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Solution to Peeling Clearcoat

The clearcoat is coming off around the top edges of my coach. It is white and chalky in areas. Is there a way to clear the bad clearcoat, leaving the paint intact, until I can get it painted ? Has anyone had just this top area of their coach painted...

USMC46 by Explorer
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Atwood 10 gal Water Heater Wont Shut Off

So I've replaced the thermostat and eco, and the water heater will continue to heat the water until it is pouring out of the relief valve, when it is running on electric. This is the same thing it was doing before I reolaced them. I also can't get i...

dano73 by Explorer
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2 Speed Fan Switch

My rig has a Kool-o-Matic ceiling fan along with its 2 speed temp control switch. I've always disliked the look of this switch and I never use the temp control so I'm looking for a wall mount 2 speed 12 volt switch but not having any luck. Anyone hav...

joraz by Explorer
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GFI Problem

I am trying to figure this problem out and don't quite know where to look next. When I plug in to a campground outlet that is GFCI protected, as soon as my surge guard kicks in the GFI protector on the post or otherwise protected outlet will trip. I ...

Jack solenoids

Does anyone know how to check the jack solenoids to see if they are faulty? I have been told to check solenoid for my front jack as it will not retract without pressure on it but I don't know how to do this. I have a 2005 HR Ambassador. Thanks

What gauge wire?

I want to do it right and am not afraid to dig in (do the work and spend the money).I've got a Progressive Dynamics PD 4645 converter (which I put in to replace a boiler type).The length of cable from the battery to the converter is 12 feet. I am sup...

pasusan by Explorer
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VRLA Battery question

I purchased a new Yamaha generator and it was shipped to me. It came with a VRLA Battery. The battery was shipped dry with the electrolyte solution shipped separately. I put the solution in the battery and sealed it, no problem. Now I need to cha...

Progressive Dynamics Power Inverter P9140A

I have a Progressive Dynamics Power Inverter P9140A with the Charge Wizard P9105. The equipment is used in a new Sunny Brook trailer.Has anybody used this equipment with large 31M, AGM 12v battery?The voltage levels look pretty good for the commercia...

MM49 by Explorer
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Maintaining 3 12v batteries in storage with solar.

Motorhome has two 12v house batteries and one 12v starting battery. I would like to have a portable solar setup that I can attach to one of the storage building post to recieve solar while in storage and not overcharge the batteries. Can I charge the...

Atwood Water Heater

Our 10 gal DSI Atwood Water heater is now 9 years old. Lately it has started to soot up the side of the camper while firing on propane. I cleaned out the end of the tube, found three stink bugs, adjusted the air /gas so I have a good blue flame. Fire...

Anyone using a air cleaner in your coach?

I was using my flashlight inside the dark coach, at night, and the beam showed a lot of dust/particles floating around.Does anyone use a 110V air cleaner with a HEPA filter? Or any kind of air cleaner?What brand/model and how do you like it?Thank yo...

Noel by Explorer
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Previous post on generators

I posted a few weeks ago about using my champion generator, and several got upset that this subject had been discussed several times, so this next question is directed to the ones that actually have experience with what I'm asking, others don't bothe...

rving4us by Explorer
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Conecting Power For A Front Receptacle?

I researched and found the thread on instaslling a front plug for shore power. I understsand it.Question is how to get lashed up with the current power cord inlet in the rear. I can't see how to get into that compartment without doing a hack job. ...

Dave_H_M by Explorer II
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Rogue MPT-2024 on the way

Mark posted some info about it on the Rogue Facebook page. Supposed to be $275. Here are some specs:* Supports 12v and 24v battery banks* 100v max Voc PV limit* Very low standby power consumption* Auto fault resolution (faults will not require the us...

mena661 by Explorer
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