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grounding house solar battery?

I am running3-100w renolgy solar panels on top of my 2014 ford E250 van which go to a 40 amp renolgy commander controller then to a 255 ah lifeline batt.Also have a Blue Sea systems charging relay ml-acr connected between house batt and starter batt...

blueh20 by Explorer
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Connecting to existing wiring.

The backup lights on my 2017 F-150 are deplorable. I am going to add a tailgate light bar and hook it to the reverse light wire of my truck to get adequate light. I know that the ScotchLock connectors are horrible. What is/are good means of connectin...

Bobbo by Explorer II
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Remote Control Thermostat?

Has anyone found a remote control thermostat that works on an RV? I only have a furnace, no AC. Do not want a programmable one. Would be nice to start furnace without getting out of bed on cold mornings.

StewB by Explorer
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4th Onan Cummins 2500 LP Generator Help Post. ????

Ok. Next problem.The latest problem with my 2500 LP generator is it fails to turn on the juice.I have it running like a top overall. It starts right up and runs smoothly. Has been wonderful with frequent air filter changes. Until...It stopped prod...

Winterizing "fun"

Today I finally winterized my water system today. It was my fist time doing it. Other years, I had trailer shops do it.I had some fun.First, I installed a Tee to allow me to connect the antifreeze to the pump. I use antifreeze as it is best for up he...

Replacing Water Heater Bypass Valve

Our trailer has a B&B remote bypass valve. As I was winterizing today, I went to switch back to normal mode to allow some antifreeze into the heater tank, and the handle broke off inside the valve, popping it apart and squirting from pump pressure.So...

Setting Victron MPPT rotary switch

I'm looking at my Victron manual and it says the controller has a rotary switch that you set to your battery type. However, even tho I am a techie the instructions may as well been written in Martian. What the he$$ is a PxS tubular or a OPzS battery ...

Atwood 8535 blowing fuses

I have an Atwood 8535 -IV- DVLP. It turns on and the blower motor runs like it should, then the ignitor lights fire. It runs for about 5 seconds and then blows the fuse so somewhere the voltage is building or something is grounding that blows the fu...

good2eat by Explorer
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Question about my Honda 2000 and aux tank

I've run my Honda 2000 steady for a week at a time when the aux tank and the genny are at the same level. Sweet setup! But I'm wondering if the Honda fuel pump will supply enough lift if it's sitting 4-5' above the fuel tank, which is on the ground. ...

400 amp inductive panel meter

Thought this might be https://www.ebay.com/itm/bayite-DC-5-120V-400A-Mini-Digital-Current-Voltage-Amp-Meter-Gauge-with-Hall/202473558490?epid=10023311252&hash=item2f245d51da:g:alQAAOSwxxVbx7NA:rk:2:pf:0of interest...bayite DC 5-120V 400A Mini Digital...

Travel trailer axle brakes and bearings longevity?

How long should the brakes and bearings last on dexter 5200 pound 6 lug axles? My travel trailer weighs about 10,700 loaded with about 9,200 on the axles. I have tracked my towing miles and it has 12,015 miles on it since new in December of 2012. ...

dragr1 by Explorer
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Monitor Panel Problem

My panel displays the status of the battery, fresh, gray and black water tanks. All indicators are shown as from one to five red lights. One light means the tank is empty, two lights means 1/4 full, etc.,. The five lights (or fewer) light up when ...

peholden by Explorer
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Furnace Fuse

i have a 2017 Forest River 30’ tt ... furnace is blowing fuses immediately upon replacing fuse. i’m not very familiar with hvac, or how the wiring in these things work, looking for some guidance with where/how to start with diagnosis. so, furnace f...

wyked by Explorer
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