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  1. KB

    Fitting 10 Solar Panels on a 30' RV Roof: Feasibility and Fridge Options

    Jordan Madrid just called. He still doesn't think that we can have 10 panels on the roof unless we replace the refrigerator with a 12v one. I know some of you have 10 panels on the roof, so if you can email me some pictures I'd appreciate it. If you do have 10 panels up there, do you have the...
  2. TH

    Fitting a Blue and Gold Macaw Cage in a 27–28 Foot RV Without Losing Living Space

    Has anyone found a way to fit even a custom-made cage large enough to accommodate a Blue and Gold McCaw in any model of a 27 or 28 footer and still be able to watch TV without going to bed?
  3. NW

    Fitting a Harbor Freight Tongue Box on a 24RKS: Tips and Challenges

    I have a 2021 24rks. Several members have fit the Harbor Freight tounge box where the batteries go. I relocated my batteries now that space is open. I tried to fit the box in that space and there was no way it was going in. I cut off the propane platform to make room, still no way to get it...
  4. Bjorkinman

    Identifying Fuel Fitting Size on 99 Blue Bird All American

    So I'm replacing the fuel line from the tank to the engine as a preventative kind of thing. The existing looks somewhat split and worn so Id rather do this during a convenient time than on the side of the road. I'm also installing a Davco 382 fuel filter and eliminating the primary spin on. I...
  5. DO

    Fitting a Residential Fridge in a 2014 3582RL: Feasibility and Options

    Norcold 1210 We replaced the compressor in 2019 and it has gone out again. Been full timing almost 8 yrs but getting ready buy house in the next year. Been in current site for 1 1/2 years and not going anywhere till we buy a house. In the 3582RL the fridge sets 20 inches off the floor at angle...
  6. booster

    Sourcing and Fitting Two-Core Radiators for 2003+ Chevy Vans

    Several users have been looking for the big radiator like we used in our van and a few others in theirs, but they had all disappeared from the market. I got probably the last Spectre one from an out of the way parts house in Missouri last year so we would have a spare. Rock Auto is now showing...
  7. Perry Butler

    Fitting RV Lock Compact on 24RKS With Frameless Window: Successes and Tips

    We're on week two with our 2019 24RKS and will be back home on April 15th. Before leaving to pick up the 24RKS I removed the RV Lock "V4" from our Bigfoot (to be sold this May). It doesn't fit the entry door of our 24RKS. The door glass is too close. Has anyone installed the "Compact" version...
  8. JR

    Upgrading Axle on North Tool Ultra-Tow 5x8

    So I am finally getting around to building my first square drop! Been scouring these forums for months. For weight savings, I decided to pick up this trailer: https://www.northerntool.com/products/ultra-tow-5ft-x-8ft-steel-utility-trailer-kit-1-715lb-load-capacity-5569378#hotbar-qa I want to...
  9. Rick Knox

    Battery Box

    Does anyone know of a company that makes a battery box big enough for a 29 series and a 24 series battery together? I had a 27 and a 24 in the same box. It was a tight fit but it worked. I upgraded to a 29 series battery, more capacity, kept the 24 series, still good, but will not fit with the...
  10. racefan55

    Pro-Rver sewer fitting

    This looks pretty slick has anyone used this? It looks easier then getting the bayonet fitting on and off (I don’t have a lot of grip strength in my wrists) https://www.amazon.com/PRO-RVER-FULL-Sewer-Hose-Connector/dp/B0FM2684P6
  11. FR

    Fitting Lithium Batteries in RVs: Box Requirements and Real-World Setups

    Has anyone switched to lithium batteries? I have the solar system on my new 303rls and have 2 100 ah batteries, new, that were in my previous rig. Issue is, battery box in the trailer is 12 1/2” deep and lithium batteries are 13”. They won’t fit in the box. Do lithium’s have to be in a box like...
  12. ST

    Quality Trailer Cover

    Looking for advice to fine a quality good fitting Cover for our Grand Design 2250RK trailer. My measurement for the trailer is 24' 5" not including the bumpers. I had a cover on our previous trailer that was terrible and want to try to eliminate that situation again. Any advice would be much...
  13. HO

    No hot water / hose size

    Hey I just bought a caravan keystone sprngdale 2002 model, I have it running on town supply water and have two issues, I have no hot water even though the hose coming out of the cylinder is hot. Im thinking the valve on the system is gone, second issue is the hose connection under faucet in...
  14. chief90

    Rear Air Leak

    Greetings, Wanted to reach out where I believe we have found the leak. It is the elbow connection on the air dryer (front) appears to be a quick connect plastic piece. I have been waiting for Spartan parts to give me a call with the part number, but no luck yet. Brobox mentioned that others...
  15. CM

    RF18 fridge in Bounder 35e

    Hi guys I have a Norcold 1200 that has the original 2006 cooling unit and it works very well it gets super cold on the low level, I have the fridge defender too, but it just doesn’t work like a normal fridge… it makes the ice cream weird and it kills the fruit in the fridge… I want to get a...
  16. Hufficon

    Windshield wipers

    Okay, I finally found some 32 inch wiper blades for my Newmar Scottsdale. the problem is that they are too wide to fit the arms. They are just about as wide as the channel they bolt in. I can make some adapters, but I wonder if anyone else has run into this and are there adapters out there? I...
  17. HJ

    Recommended or tried and tested Escape 5.0 cover

    Hi there Can someone recommend a cover for the Escape 5.0 to use when in storage? I live in Florida and unfortunately do not have a reasonable priced undercover storage facility nearby , they are either 2 hours away or quite pricey for my liking nearby. Hope to hear some recommendations. Kind...
  18. KE

    Creative Solutions for Fitting a PS5 Under the TV in Cherokee Arctic Wolf

    I have a 2020 Cherokee Artic Wolf 5th wheel. Where the tv in the living room mounts there is a small shelf underneath that really cannot hold much underneath it (see image- we have tv mounted on wall above shelf). We are getting ready to head out on a month long trip and my son wants to bring...
  19. TR

    For heated floors with pex pipe, is it terrible to have a fitting spliced in a zone?

    Hi all, When running the pex for a long zone in my hydronic heated floors, I came up about 10 feet short of its destination. Having never installed hydronic floors, I’m curious if others would think there is a high enough potential for leaks at the fitting for me to spend the money to buy a new...
  20. OZ

    Broken water tank bulkhead fitting

    The nib from the water tank bulkhead fitting to which the drain tube is clamped is broken and tank water leaks down around outside of drain hose. Seems that I need to replace that fitting on the tank, so can attach drain tube, but can't figure how to remove that fitting into the tank. The 3/4 "...
  21. BU

    Need Help With Air Tank Fitting - Hose - Air Ride Seat

    Hi Everyone, I am very excited to install my new Legacy Silver Air Ride Seat! Unfortunatley the original seat in my 1998 Thomas Vista was not air ride. Luckily it looks like there is an unused hookup on my air tank that sits conveniently right below the driver seat. I need help finding a...
  22. CO

    Cracked Plumbing Fitting, Help Identify and Repair Tips

    Was out going through the Coach's Hot Water Heater (getting ready to replace electric heating element and anode) and saw some water on the basement bay floor (next bay over which is under the Kitchen sink). Took a peek under the sink and saw some drips from a fitting and it looks like it has a...
  23. CH

    Can a King sized bed fit in a bus?

    :greetings: Hello fellow skoolies. Has anyone ever tried fitting a king sized bed in their bus before? We don't mind having our bedroom literally just a giant bed with shelves above us. I ask because we invested in a king sized bed about 6 months ago, a really nice one, and would rather just...
  24. BR

    Propane Line Problem!!

    Question – I have a 96’ Dutchmen 32’ Classic 310 and I guess theprevious owner removed a fitting on the propane line coming out of the camper. It looks to be a ½’’ Male end (see attached pic) exiting thecamper and my end coming out of my LP Regulator is 3/8’’ male as well. I have been to every...

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