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Propane Refrigerator Use at High Elevation

We are just returning from a couple of weeks of dry camping in the mountains with our new TT. Whenever we were at higher elevations the refrigerator would have problems restarting automatically.We constantly would see a "fault code" = F. The Norcol...

Question on Thetford toilets

Do all Thetford toilets use the same closet flange seal? I have a Thetford 31661 and need a new one, but don't want to order the wrong one.

Bobbo by Explorer II
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Converter Question

On my World Friendship power converter one of my terminals reads 8.2 volts when the others read 12v +. Any thoughts on why this is happening. The fuse is good and there is no light indicating no power. The circuit is for the gas detector.

Onan Generator Acting Up

My Arctic Fox 1150 is a 2012 and is outfitted with an Onan RV QG 2500 LP generator with only 18.4 hours. This past April, while doing its monthly exercising, the generator shut down on its own after about an hour of running. Shortly before it shut ...

HD DVR dedicated inverter

I've installed a dedicated inverter for the HD DVR. I had a spare 2kw (12v) Xantrex, which, amazingly, fired up and worked - with only #10 wires feeding it. There was a 12v socket in the cabinet, but I pulled those wires and put new connectors on the...

2oldman by Explorer II
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Adjustable Power Supply For Equalization

$92.000-30 volts adjustable with knob0-10 amps adjustable with knobVoltage and current displaysThis is twice the amperage of the lab power supply I listed earlier. Suitable for almost automatic equalization of batteries to 240 ampere hours at a prese...

Where to Get Roof Air Conditioner Repaired?

We are on our way back to the lower 48 from Alaska and will probably cross the border in Montana. One of our roof air conditioners (Coleman model 9024879) is in need of repair. We are looking for suggestions for a reliable repair facility before we g...

Nomads_2 by Explorer
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Split battery bank to multiple locations?

I can get 2 6V golf cart batteries on my tongue in the stock location. If I want to double that, I'm pretty limited (nash 22H 22' TT).One of the options I was wondering about was leaving the existing 2 tongue batteries, in series together for one 1...

chilly81 by Explorer
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AC Powered LED Power Supply Design (??)

Noise question.I am building modular AC (and DC) powered 33 volt LED lamps for various uses.Area of Question: Where to located switching power supply? In the circuit.Reason: Noise, electrical type.Can I use a braided shielded duplex wire between the ...

install solar system in fiver

Live in Portland area and would like to have someone install a solar system on our fiver.I will purchase all supplies with recommendation of qualified installer. Would like a minimum of 2 285 panels with equipment.Is there anyone who has experience ...

How do I get rid of odor in water

The last couple of times out we have noticed an odor when using our hot water. I am wondering if some of the antifreeze made it's way into the hot water heater, and after not draining it for a couple week period could be causing the odor?Should I try...

mrad by Explorer II
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Found A Better Disconnect Terminal For LED Lamps

I am not impressed with some of the chintzy terminals that come with LED 50SMD plates. These are supposed to be waterproof, they are small enough to tuck into tight places, they cannot disconnect accidentally, and they have wire leads ready to solder...

generator back up for solar system

Hi, I'm a full time van camper living in a chevy G-20 van. I have two 60 watt solar panels running through a charge controller charging two 80 amp hour batteries which are connected to a 1200 watt inverter. This set up is fine for what I use it for; ...

Fridge burner won't stay lit

I've got a Norcold fridge, and the burner won't stay lit in gas mode. I've cleaned out the crud from inside the burner, and this is what I know so far:When the fridge is turned on in Gas mode, the unit clicks, and I can see an arc from the little L-s...

eemsdad by Explorer
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