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Sources for a new/used Jack-knife couch

So my current couch is original to the trailer... meaning it's almost 30 years old. My couch cover hides the insane 90s pattern, but even adding cushioning underneath hasn't been able to make it comfortable.I've been dying to replace it for the last ...

Best Atwood Stove Mod Ever!

Since the existing Atwood Piezo sparker tends to work only when it likes to. I converted mine to an electronic unit sourced from gas grill replacement. My brother did this to his trailer and I pirated it from him. I used a step bit to enlarge the ...

Water Softeners?

Any recommendations for a RV portable water softener? Have one at home and wife loves it for showers/hair and wants one to use when we're out in our fifth wheel. Campingworld has the On The Go 16,000 grain softener on sale for $250. Good deal or i...

huffaz by • Explorer II
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Power tongue jack mod

Jack was in the way of being able to fully open the tailgate.The brand / model jack I have accommodates rotating the jack head to make more space for the tailgate.Here's how I did the project

Question about lamps in class A

I have a 2007 Fleetwood pace arrow and want to upgrade my bulbs in my Lamps in Rv anyone know what led bulb can replace the bulbs that are in there now. Thank

Rec Pro slide topper fabric

Has anyone purchased their replacement fabric for the slide toppers from Rec Pro? My brother in law just needed replacement fabric on 1 of his toppers…. For his 178” wide slide the cost after discounts and tax is $65.00 with free shipping.. too good ...

12 / 24 volt air conditioner

Ok....so with so many boondockers going the mini split route to run air conditioning off batteries but on those not nights when you pull off the road or into a rest area and you don't want to run the generator, what's the latest thinking on the abund...

Beech Lane/Anderson levelers

I was looking at these roll on levelers and wondering how well they worked. I have a 2002 Roadtrek class B. As I poked around the net I found 95% of postings were using them on trailers Do people use these on motorized RV? In keeping with DIY foru...

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Storage bay lighting

2023 Jay Flight 267BHSI wanted to add some LED lights to my storage bay. I also wanted it to be automatic. I found some magnetic switches and LED lights on Amazon.I have one installed. Just need to get the other side hooked up and get all the wiring ...

chops1sc by • Explorer II
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Extra storage on the tongue.

I saw this on YouTube and I decided to do it. I don't boondock (yet) so I don't need a second battery. I had to move the original battery over to make room but the new box fits like a glove.I will be putting wheel chocks and WDH pins in there for sto...

chops1sc by • Explorer II
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Modifications to the new camper!

2023 Jayco Jay Flight 267BHSI wanted to add a light to the outdoor kitchen. I had some LED tube lights laying around so I figured I would mount one to the ceiling. Since the outlet in the outdoor kitchen only has one plug, I wanted to add a 6-way but...

chops1sc by • Explorer II
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Better/brighter interior bulbs?

Long time ago replaced interior incandescent bulbs with SMD LED boards with 10mm wedge base, ~20W equivalent, ~320 lumens. Was happy, now want something brighter but can't find anything more powerful in this form-factor. Here is a typical offer, sc...

Almot by • Explorer III
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Hydraulic leveling jack replacment

Well, I dinged a curb with my leveling jack... Destroyed... Found a replacement online for a couple hundred less than LCI was charging.Follow my tips in the video if you have to replace an LCI Level Up hydraulic jack. Or is you haven't clipped a jac...

Torklift GlowStep

I rent a storage unit for my RV. When centered into my spot, I could not lower my prior solid steps without hitting my neighbor's boat. I could not access the interior of my RV without moving over significantly and possibly causing problems for my ...

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