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Can't operate the vehicle door locks!

So, the electrical portion of the door locks on my aging vehicle malfunctioned today. Using the key fob resulted in the locks endlessly cycling, making a clicking sound (the sound of them locking), clicking, clicking, clicking..... endlessly. All t...

FloPure Water Softener

Hello Old-Biscuit, or anyone else who knows the answer to my question.We have now used our brand new FloPure Water Softener for at least six weeks and when we test the water it still reads 1.5 gpg. We have been in Utah, Nevada and southwest Arizona t...

Drilling P.C. Boards (tips solicited)

I am presently using small perforated breadboards that occasionally need the perforations enlarged for leads of larger devices such as diodes and resistors.Do I really need carbide drills and an expensive Dremel or Skil tool (which in themselves are ...

Check valve between FW tank and city water?

I've drained my fresh water tank completely, yet after a few days I end up with more water in the tank while hooked up to the pedestal. Is there a check valve allowing water to seep into the FW tank from the city water hookup? Where would I even be...

Which Propane Adapter/Hose?

I need to go from the little disposable 1 lb. bottles to a new bulk tank (4.5 lbs.) to use 1) Coleman propane heater, 2) Camp Chef 2-burner stove, 3) Coleman lantern.Which of these should I buy for that purpose - the one on the left or the one on the...

Good folks at Gib's RV in Coos Bay, OR

I called their parts department looking for an item.....not in stock but the very polite and helpful gentleman said he would call around for a price and shipping cost.I later found this item locally and left Gib's a voice mail to this effect. I can ...

Noel by Explorer
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Rear stabilizers

Have a 2007 Jayco Designer and the rear stabilizers will not go down. When I push the extend switch it humms and then clicks off. Thought maybe the motor was shot so tried to remove it. The problem is it doesn't want to come off the extension shaft. ...

oil for cummins 8.3

I have a Monaco diplomat with a cummins 8.3L I was told to use Rotella 15-40 W Can I use Rotella 5-40w synthtic

A Roof Rack For A Toad ?

The thing has no gutters, just four doors. A '95 Dodge Spirit. I also need a "cut resistant" cargo net to defeat the legions of "mice" down here. Sadly my budget is not Space Shuttle grade. But looks like all the light stuff needs to go atop the car....

270w solar world panels

I have a buddy that can get these panels for very cheap thru his home solar co. I wanted to know if these type panels are worth installing on my fifth wheel. I checked the internet and the voltage is rated high, compared to the ones I see advertis...

Removing dealer decals

My coach as big thick, ugly decals that the dealer stuck on. Is there a good way to remove them without damaging the underlying painted surface?

Noticed Smell Then Smoke - Ideas?

I plugged my TT into the shore power at the house for a few weeks prior to having a guest stay in it.Test ran everything fine.Day or two before occupancy I went in and noticed the converter and water heater circuits were tripped. I flipped them back ...

RV Step Limits

Hi:Just worked on repairing steps on a 2007 View. This set me to wondering how the limits (in and out) are sensed. The reed switch on the door causes changes of direction but does not set the limits. I see no evidence of limit switches. I hope yo...

LED 5050 cool white strips in Flourescent getting hot

I have installed two strips of the 5050 type non waterproof 12v LED lights into one of my Thin Lite fixtures.I really like the result except the entire fixture seemed to be very warm to the touch after being on for about 30 minutes.Is that normal?Sho...

deandec by Explorer
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WATER HEATER PLUG

What size is the water heater plug? I use the plastic type and need to replace it due to breaking the head of during winterizing. I can get the rest out but I am heading to lowes tonight and thought I would pick up a couple more. I used it for to lon...