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Dometic DM2852 Fridge Issues - Need some advice

I am having issues with my unit. I turned it on last night for my weekend out at the lake coming up. Went back out to the lake tonight to find the fridge and freezer very warm. Last year I replaced the thermistor with one of those snip the tip unit...

Iceman31 by Explorer
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Replacing Air Conditioner - which one?

I have an 11 year old Dometic Brisk Air 15,000btu air conditioner in my trailer. For the past several years I have had to climb up on the roof, after the trailer has been sitting unused for 30 days or longer, take the shroud off the unit, and physic...

BarneyS by Explorer III
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Life expectancy of RV Air Conditioners

I am thinking of spending summers in South Texas where the AC will be running almost constantly for three or four months. I wonder how long one will last? Mine is an almost brand new Coleman 13,500 unit.

Gr8life by Explorer
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Champion 3100 $699

Cabelas has these on sale for $699. Occasionally they also send out coupons for $100 off a purchase over $500. I bought mine in December when they had it on sale for $725 plus a $50 of coupon.

mrad by Explorer II
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Anode Rod

All the water heater talk had me out inspecting mine today. I've never changed out an anode before. Is this typical of a worn rod? A good deal of white sediment came shooting out when I drained it. Also, how can I determine what type it is, magnesi...

Puzzled- no 110 in travel trailer

Using outside electrical to run an 1500PSI power washer and after about an hour or so I lost all 110 power in the trailer. I pulled all the fuses and they "check" O.K. , tripped all the breakers and nothing. Power is going from to house (30amp) to t...

vandave by Explorer
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MH Battery switch

I have a bad coil 120-105452-6 and have a replacement 120-105752-6 bith made by white rogers and need to know if they are interchangeble. White Rogers says they have no info. Need help.

BJean by Explorer
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Water pump issue

Took my Class A in for warranty work on the original water pump that had quit working. They replaced the one old with a new pump. Just took it out and when I turned the pump on I noticed water pouring out of my water fill/dump bay. Open the door and ...

Winnebago hatch door not opening

I have a 5' x 3' hatch door that's not opening. The locking/unlocking mechanism works. The rod on the right side of the lock lifts up (see 2nd pic) when pulling the handle, but lock holding mechanism located 4" below the handle is not released. An...

Salvo by Explorer
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nhe lpg generator 6.3kw, starts then dies

runs for a few seconds if i hold start switch till running . had on going problem of hunting till load was applied for over a year. some times i would just slow the throttle down with fingers to stabalize rpm. normally it would run ok when load was ...

kneal44 by Explorer
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Need help getting correct battery AH for off-grid

Hello,I will be making a few off-grid one-day trips and wanted to make sure I am buying the correct battery for my needs. The battery will be a deep cycle AGM. The Amp Hours (AH) I'll need per day will be 20.57 (see chart below for how I arrived at t...

chuck3 by Explorer
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Dish Vs Directv

Just discontinued service with Directv for a variety of reasons and was going to go to Dish but have run into a problem. My primary location has a cable length (between receiver and actual dish) of about 400 ft. I have had no problem with the Direc...

Anyone familiar with FVP Batteries

My new to me motorhome needed new house batteries.Stopped at a exclusively Batteries shop in Lake Havasu on our way home from the PARKER Strip today.Decided to go from two 12 volt batteries to two 6 volt batteries.Very nice guys at the shop recommend...

IrnBear by Explorer
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50 amp to 30 amp service

Have a tt w/30 amp service if i use a dogbone adapter 30-50 amp will it hurt my 30 amp panel in my trailer? park we're in just updated all electric to 50 amp. we are permanent here & need to use the 20 & 30 amp plugs for water heater & florida room,...