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09 Itasca Cambria and direct TV.

Just purchased this rig. Previous owner has a dedicated line going from outside storage area to TV in the front. Hooked the coach to the house satellite and all is well. There is a satellite on the coach, a winegard. I want to use it verses a portabl...

Temp gauge stopped working

Hello,On the way back from our last trip I noticed the temp gauge wasn't working (engine warmed up, but gauge never moved). It was a short trip without many hills, so I continued on home.When I got home I looked in the coolant overflow and it was at...

kcny by • Explorer
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Magnesium or Aluminum Anode Rod?

We are getting a portable water softener & conditioner for our fifth wheel? Since it uses salt, I was wondering if anyone had any insight on which type of anode rod to use in our water heater?

Removing Dark Marks from 'Rubbing' RV Cover?

We have had our trailer covered with an RV cover since last year.The cover has rubbed and left dark 'streaks' in places.Can anyone recommend a compound that will remove the dark marks without damaging the gloss finish?Thanks!

smcrea by • Explorer II
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Tapping into propane system for outdoor stove

My 09 Cambia has a 18 gallon propane tank. I have a free standing stove that I use for my wok. What are my options for propane. This coach has limited storage space so trying to avoid carrying a typical 5 gallon cylinder.

Generator for a trailer

Can a generator be permanently mounted on a small shelf attached to the back of a 33' trailer, or would it upset the trailer/tow vehicle balance?

Combining Dissimilar Battery ah?

I know there are a few people here with real-world experience with this, so I hope they chime in!QUESTION: With a small 12v AGM battery (33ah), I have the choice of paralleling a slightly larger battery (35ah), a much larger battery (42 ah), or a so...

Sp.Gr. of Golf Cart 6v batteries

Trailer came with 2 6v US2000 golf carts last fall. No idea what their actual age is.Tried to take care of them with full re-charge the day after ~50% depletion (~12V) with Prog. Dyn. 6280, and later with built in tiny solar during storage. Added lar...

brulaz by • Explorer
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Fresh Water Inlet Squirts Back

When I fill my empty fresh water tank using the 1 1/4" open port (not city water) I push my hose end in a little. Lately, after about 2 minutes, water comes gushing out, pushing out the hose. Water also comes out the small air vent hose opening. I ...

adamsr2 by • Explorer
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temp patch on a cracked gray water pipe ??

my dad just purchased a new camper, when we got it home i noticed water leaking under the belly, out of a gray water outlet fitting, all seems tight, but it looks like a fitting is cracked, is there something i can use to put a patch on for a few wee...

pacamper by • Explorer
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100 Watts Solar with Deep Cell 31s or Trojan 6 Volts

I'm looking at a new truck camper that comes with 100 watts solar panel and control. I use minimal lights, water pump, etc when dry camping solo. Is that sufficient to maintain two batteries while dry camping?I've had The same Trojan 105 golf cart ba...

Mike3 by • Explorer
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Air vent problem

I noticed today that my 1988 Southwind has no air coming from the dash vents when the blower is on. I removed one of the flexible air ducts from the chute that the blower is hooked to, there is what appears to be a spring loaded flap blocking the ou...

n3or by • Explorer
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tire question

I have a set of Carlisle Class D tires on my 30 foot Fiverr. They are six years old with less than 2000 miles on them. I'm thinking they should be ok as long as there is no dry rot? Thanks, Mark

Water heater switch

Is the outside switch on the water heater only for the propane ignition, or does it control the electric as well? I have inside switches for each of these.

propane consumption

How much propane does the wave 6 catalytic heater use compared to the rv furnace?I am trying to figure up the savings to see if it is worth the investment.

joe0508 by • Explorer
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