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Recharging via generator and/or solar panels

Since I have both options, from a power management perspective, since the 120W folding panel has diodes... must I only run one, or the other, and have a complete disconnect of the input from the solar panel while running the generator, or not? IE, d...

Different Brand Batteries in Parallel

I have two M27MF Delco 12v no-maintenance deep cycle batteries in parallel. I have used them this way for many years in our 16’ fishing boat mainly to crank the motor and run the trolling motor. The problem I have is finding replacement Delco batte...

BradW by • Explorer II
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Solar for Tow Vehicle question

I have a buddy that wants to get a solar battery tender setup for his truck. It often sits parked for weeks at a time between camping trips. He asked me and I showed him what is available but I had no idea what sort of wattage he would need. I have...

Lost AC power to all wall plug ins last night...

We lost all power to our plug ins, refrig. and electric HWH. I checked the GFI, recycled it and no help. We do have one plug in in the rear that works, it is on a separate circuit (washer dryer works wife just told me).I must have another GFI somew...

dllfo2 by • Explorer
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New RV Owner Questions [Please B Patient]

New to the RV WORLD...but enjoying it...need NEW OWNER TIPS PLEASE.....When on the SHORELINE...should Home [Coach] BATTERY be disconnected? OR Stored? [Refridgerator goes off when stored-even on shoreline] When camping without shoreline...Batteries ...

Tomboy13 by • Explorer
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Generator Powered Welding?

I have an Onan 6500 LP generator that I’d like to use to drive a 125 or 140 amp MIG welder (probably a Lincoln, a future purchase). The genset has 20 and 30 amp circuit breakers. The spec sheet says it puts out 54 amps. The coach AC circuit breake...

CVD by • Explorer
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Apollo Half-Time Oven (Micro/Convection)

Our Half Time oven (it is the over the range type with a vent fan and light) finally quit on our Florida trip. Once home I found that the control board broke loose and cut the Keypad ribbon cable. Called to get just the keypad ($32). Since they chang...

BennieH by • Explorer
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Winegard TV Antenna Maintenance

After years of never doing any maintenance on my Winegard TV antenna it started leaking through the shaft into the camper.Research indicated the TV antenna is supposed to be lubricated with silicone spray twice a year. The lubrication not only is fo...

cold weather starting on Yamaha 3000 iSEB

Hi,I'm pleased to report that on the fifth try the Yamaha 3000 iSEB generator started at -20 C (-4 F).I was not able to push in the choke all the way immediately, but could do so within 20 seconds.I've loaded it up with the block heater and turned on...

Onan spark plug

Simple question: What size socket is required to remove the spark plug from my gen set?

vcbutton by • Explorer
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Priming the carb

My rig is on a John Deere chassis with a carbureted Ford 460. The fuel pump is wired through an oil pressure switch as a safety feature; no oil pressure, no gas.I've been thinking of wiring a momentary on switch mounted to the dash as a bypass for t...

Tire pressure

Tires inflated to the maximum pressure stated on side wall , how much will that pressure increase from the heat of the road ? for you folks that have tire monitors , Thanks

JohnDoe by • Explorer
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John Deere chassis brake reference

For those few lucky souls that have a motor home built on a JD chassis, I have found another vehicle you can reference for brakes, at least the calipers and pads.The 1994 Ford F-700 front brakes are the same dual 2.5 inch piston Dayton calipers. The...

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