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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

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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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Busy year

It's been a busy year with all the travels. Mods done since last fall..Replaced linoleum with vinyl plankReplaced backsplashPull carpet and furniture from slideAdded USB portsChanged light fixture where couch used to beChanged the 28" TV the previous...

Tax_Man by • Explorer
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VAN AWNING

Any body install a awning on a Ford Transit Van? Want to put one on and want to know make & Company. Before I start drilling holes. I guess any van like a sprinter or Ram would be the same.

SULTINI by • Explorer
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Upgrades to existing sofa

We have a 2018 KZ C201QB. It has a small slide-out which contains the jack knife sofa. This sofa doubles as the dinette when the heavy, bulky, too tall table is placed in front of it. Also the is not any thing to hold the arm cushions in place, i....

pld33270 by • Explorer
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Water filter upstream of the pump?

Thinking to add a sediment filter (and a proper strainer instead of a tiny strainer that came with my pump). With my plumbing it's easier to install it upstream of the pump: tank -> 50 or 100 micron strainer -> 5 micron sediment filter -> pump. I s...

Almot by • Explorer III
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VAN CAMPER COVERSION

Please advise. Purchased a Ford Transit to travel in. Installed a 30 amp shore power with small converter and 4 115 20 amp circuits. Now I have to run branch 20 amp circuits for refrigerator, rooftop A/C, electric 2 burner stove and an outlet or t...

SULTINI by • Explorer
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Upgraded Solar

So Here is what I've done with my solar:Added a third panel, moved the passengers side panel to the edge to free up room in the middle of the roof for things like the combiner box and a Fantastic Fan(when I get around to it).I got the combiner box of...

Exterior TV Wall Mount

I want to install a exterior TV mount to my Toy Hauler. My Rig is aluminum sided and I have not been able to locate the wall studs in the location where I want the TV.I am thinking of mounting the mount to the Frige vent panel. The mount is flus...

1L243 by • Explorer II
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freezer door seal

Does anyone know where can I get a replacement door seal for a norcold N611 freezer door? checked all parts sites on internet but no seals???seems this should be a common replacement DIY? Thanks to all

thoms by • Explorer
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