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Norcold Refrigerator Vent Fan Thermostat Switch Placement

Howdy,I am going to install a fridge vent fan and thermostat switch to turn on/off in our TT soon. The fridge is not in a slide and vents out the roof. I am going to install it at the bottom of the vent space behind the fridge and push hot air out th...

mikefos by Explorer
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Window awning install on 2018 Class A

After some brutal heat the last trip out, we decided we needed a window awning on driver side window. Got a perfect match from Shade Pro. Getting ready to install tomorrow and after reading instructions , it say to make sure you screw in to the stru...

jfskeet by Explorer
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Added a battery tray

On our new ORV, I wanted to place two GRP 27 batteries on the tongue, but they'd only fit in the designated spot if they were not in battery boxes, so I spent some time over the weekend making a removable bracket that would allow both boxes to fit. ...

massive solar install

hey everyone! it was a cold winter, but I made it through with minimal issues. my yeti lithium 1400 + 550w 12v renogy panels more than covered what I needed through the season. however, it is now time for my permanent install. I did a TON of rese...

White lithium grease for holding tank rods -- easy!

The holding tank valves were balky -- this probably is why the T handle on the black tank rod broke. I had been spraying the rods and the insides of the valves with silicone spray every so often, but the spray had little or no effect. (Everyone say...

Replace hinges on access door for easy removal

I have a NL TC that has several access doors attached with the standard piano style hinges. This unit has a genset box but I don't have one installed so it's an external storage box. I am going to be getting a Honda EU2000i or EU2200i soon and know...

bkenobi by Explorer
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Slide out topper install question

 I recently purchased two slide out toppers (Dometic Elite Slide Toppers) for my 2018 Colman Lantern 314BH camper.  My question/concern is:  Will I have any issues installing this on a camper with ribbed aluminum siding?  All the install tutorial vid...

Renovated our Class C 1978 Dodge

This is my first post here, but I am super excited to share our experience with renovating our Class C RV and our first excursion out. We've sold everything we have, and have begun living in this full time! It's been a great experience so far and we'...

Aznbyte by Explorer
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Preinstalled Backup /observation camera diy question

Our 2018 forest river 33ft TT came with pre prepped with the way global camera mount. I just bought a furrion backup/observation camera system. As I guessed the way global camera mount is not compatible with furrion camera mount. Has Anyone done a...

sgfrye by Explorer
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