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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

Everything in the RV works except outlets.

before we left for vacation for a week everything on the RV was working just fine. When we got back everything off work except outlets. When you plug something into the outlet it won't turn on but the indicator light on our heater turns on to show so...

acemyers by Explorer
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chaulking roof

I was told that I need to reseal around all the openings on my roof . do I have to remove the a/c and shower skylight tv antenna and vents or just remove the old silicon and reseal them:@

Switching From DTV to Dish With Camper

Hi, I did now want to hijack other threads so here goes.For years I have been taking one of the DTV receivers from the stick home and going camping. I use the 18" round with Dual LNB - works great for my needs.lately I have become disgruntled with D...

Dave_H_M by Explorer II
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Is This a Good Deal? 25a MPPT

I already have that 230w panel and an Eco Worthy 20a MPPT to run it, but have also looked at the Tracer 20a MPPT with a remote for approx. $140. This BlueSky 25a seems to be getting close in price (I suppose they don't make them anymore?) but does i...

BFL13 by Explorer II
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Absorption fridge tests and new safety device

I have been stating for YEARS that operating an absorption fridge off level of ANY AMOUNT affects the fridge in a bad way...Well, I noticed on a different RV forum that there has been some testing of this theory.. AND it PROVES my assumption..It dete...

Loss of AC power to outlets in travel trailer

With apologies, I am on the road and doing this from a smartphone.My wife and I are at a campsite and we are hooked up to 30 amp shore power.Early today I noticed that all of the outlets downstream from my bathroom sink GFI outlet were not working, b...

Cooktop Burner Valves

We have a Magic Chef/Whirlpool oven/cooktop(CLY1620BDB) in our 5r. The front burner is a "high speed" valve that turns counterclockwise first to light and continues in the counterclockwise direction to low. The two rear burners the valve turns all th...

ICamel by Explorer
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Furnace Problem

When we turn our furnace on, it will click on and stay on for maybe 45 sec then shut off and not come back on. Any suggestion to what the problem may be? Thanks so much

jringer by Explorer
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poor flow, Suburban water heater

In the latter half of camping season we noticed that our 6 gallon Suburban water heater had very poor output, like something was blocking a line. I researched it and it sounds like the first place to check is the one way check valve on the output. ...

spoon059 by Explorer II
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Help Please? Power cord trips GFI

Hi! We are brand new and very "green" RV'rs. Just purchased our first MH, Monaco Dynasty 2007. We parked it for the first time in storage today and went to plug in our 50 amp to 30.dogbone>15 dogbone into the outlet to trickle charge. We tripped...

NicoleH by Explorer
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Residential, or reg refrigerator

Anyone with any experience with the new residential refrigerators in RVs. Thinking of buying a unit that has one in it, but not sure if it keeps things cold while traveling. What are the pros and cons. Snowbird.

Need help fast!

I'm out camping right now n my water heater stopped working.. I turn the switch on n nothing happens.. It doesn't ignite at all.. It was working fine when I got here.. Had hot water for 2 days but today the water is cold n the water heater will not i...

In Line Water Filter

I regularly use a "TastePURE KDF/Carbon Water Filter" offered by Camco. I am a bit confused on the amount of time these filters can be used before they fail or are no longer effective.I have read several variations of the amount of usable and the ef...

Q re: Chaining up axle to frame

Hey All!Knowing that I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer I thought that I would float this up to the collective knowledge of the forum for some insightful input and thoughts.I would like to chain the axle(s) of our dual axle 5R, one side at a t...