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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

Harbor Freight 1720 lb trailer

I have been trying to purchase a Harbor Freight 1720 lb trailer for about 6 months. I keep emailing HF but I guess Eric Schmitt is too busy to respond as to why they are no longer in stock,

2015 Keystone Cougar TT Slide-out Floor Construction

I have a 2015 Keystone Cougat TT 27RLSWE and want to screw table bases to the slide out floor. I'm told this trailer has 2 layers of 3/16 luan and tubing. Not sure what this means for screwing into to mount table bases.Can I screw table bases into ...

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Wire gauge for Solera power awning?

I'm upgrading my manual pull awning to power and need to know which wire gauge to use. I haven't been able to find any amps or wattage for the motor.Any ideas?

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Stuck in yard, ruts. Install driveway? Ideas please.

Not exactly RV DIY, but DIY for the RV.- 2023.02.12 Calhoun Falls State Park, campsite 74, 5 days.11am Sunday morning, everything loaded up and ready to GO! OMG! EXACTLY ON TIME! Put it in gear and NOTHING but spinning tires! The rain we had yesterda...

Generator box

I am ready to put a box on my new to me 2002 Roadtrek for a Honda 2000 generator. I have used the Honda on RV's for years and am happy with them. I also have installed a LG 9500 inverter AC which runs very well with the Honda 2000.I have also built ...

jjrbus by Explorer
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