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Inside ceiling lights not working - do I have a short?

I bought my first popup camper back in late January (2005 Coleman Utah). I checked EVERYTHING out before purchasing and all was well. Before bringing it on its first trip, I popped it up in the driveway for a few sleepovers for the kids. One of th...

funperro by Explorer
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MAXXFAN - auto opening - keeps cycling

Hi have a MAXXFAN fan with the rain sensor, temp sensor and electric opening. From a 2014 Kodiak TT. I would love to give you the model number, but cant find it anywhere and there is no manual.Anyways, when the electric vent opens, at the top of the ...

LP fuel Onan 5.5kw generator

Considering an Onan 5.5kw generator on the next trailer. It will run off LP. Main use would be for power when stopping overnight at rest areas or parking lots. Also, charging batteries during generator hours when camped at national parks. Relevant s...

markm by Explorer
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Dometic Air Conditioner Stops Working

I've read many of the other threads about the coils icing up on these air conditioners and the reasons for it and I am to blame for running the fan on Low when it was hot and humid. Likely my unit froze up and I won't make that mistake again. But doe...

RobWNY by Explorer
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Shore power stopped--gen works

Not sure what happened my converter is not working on shore power and half my 110v is dead. Microwave works. Started the genny and everything works. On shore power there is a problem. Is my transfer switch going out? I'm the dum dum who had both air ...

wopachop by Explorer
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Water Filter Issues

Ok so we were camping this weekend in our Rockwood Roo when suddenly we heard a loud bang and water rushing in the middle of the night. Immediately turned off the water pump opened up the back of the camper where the pump and filter are located to fi...

Troubleshooting Dometic fridge.

I have a 5th wheel that has a Dometic model RM2610, product #9219801fridge. The fridge works great on propane, but doesn't work at all on 120 volt. I'm totally unfamiliar on where to begin. Is there a troubleshooting procedure that I can use.Thanks,B...

Suburban SW10DE hot water tank question

Our RV is now over 10 years old and has been used every season. Last year the water tank fault light would come on occasionally. I discovered resetting the switch would make it work. Then in the fall when I winterized I blew out the combustion chambe...

Daydreaming (Ultra High Amerage Latching Relay)

Unfortunately it would not be inexpensiveBakelite housingGold plated copper terminals and nutsInside gold plated copper terminals and contactsServo momentary quarter inch movementRetain contact force would be an N52 neodymium magnet size three quarte...

A Freakin Miracle

My Respironics BiPap had been getting touchier and more finicky. First came the weak No 3 pilot light on the humidifier. Then the humidifier simply quit using water even when set to 5. Then disaster, press the on off button the menu light came on but...

Suburban LP Only Waterheater

A friend of ours is having an issue with his LP only Suburban waterheater. When he tries to ignite it, you can hear it trying to light but it doesn’t. He said he tried to light it manually this weekend-it started to work then shut off almost immedi...

diftw by Explorer
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RV Hot Water Heater

Just bought a new RV. We've had one before and hardly had any issues. One issue I'm having with the new RV is getting hot water. I've attached a picture of the setup for the hot water tank. To me, this doesn't seem right. I'm not even sure if t...

ktchase4 by Explorer
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