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Need Idiots Guide for 12V RGB LED Controller

So, installed this light system to light up the bottom area of our RV. Came with a RF Wireless Remote. Remote has a simple 10-button system, with simple words on each button. Mode +, Mode -, Speed +, Speed -, Color +, Color -, Bright +, Bright -, ...

Holding tank fittings

Hi. I'm Doug, live in a very cold climate (high in the mountains), and am building a tiny house intended for year round living. I intend to install holding tanks in the heated space and can tolerate no leaks. What is the best way to attach incoming d...

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Repair and epdm roof

I'm moving a solar panel on my roof and that is going leave some screw holes in the epdm roofing. Hopefully that's the right acronym....anyway, it's rubber and not the TPO. What is the best repair tape and process? I'm finding gentle heat gun and ...

Range Hood vent mod?

A few year ago there was a post on here about somebody hooking a rod up the the outside damper on their range hood so they could open or close it from the inside. I have searched but can't seem to find it now. Does anybody recall it or have any pic...

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2 Battery banks built from 6 volts

Hi all, I did a quick search of the forum but couldn't find what I was looking for.I have a 2018 17ft Jayco travel trailer. The majority of our camping is in the middle of nowhere. (boondocking) The trailer came with One 12 volt however, we swapped ...

Replacing Bed

Has anyone replaced their bed with the bed from their house. We have a very nice Split king size bed that has adjustable head and feet as well as a massage function. We would love to be able to put this bed in our RV which has a King size bed. Wha...

HOW TO: Thermostat relocation

Here's a project I did recently to move the thermostat to a more logical location in my RV. I used t-stat wire from Home Depot to lengthen the original wire and route it to my new locationThermostat relocation video

Step carpet

So the wife wanted carpet for the steps.So looked them up and there about $15 per step. $45 for three pieces of carpet! So made my own for the 3 steps for the price of one. Actually made 6 step cover 3 for us and 3 for friends of ours. 24 sq ft of ou...

cougar28 by • Explorer
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Up grading my Solar Conductors

I've been working on running new solar conductor from the roof to the pass thru near the batteries. Here is what I've done. From the existing Zamp Combiner box(to be replaced) it I fished the #4 conductors over to the drivers side wardrobe in the tra...

electrical calculation please

We are looking at a portable dehumidifier.It apparently runs off a/c via a d/c adapter.specs says it draws 20w DC and is " energy efficient "How much of and energy hog will it actually be? I think I got all of that correct.Thanks,

Solar wiring route?

Thinking about dropping the solar panel wire over the edge of the roof at the awning, making a small drip loop on the side, then following the awning power cable to the basement. Shortens the run by about 20' over using the fridge vent and keeps me ...

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