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Boondocking using HEATING PAD

I'm just not good at figuring this stuff out and I am to Old to start now so I am asking you...... LoLI have 2 12volt Deep Cycle Batteries with the following according to the NAPA Web Site... Batteries are Napa part # 8240 Attributes:Battery BCI # : ...

Just_Lee by Explorer
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Mounting New Stabilizer Jacks?

Hello, folks,I am finally ready to move away from the aluminum "cone" stabilizer screw jacks and have purchased a set of Husky scissors-type stabilizer jacks. I have the solid steel C-channel frame under my trailer, and am really leery of drilling ho...

Newbie with electrical problem.

Hi folks, I'm new to the forums. I have a 2006 Cedar Creek 5th wheel that I'm having an electrical problem with.Problem: the five 120V a/c plugs in the living room/kitchen just quit working.Whats been done: 1, had the RV park handyman come check it o...

Heater issue

I have a 2004 tailgater toyhauler, I did the digital thermostat conversion about a year ago and have had several trips without issues, this trip over New Years I had this issue, when I turned it on at night it would cycle 3-4 times (coming up to temp...

Inverter not putting out 110V

I have a Vector Maxx-SST VEC062 700w-1000peak inverter that is now only putting out 94v. Input is 13.6v, short (16")8g leads to the converter and batteries are good, all on and connected to shore. Measured with my Fluke True RMS meter, it will go u...

pkunk by Explorer
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Atwood Water Heater?

I have read that sometimes the flue needs to be cleaned. My question is what do you use to clean the flue? I plan to remove the burner and clean it and would like to also clean the flue as my burner burns kind of rough. We hardly ever use the wate...

tvman44 by Explorer
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Volt Meter

I'm far from an expert on battery banks but would like to find some sort of volt meter to mount in the wall to keep track of my batteries. Something simple with a momentary switch so it's not a draw. Any suggestions?

Battery and solar ?

I am having a new buildingput up and i wont have power for 6-8 weeks. I need to run heat in it. My plan is a Reznor that has about 700 watt draw. My ? Is how much battery, how much solar to get through the day. I am assuming i need a 1000 w inverter,...

No power from Honda Ex650 generator

Been searching the internet for the last 20min or so but can't find much specific to my generator, hoping someone here has some advice.I purchased a non running honda ex650 recently. The seller told me it had not been run in a number of years. On dis...

Jonnygsx by Explorer
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Propane tank problem

I have a propane tank that is full but it won't release the gas. I have disconnected it and reconnected several times, I also put a gauge on it to see if it will register any gas in the tank, nothing. It's as if the valve is stuck and won't open to a...

drilling into frame

I was thinking of drilling some holes in the frame of my tt and mounting a length of pvc pipe for my sewer hose I know I could not do this on my semi truck but what about on a travel trailer:@

Inverter v inverter charger

I'm going to add a 2000 watt inverter, I already have a 55amp charger working fine.I think the PSW inverter without a charger will be less money.What is the downside and what brands do you like and why.tks

Lipets by Explorer
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