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Electrical truck to trailer connection question

Can I use an extension cord to connect between my truck connector and my trailer cable connector ? If yes do I have to worry about a voltage drop if the distance is too long. I park my trailer in a trailer barn that I built several years ago, and thi...

NanciL by Explorer II
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Where did you get your Electrical knowledge?

I've been a member for a short time and have noticed the electrical knowledge on here surprises me. And I'm grateful for your sharing. There has been couple times that I wish this forum had a "donate" button for some of the response's.For myself I c...

path1 by Explorer
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Dometic Fridge not cooling

My Dometic Fridge stopped working yesterday, either on gas or electric. It is at least 10 yrs old.Should I repair it or get a new one ?Should I replace it with a residential unit that only runs on AC ?I checked the recall list and I don't see the mod...

JCat by Explorer III
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Electric Step doesn't work

The electric step on my 2005 Gulfstream Class C stopped working; no step movement out or in, no step light. I tried the simple things to no avail; fuse, connections, door magnetic switch and its connections, etc. I’m considering replacing the motor, ...

Dometic RM 2652 won't turn off

The Dometic refrigerator in our 2004 Nomad travel trailer won't turn off. Model # is either a RM2652 or a RM2852 (not sure which). The refrigerator works great with gas and/or electric - just won't turn off. If gas is off and the trailer is plugge...

LandDnAZ by Explorer
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How to measure how much solar we need?

(hope this is right section) Brought home TT last month and now have basics taken care of and RV is road ready. Now starting to think about bigger long term projects.One project is, we would like to get some solar. Which I know nothing about. I su...

path1 by Explorer
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Furnace and thermostat issues

My furnace cycles on about 5 times before it stops working. The fan that pushes air into the basement stays on. I turn off the thermostat and then turn it back on and it starts working again and the process starts all over again. Fuse is good. I ...

anutami by Explorer III
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Generators, do you get what you pay for?

Hi,Recently picked this up for HOME use during a power outage.Everyone talks about how crappy the output is from a NON honda inverter generators.I also own a elim3000, which is found in various posts on here. Never a problem.So for giggles i hooked u...

Solar compatiability ?

I have a line on a couple panels from a local guy and while I think they will work with the system I have I thought I would ask you guys just to make sure.I have 2 of these 100 watt panels from windy nation along with this 30A PWM controllerWe haven'...

TV picture dies when generator runs

I have a Tioga 31M class C motorhome with a Jensen dc television and a ac/dc dvd player. I had not noticed before, but when I am off the grid and watching a dvd movie off the coach batteries and turn on the generator to recharge the batteries, the tv...

Flashlight Battery Corrosion Fix?

All of us grab that seldom used flashlight and find that it glows feebly or not at all. Are there any cures (preventative maintenance) for this. I'm trying a couple of things right now but won't know if they'll work for quite some time. One thing I a...

DougE by Explorer
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Stove problem

Even through our RV is less than 1 year old, one of our 2 stove burners is having troubles. We push the button to get the propane going and turn it to the flame-sign on the knob; light it and the flame comes on; but when we let go (even after holdin...

Window knob keeps breaking, window doesn't close

Hi, we're having a problem with our two of our RV's windows. Our RV has two windows that slide (works great) but the two other windows don't slide, they have a knob to rotate which slowly tilts the window open (great to open when it's raining).The ...

jornvango by Explorer II
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Backup camera

2004 Jayco Class C. The backup camera has suddenly stopped working. It is a black and white camera mounted in the driver's side sun visor. I have checked the voltage and it is getting 12 volts to the monitor, but no picture whatsoever. Does that ...