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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 II
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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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dedicated charging station for phones, wifi, tablets

We just returned from a 3 1/2 week trip. I am tired of charge cords all over our little TT.I am installing an additional 110 outlet in the corner of our " bedroom " area, out of the way of normal traffic. Plan to use some sort of power strip to handl...

91 Slumberqueen upgrades.

I picked up a 1991 slumberqueen 100ws and upgraded a few things before our first trip next week. the first was to change out all the light fixtures to new led ones oldnewthe main upgrade was to take the old power centre out and put in a modern one s...

Dinnette

Hey Everyone. We recently came into a free camper and we have taken on the task of restoration. It does not have a dinette in it(used to) and I have most of the dimensions except the height of the bench. It is a 1970's Layton Skyline and the table...

Plastic toilet and sink cleaning?

At some point filling it with water and dishwasher detergent and gentle rubbing with a sponge doesn't work. Resistant stains in sink after mechanical/painting/lubricating work, stains in toilet accumulate with time too.Scoring pads? Even the most de...

Almot by • Explorer III
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Love my Mr Heater Hunting Buddy

Have always hated the built-in furnace in my 5th wheel. Noisy as hell, sucks propane and drains the battery overnight. I recently slept a couple nights in cold weather with the Hunting buddy and couldnt be happier. Kept the trailer a nice 65* whi...

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