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anode rod

I bought this motorhome used and somebody with no brains stuck a anode rod in a stainless tank with cast iron plug not nylon,i did get the plug out but the rod is lodged in the hole,any help getting it out without messing up threads? thankyou beaver

beaver_2 by Explorer
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Split off of 7 pin plug

Anyone know the best way to split a wire off of the 7 pin at the rear of my truck to the bed to charge a couple of 6V batteries.I'd like to do this when I take my truck hunting and use the bed/cap area as my home base ...

Mfar1234 by Explorer
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Best Interior LED replacement bulbs

Looking for real world experience with the best LED light bulbs for interior replacement. I have read a lot of reviews on Amazon but would like to hear from the family here on what works and what doesn't. Would like to stay with the warm lights (ye...

Battery Life ??

I have a question on the life expectancy of my camper batteries. We are using 4 6 volt Sam’s Club batteries. They are dated August 2008. We take an annual trip in the fall to Cades Cove campground which has no hookups. We run off the batteries for 5 ...

Katdaddy by Explorer II
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HELP!! broken drain pipe in bathroom

On our first camping trip with our used 2011 Coachmen Freedom express I found water under the bathroom sink. Drain pipe was broken off and unlike the ones in all my houses....the drain pipe is cemented to the bottom of the sink. Tried to quick-set ...

goowah by Explorer
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Battery Replacement/Upgrade Question

I currently run 2 - 12 volt deep cycle batteries. They have done a fine job and are now about 3 1/2 YO and no longer holding a charge long enough without being charged. I'm trying to decide if I want to just replace them, certainly the cheapest optio...

TT running lights on while camping

How can I keep my trailer exterior running lights on during the night? I see at campgrounds where some folks illuminate their TT at night. What plug or modification do the use?

Did I damage Topside AC Unit

2000 Minnie Winnie 30'Staying at friends with 30A-cable plugged into reg wall outlet.Started the AC unit w/o thinking and it ran for a few mins and then stopped. Made some strange noise.Havent been to 30A service to try it yet.Thanks,Rr

Sabluka by Explorer
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RFI

Most of the members have read some of the posts about RFI generated by various systems in our homes, RVs and tow vehicles.A lot of you laugh it off, thinking, "It doesn't apply to me." Well, guess again and read this article from the Wall Street Jour...

New Turbo on - still sluggish on hills - fuel?

OK, took forever to locate and get a new turbo, had that installed, road tested with the computer and all seems well. Unfortunately, it's still sluggish on hills.If you've followed this thread I've also got algae or bacteria growing in the tank, tho...

Lar_s by Explorer
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Shurflo water pump leaking

My Shurflo classic has sprung a leak, I may of cleared out the antifreeze to quick. It's coming from between the very front piece which is the on/off switch. Inside is the pieces in the second pic. Anyone experience in this fix? I can get the rebuild...

Portable Solar Panel Question

I want to put together a portable solar system to experiment & learn with this summer to decide if I really want solar. My goal is to get as many watts as possible but keep the weight per panel under 20 lbs. I was looking at Product A and B listed ...

dead engine battery

can anyone tell me if its okay to jump my engine battery off my house batteries . is it that simple .

elle8 by Explorer
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Charging problem

I purchased a used 1989 Winnebago Chieftain last fall that was not used in a long time. I only used it 2 times before I put it away for the winter and I am having problems with the 12v side. The last trip in November I replaced the battery in the coa...

More Solar ? (update)

Only if I can get it cheap.Ebay 100 w poly panels for $129 or make offer. I never did a make offer before. But $200 for 2 panels seemed like a good price, so made the offer. Could take 48 hrs to answer.Thought about 200 watts on the roof, and use por...