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Testing propane alarm in more life like conditions?

Sometime ago after a long walk we came back to RV and the odor of propane was very strong and alarm did not go off. Turns out old alarm was 6 years old, so time for a new one. New alarm tests “OK” following the manufacture instructions. But I stil...

path1 by • Explorer
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A G M Batteries

Are A G M Batteries worth the extra money? Do they outlast wetcell Batteries or am I just as well off buying 2 wet cell batteries for use in my 5th wheel?Thanks,Bud99

Bud99 by • Explorer
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The Eternabond Blues......

I've used Eternabond Tape while patching/ repairing my 20 year old rubber roof and have, initially, been quite impressed with the product. I mostly used it to cover the joint between the aluminum siding and roof membrane after lifting off the rubber ...

Dexter Torflex Axle

Would like to service wheel bearings and brakes and was wondering if the Dexter Torflex axle can be driven onto leveling blocks in order to raise one wheel off the ground for servicing. Prefer to not raise both wheels at the same time.

4aSong by • Explorer
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Toilet filling with water by itself!

We are seasonal campers and have run into a very strange issue recently. The last two weekends, when we arrive at our camper the toilet has been full of water to the point it has overflowed. As a part of my routine, I always turn the water off at t...

Water pump ponderance

Been having problems with the waterpump (Surflo series 4000?) not always shutting off.Sometimes, when the pump brings the system up to pressure, the water pump will continue to run, either until the pump is turned off, or a faucet opened and closed.T...

n7bsn by • Explorer
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homebase

I am thinking about going full time in my rv and want to make tn my homebase.I would need to change my license over to tn as well.I have no place in tn.Does anyone know a way to do this?

joe0508 by • Explorer
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Noisy water pump

I used to have a 1970's vintage travel trailer. After I took care of the banging tubes, its water pump ran smoothly, quietly, and unobtrusively. Now I have a 2003 trailer, and the water pump in it is making an outrageous racket that I just can't get ...

I_am_Yu by • Explorer
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Converter/Charger Voltage vs. Battery Voltage

I recently upgraded my converter/charger and read 14.8 volts in the lugs of the converter charger when it is in boost mode. I also read 14.8 volts at the ring terminals for the batteries with the batteries disconnected. If I connect the ring termin...

wfred by • Explorer
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Coleman 15K rooftop heat pump

I was hoping I could go out in the winter (50 deg) and turn on my heat pump so it could warm the rv over several days to 70ish. Found it will call for furnace when there is a 5 deg temp difference. I thought I might be able to wire in a toggle swit...

Pirate1 by • Explorer
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Fortunately, I did not have a pair of 6v batteries

Well, the fact I had a pair of 12v batteries in parallel rather than a pair of 6v batteries in series kept me from having a serious problem on the road.When I exercised the generator in June, all was well. When I tried to exercise the generator in Ju...

Bobbo by • Explorer II
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Antique battery?

I found this in a little garbage pile in the bush near a summer camp that I think is from the 1940's or 50's. The location suggests it might have been from a "lighting plant" or generator supplying the camp.It appears to be a two cell battery! Anyo...

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