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Troubleshooting Coach Battery Issue

I have a 2010 Pleasure-Way, Ford E-350 chassis. Recently, I plugged in the shore power cable to make sure the coach battery is fully charged and left it plugged in overnight. This morning, I unplugged it, checked the battery level, and it went immedi...

KarlV by Explorer
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Air bags increase tongue or pin weight??? Interesting!!

Came across this video.. It seems air bags increase TW when adjusted for a level ride.I never would of assumed this..I would think the same for the 5th wheel guys. Its interesting none of the airbag guys stated this in their scale measurements.At lea...

lawrosa by Explorer
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earth grounding a generator

i bought a pair of yamaha ef2000is generators for our travel trailer.reading through the owners manual it says that the generators should be earth grounded,but doesnt explain how to go about "earth grounding" them.they do have a terminal on the side ...

Desa Electric Fireplace ,power switch wiring?

Hi All, I have a DESA CEF26-3 electric fireplace that popped a fuse on the main board. Changed the fuse and (fanfare music here) forgot the wiring sequence for the power switch.The downloaded manual shows an black, white and red wire to the switch, t...

sty by Explorer
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How to run fridge/freezer off extra battery

Aloha! I don’t have an RV but I do have a 1972 VW bus converted to be a coffee bus and have a question. My first thought was an RV forum because it is similar to how RVs operate! I would like to be able to run my fridge and freezer off of an extra b...

Ham Radio in a new Wrangler

My ham radio plate is on the front, but looking for suggestions on how to place the antenna, and what antenna to use for a mobile rig.Brand new JK Sahara Unlimited with the hard top.Rig is a 50 watt Yeasu

Low propane indicator?

I have 2 propane tanks with an auto switching regulator. The regulator does exactly what it is designed to do. The only bad part is I don't know when it switches unless I go outside and check it daily. That could be risky when it's cold outside as I ...

manual refeer lighting problems on lp

Have a 185RB Jayco. Had refer chimney cleaned last fall, lit good, Now while holding in gas button and clicking igniter, the gauge on front moves over to the green but no further. Let go of gas buuton and it returns to original position. Yes am gett...

Install New Charge Controller close to batteries

I am looking to install the New InetiPower 60Amp Charge Controller close to batteries as that is best for faster charging. I am wondering about taking out old charge controller under stove. Can I just disconnect all wires and remove it? I was thinkin...

Can we talk Water Filters again?

OK, let me start out with the point that I've always been a bottled water type person when it comes to the RV, both for my consumption and the dogs. At times I'd use campground water for the dogs after being filtered by two outside sediment filters a...

Another AGM conditioning question

This is my chassis battery, an agm I got used and have little experience with.Trickle charger failed in storage, it is dead as a doornail. Not covenient to babysit it for long hours on meanwell or bring it home. Would it be bad to do the following?Ch...

Naio by Explorer II
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Atwood water heater ignition acting strange...

I've got a 2006 Four Winds 31P with an Atwood water heater. I was out camping the other day for 2 nights. We had hot water on the first and second days. On the final morning of our trip the hot water heater would not start.A few details... - Yes, ...

SJ-Chris by Explorer II
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Champion Generator

I just bought a Champion 3500w with remote Generator and I am looking for a magnetic dipstick that has been recommended I can't really find one. I did get a hour meter. I don't want to hear you should of bought the RED one or the BLUE one.

GENRATOR High altitude Jet

I have my Champion generator and did the break in, now I put the high altitude(3500'or higher) and I must say it was a PITA how many people leave it in or don't use it because it is a PITA. I would say about half the time I would be at altitude so Is...