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Alternate Solar Panel Dimensions

New camper and there is limited space on the roof for solar.I want 200 want total at least. 2 panes, one, four, does not matter so much.I am looking for a long thin panel, flexible preferable. I cannot find.Also, where is a good source other than Am...

ajriding by Explorer II
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Anti-freeze ratio

Hey All—traveling to the great frozen Northeast in our B-van and expect temps in the 20’s at night. Would like to continue to use the fresh water system and want to add RV antifreeze to the tank. What do you think a safe ratio would be to prevent ...

chast by Explorer II
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Coleman AC dead

I have a Coleman Mach 9330A633 that is non responsive. System light is off, comm light inside is off, and pushing the override buttons does nothing. Checked both AC and DC power at circuit box, and all good there. Tried killing both AC and DC simulta...

Atwood furnace not starting

My Atwood furnace will not start. When I turn the heat on I can only hear 1 click in the A/C unit. The fan will not start and I do not have any red blinking codes on the circuit board and fuses look good. I have reset the reset switch several times. ...

45 amp adapter-use with a gfci plug

Camco makes an adapter which utilizes a 30 amp and a 15 amp plugs to get the user 45 amps of power. It looks like two wires coming to the 50 amp female end, which they say will allow the user to get 45 amps when there is not a 50 amp outlet. But it ...

rbp111 by Explorer
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replacing slide out wiper seal

I need to replace one of my slide out wiper seals. I am going to do it myself, so I was wondering what I may be in store for before getting into it...This is the wiper seal that needs replacing - wiper sealIt has adhesive tape on 1 side...Can I assum...

ROI Converting Fluorescents to LED

Rather that post this on Grey Mountain’s topic, I started a new one. What is the wattage and cost difference between traditional T8 or T5 fluorescent fixtures found in RV’s and an LED fixture of the same lumens? At home, when one of my under-cabinet ...

NRALIFR by Explorer
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Suburban hot water heater luke warm problem solved

Just wanted to share this info from this past weekend camping trip for anyone having problems with Suburban hot water heater and only having lukewarm temps. I learned a long time ago to always trouble shoot the simple things first. Got to campsit...

sgfrye by Explorer
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PEX pipe and fittings

Starcraft Antigua 2005, Water manifold made of PEX and those one-time crimp hose clamps leak. See pics below. the black plastic PEX "T" somehow cracked on a diagonal across the intersection and streams water. I go to Home Depot and match the same ...

Best Cell Phone Service

With all the Cell phone Companies telling you they have the best coverage and offering you some "great" deals what do you all think is the best of the best. Not so much price, but coverage no matter where you are on the road or at your S&B?

SGTJOE by Explorer II
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Thermostat

Hello,I need to ask the experts on here a question about thermostats in travel trailers?I would like to upgrade my thermostat, and was wondering can I buy any thermostat to replace mine?Or do I have to get a certain one, or you cannot change out the ...

Kirkturk by Explorer
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