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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...

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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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New Foam for Dinette Cushions

With this cold and wet weather,unusual for here in So Cal,we found that we are spending more time inside during our year round camping season.The dinette was getting uncomfortable to sit in for long.I really needed new foam for my dinette seating.I o...

Onan 5500 marqiis install in 2019 Volante

I am planning on installing an Onan 5500 marqiis install in 2019 Volante made by Crossroads. They are absolutely no help on the install and will not send pics or any info. I would like to see pics of others installs to determine what structural chang...

hphutson by • Explorer
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Fastener question (wall repair)

Hi There,I am in the process rebuilding the rear wall on my 5th wheel. I need to replace some of the wood studs due to rot. The wood studs are screwed to aluminum framing. What type of screws should be used to attach the wood studs to the aluminum...

koden by • Explorer
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norcold thermistor plug

I have a norcold ref. The performance isn't as good as it used to be.I have read about unplugging the thermistor to compare cooling temps.Does anyone know where that would plug in ? I did search but it came up with nothing.Thanks for helping.

Removing small chair by door in class C.

Has anyone taken that chair out. We removed the top part, but it appears the bolts are under the carpet. What did you do and how did you do it to take the chair out. Thanks guys

rondeb by • Explorer
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