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Fuse location for trailer running lights

We have a 1999 National Tradewinds RV 7371 series. We did have running lights on the trailer connected to the RV but they are no longer working. All lights work correctly on the RV.I cannot locate a fuse, if there is one, which might correct this p...

libeel by • Explorer
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Need replacement Thetford lid--update with pics

I need a replacement toilet lid. Where's the cheapest place to get one? Ebay, Thetford replacement parts, somewhere else? Actually the LID is OK -- it's the plastic hinges that are broken off but I *think* they're molded into the lid. Just looking it...

Question for the Battery Experts

I have a pair of 6v CG batteries that I use to power the rolling home. Sam's Club, Ever-Ready's (220Ah). They will reach 3 full seasons about mid-season this year. They work flawlessly, and seem again this year, to be fine (I disconnect them with ...

Propane level

How much does the level of propane, in a tank, change with the change of ambient temperature? As the weather has warmed the level in our tank has gone down about 2 to 3% each week in the past couple of months. About a month ago I closed the valve on ...

Dusty_R by • Explorer
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Tiny metal flakes coming down from ceiling?

I have a recently purchased '91 Tioga Class C. On a couple of occasions we have driven it over a rough gravel road and after stopping we find a fair amount of very tiny rusty ferrous metal flakes that are coming from a seam between two of the ceilin...

Charge Wizard and Trik l Start

Hi all,I have a PD converter with a charge wizard that does an excellent job of keeping my coach batteries charged. I leave the RV plugged into shore power 24/7 when I'm home. Of course this does nothing for my starting battery.I want to install a Tr...

eric1514 by • Explorer
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Balmar Digital Duo Charge

Would like an assessment, from the tech types here, of this product and it's applicability and usefulness in the RV (motorhome/trailer)environment.Here is a LINK to it's description from one supplier. The description page also contains a LINK to the...

OnaQuest by • Explorer
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Shower Surround Sealant

I need to seal a couple of joints in my RV shower surround. Is the proper sealant 100% silicone caulk, or something else?

RVhiker by • Explorer
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COUP-DE-FOUET (Battery phenomenon)

Well when I first started testing my AGMs, I found a tiny voltage drop and then slight recovery of voltage when first applying a constant heavy load. I wondered if it was just variation in my instruments. Turns out it is real, and there is not a prov...

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Winegard Carryout need maintenance?

Does the Winegard Carryout have any friction points that need, maybe, a shot of WD-40? I have the Carryout GM-1518 that has begun pixilating then momentarily freezing then losing signal. After I unplug the receiver and plug it back in to reset, it ...

blangen by • Explorer
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no power to coleman mach 3 air cond. compressor

The fan runs, the topside components checked good, including start and run capacitors, overload switch, ptcr etc. I checked power coming into motherboard at the compressor relay with multimeter and it does have power entering relay. The one wire exit...

Small propane leak?

I have a new fiver (see signature). After owning for about two weeks and about five nights camping , both 30lb bottles were empty. I wrote this off as selling dealer short filling the tanks and I do not smell propane anywhere. After a few weeks and 4...

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norcold refg issue on a 2008 attitude toyhauler

been trouble shooting this for days and praying someone might have some insight to solve my issue..when 120a/c is on via generator or land line and the battery disconnect is disconnected the refg will not work unless all lights are off and either gas...

gotbolt by • Explorer
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PowerMax PM3-35 vs Pro/Dyn PD4635

Need to replace my old 6300 converter...it works OK but only charges at 3 amps! The Progressive Dynamics PD4635 is an upgrade the would fit right in where old converter section is, but costs $200.....the PowerMax is a deckmount that I believe can be ...

Power to Suburban water heater

I discovered that the heater element in my water heater was burned out. I figured that I forgot to turn off the power when I last drained it. Off to HD for a new one, only a couple of bucks.I'm always cautious around electricity, so I put my meter ...

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