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WIX oil filter for Onan genny?

Has anyone seen videos or talk about the quality of Onan oil filters? I tried searching who makes them. Also checked youtube for any vids of cutting them open.I see WIX brand on amazon for the same $10 price. Reviews say its slightly shorter but work...

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Interior DC ceiling light lens covers

Been wanting to post this for some time now.When we purchased this Discovery 6 years ago one of our first projects was replacing all the incandescent bulbs over to LED's. One of the lens covers had a hole in it. I assume the bulb was left on while th...

mchero by • Explorer
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electric v manual awning??

Hello All, I'm working on a non-conventional use of the awnings. I'm making a tailgating trailer. I used to have a 5th wheel that had a manual awning. I've looked at the electric awnings too. I understand the basic differences between the two. W...

gurn911 by • Explorer
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Clearing the snow from the solar panels

It is just a graph showing the panels waking up at the crack-of-Noon.The graph covers a two hour period. The panels were covered with about 6 inches of snow last night. There are two solar systems each consisting a 200W panel with an MPPT controlle...

Norcold 1200 operates without ground connected

I have been working on my Norcold 1200 again and have noticed that the unit will power up and operate when only connecting the 12 volt (+) supply to the rear control board connector labeled "12V". The connector labeled GND can be disconnected totally...

kmb1966 by • Explorer
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Another Solar Controller question

I have a 100w Renogy solar panel that is used to keep the two 6 volt batteries (flooded) charged while dry camping. The controller that came with the trailer when I bought it was one of the cheap generic chinese models (blue) that sell on amazon for...

tensch by • Explorer
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Charge Up Those "New" Batteries

Got a new pair of Flooded 6s from Canadian Tire today branded their way, but same as Deka GC 15s for specs and appearance. (230AH, 64 lbs)Local store would rarely sell 6v batts, so they sit on the shelf. They do car batts.I knew to charge them after...

BFL13 by • Explorer II
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AGM Troubles Update

Last Fall, was asking about my AGMs crashing after seeming to be working ok up till then. Now I just found a reference to this that explains it. First link is the previous thread on this, then the link with the explanation.https://www.rv.net/forum/...

BFL13 by • Explorer II
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Disconnect/Shut off converter when inverter is on

I recently got 600W of solar, two 12V 100ah gel batteries, 40amp charge controller, and 2500W inverter installed on my travel trailer. The guy who installed the system disabled charging via the converter so it wouldn’t create a loop when my inverter ...

storyarc by • Explorer
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Lippert jacks will not retract

We have 2013 Tuscany 40EX that will not retract the jacks. Lippert says there is 100A breaker in the system. Thor says it is in the battery bay. I have looked and can trace cable to wall of battery bay and no breaker is there. I have no manuals or...

Bottom frame to slide out seal

My 2003 McKinzie Lakota has a seal glued to the frame and the slide out touches it on the bottom when closed.It is about 1 1/4" round and flat on one side where it attaches to the frame this seal is 6' long. This seal needs replaced. Where might I lo...

OTR Mobile

A little while back, I got a referral here to try out OTR Mobile. It is an ATT&T-wireless-based unlimited wifi service. At $60 per month it is a pretty good deal, and compared to satellite service (my only previous option) a dream come true.I use t...

Window Leak - NOT condensation

I have a 5er with the type of window that opens from the bottom and overlaps the RV slightly. The glass all around overlaps the RV skin. You can see the rubber gasket from if you look on the edge of the glass. The RV was built in 2012 so it is the...

joelc by • Explorer III
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Surge Guard Protector..????

Looking to buy one for my 2004 TT. never had one before and I see there are 3 models available...My TT doesn't have a lot of electronics in other than a 60 amp convertor, refer and A.C unit along with the other standard plugs etc... Any suggestions a...

joelyn by • Explorer
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