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No power when the generator is running

We have a 1999 Bounder and everything works great . But when we run the generator the lights or anything else won't work. I've checked the owners manual and can't find anything about a switch or anything. Any help is appreciated.

bill4103 by Explorer
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Traveling with Direct TV

Hi folks, we are preparing for our first MH. I've read numerous posts on Dish vs Direct TV, etc. I'm still uncertain about one issue so I'm looking help here. We ordered our MH with the Traveler satellite. We are out for about 3 months at a time. If ...

Mike3 by Explorer
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Question about heat pumps

I recently purchased a 29d Melbourne Class C. Love it. My question is about what they call electric heat, or the heat pump. I am new to this kind of setup. When we had temps in the low 50's, this seemed to work really well, with plenty of warm air ou...

just4mrg by Explorer
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solar vent install for windshield heat

I get a lot of heat from the windshield. I have sun screens on the outside, and MCD on the inside, but it is like an oven up there.I am out in Palm Springs area.I have 3 AC units and the RV does fine, but I was thinking if I installed one of those s...

JCat by Explorer III
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Converter Voltage Output.

Ok went out for 4 days and late last night 12 volt power issues. Checked voltage to convert 119 volts from shore power to converter. 10.46 volts coming out.I assume converter is Kaput!! Fuses looked good and showed continuety I do not know what size...

booty51 by Explorer
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Steering a Motorhome

We have been full timing for three years pulling a fifth wheel. We purchased a 2013 37' Winnibago Itasca Meridian. We have driven it for about 500 miles, it seems like I constantly need to be slightly turning/adjusting the steering wheel to keep the ...

Charging started batteries

I'll try and keep this simple. Will my Xantrex inverter charge my starter batteries after house batteries are charged?Will my generator charge batteries?Thanks

Manufacturer poor quality control caused a flood

Hi all, just wondered if anyone had had to deal with flooding because the manufacturer never installed a cover plate under a shower in a wheel well. We were flooded 3 times as the tires spayed rain water into the coach through a one foot square hole....

Jw4fun by Explorer
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Towing a Chevy Equinox

We are new to motorhomes and towing as can be seen in my last post about steering a motorhome. Next issue. We bought a new 2016 Chevy Equinox to be towed behind the motorhome. We had Lazydays install a Blue Ox tow bar on the Equinox and elected to go...

roof air failures

In just the last 3 months 7 of my friends have their roof air units fail. 4 of the RV's were new. Has there been a design change? Have any of you seen a similar situation? Seems weird to me.

New Wrangler toad ?

Hi all. We just purchased a new 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for towing, and since it's my first 4wd Jeep, I have a question. When shifting the transfer case into Neutral, will the shift handle feel loose and have some play in it similar to the fee...

ezgoin by Explorer
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How to remove outer water heater door on 2007 Winnebago?

Can anyone tell me how to remove the outer compartment door covering the water heater on a 2007 Itasca Suncruiser?All the outer compartment doors are hinged at the top along a sort of belt line molding. I cannot figure out how to get the water heater...

Wiring for lights over bed

Have a 2001 Damon Intruder and our lights over the Bed (with (slide out)will cot come on. Checked fuse panel, can't find the wiring. Does anyone know where these two lights are tied to? they are 1076 bulbs (dual elements) and I get no power to them....