Category: Projects
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Simplified Power Connection – SmartPlug
Switching to a SmartPlug Two years ago we simplified the shore power connection by adding a new locking collar (Power Cord Pain Solved). In that post we mentioned considering the SmartPlug and here we explain why and how to upgrade. While the traditional 30 amp shore power connector works (right), a SmartPlug (left) has several advantages.…
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Generator Oil Change – Onan QG 2800 – 2018 Lexor
After receiving a $275 quote at the Cummins Onan Service Center in Greensboro, NC we elected to do our own oil change. A CD from Onan came with our RV, but it didn’t include the manual for our specific generator. We found the manual for our Onan QG 2800 HGJBB (Spec A-B) here. Other Onan…
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Beth’s B Bedding
We’ve seen lots of questions about how to make up the bed in a class B with a folding couch. There are all kinds of great ideas out there, but this is what has worked for us in two different vans. This article shares how we set-up, take down, and store the bedding in our…
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Political Plastic
Corrugated plastic is the material most commonly used for political campaign signs. It also happens to be a great material for making better use of the limited storage spaces in the camper van. Beth is the maker of the family, be it paper folding or coroplast construction. These free signs are strong, light, cuttable, and…
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Under Pressure
More than you may want to know about propane regulators. Our 3-Way refrigerator was getting harder and harder to light when on propane. It has a “clicker” and it was taking 10-12 tries to get it to ignite. After hearing other owners say they were seeing propane regulators fail on relatively new vans, we wondered…
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