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Onan generator problem

I have an Onan 4KY generator in my Class C. I have exercised it each month per the owner's manual. Today I was going to do the monthly exercise for 2 hours. I tried to start it up twice, it spun over, but would not start. On the third try, all it...

Remember zapping ants with a magnifying glass?

Breakthrough clean technologySunPower, which has been Ford's solar technology partner since 2011, is providing high-efficiency solar cells for the roof of Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept. Because of the extended time it takes to absorb enough energy ...

RVUSA by Explorer
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CTEK D250S DUAL - MPPT and dc/dc battery combo charger

Does anybody own one of these?CTEK D250S Dual - MPPT and dc/dc battery chargerYou can buy it for $174 or $274 on Amazon.It should be useful for 2 purposes for a TT or 5th wheel:1. MPPT charger for solar panels.2. When hooked up to Tow Vehicle charge ...

eb145 by Explorer II
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Storm Energy Inverter/Generator

Hi, does anyone have any feedback of this generator. Looks good for a "B" RV. Electric start and less than $900.00.http://www.amazon.com/Lifan-ESI-2600iER-CA-Generator-California/dp/B004Y74SHG

Travler Directv- power consumption

Good day all,Still wrestling with the dish, directv issue and now going down the road of power consumption while boon docking. What is the power consumption of the Travler automatic antenna, with all the power supplies and receiver combined? Dish wit...

Diesel Engine

We bought a new Motor Home with a Diesel engine in it. The question I have, we are at a park for the winter and I was wondering if I can run the engine for 15 minutes while parked, with the 50 amp power to it, slide outs out, and levelers down on it?...

edsan by Explorer
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water supply to Ice maker

Got back to MH last nite and had water running down the side of the MH out of the location for the solenoid for the ice-maker...the small diameter tubing that attaches to the solenoid had separated from the hose type connector...and not having anythi...

Gdlow by Explorer
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slide out is slow

my slideout goes out very slow will not come in. also landing jacks are slow????? could this be a bad battery?

Heater Question

This past weekend, had some leakage from the pressure relief valve.At first during setup, friend let off some of the pressure, by pulling lever. It seemed to seat back up, with no more leakage. Then during take-down couple days later, I noticed a c...

Dometic Refrigerator not cold enough

Hello All!Last night i noticed water in the bottom of my fridge. the refrigerator part felt cold enough, but it was clear the freezer was not. This has never been an issue before, and still today appears to be only the freezer. The only thought i hav...

jringer by Explorer
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Heater not warm enough

It's cold inside :(. I replaced my thermostat that had broken and now the heater starts. But....the burner is burning, and the blower is blowing, but it seems like it is not generating enough heat. The air coming from the vents is barely warm. At thi...

New Champion 3100 or Used Powerhouse 3100

Hi there We are looking for an inverter generator for our 5th wheel. It won't be used very much, maybe one weekend a year right now at this stage in our lives (maybe more once we retire down the road) We would use it for our house if the need ever ar...

Sneakie by Explorer
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Running refrigerator with freezing temps

I will be leaving tomorrow for parts unknown heading south. This will be our first trip where we travel for 2 or three days in temps that will range from 15 to 45 degrees. I am not concerned about stopping overnight when the 5th wheel will be heate...

74vette by Explorer
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AC Energy Monitor

Hope this link workshttp://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Dual-Display-80-299V-0-60A-Amp-Volt-LED-Combo-Meter-Current-Transformer-/171182139481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27db402859