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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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residential refrig.

I have a question with several variables. I'm thinking of putting a residential refrigerator in my fifth wheel. We only travel 8 hours max per day. About how warm would it get in the refrigerator without A/C power for max of 8 hours? Than plug into ...

3ares by • Explorer
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Looking for under-cab LED panel - milky shade

Need to replace double-dome light under kitchen cabinet. It's bulky, getting in the way, 1.5" thick with stupid clear/ partially frosted lens that create shadows in the pots and blind me, placed at the eye level. Making a ledge in front to block the...

Almot by • Explorer III
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Spaceship RV

This topic has been moved to another forum.You can read it here: 30021091

Gonzo42 by • Explorer
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digital thermostat

I have a 20 year old trailer that has an old manual thermostat for the furnace. Can I just switch it out for a digital thermostat? I know I need to make sure it'll work with the number of wires currently at it.

Ceramic Heater Safety

Not sure where I should post this; please feel free to move it? I did a forum search for the subject, but couldn't find it.Basically, I'm looking for a supplemental space heater that's "safe" to use in a trailer. By "safe" I mean it has a tipover swi...

Dernhelm by • Explorer
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