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New Roof - TPO vs EPDM vs PVC

Hi Everyone, I had to remove my old membrane and plywood due to unknown leaks after the hurricanes last year. I'm am now in the process of figuring which membrane I want. There is a lot of information out. Too much really. I have a 31' Grand Surveyor...

myowneq by • Explorer
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Lithium batteries and new solar charger

I am replacing my 4 6V batteries I think 2 lithium, have never been impressed by the 30A PWM charger for my 600W solar, probably my fault for using 8 avg wire on a 9m run. Thinking if I get a Victron 100/75 MPPT controller I can go parallel and serie...

Slownsy by • Explorer
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Best mouse trap?

I left my travel trailer at a repair shop for a couple of weeks in order to fix some scrape marks I put on the left rear side. When going into my compartments I found evidence of Mice, Turds and a couple of broken wild nuts. We never leave any food...

AirConditioner Discharge Openings

Are the discharge opening, where the uunit mate with the duct the same size for 13.5 and 15K units. Wondering if new RVs are ducted with larger duct so that either size capacity can be instaled. Have a 15K AC and looking to add a second.

Also replacement axle

My 2009 Flagsraff Shamrock 23RS needs a new axle. So far Alko/Dexter team has not been much help. The tag on the axle is J296 262382. 10” hub with 4.5th bolt pattern. Any help is appreciated.

sjridge by • Explorer
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Solar panels

I have 4/150W Renogy panels RNG-150DP max150WV of 22.5VI sc 9.05AV mp 8.38AMax system Voltage 600VDC (UL)Max Fuse Rating 15ACan someone please walk me true the meaning of the individual ratings meaning.I understand that they are 150W 12V . What does ...

Slownsy by • Explorer
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Water Heater failed right before sale :(

Sold it on consignment with the original selling dealer.He called me as the water heater failed to ignite on propane during thier pre delivery inspection Had to put a new board in it.When we left FL, it was working... I drained the tank before our ...

philh by • Explorer II
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House battery life

For several years now I have been conducting a battery life expectancy test with my diesel motorhome. In January 2015, we arrived at Quartzsite for a winter stay, our first shot at Q. Shortly after arriving, it became obvious my house batteries wer...

larry_cad by • Explorer II
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noise coming from water manifold

Have a 2006 cambridge fifth wheel CA 308RL 506 and I am get a weird noise coming from the water manifold. It sound like something is stuck and blocking the water flow. does anyone know of this type of problem and how to fix it?JMR7738

JMR7738 by • Explorer
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SiO2 white paper anyone??

I’ve been trying in earnest to obtain an independently sourced (e.g. impartial, non-vendor sourced) White Paper study that explains (empirically) the operating characteristics of SiO2 battery technology, but heretofore after several search tries and ...

3_tons by • Explorer III
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Battery Rating vs Capacity Monitoring

Some things:Shipping batteries in the US requires the Watt-Hour rating to be marked on the battery, and the rule is to use the "nominal" voltage. So LFP uses their 12.8v figure for that 100AH x 12.8 is 1280 WhI think ? the "nominal" voltage for oth...

BFL13 by • Explorer II
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Dead Onan 4000 generator

Went to fire up my Onan 4000 generator for the 1st time this year. Held the Start/Prime switch down on Prime and the light came on and flashed like usual. After about 5 seconds I released the switch as usual and pushed the Start side of the switch....

DouglasC by • Explorer
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Battery that can be part of the structure of a vehicle

I stumbled upon this interesting article -- the researchers have developed a battery that can also serve as a structural member. Thus, the battery may no longer be a dead weight but instead is part of the vehicle. They don't mention RVs, but it see...

A Bazillion Roof Bubbles

A couple months ago we noticed some bubbles forming under the EPDM roof material above the bedroom in our barely 3 year old 29-5T. It seems to have gotten worse. If you look at the photo you will see countless bubbles.We are looking for the cause and...

Adhesive for Securing Flexible Solar Panels

Have plans to install some flexible solar panels on the roof of our fiberglass NL truck camper. Don't want to drill/screw into the roof. Looking for a strong adhesive that can also be removed without damaging the fiberglass finish in the event I ha...

otrfun by • Explorer II
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