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solar

I now have a small 15w panel for trickle charge while stored. I am thinking of going to 2 100w panels for a complete recharge every day. I always camp without hookups. Any comments? Not really savvy on solar. I have an 800w inv just for tv & dvd. No ...

Champion voltage fluctuation

I snagged a Champion Mod. #46598 3500/4000 genny from TS for $250 on black Friday. With a Craftsman digital meter my voltage varies 12-13 volts every second or so. It will read 113,118,122,126 all in around a seconds time. It does the exact same thin...

nowgrn4 by Explorer
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Inverter amps question

I plan on upgrading my popup camper,to a new one with electric top.I plan on running 2 series 27 rv batts.I plan on running a 6 guage wire to the truck batt with solenoid with switch and 100 amp fusethat I can switch in or out.My question is if the m...

RWDIII by Explorer
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Make alternator charge house battery better

Would this charge house battery better? Run a new heavy alternator wire to house battery first and use existing wire that goes from chassis battery to isolator to converter to house battery to charge the chassis battery ? This is in my class C.

help with my Atwood heater please asap

Posted: 12/17/14 08:08pm Link | Quote | Print | Notify ModeratorSo I Have a 2007 trailer and I am having issues with my furnace. It worked great a week ago now all the sudden it doesn't.The fan turns on and the furnace will light but then it wi...

norcamx by Explorer
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Good window sealant

Have a couple of windows on my new trailer that are leaking under heavy rain conditions. I found the manufacturer sealed some of the windows all the way around however most only have caulking along the top. I want to go around and seal the rest all ...

Buddy Heater line filter?

Has anyone used the filter for using a Buddy Heater with a hose kit and 20# cylinder? I bought one and it would not flow gas through the outlet side. After I took it off, I found that it had gotten pressurized with gas, and I could press the stem ...

Multiple inverters?

Would it help with maximizing battery power if one had multiple inverters for their rig?One would be a 300 watt PSW like the Morningstar SureSine 300. This would be hooked up to an outlet or two and used for low-draw stuff, be it an electric razor, ...

mlts22 by Explorer
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Onan 4KYFA26100K GAS

I may have committed the mortal sin of RV genset ownership. I got busy over the summer and didn’t exercise the toy hauler genset for a couple of months.It tried to start once or twice and ran only for a second or two before dying. Now it won’t start ...

TV antenna amplifier replacement

I replaced my old antenna with a King HD TV antenna, but could not get it to work. After troubleshooting it, I found that the amplifier was dead. What should I replace it with?I was thinking of the Winegard Sensar Pro. Is that a good choice?

Stupid question

The question is, how do I remove the TV from the stand? My RV remote batteries leaked and ruined the remote on my Insignia TV. I've been unable to locate a replacement remote and the TV is pretty useless without it. I tried a remote for a differen...

mabynack by Explorer II
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03 hurricane 30q window rattle

New to this forum, so thank you in advance for any help and suggestions you have.We just bought our first RV this last week and had a 3 hour drive home, the windows rattle like crazy. Is there a fix for this? I thought about putting something in the ...

ohmartm by Explorer
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RV Gray Water recycling

http://www.irv2.com/blog/2014/12/rv-grey-water-recycling-made-easy/Great Idea but 250 smackers for filter pump & hoses with fittings. Has any body done something like this?Thanks

mchero by Explorer
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Charge Wizard light

Just installed a PD4645 bottom replacement and fuse board. At rest house batteries show 12.31 volts . With gen running, bat show 12.70 and climbs slowly, got up to 13.25. With gen off and motor running, throwing 14.24 volts to house bat. Question...

tarnold by Explorer
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