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KYB shocks and Cooper tires

Just upgraded to KYB Gas Adjust shocks.......WOW what a huge difference over the stock shocks...i should have done this a long time ago.if anyone is thinking about this...DO IT....its well worth itI don't have that"roller coaster" feeling anymore......

jsrore by Explorer
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How much solar charging are you getting while driving?

Every so often someone makes the point that they get significant solar charging while driving.For those of you that notice this, any thoughts on how much charging you are getting just from solar (vs. say alternator), and how much solar yield you are ...

HiTech by Explorer
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Any Hands On Experience With Die Hard Gr 31 AGM?

Arturo begged me for my group 29 flooded battery. A 31 AGM sitting alongside my bed sounds more rational but yeesh the price! Being I "lost" a mere 20 bucks on the 29, not having to baby the 31 AGM is sorely tempting.So one question is this. Anyone o...

medicine cabinet

The plastic latch on our medicine cabinet broke off in the middle of a trip. Luckily it did not empty out everything into the bath area while we were driving. I am now looking for a RV suitable medicine cabinet with a secure latch. All the ones for h...

Adding a relay to lower the amperage on a switch?

I have these switches that are rated for 15 amps. The instructions say I can add a relay if I need to connect something that is over 15 amps. Could somebody help me understand what this means and link me to the relay I need for say a 30 amp load?Than...

qwerty11 by Explorer
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Suburban SW6DE water heater

i have a problem with my water heater. It started when the heater would fire up, while it was working it would still keep clicking and sparking. then it would shut down, it would do this 3 times and then stop. If i had shore power the heater would wo...

which way is best 2 6V or 2 12V batteries

Have a new to me an 811 Northern Lite.Need to upgrade battery.Which way is best for most lasting power?Have room for either situation.2 6V or 2 12V looking at group 30 110 AH ThanksEd

TCINTN by Explorer
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Converter blew up - any advice appreciated!

Hi guys!Well last week a friend of ours hooked up our RV in the rain using several extension cords to fit. (We didn't realize this until it was too late.) Next thing we know, we hear a sizzle and then a big pop! Then smoke coming out of the vents whe...

Roof top AC

Sometimes at start up my AC units take 30 minutes fir the compressor to start and begin cooling. Fan is immediate. Any ideas?

Gile by Explorer
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HELP Leaking toilet

Had the trailer out for the first time in 8 months. all appeared to be going smoothly until I notice water leaking behind the toilet. it is very tight back there, and I am not sure exactly where it is coming from. How do I get my toilet apart to l...

rovobay by Explorer
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Suburban SF30 Furnace

Hi, I am a caravan/motorhome engineer in England UK. I have a Suburban SF30 Furnace in a Winnibago. The furnace lights and runs for about 10mins then goes out and seconds later re-lights, goes out - re-lights, three times and then locks down. It will...

Surge protector

Hello, new to this site and have learned so much already! Great group of helpful people! We recently purchased a new (1st one) tt and I am trying to cover all bases as far as gear. I am looking for a 30 amp surge protector and the prices are all over...

tbred by Explorer
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DTV Actual Coverage

I was amazed to have reception in Yukon. I had excellent reception of all channels along the Alaskan Highway. The last reception was in Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada which is 1240 miles northwest of Seattle. Of course the satellites are about to disapp...