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Battery isolator/separator breakdown

Aloha all: I have a 2007 Roadtrek 170 (MJ ), and I’ve recently encountered a not seen before problem. The vehicle battery stopped charging (well, wasn’t holding a charge), and as it was a few years old, I replaced it…still didn’t hold a charge, but t...

RT170P by Explorer III
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Generator Start Light Stays On

I have a 2013 Onan 5500 and I have noticed lately the small red start lights at the remote switch on the electrical panel and the switch on the generator stay on all the time. The generator starts and run just fine but I have never noticed these ligh...

jeffo by Explorer
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Partial power on 12V

2008 Okanagan 811SL truck camper, partial power on 12VShore power works fine only for 110 circuits.Slide and water pump work on 12V, with or without shore power connected.Shutoff switch works properly, all 12V disconnects in the Off position.Batterie...

Fixed water damage and want to sell

We have a 2016 Jayco Redhawk that we had Camping World fix our wall water damage. We believe it was there prior to our purchase but wasn’t disclosed.  It is still in very good condition and we want to sell. Do you know where the best place for us to ...

New Camper battery build

so as of today, I don't have a Battery in my camper.  I gave my 280Ah home built one to a friend for his camper.  this isn't an issue as I bought 4 new cells in september to build a new battery, I have just been working so much overtime at work I hav...

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Open Neutral on new 2023 Keystone Sprinter

Just bought a 2023 Keystone Sprinter 35BH (39ft).  I'm brand new to RV ownership.  Made the maiden voyage this last weekend over memorial day weekend.  Found a few small items that I needed to fix, as I'm a pretty curious person and like to problem s...

Recent cost to install solar by an RV tech/shop???

Hi All,I'm curious to know how much people are paying THESE DAYS to have solar installed professionally on their RVs or trailers. I'm not talking about Do It Yourself....I'm talking about taking it to your local RV repair shop (or mobile technician) ...

SJ-Chris by Explorer II
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Solar advice requested.

I am pretty good with electrical issues, but this solar stuff is new to me.New travel trailer     Solex4 - 400 watt panel system    TBB power - Mppt solar mate charge controller 100V-40AInside the compartment where the controller and breakers are mou...

JDsdogs by Nomad II
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Resolved! Potential engine overheating

I have a 2007 Winnebago view 23 and the temperature gauge gets pretty close to the red when going up hills.   I just bought this and it’s not even the middle of the summer yet, any recommendations to fix this problem; To need a new radiator, flush, o...

Suburban burner light flashing

 We have a ‘24 torque and today the burner light turned on and won’t turn off. If the knob is on the peg it flashes, if we take it off it’s just red. I don’t smell gas and it will turn on. 

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okanagan slide out issue

I have a 2007 Okanagan 116 ult. the slide out got stuck out and would only move back and forth about 3 inches. I had a repair tech work on it for 3 hours before he gave up.  he determined something was binding in the slide mechanism its self but didn...

Resolved! Oil change service??? Mercedes-Benz sprinter.

Just bought my first used RV 2007 and I need to get it serviced before I go out on the road. It’s a 2007 Winnebago 23J with a  2006 Mercedes Benz sprinter engine; 3500 turbo diesel, 5 speed. If I take it to the local reputable auto store, it will cos...

slide doesnt move thor ace 30.2

 pictures are below 85 = white grd / i do not know where is goes (relay)86 = yellow when engine on = 12vdc i do not know where it goes (relay)86= yellow when engine is off = 0vdc i do not know where it goes (relay)87a = orange black goes to center of...

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timaff by Explorer
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2006 Norcold fridge

My freezer works great and everything stays frozen but my fridge barely has any “cold” output and it’s not keeping things cold; anybody have any troubleshooting ideas so I don’t have to pay 200 bucks an hour to have someone look at it???Thank you