Category: RV Repairs and add-ons
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Repairing the refrigerator door
Just a couple days before the end of our trip, I opened the refrigerator door at a campsite, and it flew off and hit the floor. The top hinge which had already been repaired once (Previous owner failed to lock the door closed before travel). Engineering a solution. The first step is to find out…
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New solonoid and fresh water pump
I purchased a new charge control solenoid from Amazon before we left Maryland. I finally had time and good weather to replace it. This is the one I purchased from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0998FGMDL mankk Max 300A Continuous Duty Solenoid Relay 12VDC SPST 4 Terminal Starter Solenoid Nickel-Plating High Current Contactor for Golf Carts Winch Marine M-022-12V…
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Replace windshield washer reservoir
The washer reservoir when we purchased Old Faithful was cracked and repaired with Duct Tape. I decided that she deserved a new one. I bought this one because it was inexpensive and came with a nice mount that I could bolt on. The bracket mounted great, but during the first trip out, I tried the…
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A few little fixes
These sink fixtures have pesky little leaks when using them. Here I am just trying to tighten things up. I added USB outlets in the bedroom for charging things while sleeping. They are very easy to add next to any existing 12v light fixture. Plastic wheel from wardrobe door. I found new ones at Home…
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Repair a leaking fitting on the fresh water tank.
After filling the fresh water tank, I found that the fitting was leaking. I needed to re-install this fitting with new teflon tape so I drained the tank removed the fitting a fixed it. I also added the angle brackets to help overcome the flex in the tank when it is full. It seems to…
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Replacement headlights.
As you can see, the Rexhall RexAir headlight assembly came from a Lincoln Continental. They are both 1997 models. I ordered the new headlight assemblies from https://jpauto.com They were generally easy to install and mine required no focusing!
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Stair repair
All during our trip home, we used the driver door most of the time when entering and exiting the motorhome. The steps usually did not want to retract and I did not want to drive with extended steps. One of the main issues was some damage to the steps and all of the parts. The…
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New Cellular antenna and booster.
I added this WeBoost RV cellular antenna and booster since we will require an internet connection wherever we travel so that we can continue to work. I also am using a Netgear WiFi cellular modem to provide wireless signal inside while we are camping. The antenna replaced an existing UHF antenna and we have no…
