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Equa-flex Install on Wide Stance Axles with Pictures

Hi,I have a 2013 CrossRoads Sunset Trail with the Wide Stance (other brands call it Secure Stance) axles. I wanted to improve the suspension a bit to accommodate the occasional pothole/expansion joint/crumbling infrastructure that I drive across.Sh...

mbutts by • Explorer
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Re-Powering The Van

Disclaimer!! I have never claimed to be an expert so this is not a how-to but rather a how-I-did-it(This photo is looking down into the electrical compartment under the gaucho. The cushion and house batteries have been removed for now)OK, so yeah, t...

Tank valve upgrade

Guess this is the right forum...Was considering this but thought I would see if anyone else has done it before.Has anyone ever upgraded their tank valves to something other than the flimsy troublesome standard sliding gate valve? Maybe something lik...

Aerotravel wing modification

I have an Aerotravel wing I purchased in 1995 and used with my 1995 F-250 pulling a high profile Dutchmen 5th wheel. I don't know how much it helps the fuel mileage but most of my pulling is in warm weather in the southeastern U.S. so it really help...

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DIY end table

Between sofa slide out & refrigerator is 9" wide wasted space. Found a large kitchen cabinet door at a salvage store and took it and measurements to a cabinet man. Could've done ourselves but we're traveling for a while and don't have necessary too...

Inverter/solar install final... Video****

Here is my final install vid. I will do more mods down the road with better batts, bigger amp controller, and getting two panels on the roof..Just a note: Im a plumber not an electrician so go easy on me...Krieger inverter/solar install. Video****

lawrosa by • Explorer
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Tank valve modification

I apologize if this ends up being a double post, but the original post seems to have vanished into thin air.Has anyone ever upgraded their tank valves to something other than the flimsy troublesome standard sliding gate valve? Maybe something like a ...

Installed the Maxxair fan, odd find

This past weekend we picked up the MaxxAir fan, simple 4 seed manual open,to replace the stock single speed fan in our Avenger travel trailer bathroom. With the vent cover over it that little fan barely pulled the steam from the shower out of the roo...

How we added a whiteboard to our fridge

A whiteboard? If you know us, you'll also know organization and planning aren't our strong suit. We struggle with keeping organized when on the road and that includes having notes scrawled on random scraps of paper tucked in corners throughout the ...

RVcircus by • Explorer II
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Exterior light indicator

If you're anything like me, you've gotten up in the morning to discover that you've left your exterior light(s) on all night. And while you might not worry about battery drain with such a small draw, it can be annoying to neighbors.I had some 12V le...

Reflective tape

We use rest areas alot for quick overnight stops while traveling to our destination. One thing i'm always weary of is being seen while parked. I have added regular reflectors to the back of our rig up high enough for them to be eye level for trucker...

suprz by • Explorer
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Kitchen/Bath Backsplash

Installing peal and stick stone backsplash in the kitchen and bathroom. Is it necessary to remove existing wall paper prior to installation? Also, any recommendations to insure long term adhesion?

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