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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...

Heave-Ho

A few photos removing the fridge. It was too big to fit through the door so the window had to come out.Removing the window is very similar on 99% of RVs. It is pretty easy depending on what the previous guy used to seal the window. Use a scraper to...

ajriding by • Explorer II
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Looking ideas pop up roof section

I have a small cargo trailer I use often and want to do some overnights in it. It is only 5 feet interior height, great for towing, not so much for standing.I want to have one section where I can stand upright, so am thinking to cut out a 2x4 foot s...

ajriding by • Explorer II
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high quality rubber ergonomic potentiometer knob

I have a Planner 44d diesal heater that I'm modifying the controller , it came with a little potentiometer that was kinda hard to turn .I at first modified it by simply glueing a bigger knob on with The Amazing Goop adhesive and that made it much eas...

RV Skylight Shade Above Shower

Has anyone bought this product, the reason I am asking is they have 2 shades, one is a total sun blocker and the other is a partial sun blocker, I would still like some light but does the partial shade blocker still reduce the heat enough or should I...

timmac by • Explorer
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anybody ever install wallpaper inside their RV?

I have a toy hauler and the wall & door that separates the kitchen from the bed/bath area is covered with that faux wood paneling. I was wondering if any of you have any experience with installing wallpaper over that. I'll try to post pics later.

Deadbolt suggestions

Forum,I have an LQ horse trailer RV. It appears to have standard RV components.I would like to add an independent deadbolt to the primary passenger door (i.e. front door). I want it to be a "double key". Any suggestions? There is very little to no co...

Add steps without mounting box?

Our Wildwood 263bhxl was "upgraded" with the solidsteps which we hate.I'd like to add the regular fold up steps underneath, but it looks like there's no "box" to mount the steps. The only thing under the trailer are two triangular pieces of angle iro...

hsq91 by • Explorer
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