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Open Frame Vs Inverter With Heavy Loads

I'm trying to get a handle on the noise level of an open frame generator vs 2 inverter gens in parallel (Champion 3500/4000 and 1700/200).My AC load with the gen on is 16-18 amps or so. I'm trying to determine if a pair of inverters is going to be si...

mrekim by • Explorer
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Decal Removal

Hubby has taken off the large decals that were covering the lower half of our cargo doors and we are left with half the door white and the other half not so white. Does anyone have any suggestions for brightening up the area that was exposed to the w...

Tristar Remote Meter or is my TriMetric Enough?

Installed my solar system and took it on a shakedown trip. Things went well - had plenty of power. As a result, I really have no idea how much power the panels were putting out in various situations. I have the TriStar PWM 60A controller and a TriMet...

Smokin Cheap China Controller ?

I had my solar just a perkalaatin today, all 290 watts worth.2 panels on the roof now, a few degrees off the sun, and my 90 watt portable directly on the sun. I was watching the amps go up all morning, when the sun was perdy much overhead, digital am...

New Converter

Just got the skinny on the new Boondocker Deluxe converter (I think that is the name) that is totally manual. 11.5 to 16 volts, you set the voltage. The Potentiometer is connected to a rheostat and you dial in what you need or want from the outside....

09FLSTC by • Explorer
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small generator for TT

I've searched about and only succeeded in confusing myself. I think I need a small 15 amp at 110 V generator that runs on propane that would put out enough juice to start my AC. If I had that, then I would be able to stay anywhere in my 24ft Kodiak...

Timeking by • Explorer
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Installing 12 v power port; Question

I'm going to install a 12v power port for a small 100-130 watt inverter to run a small LCD TV. I can conveniently pick up the power off an LED light fixture nearby. Would this be adequate to power the inverter, or is it too small of a circuit?

Ron3rd by • Explorer III
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LP Regulator Replacement

Folks, I need some guidance. During a recent camping trip I detected a harmonic sound coming from my propane regulator, a Marshall Gas Products #605M (automatic changeover). When I flipped the selector lever to the second tank, the sound went away. B...

How can I avoid over tightening a 30 amp replacement plug

I got a replacement plug for my 30 Amp shoreline cord and I must have over tightened the screws holding the wires in place as the grounding plug came out (fell out) of the plastic housing. I guess the tightening screw pushed too hard against it.What...

John_S2 by • Explorer
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No hot water pressure

On a recent trip we suddenly lost hot water pressure. I have an older unit it's a 1997 Damon daybreak. The cold side works fine. I don't see any leaks and ever thing seems normal. Tonight I went under the sink to look at the three valves that I have...

ashlatz by • Explorer
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Dometic Fridge

Hello Im new at trailering and need some help. I bought WW 5th wheel 2008, and my fridge is not always cold. Freezer works great. Ok, when i bought the trailer the fridge was cold. when i brought it home fridge cold warm. saw the hanging thermos...

erniebpk by • Explorer
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13,500 BTU rooftop

Am I in serious trouble? Today, our temp has hit 95 degrees. I had an electrician over this a.m. to give proposal on installation of 30amp service for fiver.I asked him if my (already plugged in trailer to it's own 110 dedicated line under house) c...

Simple voltage limiter

I recently added a 180MM computer muffin fan to my intake window.The fan, a silverstone FM181 which employs a variable speed 10k ohm potentiometer, has an operating voltage from 5v to 13.2v.http://silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=344&area=enWell ye...

Water Damage. Trying to FInd Source. What To Do?

i have water that is getting in the walls of my 5th wheel. Only on one side of the trailerIt is a 1998 Hitchhiker II. I bought the camper last year. I notice water had entered the interior on the wall on one side. I got on the roof, checked all ro...

My AC drips water inside.

I have a Coleman (Airexcel) Mach 15 roof unit coupled with adapter kit to Carrier ducted ceiling unit. After running for a while it sometimes, not always, drips from the air filters area. On one occasion it was ok until I turned the unit off and then...

martipr by • Explorer
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