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MC4 tool

I am very new to solar. I consider myself of decent intelligence but am having problems with the tool to disconnect the mc4 connections. I bought 2 and both broke rather quickly. They are plastic and the one of the two fingers broke when trying to u...

theczar by • Explorer
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T-connector for hot water heater

I have a Suburban Hot Water Heater. The T-Connector on the back is leaking. Now, I unscrewed it and put some pipe tape on there, but what I found out is that as you look at this picture, the end that connects to the elbow on the back of the hot wat...

motc777 by • Explorer
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Dexter bearing adjustment procedure

I totally get NOT using the EZlube fitting (ruined some brakes), Timken parts, and annual service. What I don't get is the conflicting methods being used to set the zero backlash on the bearing, i.e., 0.001 to 0.005 clearance.My previous trailer had...

Timeking by • Explorer
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Dometic Air only fast speed

Bought a used camper. Too cold to test the AC, but the fan worked, I thought.The AC has only one speed, haulin butt. Is this an easy fix? This seems like a much faster speed than my other Dometic AC in the camper I have for sale.The fan is also rub...

ajriding by • Explorer II
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Multi Inverter use

I have 3 inverters that I can use for my travel trailer. A 2000,1500, and 350 watt. Also 2-12 volt interstate batteries for storage. It would be nice to use appliances en route or overnight. Use the refrigerator on electricity instead of propane whil...

DIVE2XS by • Explorer
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Simple Inverter Option

I want to run television/dvd player off inverter and charge electronics.There is no 12V outlet in rv and the geniuses at Passport put the outlets, including the one the television plugs into, on the same breaker as the converter, so the simple plug s...

Grodyman by • Explorer
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New EMS shows Open Ground ?

Hey guys - was hoping some of you could check my sanity.  Here at the house I have a 30A RV hookup next to the trailer.  I plug the trailer in via an 30/50 amp adapter.I  just completed the install of the EMS-HW50C 50 amp hard wired system.  I plug i...

Chakara by • Explorer
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frame-less window

I have a frame-less window that shattered. Have a new one on order. When I go to install it I'm thinking of covering it with 3-M auto body protection tape to make it stronger. What do you all think? I'm opened to any other ideas.

Battery bank/Converter Upgrade

Just bought a used 2015 Cougar 5th wheel. Going through it now to see what all needs attention / fixing / maintenance. I have a question about upgrading the battery bank and installing a standalone Progressive Dynamics 9260 Intelli-power converter/...

BKing49 by • Explorer
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Trojan T-1275 Trouble

Newbie here. I have a travel trailer that has a Trojan T-1275 battery that is around three years old. The camper spends most of it's time in a pole barn hooked up to a couple of 100 watt solar panels and a Schneider charge/load controller. I check th...

MakerMK by • Explorer
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Help in finding a part # for a Domestic refrigerator

I have a Dometic NDR1062 refrigerator with a bad switch for the inside light.The switch has three electrical connecting tabs, one being for turning the light on during low ambient temperature. I have searched high and low and cannot locate a part # f...

Jerry_B by • Explorer
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Sears. Craftsman, Die Hard, Adios

Sears, the 125-year-old icon, has 24 hours to survive.The employer of more than 68,000 filed for bankruptcy in October. Its last shot at survival is a $4.6 billion proposal put forward by its chairman, Eddie Lampert, to buy the company out of bankrup...

Insulation around fridge

My fridge died recently. I have a new one coming and I am looking for suggestions for insulation around the fridge for the new installation. As you might expect, the insulation job from the factory was less than optimal. Looking for any ideas from th...

Katdaddy by • Explorer II
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