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Pendant for 9200 PD Converter

Last winter I think, I replaced my old and failing PD converter from 1989 to a 9200. The shop I purchased from included all the cables and schematics for swapping them out. The guy who I dealt with said it wasn't necessary to install the pendant an...

furnace removeal

l found the leak and got over 3/4 of the floor removed, only thing now is removing the furnace, it is a Atwood 8500 l have got it loose from the inside and can move it from side to side. is there something holding it from the outside, seem like it so...

Installing cut-off switch for batteries

I have a trailer that has a cut off switch, however, it does not cut off everything. While in storage I want everything cut off without removing the battery cables. So, my idea is to insert a cut-off switch in the positive battery cable from the batt...

Keeping two batteries happy (separated)

Please excuse this long post, but I thought a more comprehensive discussion of this topic might be of interest. As is common with many RV's, I have two batteries in my RV, one for starting the vehicle and the other for house lighting, tv, etc. I star...

truepath by Explorer
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Awning switch wiring - Weather Pro

I have a A&E Weather pro on a 2005 Southwind. I removed the controller box because it was cr-- . Now I have no power to the main roller switch. There were three wires going from the box to the roller switch. My question is can I somehow rig jumpers f...

Sticking Ignition Button

The button that you push to light the refrigerator is sticking, especially after a month of non-use. Is there a lubricant that can be used or solution to this problem? I have to pull it out with pliars after pushing it in. If I use it more frequen...

slowp by Explorer
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Tank Heater vs.Recirculating Hot Water

Has anyone tried recirculating hot water into their freshwater tank as an alternative to using a tank heater? How did it work? Issues? Comments from those who haven't done this are also welcome.I know that smkettner did an excellent write up awhi...

SteveAE by Explorer
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Dometic Fridge

Bought a pop up for the daughter Fridge not working The pipes on the back get hot but the inside will not cool down Any suggestions Thanks

Here's a hint for finding parts and accessories

Last spring I picked up a huge RV parts and accessory catalogue from an RV dealer. It is 8 1/2 by 11 and over 800 pages. It is published by Stag-Parkway. Parts and accessory manufacturers pay to place their wares in the catalogue. It is divided into ...

Wheel simulator with a strange problem

My wheel simulator wiggles around on the wheel rim. I’ll put the wheel hole directly in the center of valve extension and everytime I fill up with gas wheel simulator has moved just a little. Usually about the 4th tank of gas I have to remove wheel...

path1 by Explorer
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bugs in the black water tank

I noticed that when I flushed the toilet, small flies would rise up out of it. I removed the toilet and found lots and lots of bug eggs stuck to its insides. I disassembled the toilet, cleaned it up, and installed new seals... but I'm sure there must...

I_am_Yu by Explorer
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another source for agm batteries

Hi,It's time for me to consider replacing four of my batteries that are now 8 years old.I came across this on Amazon. Any one have an opinion on this company?http://www.vmaxchargetank.com/800 amp-hour bank--8 jars

Dometic Propane Stove Problem

I have a Dometic EK 2000 propane stove in my 2007 Roadtrek RS. The left burner works fine, the right burner produces far too much flame, with a yellow color.No luck getting tech assistance from Dometric. Assistance in identifying the problem/solution...

48 volt LI battery from Johnson Controls

Hi,This would be an easy modification?http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1088236_will-small-48-volt-lithium-ion-battery-boost-start-stop-in-u-s-carsIt doesn't say what the amp-hours of capacity is.

Dometic toilet seal lube?

I need to lube the seal on my Dometic toilet, the waste valve does not close all the way sometimes. I have cleaned the seal and that helped but now need to put a little lube. What have you'll used for lube on the waste seal of a Dometic toilet?

tvman44 by Explorer
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