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Slide seals one wiper or two

Getting ready to replace the seals on the big slide.Found what looks like the same design, single wiper seal attaches to the wall and a "D" seal that attaches to that.But I also saw double wiper seals. Looks like they place a second seal at the inne...

Removing Silicone caulk

Any ideas on how to remove and apply something different? We now have a truck camper and a 21RBS livin lite tt. The tt has a leak and somebody did a crappy job of trying to seal it. I guess we should be glad it has no wood to rot but would love to g...

lap527 by Explorer
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Free Solar

Another photon filled day in Sunny South Texas. Actually, Dusty Sunny South Texas. A quick rinse and wash improved one of my solar setups between 5-8 percent. Free, except for a little water. Take care of your panels and they will take care of yo...

TomG2 by Explorer
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Using an automotive battery charger when onboard fails

Many times we see posts here about somebody experiencing a failed built in battery charger while out on vacation. Invariably we suggest buying or using a cheap automotive battery charger to keep the RV running until they can get home and replace the ...

opnspaces by Navigator II
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Generator Shutdown - Weid Event

Ok, I am brand new to this RV and mobile home thing. My dad had a 5th wheel but I never really used it. We just purchased a 2017 Thor Challenger 37YT. We have had it parked at the house the last few days learning the systems and putting stuff in it...

bsheet2 by Explorer
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Auto Generator Start

I have a 2017 Bighorn with a factory installed Onan 5500 genset. I am looking for a simple plug and play solution to start the generator in the event of a shore power failure. I do not need to maintain batteries as we never boon dock but simply want ...

Spring from chassis to slide out

I have a 2016 Coleman 1805rb light travel trailer. I had a tire blow out And damaged the spring assembly that holds the electrical wire that run off the camper to the slide out. I just need someone to point out a part# or where I can purchase this sp...

Norcold 8421 seals

We have a 15 year old Norcold 8421 that needs new door seals. Seems that the door are dis-continued and not available any more. Anyone replaced those seals with some other type of seal? If so what did you use, how did you attach them.. Any help appre...

awning light clips

we have plastic light clips for awning, can we leave clips on awning while rolled in? or do we need to uninstall & install every time?thanks

Solar Panel Venting

For the flexible flat solar panels how are you venting them (getting air circulation under)?I previously had mine just taped directly to the roof with Eternabond tape. This worked fine.The panels really should have air flow under to keep them cooler...

ajriding by Explorer II
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