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Uneven Tire Ware on Tandem Trailer

Any help on this topic would be appreciated. I have a 32 foot Travel trailer with tandem axels. Currently I am experiencing uneven tire ware on the right rear wheel. The outboard side of the tire is almost bald with only a 1,000 miles on the clock...

splendide stackable dryer removal

Has anyone removed the stackable dryer from a Winnebago Journey, looks like it should come out but clearances are very tight! Any suggestions would be appreciated,Thanks,

Xfiver by Explorer
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Eternabond roof seal tape

Does anybody have any experience with eternabond roof seal tape on a fiberglass roof? Is it worth using for seams? Should I use web seal or roof seal? & also any tips for applying it?

Tricks to stop leaking pipe thread

I put in a new anode this year on my HW heater and I used pipe dope. This is the first I'v used it, but I gobbed it on good. I typically used teflon tape, but I knew the threads were a bit rusted and thought dope would be better.So it's weeping now...

chilly81 by Explorer
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Advice on 30 amp Install at Home

Our electrician will be coming soon for needed work, and while here I want to add 30 amp service so kids can use it when visiting and have more power available than what I have now, which is using an adapter and standard residential duplex receptacle...

cekkk by Explorer
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Washer

Looking for a washer for an old 89 camper faucet. Has the old style grey tubing 5/8 od with the metal clamp rings. But - that's besides the point. Basically takes this rubber washer - which clearly shows its worn. Can't seem to find online. Anyone fa...

cs2kplus by Explorer
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Replacing fuel filter on 5kw generator

I like to do preventative maintenance on our 1996 Georgie Boy Cruisemaster. But over the years I could never figure a way to get access to the fuel filter for the generator. The Kohler generator is squeezed in so tightly that I cannot reach my hand...

Microwave Oven

Put something in the microwave last night (house, not RV) hit the button for three minutes and when I checked it, it was still cold. I noticed what I thought was a little bit different sound coming from the microwave. My question is, would it be wo...

salem by Explorer
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water pump run but no water

I have a Shurflo 2088-404-144 pump running but no water coming. I have looked at forums, but not finding answers.My pump, when working right, will make an almost grinding noise (good) when it is bringing the water system up to pressure. Now, that i...

ajriding by Explorer II
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Eliminating High Charging Voltages at 12v Fuse Panel?

(copied from 'battery charging in an rv' thread):PNichols said;"I just went out and checked in my Itasca MH, and confirmed it's just as I stated earlier. It's a solid and sound approach the way Winnebago set it up for the components to play together:...

jrnymn7 by Explorer
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Running an electric smoker

Looking at picking up a Traeger Lil Tex smoker to be able to throw in the trailer. Anyone know what kind of watts these things require to run? I have 160w solar and plan on adding a 300W inverter.

Slide out not closing properly

I have done a search and can't find the answer to this. I have a '04 Carriage Compass 30RLS. My problem is this: when the slide closes there is a gap of about 3/4" at the bottom. The top closes tight, but not the bottom. When open, the slide seals al...

Batteyr charging in an RV

Here's my rant for the day.I have heard so much outright misinformation, misnomers, and just flat out uninformed individuals passing off their opinions as gospel regarding maintaining their batteries in their RV's. Hear are some cold hard facts from ...

Remote Rectifier For The Largest Alternators

Bolt One Of Thesehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridge-Rectifier-3ph-300A-1600V-MDS300A-diode-3-phase-300-amp-1600-volt-1-PC-USA-/281298783935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417eb6cebfOnto one of these...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Extruded-Aluminum-Heats...