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Plastic wheel well trim looks horrible

While washing my 5th wheel I noticed that the plastic trim around the wheel wells still looks dirty although I have tried everything to get them clean. I washed them with different cleaners and even used my pressure washer on them,What can I do to ge...

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How to prevent sidewall yellowing?

If all goes well, I will be picking up a new 2019 Arctic Fox 992 truck camper over Labor Day Weekend. As a fulltimer in a 5th wheel toyhauler (which is now 12 years old), I'd love to know a good way to keep the fiberglass walls on the camper from ye...

RobG by Explorer
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Final troubleshooting for Ford 460 motorhome, advise?

Hello again everyone!Been a while since I got a post up concerning the major work I have been doing on my 1988 gulfstream motorhome with the ford 460 7.5L V8.I was very successful finally in getting the reman crankshaft and new bearings installed, as...

Wheel Bearing Repacking question

After how many miles should wheel bearings be repacked? What does that actually entail?I am renting a trailer from a private owner who is in the business of renting various trailers he owns. I want to test how well my Jeep Grand Cherokee tows a crtai...

Propane delivery noise

I have a new Cougar, furnace comes on, fan runs, normal expected noise.After the set time, propane delivery starts, furnace fires up and heat is good. But when the propane delivery starts, it sounds like a jet engine, very, very loud.I've looked at t...

miatared by Explorer
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Limit refrigerator door opening

My refrigerator door sometimes "slams" against the parallel cabinet door if opened too quickly, or a teenager is involved, I'm sure this isn't a good idea - I'm looking for a way to limit the opening distance without getting in the way of normal use.

ccchuck by Explorer
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refrigerator iceing up

I have a Norcold model 1200 series fridge, and all of sudden the fins in the fridge part are iceing up. I completely defrosted it and put in a fridge fan.....still iceing up. Anyone have any ideas why? or what I should do?

Affordable solar panels in Canada!

They are high voltage so an MPPT controller is needed--but the prices are under a buck a watt. I don't know what the shipping charges are.https://www.blacksheepsolar.ca/products

Battery Storage Scenario

If I store new fully charged batteries in my shop for 6 mo through winter where the shop could be as cold as 10-15 degrees, would they be all right for next season? Or, should I use my harbor Freight battery maintainers to keep them up? They are chea...

SweetLou by Explorer
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LiFePO4 drop in's are they really a drop in?

I figured this might be interesting to those interested in drop-in replacement LIFEPO4 or the standalone cells themselves., based on the article below does not appear that is truly the case.Its a long read and aimed toward boats, but he has a ton of ...

Freedom Elite 22FE Fresh Water Drain

I have a 2019 Freedom Elite 22FE and am looking for an assist in confirming the location of the fresh water tank drain. This model does not have the small spigot on the outside of the coach.The unit is new and while I have had travel trailers in the...

blj1961 by Explorer
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Awning control module

My awning will not open with panel switch only with the remote. Replaced switch in the panel but still won't work. Anybody know whete the control might be located on Heartland landmark 2013.

wire size / distance "graph"

Hi,Of course the cord color varies--but this is a nice quick graphic way to select a good gauge. It appears that the #10 wire is wrongly labeled.

Painting Galvanized Metal Roof?

It may be slightly OT here, but it's a "Tech Issue" and I'm betting someone here can help...I put a galvanized metal (the old 5-V "tin" roof) on our farmhouse when we moved into it almost 35 years ago. I've painted it a couple times since with an alk...