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HELP AC Outlets blowing devices!

Hello all,I am currently living in a River Canyon 34RLQS0 5th Wheel that is hooked up to electrical power. I am having a odd issue with the electrical in the trailer. Some of the GFI outlets are blowing electrical devices when they are plugged in. Ye...

SDrummer by Explorer
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why does the gauge show poor-problem solved

I purchased two twelve volt batteries about 2 weeks ago. I am now in Arizona, staying in a park with full hookups, preparing to boondock in Quartzsite. The problem, if any, the gauge in the trailer shows the batteries are poor. I will check it out...

rbp111 by Explorer
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Electric Usage/rates

We are looking at a campground near Tampa, Florida called Happy Traveler. Their nightly rates are posted on their web site but it also says + tax and electric. We have never had to pay for electric on a 1 week stay (thought that was a monthly or se...

TPO Roof Sealant...?

I have a TPO (plastic) roof on a new 2014 RV. I’m looking for a self-leveling TPO sealant in customer friendly 3-5 oz tube (like bathtub silicone sealant found at Home Depot). Dicor only has it in industrial size caulking gun tubes, gallons and buc...

fritzrs by Explorer
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Atwood 7920 Furnace

I have an atwood 7920 furnace in my lance slide in. It decided to not run at all on new years eve when it was 20 degrees outside. Even if I remove the thermostat and the wires are touched it will not come on. Reading the manual it says an internal...

JohnJM by Explorer
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Best way to make sure your slideout extends smoothly

I have some heavy slides powered by Powergear rack and pinion mechanisms (I think that's what you call them). The gear and metal rack that goes in and out seems clean and works good. But the wiper seals are pretty tight and there's a lot of pressure ...

Bogart coming out with new Trimetric & controller

TM-2030-RV:http://bogartengineering.com/products/TriMetricSC-2030 Battery Charge Controller:http://www.bogartengineering.com/sites/default/files/images/high-res/Charge%20controller%20handy%20guide_0.pdfFeb 2014?

Bend by Explorer
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Suburban SF-35F won't light

Hey All,I still have my Jazz after all these years and it's been fantastically reliable -- until now.Recently the furnace, a Suburban SF-35F, won't light. Here is what I know thus far:Voltage at battery is 12v.Propane tanks are full and stove (immedi...

Coach power problem

I am having a problem with the coach not receiving power from either the batteries or the generator. If I plug in the power cord everything works fine though. I have a 1990 Flair motor home. where should I begin.

J_Mrtz by Explorer
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Special Adapter

Hi. looking for help.Without going into a lot of detail, looking for suggestions on the following.I need a 30 amp MALE to 50 amp MALE pigtail. I have scoured the internet and cannot find a ready made one. If anyone has such an animal, please tell me ...

Electric Blanket ?

Is there such a thing today, as an electric blanket that works properly, like you can feel the heat, or are they all a waste of money.Was reading a good while back & a member was stating electric blankets were different today, something about old fol...

Powermax Boondocker 55a

Just installed it into my WFCO panel. Not quite a direct fit. Powermax chassis is wider than the slots in the panel but with a minor mod it's in. Plugged into shore power and with the brand new golf cart batteries it started in boost @ 14.8v within 3...

Is my battery done?

The Interstate group 24 has been pretty faithful for 10 years, but I went to throw the float charger on it and found that it was quickly switching to the "charged" indication. Seems it's got a large internal resistance now. I put the beefy dumb cha...

Sulfur Smell from Water Heater - Please Help!

So, we are getting our 2006 Winnebago Outlook 326A ready for an extended journey, and are encountering the sulfur smell coming out of the water heater (apparently caused by bacteria proliferating in water left in the heater while it was stored...yay!...

SnugBugs by Explorer
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