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Light ’Em Up—Take Two

Light ’Em Up—Take Two

Light ’Em Up—Take Two Photos by Bill Gehr After fumbling to find foodstuffs in an extra-large pantry, a LED light strip was installed and hooked up to a reed switch — plus a Bosch mini relay — so it could be turned on automatically when the door was opened. Now, I can...
Cooktop Conniptions

Cooktop Conniptions

Cooktop Conniptions Photos by the author Cleaning up a burner pan that’s been soiled from boiled over food, grease splatters and plain ‘ol chef sloppiness is much easier when the surface is lined with a silicone barbecue-grill mat. I’m not crazy about housework, but...
Light ’Em Up—Take Two

Light ’Em Up

Light ’Em Up Photos by Bill Gehr After fumbling to find foodstuffs in an extra-large pantry, a LED light strip was installed and hooked up to a reed switch so it could be turned on automatically when the door was opened. Now, I can see what I’m looking for. RV owners...
Plug It In, Outside

Plug It In, Outside

Plug It In, Outside Photos by the author AC outlets are typically provided inside the front storage compartment, which complicates the process needed to route power cords to appliances and other electrical accessories on the patio. Installing an outdoor outlet in a...
Gas Pains

Gas Pains

Gas Pains Photos by the author If you smell LP-gas in or near the compartment housing the second cylinder in a fifth wheel, the single-stage regulator has likely failed. The fix is easy, but you’ll want to upgrade to a better-quality regulator by Marshall Excelsior....