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2-Way Refrigerator now pops shore power breaker

I think I may have damaged my 20 year old Norcold 2-way refrigerator. I was doing some wire-feed welding using one of the 10 gauge extension cords that I use as an RV extension cord. For some dumb stupid reason, I managed to plug the welder into th...

What makes a generator specifically a "RV" generator?

Or, I suppose it would be more accurate to ask what the difference is between a normal portable generator and one meant to be permanently installed in an RV? Is it just a different frame that it's mounted in/on? My camper is an old Amerigo truck cam...

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How much solar to stick on a 22-24 foot "C"?

I am looking at class "C" rigs, but at best, they might have 100 watts on a panel. Realistically, for a shorter "C", how many watts should I be expecting to shoot for, on the roof? The battery bank likely will be between 200-400 Ah, but I'm looking...

Weird Prog Dyn 9260 issue

I managed to pop the (rather expensive) fuse at the pos battery terminal (don't ask :R ).Which left my solar and 120VAC charger's providing 12V to the trailer. The batteries were out of the circuit on the other side of the blown fuse. Yep, just one 6...

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Harvard Flow Battery

More sensational battery news. Harvard claims to have developed a long life liquid electrolyte battery that loses less than 1% capacity per 1000 charge cycles. The electrolyte is nontoxic and noncorrosive. They are working to meet a government goal o...

Wheel Assembly Advice

I finally got the time (and courage) to pop off one of the wheel hubs on my 5th wheel toy hauler. The trailer in question is a 2004 32ft Sandpiper Sport.The intention was to get all the bearing/seal part numbers I needed and to do a general inspectio...

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Antenna wiring in roof (Solved)

Does anyone know if the wiring is replaceable for the Batwing antenna.I have the other brand and want to replace it with Winegard W/Wingman.My connections are corroded and I cant get to them to clean.I want to run new RG6 to the 12Vpanel inside.Will ...

What size fuse

Going to add a 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter. Want to install a ANL fuse between inverter and battery. What size fuse should I use? Will be nothing more than Cpap machine or tv.

tarnold by • Explorer
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ONAN 4KYFA26100K won't stay running

I have an ONAN KY-FA/26100K generator that won't stay running. I exercise it every month, and this is the first time since 2007 that it won't stay running.The fuel tank is full.The oil level is about 1/8 inch below full and WELL above the add mark.It...

Bobbo by • Explorer II
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90 degree SAE to MC4 connector?

I'm finishing a rooftop solar install on my truck camper and have an OEM flush mount (on roof) SAE 2 lead plug wired to the factory wiring. I purchased the only SAE (10ga.) to MC4 adapter I could find, but it's a straight SAE plug and when plugged i...

CAJW by • Explorer
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12 volt batterie

TT came with 2 12v batteries. We very seldom boondock. It's time to replace batteries. Want to stay with 12v. Any suggestions?

bob213 by • Explorer
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EU3000is in cold weather

A friend of a friend has a EU3000is. It well maintained by a professional service company. He is using 5W30 synthetic oil. The problems show up when the temps get down below about 15F. it is uncharacteristically hard to startAfter running for a f...

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