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how often do you actually use your onan generators

Just trying to decide- it appears i might have to order the bthis a a b forum(obviously).most class b's(not all) have the Onan 2800.this is not a debate on how loud it is-or problems with upkeep.Just a questionHow often do you actually use it and for...

gerrym51 by Explorer II
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Southwind not starting

1996 Southwind, P30 Chassis, 454 engine.It was starting normal until about a week ago. It acts like the battery is dead, it will not turn the engine over.The chassis battery and the house batteries are charged. I tried to jump it with my truck, it ma...

gbopp by Explorer
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onan 7500 maintenance manual

Hi there everyone, I've changed the fuel filter on our Onan generator and she doesn't want to start. I'm thinking I need to prime the fuel system and I'm looking for the procedure on how to do that. I know how to prime the fuel system on o duramax di...

Inverters

Does having an inverter ON with nothing connected to it drain the batteries considerably faster than having it off?

ljr869 by Explorer
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Roadtrek house battery cover

On my Roadtrek, the cover,behind the back wheel, and hiding the house battery seems to be always coming unfastened from the velco at the bottom causing the cover to rattle quite a bit. I don't think it will become dislodged but it makes a lot of nois...

nbking by Explorer
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Backup Camera and towing?

I'm hoping to pick up my new to me 2003 Damon Challanger this week and have a question about the backup camera.Are they only on while backing or can they be on all the time to keep track of what your trailer is doing behind you. I noticed that when t...

Vt_Rv by Explorer
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What Alison tranny do I have??

Can anyone tell me the best and easiest way to determine what Alison tranny I have?Freightliner XC chassis with 300 Cummins, 5 speed Alison tranny ( D, N, R, & up/dn arrows) on control panel. 2005. Manual does tell which of the 2000, 2100, or 2500 I...

gsf35099 by Explorer
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2,200 watt Inverter Generator

Anyone have any knowledge about the new Predator inverter generator (item # 61169) at Harbor Freight. The specs claim 2,200 watts (2,500 watts surge), super quiet at 64db (but distance not known), 23"L x 13"W x 19"H and 64 pounds. One problem I see i...

Running AC on inverter

I'm installing a 2000 watt inverter, was wondering if it's can run an AC unit?Anyone run one off 2000W

Lipets by Explorer
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How much would you pay for this rv?

Hi everyone, Went and saw another rv yesterday. It looks decent. The problems were that the weather stripping on most of the windows was pulling away from the window. The tires are original and need to be replaced, and it needs to be re caulked. Also...

Domromer by Explorer
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What's In Your Toolbox?

Alll right guys, beyond the basics of a leatherman, roll of duct tape, coat hanger and a five-gallon bucket, what is really in your idieal Class A tool chest?

Big_Blue by Explorer
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Thinking About Going From a TT To a New Class C

Hello all! The DW and I are seriously considering (I can't believe I'm saying this) selling our beloved Jayco 29FBS trailer and purchasing a new (gasp!) Jayco Greyhawk. We and our labs have been avid rv'ers for years, but times are changing and it'...

12 Volt system problem

I just got my first motorhome an old 1980 Roll A Long on an E350 Ford Chassis. It's old but very nice for it's age. Everything works on shore power and generator but in order to get the lights to wok on 12V battery power I have to first start the eng...