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  1. RI

    Step-by-Step Build Order for RV Conversion Projects

    My ADD has me all over the place. Demo is done and if it ever warms up I will start the build but when I think I have a good place to start I come up with a reason why I should do another project first. It seems I’m going round and round. So,I’m sure there is a “list” or “order” that most...
  2. Calif. Dreamer

    Step-by-Step Guide to Draining and Maintaining SMB RB50 Water Tank

    I have a 2001 SMB RB50 and wish to include a document with my SMB service folder, which I would consider important, pertaining the house's water tank. Goal: A document how to properly use house water tank to avoid / prevent damage: Properly fill Full Drain for Winterizing. Maintain to prevent...
  3. TR

    Step-by-Step Guide to De-Winterizing a 2022 Thor Gemini 23TE

    Hello all, just got my 2022 Gemini 23te back from the shop over the winter and it’s our first winter, so I tried to find something online on how to de winterize our Rv but found nothing. If anyone could walk me through it I would be very appreciative, thanks guys.
  4. KO

    Step-by-Step Winterizing for 2023 Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S Plumbing

    Just got a used 2023 Rockwood mini lite 2109s trailer. Looks like there is an antifreeze inlet from the outside. Under my bathroom sink the antifreeze inlet hose goes to the water pump and has a valve before the pump I’m not sure what it’s for? Looks like the city inlet hose is on the other side...
  5. DO

    Step-by-Step Guide: 2025 27FBT GT Cellular and Starlink Prep Install

    Finally got around to it... I wanted to use the AS prewire for simplicity and to help keep cost down. Starlink will follow - just not yet. Antenna: Waveform OmniRoam 6 in 1 Modem: Gl.inet Spitz AX Power Supply: Mobile Must Have 12V to 48V POE injector I found both ends of the orange/white 12V...
  6. The Dill Pickle

    Step-by-Step Lippert Auto Leveling for Reflection 22RK: Tips, Errors, and Variations

    Does anyone have a simple, step-by-step, set of instructions for Unhitching button smashing; Auto leveling button smashing; What to do if it gets an error; Rehitching button smashing.
  7. tcab

    Step-by-Step Guide to Dumping Gray Water in a Forest River Forester

    how to dump gray water Forest River Forester Chevy 450
  8. Drew Longshadow

    Step-by-Step De-Winterizing for Escape 19: Valves, Antifreeze, and Water Hookup

    I'm hooked up at an RV site for the first time in my 3-week old Escape 19 F1. I've watched the Escape Trailers orientation winterizing video but still feeling hesitant to start turning valves to for the reverse process of De-winterizing...I not even sure if its got air or antifreeze. Might...
  9. SP

    Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Bus Conversion Online

    I am a beginner to selling our conversion, never having sold one before, actually I'm a newbie to any posting. Could somebody please walk me through the steps or direct me to where I might find the information from step 1. Thanks.
  10. PA

    Step-by-Step Guide to Using Heated Floors in Entegra Anthem

    Have not used the heated floors since we’ve owned. Wife doesn’t like waking up with temp in the coach at 58 or so. We turn the fp on but it’s still too cold for her. Thanks in advance
  11. Jwh92020

    New 6x8 Square Drop Build

    I had a pretty good response to the 5x8 I built (& sold), and since I can't build a trailer with a 6 ft interior in my garage (it will have to wait until spring), I decided to build another square drop. This one will be a 6x8. The guy building my trailer frame had a guy bail on him after getting...
  12. ED

    Dewinterizing a 2025 Entegra XL 36C

    Have a 2025 Entegra XL 36C. Is there any instruction book or web site that is available to show me how to dewinterize? Have a residential fridge and Washer dryer
  13. ZN

    Replacing Electric Trailer Brakes on a Jayco Fifth Wheel

    I need to check my 2018 Jayco 5th Wheel needs Brake Work. I'm familiar with vehicle drum brakes but not sure about the electric trailer brakes. What should I be aware of?
  14. DI

    Step-by-Step 640Ah LiFePO4 Battery Upgrade With Vevor Tongue Box

    I just completed my first off grid camping with my new setup. The original Group 27 lead acid batteries had already died after 3 years. After removing the original batteries and box I replaced it with a Vevor steel tongue box that I think I got from Walmart.com. Drilled a couple of holes and ran...
  15. DA

    Pop-Up Trailer Standy Foamie Conversion

    Hello all, I posted to the Newbie form where I discussed embarking on a ‘foamie standy’ build. Due to our weather and my work schedule, I won’t see much progress in the winter months, since I need the garage for our cars. Since I’ve learned lots from reading about others’ projects, I thought...
  16. JA

    Looking for Hydralift Installation video or step by step pictures

    Hello anyone who may see this post since it is 2025, and the original post was from 2016. I want to know if there is a video or step by step picture guide for anyone who has successfully installed one on their RV? I just bought a used one of FB Marketplace but I have no clue how to weld or what...
  17. JP

    How does one post an ad for a 4WC?

    I've never posted an ad to sell a camper on this site. I'm an analog guy in a digital world and would love it if someone could provide some "Barney style" directions... Thanks
  18. KyleonAdventure

    Step-by-Step Winterizing for Rockwood Ultralite 2619FK: Key Valves & Water Heater Tips

    I just bought my Rockwoord Ultra Lite 2619FK a few months back and this is my first winter with it. It's not my first travel trailer but this one appears a bit different than my old camper and I am unsure about the differences. I haven't had any luck on Google, Youtube, or even Rockwood's...
  19. TI

    Can I do a slow LifePO4 upgrade 2017 Winnebago View 24J

    Hi All, Curious if I could upgrade my Group 27 house batteries to LifePO4 and use a charger when plugged into shore power to top off until I can do the rest of the upgrades ? ( 2017 Winnebago View J).
  20. bwstewar

    DIY replace DEF sensor questions

    I’m getting ready to replace the DEF sensor on my 2017 Allegro Bus. Since it’s been some time, I thought I’d post this once again. I’ve been following this issue for years. I’ve had the check engine faults twice now. I’ve used the DEF Sensor Simulator (thanks Archer2) to get home. I got the...
  21. Glamper64

    Winterizing 101

    I realize this is a popular topic on here but I just felt like listing the steps on how it should be done properly and in the proper sequence Imo & tis the season. Basically it's for newbies and anyone else that might be doing it wrong...feel free to comment/add anything good :) We have a...
  22. WR

    Changing to lithium tomorrow

    Have 300ah li battery, green bim 225 and new wifco 9855 ad. Pretty straight forward wire for wire but is there any specific order to disconnect the xantrex 2000 watt inverter, does it need to be done 1st and handled separately grd 1st or hot first or just remove main grd first and main pos and...
  23. PA

    My "New" 2016 Fleet - Build thread

    Been a couple weeks and I figured I should document my work here for others or for my own future reference. We traded in the Go Fast Camper for a used Fleet base model. This this was more base model than I thought you could get - no ceiling fan (just a fan body with no motor or blades), no...
  24. Winn2021

    2004 Brave Front cap loose and repaired

    On our autumn travels, we noted the rubber trim on the window was displaced under the front cap. A quick foray to the roof and spatula later all was well but... Why? Back on the road and 15 minutes later, a horrific buffeting sound. We pulled over and investigated. The rubber was further...
  25. AW

    New Travel Trailer owners

    Hello everyone....We just purchased our first travel trailer a week ago and we were not quite prepared for it...but super excited. That being said, We have had a 1996 POP-UP camper that is almost 30 years old now. We have no idea how to set up our new Travel Trailer....Is there a list somewhere...

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