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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...

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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...

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Solar Panel 12V Design and Safety Considerations

Found this forum a while back. Lots of good information if one is willing to do some ciphering. Here is a link that is kind of introductory and gives some general info. Enjoy. https://www.solarpaneltalk.com/forum/off-grid-solar/12v-solar-for-rv-or...

Marcela by • Explorer
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What to use for new wall paneling

Hi, I am redoing the walls and ceiling in a toy hauler I just purchased and can't find any conclusive info on what to use. The options I've found with are1. Vinyl covered LUAN - Seems fragile, but minimal thermal expansion2. FRP covered LUAN - Seems...

Finally added the solar Next up, water storage

I took 1-1/2 hours out of my day to add solar to the 5th wheel. 100 watts. Hardest part was deciding where to mount the controller and how to run the wires to the batteries. Next I'll be looking for a way to add more water storage. 40 gallons in a 26...

jdc1 by • Explorer II
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MaxAir added

I just purchased and installed this MaxAir. I like the way it matches my Dometic air conditioner. I had posted here a month ago about my bathroom vent cover wearing out. Hopefully the MaxAir will delay that for the next time.

Ceiling insulation help!

Hi folks! We're In the beginning stages of a complete gut/rebuild, and really just making things up as we go along, lol! We're about to put insulation in the ceiling, and we're not sure the best and most economical way to go. The space between is abo...

Adding outdoor lights to my RVs

Here's a really easy mod to do: Adding lights to the fridge vent on both of my RVs. Neither had outside lighting on the side where the fridge is.I've done it twice on my Arctic Fox Truck Camper:Version 1Version 2Here's the project I did on my Nash ...

Stacking RV fridge and furnace unit in same cabinet?

I am converting a cargo trailer to a toy hauler with my son and his best friends so we can travel to different ATV parks in midwest.To make the most efficient furnace run both for vents and propane lines, I would need to build a cabinet that would ha...

TorkLift GlowStep Revolution Install and Review

Howdy folks. Today I completed my install of my new TorkLift GlowStep Revolution steps and had to share my experience!I have had several RV's from pop-ups to travel trailers to 5th wheels, each with a slightly different type/brand/style of entry ste...

2Rad4U by • Explorer III
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Honda eu2000i separate on/off switch

I had a eu1000i for many years and now a eu2000i for 2 years, the thing I did/do not like is one can not run the carb dry. So I added a separate run switch to the eu1000i and today to the eu2000i. The 2000 was much easier, as I was able to reach is a...

Me_Again by • Explorer II
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