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Need advice with wheel bearing issue

Greetings everyone, I'm in need of a little advice. I have a new to me 2008 Starcraft. I've pulled all the wheels and hubs to take a look at the bearings and repack etc, everything looks good.However, there is one spindle that measures slightly large...

How safe are roof mounted solar panels

Just wondering if anyone has ever had a solar panel fly off while driving in high winds? Doesn't look like the 2 screws for each of the 4 mounting brackets are secure enough to handle driving down the road at 75mph in Utah and have wind to boot.

SFVdave by Explorer
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Low ECC Fluid Light

I have a 2006 Bounder with a CAT 300 (C7)turbo desiel engine. I have had the RV sitting in RV spot for about a year and am ready to move on in about a month. I start up and run the engine (and generator)every month. The generator decided to not st...

KO by Explorer
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Honda generator bites the dust

My little Honda EU1000 up and died.Started good - ran for ten minutes - quit and won't restart.No big loads attached at the time.Oil level good. Premium fuel used. Genny is about 6 to 7 years old and probably less than 80 to 100 hours of use.Attempt...

re-roofing EPDM

I'm looking to replace my EPDM roof (with new EPDM material). I have often heard one of the steps is to replace the roof decking. Is this necessary if existing material can be removed and decking is in good condition.Anyone do this??Thanks,Doug

doughere by Explorer
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Safe-T-Alert Power Supply

I have a '10 Damon... The CO/LP detector (a Safe-T-Alert) is wired to the load side of the Battery Disconnect. Use to function normally - Batteries in Store Position - no power to the detector. Batteries back on line - power restored to the detecto...

wer2easy by Explorer
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Start/Stop Harness to Generator Connections

I purchased a used camper set up with a Gen Prep that was never used I checked and it has everything Start/Stop switch, Harness, Transfer Switch, SafeGuard Overcurrent Protector etc.I also purchased a used Onan 5500 Generator and am installing it in ...

Reversing Camera

I have a 30' Crossroads Sunset Trail Reserve SF28BH, that I pull with a 2003 Ford F250 7.3L. Crewcab 4x4. Recently I have been interested in purchasing a reversing camera system. I want to go wireless and the three best wireless reversing camera syst...

testinfg elec water heater element

Is there a quick way to use a meter and check to see if my heating element is working? worked last yr, started up this year and will not heat, how can I check to see if current is getting there ( and how much should it be) and then is there a way to ...

jlscjs by Explorer
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Tongue jack

Suggest not buying any LCI jacks because not only do they not have parts for them the people from the factory have no idea where the parts come from!

questions re camping at altitude with norcold refrigerator

Anyone can respond, but if you have dry camped above about 5,000 feet with an rv with a Norcold refrigerator, you may have experienced this issue.We have a 2014 Lance 1685 travel trailer, which comes with a Norcold N611 refrigerator. We just returne...

hodaka by Explorer
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