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Adding second AC myself

A few questions. 1- should I try it myself and 2- which unit should I buy? We have a 2018 Outback 325BH. It is prepped for a second AC in the bedroom. The primary ducted AC is a Coleman Mach and I am pretty happy with that until this past week wh...

kfp673 by Explorer II
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Outside shower conversion to faucet?

I have a typical outside shower as seen in the picture. The shower is located near the outside kitchen. The outside kitchen does not have a sink or faucet. I've been using it like a faucet but would really prefer to install an actual faucet in pla...

Best place to buy Dometic Brisk Air 2 top unit

Hi, Need to replace the top unit of my bedroom ac. Dometic Air 2 13.5K. Looking online, I see a few places but after checking them out, not so sure about doing business with them. RV Parts Country, Big Daddy Parts & Camper Parts World are the sam...

powellmj by Explorer II
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Materials are Coming in

.....For our solar panel project on our class c. We will be installing 4 - 100 watt, adjustable angle panels, a mppt controller, a 2000 watt inverter with built-in 30 amp transfer switch, and add an additional 2 (total of 4) group 27 batteries. We’v...

memtb by Explorer
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Where to buy awning fabric?

Any recommendations on where to buy awning fabric? I don't really want to pay the higher price that is typical of an RV dealership, but there are so many online sellers I'm not quite sure who can be trusted. First time I've taken this on, so I welc...

Front mounted Generator

I did this on a full-size truck with a flat hitch, but on the mid-size truck the hitch tray was too low so I bought a 8 inch rise/10 inch drop hitch for receiver and put the gen tray on the riser hitch. Now I have ground clearance for any steep driv...

ajriding by Explorer II
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Connect Sink Directly to Portable Wastewater Tank

Hi, I'm working out some basic plumbing for a 6x12 cargo trailer --> camper conversion. My only inside water will be for a sink so I wondered if I could connect the sink drain directly to a portable wastewater tank (https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Sewer/...

Anyone use Quick connect for water hose?

As the title says, I am interested in the idea of leaving a quick connect on the water hose for our travel trailer. We have a small plastic door that has a plastic connector which is again threaded to another connector in the camper. Sorry for the ...

kfp673 by Explorer II
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Looking for Honda sound box post.

Some time ago a sound box for a Honda generator was posted and have tried searching but does not show up. I want to show it to someone, anyone know how to find it?? I believe the mans name was Jorgenson??

jjrbus by Explorer
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Help finding this DC Outlet

I love these DC outlets, but cannot find them anywhere anymore.It mounts flat so no holes or things sticking in or out..Anyone know a source for this?

ajriding by Explorer II
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Back up Camera for 5th wheel to head unit display

My 2018 Cougar 5th wheel has a Furrion pre-wired bracket for back up camera. I'd like to install a quality system which I can connect to my aftermarket stereo touch screen display.The Alpine stereo has two video inputs, one of which I've already ins...