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ZAMP solar pre-wire

I am seeing posts and questions about new RVs coming pre-wired for solar by a company called Zamp Solar. The only info that folks are getting with the RV is that it is pre-wired for a Zamp solar system.From what I've seen, they use their own proprie...

Ryobi Generators Redux

Read all the posts I could find on Ryobi's RYI2200 generator but most were pretty old. I'm wondering how people feel about their purchase now that they have a few years of run time. I'm trying to decide whether to go with 2 2000 watt portables or get...

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PICTURES now addeded... FlexArmor roof replacement

See pictures on Page 2 of this posting.I'm thinking about getting the motorhome roof replaced with FlexArmor. Can anyone here give their opinion or experience?Click here for FlexArmor website.Any idea what this might cost per linear foot?Thanks for ...

onan qd 7500 hdkaj fuel leak

Fuel leaks from the back. Checked all I know and it appears to leaking on the fuel pump from the top somewhere. Any ideasThe genset is on a slide and I have had the top off to replace the temp sensor, so I can take it off if necessary, without loweri...

KA4EBU by Explorer
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800w / 12v DC Water Pre-Heater???

Over at "Surplus Center" they have a 800w / 12V water heater for $20Would this have value as a preheater at the sink or shower level to get hot water faster?http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/Miscellaneous-Electrical/Miscellaneous-Electrical/800...

Help with fan on Dometic RM2852 refrigerator

The fan on our frig used to run all the time. Now it doesn't seem to be running at all. The frig is still cold, so that's not a problem. We just want to know what conditions will make the fan turn on and is there a way to trigger it to make sure i...

TCI by Explorer
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Diesel MH with Allison 6 sp Auto

Does anyone know if a 2008 Diesel pusher with a 6 sp Allison can be towed with the drive shaft connected? A friend has one that is broken down and they need to get it moved to a garage.HelpDave

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Kwikee now by LCI

It seems that Lippert bought Kwikee from Power Gear and broke away from Stromberg Carlson.If this has been discussed earlier, I must have been busy with the S&B remodel so please excuse my ignorance.I don't think that it means anything to those of us...

Whats so special about Onan generator oil

Just doing a service on my generator (5500 Marquis model 5.5HGJAB-1038D). Bought plugs and filter, but they wanted $15 a quart for the Onan SAE 15W-40. Thought maybe I could just get it cheaper at an auto parts store and not have to get the Onan bran...

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120V Converter Grounding Question ??????

I recently replaced my 20 year old Centurion Converter with a Progressive Dynamics 4700 series unit.......In a truck camper, should the 120vAC ground buss bar from the converter be connected to the campers ground? In my camper there is a large coppe...

Voyager backup camera

After a lot of frustration and research, I finally have a working backup camera on my Class C. The camera stopped working last fall when I was having battery issues with the chassis battery. I think in the process of trying to start the MH with a w...

How to trace TV coax line

I haven't stayed in a camp site with this trailer which offered cable TV until recently. DVD's and antenna TV are generally what we watch. There are two TV's in the trailer but a couple other cable connections, like outside. The main TV has two ca...

KATOOM by Explorer
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Dometic or Coleman low profile a/c?

I'm going to install a second a/c unit in the bedroom of my new fifth wheel trailer.Is there any appreciable quality or performance difference between Dometic's Penguin II and the comparable Coleman Mach unit?

BE CAREFUL with your 120V side of things

I have a 1998 Palomino Bronco Truck Camper. I decided to exchange the Centurion 3000 power converter for a Progressive Dynamics 4700 series unit. The installation went great and all the 12V and 120V outlets worked great.But looking at the GFI outlets...

Dodge diesel p/u fire

My 2012 2500 p/u burned up 9/14. The engine compartment was on fire. I was on a forest service road 2 miles from camp ground. This was going to be a ELK hunting trip. I was towing my toyhauler, it didn't burn. The truck was a total loss! The truck ha...