Exploring With Intuition

Van Camping and Sailing in North America

Category: Projects

  • Upgrading to USB-C

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    How we upgraded the USB outlets to USB-C in a camper van.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Refrigerator Hot Fix

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    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…