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Torque size

Can someone please tell me what size torque fits the oil change access on the on an 4000 generator. Thanks. None of mine seem to fit.

vandave by Explorer
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Power Problum

I made up an extension cord for my rv. It is a 50 amp system, the problem is when I put power to it one leg is 115 volts and the other is 150 volts. At the outlet the voltages are 115 each leg, plug in the extension cord and at the far end its 115 1...

kg1d_dx by Explorer
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Air Conditioner question

When the Coleman Mach A/C in my class C is running in the cool high/low position does it pull outside air into the coach, or does it circulate the air. Also when in the fan position does it pull in outside Air? I'm asking because we are going to ridi...

docsouce by Explorer II
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Battery Compartment humming

Getting a loud hum/whine in battery compartment.Seems to be only when the water heater is heating. Suburban SW12DEL.Also the water does not get real hot. Just hot enough for shower/dishes without adding any cold.On 12 volt/gas operation.New trailer

Byrogie by Explorer
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Trying to find a suitable A/C load center replacement

Hi there, I have a QO Load Center that has gone bad. I am trying to locate a suitable replacement but of course mine is obsolete (QO4-7RM70TTS) and parts are no longer available. My main problem is space is limited of course and just heading down to ...

1000 watt Yamaha generator?

I had an Alpenlite fifth wheel and got a Yamaha 1000 watt inverter generator when I needed a new convertor, I put in a 45 amp convertor thinking that it would be handled nicely in the rare instance when the sun wasn't shinning for the solar, and it d...

Dumba$$ at it again

So after a two week trip and long trip home and 16 hours on the road we got home at 0300AM. Went immediately to bed and when I looked at the toyhauler the next morning I noticed the exhaust pipe from the 5500 Onan gen set was pointing back at about 4...

Kober by Explorer
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which grease for wheel bearings on tt

Large variety of grease available to repack wheel bearings, how do you choose.The old standard is lithium but there is also a lot of synthetic in the market, are they any better.

images by Explorer
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Converter/battery

Hello.Our converter appears to be working properly (Converter output voltage is 13.6), but the battery is not charging properly. I checked all panel fuses, inline fuses, and connections, and everything looked good. During our last camping trip, whe...

Herd_Fan by Explorer
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Norcold 6162 won't stay lit . Cleaned the burner

Hello,I am working on a 1997 Dutchman with a Norcold 6162 fridge.It works fine on AC but will not stay lit on Gas. I cleaned the burner real good. This unit does not have a thermocouple. Does the spark/ignition sensor somehow tell the board to keep t...

Installing/swapping Coleman Mach thermostat in my RV

I've got a 2008 Four Winds Chateau 31P Class C RV. I think my thermostat is faulty. Sometimes the AC turns on, sometimes it doesn't. I've got another similar RV and when I slide the temperature control knob back and forth I can hear a "click" nois...

SJ-Chris by Explorer II
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Slide Issue

I always had this issue so I always thought it was how the slide sounds.1) The slide seals and there is no water leak2) When I half open the slide and measure from wall to end. the difference is 1/4 inch more on the rubbing side. Issue. THe cyclinde...

Refrigerator Repair/Replacement

Looks like our fridge is belly up. Getting a code "cooling unit" problem.Taking it in for repairs next week.A replacement runs from $3000/$4000. If just the cooling unit is bad, replacement is around $1200 or so.If I have to replace the entire thin...

System monitor issue 1994 Itasca sunrise

Water pump doesn’t work, idiot light levels don’t work. Checked fuse, it’s good interior lights all work so I’m assuming batteries are good to go. No power to monitor, range fan or range light. Any thoughts?Thanks in advance.

antenna will not pickup ditigal channels

This hasn't happened before. On my way back from Florida this year for some reason I could not pickup any over the air channels. The power light is green and I have changed the antenna thinking that may be the problem.Still nothing. I am not a tech p...