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using electric heat

hello there ,,,,new to this way of life so here comes the dumb . my rv has been sitting in the driveway sense dec. i go out and start it ,,gen also,, run the heat from propane . problem is ,,,with the snow piles around i cant get in and out to keep f...

elle8 by Explorer
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Converter question

Is it possible to run my 12v lights etc, in our M/H without the converter hooked up? We need to get our batteries checked and willbe out of the M/H for several hours.Old Blue

Old_Blue by Explorer
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Heat/Air Combo

I need to replace my AC unit. Is there a combo unit out there that has electric heat as well as air?

bamagirl by Explorer
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Honda 2k dripping gas fix

I found one of my Honda 2000s dripping gas (when running) from the tube marked with the arrow. She was also surging every few minutes under the load of an a/c. I did not find mention of this problem on youtube, but one article I saw called it (I th...

2oldman by Explorer II
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12V fan question

Down here in Mexico, the temperatures are high. While we camp (in our truck camper) without hookups, we can't run the AC (technically we could, since we have a generator), so we're looking to get a fan here at Walmart. They sell a 12V fan to plug i...

jornvango by Explorer II
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Furnace question - Won't stay lit

I have a 2008 Forest River travel trailer. We got to our spot last friday and when I plugged in power I could hear what sounded like the ignighter for the furnace clicking. This sound continued for about 5 minutes then stopped; the heater was not on ...

timc1207 by Explorer
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How cold is too cold

Hey all,We have our first planned trip of the year next weekend and I am wondering about freezing water lines. If our current pattern stays the same our location will have highs in the low 50's and lows around 28-32 degrees at night. My question is w...

uintafly by Explorer
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AGM and Flooded battery combination

I recently bought a boat that has a regular 12 v battery for the 90 hp outboard eng and a Optima 12 v AGM to run a few lights. I would like to put them in the same area and combine them for recharging. Is this possible? or is the chemistry so differe...

Gjac by Explorer III
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Magic Chef Micro oven won't operate

Our Magic Chef Microwave will not work, I had just used it to warm up a plate of food and as I sat down to eat I glanced up at the microwave clock and it was blank. I tried all of the touch pad buttons and opened the door to see if the inside light w...

Buckleup by Explorer
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Leaving RV MH Plugged in at Home

Had an asphalt pad done last year next to garage for the MH. Today I'm running dedicated 30 amp breaker and wireing/outlet to outside wall next to the pad. Question for those of you who have an outlet--do you leave your RV plugged in permently when ...

Battery Cable Crimpers

I got into what I thought would be "simple" battery maintainence yesterday, only to find a hidden corroded mess ! Most all the crimped lugs are a solid mass of corrosion up inside the lugs, and all covered up w/ wire loom taped at the ends. I'll need...

Looking for 22.5 x 6.75 steel rim/wheel

Hi all We have a Dolphin 04 with workhorse chassis. We are in Gulf Port Ms and discovered our front new left tire was loosing air. Took it in to mechanic and discovered it is a faulty weld on the rim. We are trying to locate a steel 22.5 x 6.75, 8 l...

LI battery destruction testing

Hi,This is about the battery bank for a leaf. It does a lot to belay fears of catastrophic failure:cell destruction (deliberate)You do have to scroll down a bit.