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Hose between propane tank and regulator?

This may be a dumb question, but can I have any hose between my propane tank and the regulator?My propane compartment is a little tight for hooking up a two stage regulator. If I could have a foot or so of hose (so the regulator doesn't hook right in...

Brake drums and pads....Got some questions

Took my drums off to take a look at brakes for inspection and was wondering how flat is the section that the magnet runs suppose to be.Its nice and smooth in the direction of turning but it seems from the center of the drum outwards it is wavy. Yet n...

Getting to "Full" with Not Enough Solar

More on camping tactics etc to try to get batts full while off-grid and not enough solar per PT's "rules"(PT says you need at least 60w solar per 100AH of battery to "equalize" that day sometime before dark, starting from 80% SOC in the morning and s...

BFL13 by Explorer II
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Quick Kwikee kuestion

HiI searched in these forums and on the net in general. I still have one question though.I have the single step on my '02 Coachmen Class A. It is a simple one that does nothing but go in or out when the rocker is pressed. I left it out while it sat f...

kahoona by Explorer
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Honda generator-carburetor

I own two Honda 2000i generators, purchased in 2009. They have served me well, however a problem came up. I have put fresh gas with Sta-Bil in the generators, and have exercised them often (not quite the once a month, but frequently).Earlier this ye...

rbp111 by Explorer
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Wheel Bearing Hub Temperature

I recently replaced the bearings and races in a small boat trailer. After greasing-up, I took the rig for a short ride on the freeway. Having a new infra-red, digital thermometer, I decided to check the temperatures. With an ambient temperature of 90...

Freightliner

We just left Gaffney, SC where we got our preventive maintenance done. I love this place. We have been coming here for a few years and the mechanics and of course, everyone's favorite lady, Pat go out of their way to get our coach in tip top shape....

skid rollers

I have a 24' 2013 Born Free. I bottomed out at the bottom of my driveway. I can't go in at an angle...live off a country road. I have little rollers under the back of the frame...they took most of the punishment, but the driver's side of the rear ...

No Fuel Gauge Reading

I have a 1998 Country Coach. The needle on my fuel gauge is pegged all the way to the right past the full mark. The gauge is made by Datcon. I'm going to check the ground connection. How can I tell if its the gauge or the sending unit. I can say...

Sez_Hoo_ by Explorer
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Trik-L-Start

I was under the impression my RV would not keep my chassis battery charged. I was wrong so now I have an unneeded unopened Trik-L-Start. Just saying.

Pirate1 by Explorer
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Portable Solar

With all this talk of portable setups. It's got me thinking of one too. Here's the panels I'm interested in: Two 140W 12V panels. I saw where someone hinged a couple of panels together and put a handle on them. I might do a carry strap instead. So I ...

mena661 by Explorer
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Air Filter Question

I have a Wix Ecolite Air Cleaner old number 546755, there doesn't appear to be a way to check it since it's not transparent like other filters are, I don't want to go to the pain of taking it off just so I can look through it, other than airflow rest...

Amp/hour test is way off-

I have installed two NAPA 8145's rated at 6v and 226a/h each.I'm testing to see how long they last with an Isotherm C-85, 3c/ft, 12v refrigerator, consuming an average .8amps.I assumed it would run almost 10 days on a charge.Adding variables and othe...

Eber by Explorer
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