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Where to buy a replacement fridge?

My 3 way fridge just went out in my 5'er. I need to know where to buy a residential (AC only) version to put in its place. Tried searching the forums, but "refrigerator" brings up WAY too many results. lolThe hole I'm working with is 5*2*2. Is the...

Sealing a hole

A few months ago I discovered water soaking the carpet inside a linen closet in the bedroom of my fifth wheel. I dried it out and have since been through several heavy rains with no water intruding. No seams or anything on the outside but I think I'v...

fidhleir by Explorer
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Inverter in same compartment as batteries?

While doing some research on inverter wiring, I have read a couple of different websites which say that an inverter should not be in the same compartment as batteries, otherwise the gas venting from the batteries can damage the inverter circuity. Als...

Level up leak

We have a six point leveling system that has a slight leak in one leveling leg. Hydraulic system. Is there a typical fix for this leak?

smarty by Explorer II
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Set me straight...AC on 120/20amp outlet.

So I've been reading a number of threads talking about running the RV AC on 15/20 amp outlets. So I looked at my breakers and they are all 20 for the house, I currently run a 50ft 10ga extension cord to my rv cord for shore power. My main unit is a...

DinTulsa by Explorer
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AGMs and Inverter DC Voltage Sag -More Results

More on how AGMs do well under high amp draws for minimal voltage sag.Recently put two 100AH AGMs in the truck camper and changed the little 120v 3.2 cu ft fridge out for a new to us Dometic 7401L. Have a 1000w Sharp microwave in the TC that came ou...

BFL13 by Explorer II
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Dual Pane vs Single Pane Windows

I am looking for opinions on dual pane vs single pane windows in a 5th wheel. The sales person and sales manager both statred that there is very little difference in insulating qualities. I might think that they just want to sell the coach they have ...

Inverter reset questions

Just opening this for discussion. Coming back from N Dakota last spring I had an inverter stop working and I had to reset (push the button - big job ) I could not figure why. When we too the coach out of storage this spring it had been plugged in...

Horsedoc by Explorer II
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PI EMS-PT50 Issue?

I have 2 EMS-PT50's. I full time and if one has to go back for warranty I put my spare in service. I will not EVER plug in without one. I have had both replaced under warranty since September 2016 due to damage, but that isn't the question right now....

Electrical Issue- Bad Converter?

Hello- I have 2006 Weekend Warrior with the following electrical problems while on 12V- 1. Lights are dim and when other lights are turned on, lights go out for brief second and come back on. 2. Radio will be playing and a light is switched on, radio...

Rog1010 by Explorer
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Lensun solar panel

Has anyone mounted one of the Lensun black flexible fiberglass 100 watt panels on a rubber roof? If so how did you attach at.Thanks for any information.Linwood

bargeman by Explorer
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Cause for sudden inverter & battery death?

Our RV is in the shop for some changes. Suddenly, the inverter is no longer charging the batteries. Both batteries & inverter were fine... Ideas as to cause? Will the batteries be OK with a new inverter, or are they toast now too? Thanks!

RVcrazy by Explorer
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Norcold Questions/Not Cooling

I have a Norcold model N821, probably a 2003 unit that will not cool on gas or electric. (Cools some if the temp gauge is moved all the way to cold). From my research thus far, when both do not work it is most likely the blocked tubes. A few question...