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Disconnect switch not reconnecting

We have a ‘99 National Surfside RV. The disconnect switch got pushed and will not reconnect. We have no power to anything even while being plugged into electric. We’ve tried to push it again to reconnect several times but nothing happens. This discon...

UV painter required

Anyone know of an inexpensive painter in Tucson, AZ who could paint the roof off my 31' travel trailer with anti-UV paint?If so, please let me know. I'm help-ness in Ottawa, Ontario !!Thanks

Will a 100 watt solar panel be enough

Just looking for a way to keep the battery (single 12 volt) charged while going down the road and run the fridge and a few led lights when boondocking. I would like to get by with just a single 100 watt panel on the roof. Would this work under averag...

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Filling the water tank at home

We used to live where we had city water. We have since moved and now draw our water for our home from a lake. It is perfectly safe and clean, however, some sediment might get through and there can be discolouration. While that doesn't bother me at ho...

Better AC filter for those who havnt seen it yet

Done this the last couple summers with a household filter. Its the black label from Lowes. The different sizes are the same price, so get the 20x30 (or largest you see) if you decide to try it. I remove the foam filter and the plastic screen. Last ye...

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WFCO Converter/Charger won't go to Float

My son's 2017 Cougar fifth wheel is headed out on a long trip, so we went through it getting everything ready. First problem was fried batteries, two six volt golf cart batteries. He hadn't watched the water, and they were ruined. We've replaced them...

My Newmar 3436 Fridge - 120 Vs. Propane

Getting ready for an adventure soon, so will soon turn on the fridge to prepare it for use... next step is going shopping for supplies, and got to thinking about an ice cream thread I posted a while back... while I once posed a query regarding the no...

grounding inverter

I purchased the following inverter for my TT. Hooked up positive and negative cables along with fuse to the battery. Didn't come with ground wire but manufacturer recommended 10 AWG. Just not sure where/how to ground it to TT. Thanks for any info...

Tire placard

I feel silly asking this, but i don't know where the sticker is that says what my 1999 Rockwood Ultralight 24' tire pressure is. Where would the sticker be located?

battery questions and issues

new RV owner here - 2000 Tioga 24', had it thoroughly checked on and repaired when we got it, then it sat for 2 years unusued. Now I'm trying to get systems going.Batteries were brand new 2 years ago.When I parked it I pulled the 2 6V batteries (whic...

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Bigfoot leveling pump leak

i have a 2013 Jayco Greyhawk motorhome and i have a small leak coming from one of my pumps. Just a drop or two on the ground i think its coming from pump seal. Anyone have any exprience with this issue ?Thanks

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Whats makes the WFCO jump to 14.4?

Wonder if my WFCO is starting to go bonkers. Yesterday it went into 14.4v charging mode. I can hear my fans get louder and then confirm voltage with a small voltage display. No biggie. Today i heard my fan turn loud. Voltage display showed 14.4 which...

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How to charge a battery

I will have access to a 1000w generator while I am camping fora few days. Would just plugging in my trailer to it be good enough to charge the battery for a few hours, or should I put a charger directly to the generator and battery to charge it? I ha...