Category: Projects
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Refrigerator Hot Fix
We have a Dometic RML 8330 3-way refrigerator in our RV. Annual maintenance includes cleaning the back of the refrigerator, especially the burner and ignitor. This year things didn’t look good, nor did the burner work well after cleaning. Here’s what we did to fix it… Cleaning Tools: A toothbrush to clean the burner and…
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Charging System Upgrade
Upgraded from a battery separator to a DC to DC charger on our Pleasure-Way Lexor RV.
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Big Radio Upgrade
We spent two days deep in the dashboard of our 2018 Lexor* replacing the stock 5″ OEM head unit with a Kenwood DMX1057XR featuring a 10.1″ display. *The Pleasure-Way Lexor TS is based on a Ram ProMaster 3500 Van. The Original Radio The New Radio Kenwood DMX1057XR Why Upgrade? 1) Much larger touchscreen. 2) Support…
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Step Up Safely
31 October 2024 Our 2018 RAM ProMaster 3500 has a step on each side of the front bumper that helps me reach the windshield. They aren’t very deep and can be slippery, especially after treating the bumper with a plastic preservative. We found a new product from OpenGlass Van Mods that adds a little more…
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Replacing a ProMaster Coolant Reservoir
26 October 2024 Our 2018 ProMaster based Pleasure-Way Lexor has taken us on 69,000 miles of interesting adventures. In getting ready for another trip, I did a quick under-hood inspection and the coolant tank looked suspicious. There is some dried anti-freeze on the container. Do you see the crack under MIN? It looks like coolant…
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ProMaster Engine Protection
Engine Bolt Protection 13 January 2024 Two little silicon plugs came in the mail today prompting a quick visit to our Ram ProMaster 3500 based Pleasure-Way Lexor TS. The plugs prevent water from corroding two bolts on the upper intake manifold. Engine bays on these vans are notorious for getting wet. Water then accumulates…
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