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Adapter for 12 volt DC > 4 volt DC

We use a Jetpack (Verizon internet connection device)in the RV and usually leave it turned on all the time and being recharged by the RV 12 volt system. The Jetpack lithium battery (18 months old) swelled up and is now out of the Jetpack, which will...

RVhiker by • Explorer
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Pressure Washer --- First Time Buyer

Thinking of getting an electric, 2000 psi, 1.8 GPM pressure washer; mostly to clean scum off my huge driveway. The drive way may be around 600 ft sq, as it includes the maneuvering space for our 5th wheel. Will it take me too long to clean off that...

DIY copper bus bar

Alright after my last post about messy battery cables http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28283107.cfm and seeing Westend's pic for his DIY wire box I figure I will do the same. Like Westend said finding copper bar stock locally i...

Sububan hot water heater - not hot

I am camped next to a motor home that is having HW issues and I am trying to help him... The HW heater is a Suburban gas / electric / auto ignition model that until yeaterday has gone dead... It will not ignite when the 12 volt wall switch is pushed...

DD716TED by • Explorer
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Honda 2k generator - fuel in the oil

I went to check the oil in one of my 2ks, and found the oil was very thin and apparently diluted by gasoline. Yikes. I'd been having a problem with it dripping fuel while running, and I had clamped off the small hose coming from the carb. Perhaps ...

2oldman by • Explorer II
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91' Onan 8KW Gen trips 15 amp DC Control Breaker

Greetings! I have an Oldie but Goodie 8 KW Onan front slide out Generator Model 8dkdfj spec 40216c on my 91' American Eagle. There are two (2) 15 amp DC Breakers on the remote Start Control Box in the RV. One (1) for DC Battery Charge and the other ...

Dometic fridge won't start on GAS mode

We have a 3-way fridge (Dometic RM2454). Yesterday evening, while running in AUTO mode and on GAS, the GAS light switched to "CHECK". This usually means the propane is out so I replaced the propane tank. I tested by running the cooktop for 20 seco...

A Tale of Two Chargers

When we got back from our two month winter stay in Texas this year, the battery in our stay at home car was dead. I attached my super smart B & D charger, and after welcoming me, it announced that the battery had a dead cell, and shut itself down. I ...

coil

I have a 454 and i have a coil that has a spark plug and two plugs on top with two white wires and two black wires coming out the top.Does anyone know what they call this type of coil?

joe0508 by • Explorer
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Fuse Replacement Eco-Worthy MPPT

Somehow moving the controller from 5er to TC, I blew the fuse. Would not turn on, instructions say it could be the fuse. Ok, how to get at the fuse?Turns out all you need to do is take the top two screws out of each end (four little screws) and the...

BFL13 by • Explorer II
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Shower stall has pulled away from the wall

The shower stall wall (one piece) has come unstuck from the wall. How do I fix it? I cleaned all the existing caulking from the top edge and added a second layer of thin foam double-backed tape (the same stuff that's already there). I re-caulked u...

Koler Generator Problem

I am helping a friend on his Koler generator 4000 watt that came with his camper and I can get the engine to turn over and start with the switch on the panel by the engine but when I release the switch the ignition cuts out. I tried the switch on the...

tvenetis by • Explorer
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Installing replacement crisper lid

I am replacing the crisper lid in my Norcold Model N67RT refrigerator. The location of my rear kitchen refrigerator prevents the door to swing past 90 degrees which prevents me from just sliding in the new glass lid. It appears that removing the door...

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