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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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Pressure Pro TPMS battery replacement

Has anyone tried to open a Pressure Pro tire pressure monitor to replace the battery? I’m talking the older style that was not user replaceable and cost $50 each to replace. I am NOT going to pay $500 to replace my 10 sensors when I can buy a bette...

Thinking about beds.

OK for years I have been mighty irritated by the fact that my feet stick way out on an RV bed. I finally looked into the problem only to discover to my Horror that rv mattresses are six inches shorter than standard mattresses. Thus leaving my feet ab...

agesilaus by • Explorer III
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Dinette removal

We are finally removing dinette! Raised platform with large bolts under carpet. What is the best option for removing them? Grind down? Also has anyone put wood down on raised floor? How did you handle the 2” front of the platform?

RV toilet with a self contained holding tank

Hi, I am restoring a 1978 14' TT that my grandfather once owned. It has the original toilet that needs replacement. This toilet is bolted to the floor, and vented to the outside. It is plumbed in and has its own self-contained holding tank (about 5...

Household refrigerator to replace Norcold N641?

Since the Norcold 641 refrigerator is so common, I assume a lot of people have done this. Is there an energy efficient, off-the-shelf, household type refrigerator to fit in the same space the Norcold N641 refrigerator fits in? It could be about a foo...

Need to add a propane line with quick disconnect

Guys, I have been mulling over a good way to tap into my RV propane line to add a quick disconnect for my Weber grill. I am tired of lugging an extra 20lb tank around and the small 1lb cylinders is just as big of a pain. Here is a photo of the busi...

esox07 by • Explorer
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