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Why ABS instead of PVC?

I have noticed that all the DWV plumbing in my MH is ABS plastic. Is there a technical reason why ABS is used exclusively? Is it just that ABS costs about 1/2 of what PVC costs? If I redo a goodly portion of my drain system can I use PVC, which is mu...

Portable flux wire welder recommendation

We do a lot of boondocking and off roading so I carry an 80 amp wire flux welder. It's too small even for around the house.Not sure if a 130A will be much better especially on 115volt but it won't break the bank.130AI like this one since it's dual vo...

JusBud by Explorer
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Heng's roof coating application

I have some Heng's rubber roof coating to put on my fifth wheel when the weather breaks. I had thought about taping the metal trim for a nicer looking job but have also considered putting the tape on the actual wall and painting the trim also. That...

120 not working on some outlets

I have a 1995 Newmar Country Star with 22000 miles.. I am the original owner. My 120 plug for my refrig was not working so I used an extension code to plug it into my outlet outside near the frig. Everything worked ok. So I couldnt find why the ...

acramer by Explorer
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Auto Gen feature disappeared? SOLVED!

I have a 10k Onan genset with the Energy Command 30 control panel in my 2009 American Tradition. I recently replaced the house batteries and shortly after that I have notice the auto gen function on my energy command 30 in gone. If I press the auto g...

Wfco power center going bad?

Hello everyone. So the day I bring the camper home from getting greased and brakes (cause I blew the seals out) I noticed the camper was dead. It was off the shore line for a week. Didn’t think much of it, plugged into truck, hooked up and brought ho...

stew47 by Explorer
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5th Wheel a.c./heat pump and Z-Wave Thermostat

I am getting ready to replace the rooftop a.c. units (2) on my 2009 Cedar Creek Silverback G2 5th wheel with heat pumps. 1 is ducted (main) and 1 is non-ducted (bed room). I am wanting to use Z-Wave thermostats with the new heat pumps. The trailer is...

gunny74 by Explorer
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Indiana Interstate Services (Cross RV)

Does anyone know if anything has happened to Indiana Interstate Services (Cross RV) in Elkhart? We were hoping to get our unit in for some maintenance work mid March but have been unable to get any response from either emails or phone calls after alm...

gitane59 by Explorer III
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Haloview MC7611 viewing with polarized sun glasses

Hello all, I am going to contact Haloview but first wanted to benefit from the knowledge here.I purchased the Haloview MC7611 1080P High Definition 7" Digital Wired Backup Camera System, an extra camera and cables. I wanted wired for the resolution...

fred42 by Explorer
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Electric Heater lowers Voltage ??? HARMFUL ???

Hi All,we are full timing and use and electric space heater. This causes a voltage drop (according to the cheap voltage meter plugged into a bathroom outlet).The space we are in has 50amp, 30amp, and two 15amp. We are plugged into 50amp.Of course, we...

BobnSofi by Explorer
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Yamaha ef2400ishc generator

Who's successfully running their 13,5000 a/c units with no startup issues and if any other appliances are running at the same time This would be without the addition of a micro-air start-up kit installed

ridemtra by Explorer
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Prodigy P2 Brake Controller Trouble Code

It's snowing today at the wet coast. Chances are the snow and road salt mess up the wiring. While I was parking my truck (no TT in tow), I noticed the controller display was flashing alternatively P.L. & n.c. I looked it up and it was power interrupt...

TKW by Explorer
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