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New 50 AMP plug install-tin leads?

My rig has a hardwired 50 amp cord that is way too long. So I am shortening it by cutting it and adding a new CAMCO plug like this:This oneThe instructions say not to solder the ends but it seems tough to keep the 6AWG stranded copper wire neat insid...

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Submersible pump with inline water filtration?

Have any of you boondockers done something like this to supplement your fresh water supply? Run a smallish submersible pump (like for use in a well) off your generator, with some sort of filter either at the pump or between the pump and the freshwate...

AllenTC2 by • Explorer
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Might add a third panel

So I need to move my solar panels around to add a Fantastic Vent over the bed. I always figured I'd add one more panel so I could have 450 watts of Solar. The reason I'd like to add one more panel is..........Just because that's how I roll. If two...

Adding Second Battery to My Existing Solar System :::

Hi Guys, I am in a truck camper in Arizona and my original house battery is a 100AH AGM but it is old and very poor. I need to add a second battery but remember something about that the bad batt will rob the good new one and to wire them a certain w...

Charger converter upgrade questions ?????

Hi! I currently have a 32 AMP magnetek charger converter in my rv and would like to upgrade it as well as my batteries to the trojan t-105's.I was looking at an Iota charger thats 45 amp.My question is can i install a 45 amp even though the current o...

RV renovation ideas

Hi, I wanted to share some remodeling ideas and what all changes I’ve made to my RV. I currently own a Gulf Stream BT Cruiser 5230, Class B. A aa Few months back, I did a remodeling to it for the second time. These are the few things I did:The first ...

Installed Support Struts on Overhead cabinets

When my wife smacked her head on an overhead cabinet door she asked me to fix it. Very easy to install. My cabinet doors height are 10" so I measured 3/4" down from the hinge side and 7/8" from the right edge. Removing the doors and drilling pilot ho...

Storage of sewer hose connector

So in my trailer there is not a lot of storage. I've been struggling to find a suitable location to keep "yuckies" like the sewer hose connector. I've been keeping it in a 1 gallon ziplock bag in an area that doesn't contain "yuckies". I found tha...

Stable-lift install

We are looking to get Stable-lift installed on our truck camper. We are in Phoenix, AZ.Does anyone know someone who can do the install here? The factory in Montana is not scheduling installs until Spring, plus it's quite a drive to Montana. Prefer a ...

Dinette booth layout

Made a simple dinette booth change. Removed table and moved bench to made L shape. Only wife and i do we will use tv tray tables at meals. Really opened up the floorplan. Long part of L is same lenght as our jackknife sofa.

sgfrye by • Explorer
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Couch Sleeper Sofa/Storage Conversion

This may have already been covered....if so, please ignor. For many of us (retirees, full timers,etc), it’s just the two of us in the RV. And, as such, additional storage is a big plus. Here’s a potential answer! Our 5er came this way, so......

memtb by • Explorer
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Mean Well from where?

Looking to get one maybe two heavy hitting Mean Well for a science project. Wondering where similar minds have purchased?Looking for 48v @ 1000 watts or that ball park, preferably dual voltage or just 220 in.Not sure on the model yet.Maybe SDR-960-48...

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