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A/C sealing project

I had my roof air conditioner cover off while I was installing a Micro Air Easy Start, so I also took the time to seal up some gaps. I show to process in this tutorial

carpet dyeing

Never liked the green carpet in our Class A. Bought dye and prep from Americolor and tackled it this weekend. New charcoal colored carpets look amazing and as-new. Was actually not that hard. Boiling hot water was the key with vigorous brushing. I wa...

Ovinewar by Explorer
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Replace Hydraulic Slideout with In Wall

Has anyone ever converted to an in-wall slide out mechanism like the Schwintek? My bedroom slide has the mechanism under the bed but the slide does not go all the way to the floor. I would like to modify to free up the floor space. My searching has b...

gregmuri by Explorer
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AC Amp/Voltage monitor

Today I installed one of those "Amazon" amp meters. Mainly because I'm a pro at tripping the 30amp circuit. So I decided to install this thing so I can see my amps while different devices are running. Lessons Learned:The photo you see is actually ...

Cold weather

I have a class a FRED Tiffin Allegro Openroad and I'm looking to make it as close to four seasons as possible. Any suggestions??

Adding wireless backup camera

I asked about a camera option for my Rockwood mini lite on this forum and eventually went with a $61.99 wireless camera/monitor and a $12.99 extension antenna from Amazon. The camera was easy to install. I cut the Furrion quick-disconnect and solde...

Why Didn't I Think of This Before?

I've been exploring other subjects in this forum, and never gave thought to a key point within my forward thinking mode regarding boondocking in my RV.I've been preparing for extended trips in 2021, upgrading my electrical system, and solar, but only...

Replacing Blinds with Curtains for Warmth & Looks

Finally time to take down those RV Day/Night Shades and put up some curtains. Challenging without a sewing machine! My question is, how to tie back curtains when open. I installed little cup hooks along the out side edge, but I am looking for idea...

Water tank filling mod

A modification I made to more easily fill my fresh water tank. I installed a 1/2" threaded 3 way ball valve in the area of my water pump. I connected the input to the valve to the outside hose connection. One of the output ports I connected back to t...

rjniles by Explorer
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Eternabond question

I've just finished sealing all of the skylights, fridge flue, plumbing vents,antenna base, ladder attachments, front cap, and trailing edge with eternabond.Not sure what to do with the port and starboard edges. The epdm roof membrane wraps around the...

Whangler by Explorer II
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Total Rebuild

Hey All, First time trailer owner and first post. I purchased a 1969 Kountry Aire for a Covid project and looking for a few pointers. I plan on doing an entire rebuild and have gutted it completely and am on to the building stage. The floor was incre...

Solar Panels- Another Step Toward Independence

This should’ve been done a year ago.....but, life continually gets in the way! I’ve got to purchase some wire, junction boxes to finish the tie-in. Installed these this morning on our Class C. The photo shows that the panels ( 4 x 100 watts) can...

memtb by Explorer
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Posted This on the Class C Section, by Mistake

This is probably not practical for those that use their class c with more than two people. With the small refrigerators, perishable food storage can be an issue!. But, for those singles or couples that do long term travel/use....it may be something t...

memtb by Explorer
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