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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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Onan stop/start post

Sorry for posting on wrong page (post help page).Just trying to help fellow rv'ers with common gen problem.I'll post on another site.Bye

Furrion FOS48TAPK-BL Observation Camera Power Questions

Hello,Tomorrow is the big day as I will be pulling our 5th wheel out of underground storage and begin getting it ready for the upcoming season.We have a Grand Design Reflection 27RL 5th wheel that comes prewired for the Furrion Cameras.Questions:1. H...

dpgllg by Explorer
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Onan genset removal question

Hello,I have to remove my Onan genset it is a Cummins Onan RV QG 4000 Model 4KYFA26100P. I am taking it out of a 2016 Winnebago Minnie Winne 25B. Why you ask? well I ran it without oil in it last summer and found out the hard way there is no low oil ...

Onan Gen Starts then Shuts Down

FYI: Did extensive reading/viewing about this problem.(I have an Onan 5500 Marques Gold 2008.) Replacing fuel pump, filter and oil sensor did not resolve the problem but what did work was running 2 to 1 ratio of gas to Sea Foam through gen. Performed...

Whynter 12v refrigerator vs 3 way refrigerator

Hi everyone,I have a 3 way Dometic Americana 4.3cu.ft. refrigerator, with a small freezer section inside, as of now it's installed in its place but not hooked up yet.I'm looking into installing at least one 300w solar panel, maybe 2 (600w total)I hea...

evy by Explorer
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Jayco part needed

I have a Jayco escapade and am looking for a part. Jayco referred me to camping world.I have not stopped in there yet but last time I looked for a part from them, they were useless.It is the plastic step insert. It is the first step you go down BEF...

dcason by Explorer
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Shower valve flow

Has anyone drilled the 1/8 hole bigger in there shower control where the hose screws on? Seems like you might get more volume with it opened to 3/32 or 1/4 inch. Just wondering.

UtahSun by Explorer
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Not finding flasher fuse 2005 Gulfstream

Flashers not working. Brake lights not working. Turn signals weren't either but found and replaced fuse so those work but can't locate any fuses or relays for the others and manual doesn't list them.RV is 2005 class A Gulfsteam Sunseeker with 8.1 Che...

brisath by Explorer
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To those w/10 gal. water heater.

Buddy here in camp has a brand new trailer with a 10 gal. water heater. The heater can run for a couple of hours before shutting down and then the water is not that warm. I'm use to the 6 gal. heater that takes about 45 minutes to cycle off with hot ...

Bill_T by Explorer
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Awkward Heat - A/C issue

So we live in NY and are headed to FW in 12 days so of course we need to get the RV open. I checked everything and all is well except for the A/C.We use a digital Dometic 3 step thermostat. "Fan" runs air just through the A/C. "Cool" runs the A/C. Bu...

esfd243 by Explorer
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