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30 amp outlet

Didn’t do anything new to the trailer, but something new for it...finally got around to installing a 30 amp outlet so the AC will work during the hot AZ summer without tripping the garage breaker. Will make packing and prepping for the summer trip mo...

Propane tank cover

My Outback is now 5 years old and this year I've dedicated myself to some detailed maintenance. One thing on my camper that's been bugging me, almost since the first day I owned it, is the bla looking propane tank cover. Actually, when it was new (2...

Sofa upgrade review

Wife and i bought a Wildwood TT last july. Wife sleeps in front bedroom and i always sleep in living room due to my snoring and im a pretty big guy. She, myself and 4 small dogs did not fit well on an rv queen size bed. We are weekend warrior...

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Shipping Container RV

I looked high and low but couldn't find one to save my life. Has anybody ever built a shipping container RV? I made a crude drawing of what I think it would typically look like. Then again, I never saw one before so what do I know?https://drive.googl...

Macerator extension cord

I want to make an extension cord for a macerator pump. I want to add about 10 or 15ft to the existing cord so I can reach the TT battery. I plan on using 10 gauge wire. Is that big enough? I would like to add an inline fuse. What size fuse would...

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Door Window Replacement

Anyone put a Slim Shade in? I am getting ready to do it and I noticed that the frame on my TT doesn't have screws on the inside like the Slim shade, do you just pop off the inside plastic frame? Thanks for the help.

3M is Broke!

And it's my fault. I called and asked if I should use Super 77 or 90 to bond sheet fiberglass on a camper to wood, specifically underlayment/luan.Then..I asked..What is the cure time and at what temperature? 65F-90F for 90.Is that application tempera...

New Flooring for the Camper Van

Big Day for the van today- cut out the piece of osb board for the upstairs bed and my flooring came in a week early so I picked it up! My brother amd I spent all day installing it.It is from Lumber Liquidators and is a laminate called American Beech....

Liquid roof.....so many reviews, good and bad

OK, spring project. Recoating EPDM roof with liquid roof, in particular, the one offered by EPDM Coatings. I've seen great reviews on this, but also some bad ones that never really mentioned the exact product used. I know, Lowes and HD has...

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Small Fridge Fan?

Hello, I asked this question on some else's thread and felt like I was hijacking it.I know I have seen input regarding a small fan to help air movement in the outside of the fridge to help move air and heat up the wall.What king of fan do I need to u...

MACHZER by Explorer
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