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Momentary switch on my Powergear Slide

So it seems if I stop retracting then start again to finish the cycle, the extend (yes extend)side of the momentary switch fails. When I push the extend side nothing happens, but if I push the retract side again, quickly just to see what happens, I c...

docsouce by Explorer II
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Water Pump and Battery Question

While sanitizing my fresh water system and running water through the cold and hot supply lines, we had the lights on and when I opened the hot water faucets, the lights flickered and the water pump was much loader. When running the cold water lines t...

Need Advice - Refrigerator on separate Inverter

Hi All! I have an older Class A Motorhome (1986 Champion Titan Signature). The previous owner had installed a residential refrigerator that runs on AC/DC only. So No Propane. Its never been a huge issue as we have mostly went to campgrounds where...

rcksblr by Explorer
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Magnesium versus aluminum anode rods

I couldn't get a replacement magnesium anode rod for our 6 gallon Suburban water heater, and put in an aluminum one. However, we notice that there's a terrible sulfur smell that comes back several weeks after the tank has been thoroughly cleaned with...

VE3ESN by Explorer
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TST 507 cap o rings

I thought I had more o rings when I replaced my batteries but I don't. Does anyone know the size I need to replace them. Hard to spend $16.50 with shipping just to get the o rings.I thought I had at least one so I could take it to the hardware stor...

bob213 by Explorer
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Replacement Fridge Bigger than the Door.

We have a Dometic RM3663 refrigerator in our 1997 Lance truck camper. We'd like to replace it because:1. It doesn't work and we're told a new cooling unit would be needed. It seems the electronics are OK. Unplugging from 110 causes it to switch t...

EEWally by Explorer
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98 Hitchiker II Water Heater Wiring

Bought our Hitchiker II 5th wheel and need to replace the water heater. It is a combination gas/electric unit. No problem with that except, I don't understand the electrical. Specifically this...there is a remote rocker switch and indicator light ...

To 12v batteries or 24v batteries, this is a question.

In the process of designing 1,200w system for my motorhomeI already decided to use 24v battery system.Should I use 24v batteries in parallel connection or use 12v batteries series & parallel connections to construct the 24v system? does it make any d...

johnxhc by Explorer
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Newmar Wiring

Can anyone tell me where the wiring for a backup camera would be in a Newmar Dutch Star (2003)? Backup camera doesn't seem to be getting power. Has worked in the past. Want to check the wiring, but don't know where they run it?

DunnInn by Explorer
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Slide, Awning, Lights Not Working

We have a Vibe 272BHS that is about three years old. After setting up for our first trip in a while, we noticed the slide, awning, lights are not working. The fridge, microwave, TV, all seem to be working fine.We currently have it plugged in at home....