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Time for Onan 5500 rebuild? Pics and video ...

I have a separate post about my Onan 5500 gas generator (5.5HGJAB-1038C Spec C) starting with some assistance by opening air filter box and holding the butterfly/choke all the way open to get it going and then it might run for a while after putting e...

twvette by Explorer
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Smaller BTU air conditioner?

I noticed when looking at the schematics for my Alpenlite that there was an option for a 7100 btu A/C from the manufacturer, a non-ducted hallway ceiling unit. Does anyone make anything similar? Smallest I'm finding is 1350 btu. If there is a junc...

heater

Can the olympian wave 8 catalytic safety heater be permanently intalled to the original propane plumbing?How would it be done or should i let a professional do the insall.

joe0508 by Explorer
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A/c Mod for a delayed Thermostat?

Hello,I would like to mod my Duo-Therm Penguin air conditioner. I want to add a delay so that when the ac shuts the compressor off it delay a few minuets before restarting. Right now the ac starts fine on my Honda EU3000i generator. However, after ru...

tvnews by Explorer
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CO2 sensor going off

My FW will be 2 years old in mid August. I have never had an alarm go off, until recently.I was camping the first time. Wow, that thing is loud! It went off for no apparent reason. The only thing running was the fridge and AC, the water heater was al...

MFL by Nomad II
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Direct TV HD satellite set up

I recently purchased a Direct Slimline HD satellite dish with tripod to use while snowbirding around the country this winter.Had a Direct SD dish last winter and had great success setting it up in all but 2 locations, those being, Sequoa and Redwoods...

Are parallel cables universal?

I'm looking at buying two 2k inverter generators. No sure yet which ones. Maybe Smarter Tools from Costco or Honda with companion. Can a Honda or Yamaha parallel cable be used for the Smarter Tools generators? Does CW or any other retail sell a unive...

Electrical problem

Apologies if this is the wrong section for posting. I just had a tire blowout that took out one of the running lights on the trailer. Now, I don't have any running lights at all but I do have power to the brake lights and turn signals. I can't fin...

Reversed Neutral/Hot question

I have a polarity checker plugged into an outlet in my MH indicating normal polarity. When I turn on the electric hot water heater, the checker changes to reversed Neutral /Hot. Any Idea as to what causes this and what the solution might be? I hav...

Carrier A/C model # 68RU14102A - Blinking red light ???

I have a Carrier A/C model # 68RU14102A. Today when I cleaned the filter I noticed a red light blinking about once per second. Since the red light is "hidden" behind the filter, I do not think it is something that a user should be worried about. Bu...

TenOC by Nomad
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How level does a fridge have to be?

I'm getting really aggravated with my Norcold 1200LRIM fridge. It's constantly going into the "no co" lockout, and when it does work, it's sort-of cold in the freezer and only lukewarm in the refrigerator compartment.However, I note that my rent-a-st...

apavlin by Explorer
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Will Maxxair II fit Fantastic Fan ??

I have a Fantastic Fan model # B2000B mfg date 11/04. I want to add a vent cover. Amazon has the Fan-Tastic Vent UB1500WH White Ultra Breeze Vent Cover for $57.00 UltraBreezeor the Maxxair (00-933072) White Vent Cover Maxxair II for $46.00.My quest...

TenOC by Nomad
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Coleman AC freezing up constantly?

Hello all! I posted once or twice a few years ago and got great advice.I'm wondering if anyone has experience with DIY maintenance on their rooftop AC unit. We are strapped for cash at the moment and we live full time in our travel trailer in central...