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What size genny??

if we want a small genny for our trailer just to run some lights, tv at night when we stop while traveling (NO A/C or MICROWAVE) what would be a good size, WATTS..... would a 1000 watt one be ok or a little bigger?

joelyn by Explorer
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Travel from Ithica,NY to DC

Hello All, would US15 or I- 81 be better for travel from NY ( finger lakes area) to DC?Distance is about 40 miles longer on 81 but the time differance is minimal ( according to google maps)...more curious about road conditions

Mark2005 by Explorer
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Onan 5.5 Gas Generator Hours

How many hours are a lot? On my 7.5kw diesel I could go 10,000 hours plus, with regular maintenance. How many hours can I expect to get out of the gas genny before rebuild/replacement? I have about 200 on it now.

I still have oil leak

Well I cleaned up the engine and took the motorhome for a trip this weekend. About 60 miles. Yep I still have the oil leak and it is definitely on the left (drivers side) of the engine. I can see some oil on the bolts on the left side that hold the o...

n4hwl by Explorer
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Water seeping under shower framework

It really gets me that the manufactures can't come up with a better idea for a shower. The water seeps under the glass frame work (of course there isn't any caulking) and onto the floor. Did it ever occur to them to install a gasket or caulk around ...

et2 by Explorer
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Mid 90s Class C that hasn't had a leak problems??

In looking for a 1992-1999 Class C I have found evidence of leaks, either in the roof or around a window. Previous posts in this forum note this is not uncommon. In fact the main advice in purchase is looks for leaks. My question, will I be able to f...

FloridaCameraTurnPike tolls w/TOAD ?

The Florida TurnPike has installed, in some places, automatic cameras that take a PIC of license plate & than send U a bill in the mail. When a Class'A' is pulling a TOAD will it take a PIC of each vehicle and Ill get 2 bills? :E

jolooote by Explorer
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Trickle charging my Motorhome

Hello All,I just wanted to see if I am charging/maintaining my batteries correctly or not.I have a 2006 Ford E-450 Fleetwood Jamboree 24D and the way I have been charging ALL THE BATTERIES, which seems to work) is to lift the motor hood and hook up m...

Filling Up A Gasser/Pump Limits

I know I'm probably opening myself up to a bunch of snarky comments, but I believe the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked, so here goes...When I had my DP I could fill up my tank with no pump limit. I could pump $400-$500 in diese...

propane fridge

Having a problem with the propane side of the fridge not working..read where if you are above 5000 feet elevation, the propane side would probably not work and recommend using electric..if you don't have electric available..guess tough luck..anyway h...

Daboo by Explorer
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Big block V8’s and premium gasoline

Has anyone here bumped the timing on their Ford 460 V8 for better performance? I realize that doing so probably necessitates the use of higher octane gasoline, but is the added performance and potential fuel mileage gain worth it? If so what was the ...

Life on the edge

My wife and I just bought a 2006 Epic Coachman and plan on becoming full time RVer's in the next 3-4 years. We are in the process of selling our home and finishing out my career. I plan on finding campgrounds along the way to work at but still need...

rdcsjc by Explorer
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Installing back up camera...

I want to install a wireless back-up camera on my 2013 Tioga Montara 25K. The installation seems fairly straight forward, but I thought I'd reach out to the board members for any advice from those who have installed one themselves before I put a hol...

rlb8s by Explorer
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