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Bluetti inverter/batteries

I am ordering a new 5er. I am trying to match a inverter/ battery set up that will work for me.I have heard from multiple sources about Bluetti, and the price on it doesnt hurt as much.I dont have the specs on the 5er yet, but I do know:1.I want the ...

DIVE2XS by Explorer
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Solar Learning Question, from a previous thread

Hi, There was a thread running, now closed, by someone requesting a Solar Subforum.I asked a question if anybody had a link to help me learn more about Solar. The thread was closed right after that, and someone emailed me with a link.Unfortunately...

OkieGene by Explorer
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Li Snap Pack anomaly

Hi All,I brought my li snap pack home from the RV storage--as I think freezing is not a great thing for that chemistry.I happened to check the snap pack state of charge at the RV. The temperature was 0 C (32 f). reading suggested 96% state of charge....

Lithium battery as starter assist

I am considering changing out the house batteries with a single 100 ah lithium. In certain conditions I need to use the battery combiner dash switch to start the engine. Would this still be possible with the lithium battery? Thanks.

Weekend Warrior Converter Issue

I have a 2007 Weekend Warrior 3305 5th wheel toy hauler.I am not the original owner to make that clear. Batteries (it has 3 6v batteries) were replaced in 2017 I was having some ground issues so I cleaned all the battery cable connections and found a...

LiFePo battery upgrade question

I ordered a 200AH LifePo battery to replace my two 100AH lead acid batteries and also a compatabile converter which takes care of charging the battery with shore or generator power but what about charging the battery with the alternator? Does the bat...

Teleman by Explorer
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has Forest River upgraded their furniture covering

2018 Rockwood 2606WS ... the faux leather junk on both the couch and the dinette has begun to disintegrate, pieces of covering littering floor. From what I"ve read elsewhere, 1000s of people have this issue, and are solving various expensive ways.Do...

Timeking by Explorer
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I need help removing my broken water heater drain plug

I was removing it to winterize today and about 1/4 turn out, it broke off. I guess I tightened too tight before. I've had the same thing happen on my boat pontoon so I learned to take a drill bit and wallow out an indentation in a spot, being careful...

albow by Explorer
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Battery tray for LifePo 200AH Battery?

I just bought a LifePo battery to replace my two lead acid deep cycle batteries and I'm having trouble finding a hold down tray for it. It measures 20.5x9.4x8.5 inchs. The bottom is 19"x9". Any ideas?

Teleman by Explorer
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Toilet broke loose!

Went on a shakedown on our new to us Class C RV and managed to break the toilet loose from it's moorings on one side. A small piece of plastic broke off from what must be some sort of ring that held things together. I'd like to do the repairs mysel...

Kober by Explorer
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Dometic RML8555 won't turn off

I have a Dometic RML8555 refrigerator that works okay but doesn't want to shut off when the on/off button is pressed for 3+seconds. Occasionally it may work okay and shut off after a random number of times that I press the button. Dometic says it's t...

ernie1 by Explorer
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dometic awning

I have a 8300 dometic awning. I replaced the fabric, while doing so i accidentally let all the tension out of the left spring. so once done with the fabric this is what i did and its not working.re-tension right spring by turning counter clockwisero...

Winterizing lithium batteries

How do I winterize my lithium batteries or do I have to. The temperature is starting to drop at night. I read if fully charged they only lose 3% per month.