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Washing your hands

I've been swinging a wrench professionally since high school. IE: auto mechanic, Operating Engineer, job shop machinist, Director of Maintenance of an ink production facility, etc. I just finished up rebuilding a differential in an off road pick-up, ...

RLS7201 by Explorer II
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Oven reguator

1998 Magic Chef, made by Maytag 3 burner stove with ovenModel: cly1631bdhSerial: 1023164uhI am looking for an over regulator.I am willing to pay for shipping, so long as it can be shipped to Canada.Anybody got one, or know where to get one?Local deal...

Any rv techs on these boards?

You don't have to reply on this thread if you want to remain anonymous. (send me a private message) But what kind of training do you need, etc... Length of time for training. Just questions i have

suprz by Explorer
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Replacing the Male End of the RV Power Cord

I am needing to replace the male end of the shore power cord for my rv as the previous one had melted a bit at one of the connectors. My dilemma is to replace the male end with a replacement adapter made by Camco (not weather tight) of which I would...

pyro383 by Explorer
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HELP CLASS B SHORE POWER ISSUE 220/110

I'm sick over this. I just got a 1997 born free 4x4 class b and I camped the first night and shore power worked perfect. I brought it home and found my shed actually had a 30amp plug so i plugged in so i could use the ac while i worked on it but noti...

Thanks...

I fired up my RV on Monday after sitting for several months. My Xantrex investor was going crazy with the green lights going around in circles. I did a search on the forums and the troubleshooting was spot on. Working great.We forget many times to c...

KO by Explorer
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Refrigerator cooling part of the time

Belongs to a friend so don't ask make and model.Cools awhile then starts to warm up,maybe if you move it to home or to camp it will work a few more days.Does the same on electric or propane.I'm thinking scale what does anyone else think.

Battery questions

I know there are some very knowledgeable folks on this topic, hoping you'll chime in.Current set up is a small 17' hybrid that HAD a new (Costco), single group 27 12v (105 AH) battery. I use a 2000w inverter generator to charge it using the on board...

ib516 by Explorer II
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How to troubleshoot electronic board on WH?

Suddenly this morning DW went to take hot shower and the water was only warm, what is from yesterdays sun. It is Suburban WH and shows red light on control panel all the time. I bypassed thermo switches for no change. Removed Circuit Board #06-23565...

Kayteg1 by Explorer II
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Domestic ac freeze up

Well we had a successful trip to Panama City beach. Only cost a new truck lol and an ac that froze up in northern ga. It wasn't particular warm that night. What are some causes of freeze up and should I have looked at?

stew47 by Explorer
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Need engineers thoughts on wheel offset

Travel trailer wheels have either a centered or outside offset. My question is this. I have outside offset wheels and have sheared off wheel bolts on 2 different wheels I have weighed everything and I am 500 Lb/axle below MGWR on each axle. If I move...

Recommendations for Low Battery Disconnect

I have a Samlex 300 watt (500 watt peak) inverter that I use to power a TV and satellite receiver that draw 100 watts based on the labels on the devices. The inverter shutoff is at 10.5 volts which is essentially zero state of charge for the batterie...