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Adding marker lights above wheels

My fifth wheel does not have marker lights anywhere near the wheels which makes it a bit difficult to avoid curbs (and other obstacles) at night. I bought some LED marker lights to install, but the question is, where?Both sides have slide outs direc...

DavinD by Explorer
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New Linoleum

Everything in our fifth wheel was built on top of the floor coverings. That is why the linoleum can't move with the expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes. So I had to replace the kitchen linoleum that split a couple of years ago and...

How do replace my AC unit with a Maxxair fan?

I got rid of the rotten old AC unit and want to replace it with a Maxxair. Problem is I don't know how to wire it. Do I have to run all new wire to the battery (or wherever it runs to) or can I use the same wire but convert it somehow to connect to t...

Cabinets

Tried this one other time and could not get it to work, so we will try again. Added a new cabinet to the toy hauler. Figured we could always use the extra storage on our trip out west this year.The framing with bulletin board.Cabinets minus the doors...

cliffy49 by Explorer II
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Building a "tiny house"

My old trailer is slowly destroying itself. It is rotten and eventually will be structurally unsound.So, I was thinking about taking all that is good out of it and building a "tiny house" Anyone ever do this?

Lippert RV Double Box Under Chassis Storage Unit

Anyone have experience with these units? There are several flavors (with/without spare tire carrier and the large double box unit). I can't find one locally to look at and was wondering about build quality and personal thoughts.thanks

johnm1 by Explorer
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5th Wheel Remodel

Hello,We are planning to remodel our Jayco 5th wheel, a 2003 305 BH, replacing the carpet with vinyl planks, and painting the walls and cabinets. We removed the carpet in the main living area, lifted up the edge of the carpet in the slide-out, and no...

Wireless Camera Install on 2018 Jayco

Hey guys and gals, Over the Easter weekend we purchased a 2018 Jayco 17 foot TT. We had owned and towed larger trailers when we lived on the west coast of Canada but with the heavier traffic in New Jersey/New York we thought it would be a good upgra...

Portable Generator / Exhaust Vent?

Is there a product or has anyone attempted a DYI project that vents the exhaust of their portable generators above their TT? I've a Honda 2000 and have had problems in the past with the exhaust blowing back through the campsite. I dry camp a lot at...

Tiggs by Explorer
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Changed to Euro Shower Diverter

My shower diverter came off the bathroom sink which was a bad Idea. I took the sink and cabinet out which was useless to me and helped with bathroom space. I had to move the plumbing and shower head to the inside wall for access. I cleaned up the wi...