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Which Group 27 battery

I'm looking to replace my group 27 batteries. I called around and Sam's Club had Enegizer 27 Deep cycle for $79 guy "thought it had 100AH". West Marine had their version for $150. And it looks like I could get an AGM from Bass Pro for around $250. Le...

H2oSprt by Explorer
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LED Replacement Bulbs

I want to replace the 1157 tail lights on my fifth wheel. The lenses on the lights are red. Should I purchase clear LED's or red? Has anyone else made this change? Can you recommend a supplier? I hope to get ones that do not need resistors. Thanks.

Propane supply to B-B-Q from RV propane tank.

I have a Weber Q220 propane B-B-Q & recently installed a tee on my RV propane tank, BEFORE the regulator. From the tee I have a 10' propane hose to my B-B-Q. When I try to use the B-B-Q, the regulator on the Weber freezes and stops the flow of propan...

LGBman05 by Explorer
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help on battery cut off switch and volt meter

I have read post on both of these topics. Hoping someone can save me some looking and point me to what I need to buy.I have a new 2014 Coachmen Apex 214rb.What I want to do is:1- install a battery cut off switch in the + or - cable to eliminate drain...

Element for suburban sw10de water heater

Some have said to buy the element from Home Depot, the one at home depot is 1500 watt opposed to the recommended 1400 watt. Also the one's at home Depot are approximate 9" and 14" long. My 5er is not here so am not sure what the correct length should...

Weldon by Explorer
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Electric brakes

What is the right way to check those electric magnets on the brakes to make sure they are activating. Thanks in advance.

Georgie Boy chandelier

i recently purchased a 2002 Georgie Boy with a chandelier type light over the dinette. The light has four bulbs, none of which light. I can not find a switch that will operate the light. The bulbs are 12vdc. All other 12vdc circuited work. Does any...

Lariat by Explorer
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Batteries Will Not Take Charge

I have a friend that has a Chinook Class B with two 12v batteries that will not take a charge over 13.4v even with a 40 amp battery charger attached. Needless to say they wake up in the morning to low battery beeping sounds.Any ideas why they will no...

Lenny_K by Explorer
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Amp draw reading

I am trying to track down something that is drawing down my battery & I disconected the positive side of the battery & installed an amp meter in between the battery & the meter . My reading is .8 unless I cover my solar panels & then it drops to .3. ...

cdcorpe by Explorer
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Issue with trailer lights

I'm stumped and hoping that someone can offer me a suggestion for my issue with my trailer lights.Tow vehicle: 2006 Mazda MPVTrailer: 2009 Jayco Jay popupWiring Harness: CURT Manufacturing 56010 T-Connector (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GMX9D...

brian99 by Explorer
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Replacing water pump on Dad's coach

My Mom and Dad have an '07 Monoco Holiday Rambler. The Shur-Flo pump, Model # 2088-422-444, has been discontinued and superseded with Model # 4008-101-E65. Are there any install tips? I know I should drain the fresh water tank, first. The existing se...

Stinky fresh water

After a couple years of traveling during the winter with the trailer we had recently purchased and having issues with the fresh water smelling (particularly in the bathroom vanity sink)I believe I have found the solution to the problem.The old traile...

Engine code, P1406 on 98 V10

RV been sitting like 4.5 months & needed to go fill LP tank, so once on my way it felt like the engine wasnt running correctly, like it had a skip in a spot in the throttle. When I got to the LP station the engine had a real strong lean smell, like a...