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Need a Couple of Close-Up Pictures...Please!

Okay, this is a long shot, but I'll give it a try, anyway. I need some good, clear pictures of the back of an old Dometic model 663 refrigerator. I found the PDF of the Dometic service manual which was kindly placed online to help others, and it is a...

RayZen by Explorer
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Dual waste valves on my new(er) rig - can I combine them?

Taking possession on a 2012 Denali 324LBS later this week. It has 1 1/2 baths, and has a waste outlet fore and aft. Is there any practical way to combine them into a single feed to making the dumping experience a little simpler? If not, what strategy...

phemens by Explorer
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Pre-heater hose

For those of you who own a motorhome with an Onan 4KY Spec K generator, please be aware that most likely your generator is missing the pre-heater hose, part no. OAN503-1351. I recently removed my generator and noticed this hose was missing. I went on...

Sewer slide valves

Any tricks for a remote handle to operate the slide valves. Mine are parallel to camper body and hard to reach and actuate. Any body got a new way or long handle or ideas?

Rusty hitch ball vs stainless -- worthwhile?

I have a chrome two inch ball -- despite much care, the chrome has worn off and the ball is rusty. I assume that this means more friction inside the coupler on the trailer, and I assume that is a bad thing. I happened to see a stainless ball on etr...

Megawatt Inrush And Small Generators

In the interests of accuracy I have copied John Marles, comments verbatim and they appear below"Inrush is 50A/115VAC 50A/230VAC for a few milliseconds on the S-400 and S-350. Its controlled by duel thermistors. For the small generators some large sta...

Need Awning Advice

My awning is a mess and I need to replace it. The roof and the awning create a valley where debris accumulates and rots my awning. Got any ideas how I can prevent this with the new awning?

Inverter putting out 98 volts

I'm using a power line cigarette lighter plugin style inverter for inside the cab, running my computer and periodically, for a 32 inch tv for tailgating. I have never checked the voltage until today and was surprised at how low it was. Is this norm...

tealboy by Explorer
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NEW SUBURBAN OVEN MYSTERY?

On May 15 2017 I took delivery of a Suburban oven/stove combo Moedl #5206A. It is a new unit purchased on Amazon . It was delivered in a box with no packing material or owners manual. It appeared new as it had covers on all stove burners and LP co...

Oasisbob by Explorer
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Foggy Window Repair

Looking for a firm in Arkansas that repairs or replaces foggy windows. Used to see them advertised in the RV magazines, but can't find them now.Thanks

Critique proposed solar battery upgrade

Currently have a Jayco hybrid (Jayfeather 26L) but moving to a Denali 5th wheel in the spring (2012 DE324LBS).Currently have 4 Trojan T125’s with 600 watts of solar, with a Kisae 2000 watt pure sine inverter, we primarily dry camp.Plan for ‘new’ trai...

phemens by Explorer
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