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Entertainment/Sound System Issues

Hello all,I just purchased a 2000 Winnebago Chieftain 36W and I am running into an issue with the entertainment/sound system.It appears that the previous owner had several upgrades installed when they purchased the unit, which one of the upgrades was...

Generator leaking gas and won't start.

Hello,Just last weekend I paid to have a new starter put in my generator. He also put in a new fuel filter, spark plug and air filter. Just yesterday it quit working again.https://youtu.be/j6-KYrVqPm4Any suggestions?

WTrippe by • Explorer
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Atwood Furnace starts then stops - sounds water logged

We were gone all day today with the HVAC system off. We went to start the furnace; the fan would run for a bit and then would stop until we cycled the thermostat off and back on.I first checked propane out at the change over valve and it’s showing gr...

50 amp pedastal/extension

What size wire should be used for a 50amp RV plug? I have an ample supply of 4AWG, 6AWG and 10AWG but no 8AWG. Is the 4 and 6 overkill?I will be visiting friends later and plan to park in their driveway. I want to intall a 50amp breaker in their m...

Charging While Towing

Newbie to the forum here. Looked around a bit and didn't see anything specific so worth a fresh post. We just took our first long trip in my 16ft TT after I installed a new (4)6-volt 460AH system in lieu of the single group 27 marine battery. Install...

87 triple e regency converter issue

New to me motorhome has an allson d40-bra-e, converter seems to be working fine, but when i connect the line to the batteries the voltage jumps up to15/16 volts, disconnect the wire and it drops down to high 12/13 ish. also there is a spring loaded p...

Rear bumper spare tire carrier

My 2001 Sunnybrook fiver came with a bumper mounted spare carrier. It broke off at the vertical support along the road after a few years. The replacement has now broken. I have looked at the ones online and they are rated at about 65 pounds and my...

Connecting radio to Winegard batwing antenna

I am replacing the Jensen Omni antenna that blew off last summer with a Winegard Sensar IV. With the old antenna setup the Jensen radio antenna lead was connected to a port on the back of the Jensen amplifier face plate. As this pickup camper only ha...

pirlbeck by • Explorer
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Norcold flu baffle removal

Just discovered that after my roof was replaced (another story) they dumped a load of sawdust down into the the fridge compartment. When I removed the flame area cover for inspection, sure enough, it was full of sawdust too. The more I tap on the flu...

ScottG by • Nomad
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Atwood water heater high pitch noise

My Atwood water heater model GC6AA-10E makes a high pitch noise when operating on electric. Is that a sign that the heating element is going bad? (Is producing hot water.) The heating element is on the back side of the unit and very difficult to get...

Sound deadener for genset compartment?

Looks like I am going to have to remove the genset from my RV to replace the ignition control module and/or the ignition rotor.While I'm at it, I'm thinking of replacing the insulation inside the compartment. Currently it is thin fiberglass cloth of...

Power Transfer Switch Burning Up

Hi thereNew to this forum. This was where I was directed by a couple friends to get help with technical issues.I just brought my fifth wheel back home from storage and started in on a rotten floor issue that I unfortunately discovered after purchasin...

Reswest by • Explorer
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Entrance steps

Our steps normally come out and stay out when I open the door to exit after stopping the engine.I've been sitting in my winter site for a few months. Started the engine. After I turned it off and opened the door, the steps did not come out, no noise,...

Janss by • Explorer II
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Doing an electrical system from scratch, need some help!

Hey everyone! I joined this forum specifically to ask this question and I hope someone here can help me figure it out. My wife and I purchased a used 2011 Forest River R-Pod with the intention of doing a light remodel (paint and replacing vinyl floor...

rbts by • Explorer
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Winter Test AC

I would like to test my ac in my new TT but its 45f out. I do have it 70 in the TT but the compresser will not turn. Is the thermostat on the roof?

mat60 by • Explorer
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