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How to secure new TV?

Getting rid of the old style TV in the trailer, I bought a new 32" flat screen. It will fit in the cabinet where the old TV was, but I'm not sure how to secure it.I don't think it is realistic to secure it to a wall mount (not sure how I would back ...

Norcold 410/412 Owners - help requested

Good day,I have the opportunity to get my old fridge replaced with a Norcold N410/412. I am trying to determine the actual dimensions of the unit to determine if it will come through my door.Based on my conversation with them, the only thing that can...

Weird noise! I know. I know but need help!

Hello All,I know you probably heard this a ton but I need some assistance with this strange noise. I have a 2019 Coachman Freelander 28bh and it is making a strange noise. It starts after 10mph and continues but the wind noise drowns it out on the...

WaMike by Explorer
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Toad Brakes; Permanent or Portable

Just purchased a 2020 Equinox as a toad for our first RV and would like input on which type of supplemental braking system to buy. We plan on at least 10 yrs with this toad.

Air Conditioner shuts off when slide is in

I recently purchased a 2020 Jayco 287BHS. I noticed today that the A/C wouldn’t come on until I put the slide room out and turned off when I put the slide back in. This is our first camper with a side slide...is this a normal feature or do I need to ...

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Air conditioner supply shortage?

Our AC (A Coleman 48204C866) is apparently pulling too much current from the generator, causing the generator to cut off. Out repair shop recommends a replacement, but said that they cannot get one for us, due to a shortage. Has anyone else had a pro...

Battery Replacement?

Have a 2018 Georgetown GT 5 31L5 with 2 12 volt batteries. Considering replacing batteries with these. 2 6 volt AGM from Battteries Plus wired in series. Anyone have experience with these batteries? Will I have to change my converter? Thanks for an...

Shultzy by Explorer
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Water heater problem

Water heater works fine on electric but when I switch on the gas it lights but goes out after a short time then it will light again and go out. I have replaced the igniter, and that did not fix it I am waiting on delivery of the circuit board now jus...

Replacing Power Awning Fabric

Hi all, I'm needing to replace my awning fabric on a 5th wheel with a power awning. Curious if it is as much of a pain as doing it on a manual awning, which I've done before and swore I'd never do again. Does it have a spring that needs rewound like ...

fyrmnk by Explorer
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electrician question: voltage drop at outlet to TT

Done this for years, but now thanks to covid I can worry about stuff I never had time to worry about.When working inside the trailer, I've been running the AC by plugging into a 20 amp outlet fed by ~30 ft of #12 to the fuse box inside the house. Wi...

Timeking by Explorer
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Hard Start kits: Supco SPP6 vs. Dometic #3310727.015

Giving some serious thought to installing a hard-start kit on my 2012 Dometic 13,500 BTU Brisk Air a/c. Quite a few positive reviews on the Supco SPP6. Anybody have any experience using the Dometic Hard-Start Kit (#3310727.015)? Dometic claims the...

otrfun by Explorer II
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1984 Ford E350 460 problem

I rebuilt the motor for a guy.All the engine accessory brackets and pulleys are in a box,power steering pump,A/C compressor,alternator,etc.I was wondering if anyone had one of these things and would take a picture of the front of the motor.Lots of pa...

30sweeds by Explorer
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Dreaded EE code

Hello all,I need help with Ac. I have the 5 button duotherm. I have replaced the thermostat, one communication cable that was bad and the control board. Actually two of them. I have tested both communication cables the one going to front ac and the o...

Stevec4s by Explorer
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Mystery leak.

This is my very first post to the forum and I have appreciated reading all of the helpful comments. Thank you for letting me join.I have a 2000 National RV Sea Breeze. I have just begun using it and working out all of the kinks, replacing washers a...