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kinda rusty tow bits

should I just get emery cloth and sand them down and put a bit of oil to keep the rust away?thanks all

anon125 by Explorer
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ALARM!

This otter be of interest to some folks...LOW and HIGH voltage plug-in alarm with meter

windgard sk-3005

with wingard hep I converted my 3005 to accept the genie reciever. upon start up I recieved a 771 signal from direct tv. After many phone calls I was able to get it working, however a check of the sats revels that only the odd chanels are being recie...

Battery size question

I think I have decided to change over to a 6v system.I currently have a single 12v group 24. Most likely going to get them from Costco.My questions areWhat size 6v is close to the same size(I don't have a lot of space between the trailer MD the propa...

mclaned1 by Explorer
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Atwood stove

Well, I finally got around to looking at my stove in my TT. As I mentioned before, the oven would go out and relight several times. As it was doing it, I turned the temperature up and it stopped doing the on/off thing. So someone mention it could be ...

Power converter on the move

Last fall we decided to upgrade to a larger trailer from our 20' Komfort Lite 5th wheel. We purchased a 2004 24' Fleetwood Pioneer. I immediately started upgrading and updating. Next on the list is the power converter.Our batteries were dead, so w...

Warbler by Explorer
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Another Surge Protector Post

Whenever I pull into a RV space, the first thing I do before plugging my travel trailer into the power pedistal is I plug a yellow device into the 30 amp outlet (using adaptor) to check for polarity / open / gound issues... when all reads well, I plu...

DD716TED by Explorer
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Lippert Level up system

I have a 6-point Lippert level system on my 5th wheel Toy hauler. When we are parked and set up, you can here the leveling system make a popping noise once in a while. After a time I eventually have to re-level the 5th wheel. Is this leak down a norm...

awning motor help

My power awning recently quit working.After having it checked, they tell me the motor is bad.I saw a video on how to replace an awning motor (from the closed position) It seemed simple but would like to see it again before I remove the motor. Now I c...

srink by Explorer
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Adjustable Battery Charger

•Temperature compensated with control limits•SCR Regulation – Charger provides a constant current and constant voltage charge as well as an excellent AC line regulation for precise control.•Selectable Float Voltage – Allows battery voltage to be p...

MM49 by Explorer
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Efficiency Test Results -MPPT Controller (Eco-Worthy) UPDATE

Update 22 AprilGot some results today on measuring for controller efficiency. The numbers jump around while you are trying to take them so total accuracy is impossible, but several tests were all in the same ballpark, so here is a typical test resul...

BFL13 by Explorer II
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Deep cycle battery advice

Hi, I'm going to be picking up 2 new 6v deep cycles to replace a pair of old group 27's for my camper battery bank. Charging will be mainly solar, 230watt panel with morningstar 15mppt controller. From the brands I have available locally I've narro...

Jetta03 by Explorer
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adding an external powerbox?

For the record, yes, that TV is history. LOL. Anyway, what I am looking to do is add and outdoor weather proof box in my slide that will enter into the cabinet under the TV. For this year it will be used to run the cable for the tailgater through wi...

Goostoff by Explorer
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Troubleshooting Dometic Control Board

As a continuation of a prior thread of the refrigerator being too cold. On 120v everything became even colder; -11 in the freezer and 29 in the refrigerator.How do i troubleshoot a control board, heating unit, and/or the cooling unit?

slomark by Explorer
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Onan/Cummins burnt up

We have (well had) a 5500 in our 2013 Itasca motor home. We were using the genny with just one air unit and the refer on when my son yelled fire. The genny was smoking bad, when I got there it had shut down and fire was out. All the wiring on the ou...