Exploring With Intuition

Van Camping and Sailing in North America

Author: Mark

  • Indoor Vent Fan Shade

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    While the “Fantastic-Vent” fan in our Lexor provides great airflow and light, there are times when we would like it covered up. We decided to try a Campervan Roof Hatch Cover from an Australian company called Living in a Bubble. • Why use a vent cover• How to install a vent cover• Conclusions Why would…

  • NRV Model Railroad Show

    Jim Thompson and I had a good time attending the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club’s spring show . It was perfect for a cool rainy memorial day weekend in Raleigh NC. The biggest draw was a huge modular layout in HO Scale (1:87). Modules from several chapters of the “Sipping and Switching Society” were…

  • Aqua Magic Toilet Ball Seal

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    After seven years, our Thetford Aquamagic II toilet stopped holding water in the bowl. I tried cleaning and lubricating the seal, but that didn’t solve the issue. It was time to replace the seal. Found a very helpful video by Mobile RV TechServices on YouTube aptly named: Fix Leaking Aqua Magic II RV Toilet: Valve…

  • New Feature: Maps!

    28 March 2026: We have a new feature under development. The “by Map” page (below) has map pins that link to the posts about places mentioned in our blog posts. Directions: Click on the map above. Zoom in or out with the + – buttons. Try it in full screen mode by clicking the square…

  • ProMaster Marker Lights

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    Follow-along as we replace the front Marker Lights on our 2018 Ram ProMaster based Pleasure-Way Lexor TS Camper Van. After seven years, a passenger side marker light (1 of the 5 across the top of the van) burned out, so we investigated how to fix it. It’s close to the awning if you can’t spot…