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WFCO inverter

Hi All,What are those two 40amp fuses for on the WFCO 8900 series. They are located between the big breakers for all the appliances and such and the 15 amp fuses for other systems. Thanks for the help.

djmikel by Explorer
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Technology To Save Lives. How Much Would You Squawk

If a "breathalyzer" was made a required retrofit on a motor vehicle?Some of the technical problems associated with a retrofit? Like it or not this has become a "hot spot" issue according to some pundits.Similar to patrol cars that are equipped with l...

Solar regulator and aux battery charging

I recently had 300W of flex solar panels installed on my class C and man do they pump out power. I'm happy with my Blue Sky MPPT regulator since it charges the starting battery. The only problem is that this function only works when the coach batts h...

Delamination remediation

I have a small area of delamination just below the RV refrigerator outside access panel.If I remove the panel completely I would have room to put something in there to reglue the area. spraying would be easiest for me but I want effective. The area e...

darsben1 by Explorer
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Will Honda 2000 supply MSH 3012's charger?

Hello. Looking to power my fifth wheel travel trailer for off grid boondocking using combo seeking a maximum reliance on solar and a minimum on generator. My goal is to carry, due to size and weight, the smallest generator necessary to bring an 800 a...

Furnace not working

After a long and hot summer, we camped in the mountains last week and wanted to turn on our furnace heater at night. The thermostat clicked but the furnace didn't turn on: the fan didn't start.Other gas appliances like the fridge and stove work fine...

jornvango by Explorer II
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Question on Battery Disconnect

Hello,My 2017 Grand Design Reflection 27RL 5th wheel has a factory disconnect. I had the power disconnected but my battery drained and needs charged now. I did not turn power on until I tried yesterday.I believe the tech that did our delivery stated ...

dpgllg by Explorer
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Entry Step Cycles When Driving

Hello Everyone!I purchased a 2002 Fleetwood Terra 26Y Class A recently.It is a low mile, low use unit and it is in good mechanical condition. It has lived inside most of its life. I have only had one issue and that is with the entry step.In a nutshel...

Onan generator doesn't work

We are second owners of a 2017 Jayco Greyhawk 29ME MH. The generator worked when we bought it from a dealer, but two months later it won't turn over. It's a Onan 4000 Micro-quiet generator. When we push and hold the generator switch, we hear a series...

Surging

I wanted to share a short video of my Yamaha to see if you think it is surging or am I making something out of nothing. Is it possible to attach a video to a post here? I, not the most experienced with this stuff.

tealboy by Explorer
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Furnace works intermittenly

My furnace will work fine for several days then it will not come on for a few days. I haven't worked out a pattern for when it works and when it doesn't. For example, last night it ran for awhile, but sometime in the night it quit. Any ideas about...

Swingout Cargo box/bike rack combo

Looking for the afore mentioned, Does any such animal exist? I'm looking to use this on the rear of a class b, I've found one ,,,, but they are in Canada and don't ship to the US, go figure, I posted on this forum instead of the B forum for more expo...

Onan microlite 2800 Gas Carburetors

I've recently purchased a 1988 RV with an Onan KV spec J 2.8 gasoline. I was able to get the generator running, but it runs rough, and surges very strongly. All research leads me to believe that the carb needs replaced. The carb in the generator is ...

jltarley by Explorer
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Convert 120V to 12V

I Just got a macerator to empty tanks at home and am a bit stumped on powering it. I know I can pull right off the battery but am wanting to run it off my house/shore power. Reasons being I have two tank outlets on my 5th wheel so wiring up to both...

mtofell1 by Explorer
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