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Second AC

I would like to purchase and install a second AC.The front bedroom skylight is wired with power only.I'd like the unit to be ducted into the current ducts.My question is how to regulate the second AC...via a wall mounted thermostat (one that I can pu...

mekkerl by Explorer
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SMART Tiles

We are about to start our winter projects. One of them is a Smart Tile backsplash. Hope to get some feed back from those that have done it.If you would, Other than a degreaser and thorough rinse of the wall, is there any other prep. How long have y...

Tip on the right tool

Anybody else's have an issue with replacing the hot water tank drain plug.My issue is keep the drain plug started in straight.Simple I know. LolPerhaps a pair of vice grips would work better than a socket

rickhise by Explorer
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Replacing carpet with wood flooring in Class A

We want to replace the carpet in the front area of our 39' pusher with wood or simulated wood flooring. Is this a job a qualified carpet/wood floor installer could do, or is there something different about such installation in a motor home?Thanks an...

Modified tool box

Recently purchased the Dewalt 20 volt 1/2 inImpact with a second drill 1/4 inch drive combo I purchased the 3 piece adapter for sockets. For the impact drill. With this quick release system Is there a universal kit. That lets me useDrill bits an ...

rickhise by Explorer
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After Market Leveling Systems and Rear Camera Systems

I have inherited a 2004 Minnie Winnie 29B Class C Winnebago MH... ***Link Removed***It does not have a leveling system or a rear camera system. I am new to RVing but not DIY projects. This is a boat restore I did 2 years ago. ***Link Removed***So I...

Where can I get this material

We need the same material they use for a pet door.The material is flexible turns Water.We r mounting on our toy hauler.Just don’t know the thickness or what to google.We don’t need the frame just the material

rickhise by Explorer
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I screwed up my solar, so it was time to fix it.

EDIT:The video I posted this morning was all screwed up. I previewed it prior to doing the export, but the clips got overlapped and it was messed up. I must have fat fingered something on the keyboard between the preview and export.I saw the proble...

cabinets over the bed

we have a 2000 Winnebago UA and in the bedroom over the bed is a cabinet and the doors are covered with material, I guess back in 2000 that was the thing, I hate it and wondered if anyone has had those and if I take them off what should I put back if...

Any good solar articles

Hello everyone. So to get started with a solar project... any good articles I should read? I have 2010 crossroads cruiser fiver. Like to be able to boondock and also plug into a generator left in the bed of my truck. My skill with electric work is ...

stew47 by Explorer
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New AC install questions

This spring I plan on installing a second AC unit in my 2017 Heritage Glen 300BH.This model was offered with a second AC, but the only one on the lot had only one unit, so we took it.The second unit will be installed in the existing vent in the front...

js415 by Explorer
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Any opinions on RecPro furniture?

Anyone order a RecPro couch? Looking for feedback, I hate to spend this much money on a couch I can't sit on and see, but there are not a lot of RV couch options easily available.https://www.recpro.com/

LoudDog by Explorer
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Painting Inside of Travel Trailer Bumper

I did a quick search on this subject and did not find anything.I want to paint the inside of my new TT bumper, for two reasons; 1) Stop the rust, and 2) store the sewer hose inside it with causing rust stains on hose and rust particles rubbing thru t...

pld33270 by Explorer
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