and just got around to it today. It started with 2 10' sections of schedule 40 PVC pipe, 1 piece of 3/4 strut and 4 6" pipe brackets(off of internet as no one sells locally). I cut the strut to 36" lengths(good...

Adding Propane tanks

I currently have this setup and want to add two removable 7.5 gal tanks to supplement the amount I can carry and to make it easier to refill when camped. Question is how to plumb? Can I just tap into that elbow by making it a "T"? Then run a line to ...

Couple of Electrical Plug Mods

I was lucky enough to have room for a tool box on the tongue. The first one was pretty simple and solves the problem of what to do with the 7 pin plug:The next was for winter. Rather than keep the trailer plugged in with the 30 amp cord, I use a tr...

Jerry9n by Explorer
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Coat hooks

Would like to mount some coat hooks or a wood strip with some hooks on the wall just inside the entry door. What would be the best way to attach them to the wall? Not sure if wood screws would hold, seems like the walls are only about 1/8th inch thi...

DRM796 by Explorer II
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A&E awning lock install

I recently bought an A&E awning lock for my awning while traveling. The lock will not install in the front arm and is actually reverse engineered. I will install on the rear arm, but that does not seem to be the best location. I emailed Keith, the...

3iron by Explorer
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