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  1. Crows Nest

    Easiest Methods to Discharge LiTime Batteries for Storage

    Trailer is going to be sitting for 2 1/2 months. I want to discharge my LiTime for storage. Company recommends 50%. What’s the simplest way to discharge the battery? I have an inverter so can put AC load if that will help.
  2. BU

    Best Methods for Sealing Skoolie Seat Bolt Holes Without Trapping Moisture

    We're picking our bus up tomorrow and immediately starting with seat removal this weekend! Fortunately there's only I think 10 seats to remove.... The bus is a 30ft 2010 Freightliner B2 with cummins isb 6.7l and allison transmission. If you have any thoughts on the bus let me know! :) My seat...
  3. CJ

    Best Methods for Removing Stock Nails from RV Belly Pan

    I'm looking to remove the stock fasteners that hold the corrugated plastic belly pan up. They appear to be pneumatically driven nails through the belly pan and into the steel frame rails - not much of a head on them to speak of. Anyone have any good tips for removing the stock nails?
  4. Jon_C

    Proven Methods for Diagnosing 12V Automotive and RV Wiring Issues

    Ivan at Pine hollow auto diagnostics is the best auto electrical troubleshooter I have ever seen. People from across the country bring their cars and rv's to him in Pennsylvania when nobody else can fix them. Here's a video of him troubleshooting a starter. He has array of test lights he uses...
  5. MA

    Best Methods for Lubricating Full Wall Slideout Seals on Jayco REDHAWK 31F

    I have a 2024 Jayco REDHAWK 31F and wanted to know if anyone has tried to lubricate the rubber gasket on top of the full wall slideout. It has a slideout cover I don’t really want to disassemble. Any help is appreciated
  6. DO

    Best Methods to Locate Wall Studs in a 2024 Wolf Pup 16FQW

    how do i find the wall studs on a 2024 wolf pup 16fqw
  7. Stan&Jacquie

    Best Wiring Methods for Rooftop Solar Panels: Series, Parallel, or Hybrid?

    What is the preferred method to wire panels in order to maximize power production and efficiency: parallel, series, or a few strings in series and then join them in parallel to the solar charger?
  8. Peto

    How to Sanitize RV Fresh Water Tank Without Easy Vent Access

    So my wet bay states power fill but I'm assuming that just means the pressure from the hose I'm using when it's in the "Fill" positioned to fill my fresh tank and the pump does not pump it to the tank. This causes an issue when i want to sanitize. I like to keep a little bleach and water in the...
  9. HA

    Best Methods for Relocating Silverado 3500 Backup Camera After Tailgate Removal

    I'll be getting a new 80RB in a couple weeks. If I remove the tailgate, I will need to relocate the back-up camera on my 2025 Silverado 3500 LT. Anyone else do this? What are your recommendations? Also, I don't believe the 80RB is pre-wired for a rear facing camera like I had on my Geo Pro TT...
  10. YE

    Best Methods for Mounting Solar Panels on 2022 Thor Chateau Roof

    How do you find the aluminum struts in the roof to mount the solar panels to. Thor is no help at all. We have diagrams but not specific to our model and Thor says they change from year to year. So hopefully someone can help
  11. RadioHill

    Best Methods to Stop Skoolie Window Leaks and Seal Roof Seams

    Hello, 2009 Thomas Blue Bird owner here, I just thought I'd ask here before I go to town with a calk gun, rained pretty hard here in OR this past weekend. I've got what's very clearly water coming down the seams between the windows, following through the wall and then down to the floor. It's...
  12. Tszabo

    Best Methods for Repairing Cab/Body Seam Cracks on Dynamax Dynaquest

    Looking for opinions on repairing the shown crack on our 2016 Dynamax Dynaquest 340XL. This crack is on the driver side where the cab and body meet and extends from the bottom where it is most visible up to the top where it is a hairline crack. See pics below. Big Red has about 55k miles and...
  13. CZ

    Best Materials and Methods for Slide Floor Repair and Roller Protection

    I removed the floor of our 9' slide (sofa on one side; kitchen cabinet w/ microwave & cooktop on other). The system is a Lippert above floor slide-out. The sofa area is supported by the slide mechanism rails; the kitchen cabinet area is supported by a single 4" roller. The floor had broken down...
  14. OU

    Best Tools and Methods for Starting Campfires: Butane Torches, Propane, and Alternatives

    I will do my best to describe what iam talking about. I have noticed more and more campers starting camp fires with these what looks like a butane hand held lighter. small version of a soldering tourch. Can anyone help?
  15. TH

    Best Methods for Routing Coax Cable from Roof to Interior

    I am adding a cell booster to my roof on my 2018 30 classic. I found a video where a guy ran a cable thru the refrigerator vent. I have drilled a hole thru the side of the vent cover and have tried to run my fish tape down but it is blocked. I cannot get it thru. Looking up from the bottom of...
  16. Montie

    Best Methods for Organizing and Upgrading RV Pass Through Storage

    Looking for ideas and pictures of your pass through and front storage areas. I want to straighten up and organize. I got brackets for my Starlink power and router. Also thinking of some sort of hooks, hangers or shelves for things like power cords and surge protectors. Wondering what the...
  17. MA

    Best Methods for Mounting a Fold-Down TV in RV Bedroom Cabinet

    I have the schematics now, but has anyone installed a fold down TV mount in TV cabinet in bedroom? Have a 27 in flat that I want to install and be able to fold up to utilize all the open space. Thanks
  18. RO

    Best Methods to Secure Generator Insulation Without Damage

    My PowerTech insulation has fallen down on the generator and I am looking for something to apply to it so it will stay up and off the actual generator itself. Was hoping someone has successfully applied something that will keep it up and not destroy the insulation.
  19. BN

    Best Methods for Resealing Roof Screws on Older Four Wheel Campers

    We have a Four Wheel Campers Keystone model that is now 20 years old and I need to reseal some or all of the 75+/- roof screws because some are now leaking. A factory rep said they thought the factory used a Silaprene sealant back when they built this camper. The sealant is very hard and dry...
  20. 2R

    Best Methods for Mounting a VIOFO Dash Cam on Class A RV Windshields

    How are you mounting a VIOFO dash cam on the front window of your RV? I'm looking at the 229 or 329 and it looks like you have to get creative to mount it on the vertical window of a class A.
  21. RA

    Best Methods for Cleaning Black Tank Sensors in Stationary RVs

    Hello, I have a 2023 373 Fuzion Toy Hauler. The rv is only moved 200 yards twice a year. I have two black tanks and I rinse them pretty well once or twice a month. My sensors don't read correctly. What is the best cleaner to use when it's not towed on the road? Also when I close both black tank...
  22. AlpineDave

    Best Methods for Mounting Items on Thin RV Interior Walls

    I want to mount magnetic spice racks on a metal plate I bought. I put command strips behind it, and it lasted less than 24 hours before crashing down. What are good solutions for anchoring things to the flimsy interior walls of a motorhome or RV? Screws would be a forever blemish, but if sticky...
  23. Super6

    Best Methods for Repainting a Faded Fiberglass RV Front

    I have a 2018 Puma toy hauler and the front is looking really bad. I'm guessing the from is made out of fiberglass and the rest of it is aluminum. It is only the front that is bad. Most of the clear coat is pealing off and the underpaint is faded. Looking to redo the front and was curious...
  24. FI

    Best Software and Methods for Planning RV Solar and Electrical Layouts

    Hi everyone, I’m working on a 10kW electrical system for my Imagine 2920 BB and I’m in the planning stage right now. I want to draw everything out to make sure I have enough space and to get a clear idea of where all the components will be installed. When I look online, I see a lot of layouts...
  25. CN

    Best Methods for Installing Shelves and Cabinets in Keystone Springdale Walls

    First time owner, I would like to replace the flat mirror in the bathroom with a small medicine cabinet as well as install a small shelf on the wall. Are there any sort of studs in camper walls like in homes or what is the method of attaching semi permanent modifications like these? Thank you.

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