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gutter spout upgrade

Fast, easy and cheap. Many RVs now come with gutter spouts - in my experience, water easily comes over the end, wraps around the spout and flows back to the RV wall. I have found a super inexpensive solution.Most of the spouts are 7/8" wide. A CPVC 3...

Removed cord storage

I got tried trying to fit my big feet past my cord storage to set in my chairs in the back of my camper so I cut it down to about 6 inches. Pulled the cord all the way out and cut it off and added a 30 amp twist male plug on the back of the camper. S...

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Mirror folds up in high winds: solved (but not pretty)

If you have a fancy truck with rock-solid built-in extension mirrors for towing, stop reading. This post is a waste of your time. But if you use clip-on mirrors, this might be of interest.Most (and maybe all?) side mirrors on trucks are designed to...

Dinette removal w/ furnace

Anyone have any tips on removing a dinette bench along with the furnace underneath? I have found tips and videos for furnaces located everywhere but here.

Dual battery locking tool box for travel trailer

So, I've been thinking about my dual battery setup on my 2019 Rockwood. It came with the dual battery setup on a nice 32"x15" metal tray welded to the trailers A frame.The battery boxes were screwed to the metal frame. I wrapped a long cable around...

MitchF150 by • Explorer III
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Class A LP Tank

I am thinking about trying to put a "T" in my LP line @ the LP tank, has anyone else done this on a Class A ? If so did you have problems doing this ?

Electrical Connectors DIY

See pics, then crimp wire in and tape with rubber electrical tape or vinyl as needed.Multiple sizes of copper pipe available.You can buy, but expensive, so you buy what you need, then are out the next day. Scrap copper is unlimited in my metal pile ...

ajriding by • Explorer II
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Generac GP3300 modifications

Hello all,I am really disappointed with my generator. did not know the watts were spit and it wont even run my microwave in my rv. my microwave wattage is 990w. should of been plenty if it were 3300 watts. but instead, it is 1600. my gen surges w...

Securing Generator To A Cargo Carrier On A Receiver Hitch

Looking for ideas on the best way to secure a 3700 watt inverter generator to a rear cargo carrier attached to a trailer's frame mounted reciever hitch. Genny weighs about 95 lbs. I've seen a couple of products online, one being a locking tray that a...

CJM1973 by • Explorer
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Suburban Wood Conversion Camper

For the last year or two I've been noticing some pretty low prices on used Chevy Suburban 4x4s, and wondered if anyone has converted one, or knows someone who has, into a pop-top or hard top camper.Seems like it could be a good way to get ahold of a ...

Lithium Upgrade - Converter charger

Hello, I have a question: Can I use a "voltage Booster" after my smart convert/charger (3 stage charging - 45 amp) to boost the 13.6V to 14.4V needed by my new Lithium battery?I just updated to new Lithium batteries, and a 300W solar panels. Howeve...

pvelit by • Explorer
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