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Installing washer dryer combo

Everyone,Just bought a Splendid 2100XC and I am going to install myself. Not too worried with the install as the FW unit is pre-plumbed and wired for the washer/dryer combo. My concern is where to cut the hole for the dryer vent. The washer/dryer cab...

scootsk by Explorer III
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Gremlins in the bedroom ceiling lights

The lights in the bedroom keep turning on, dimming up and down, than off again. The timing of the action is non-specific. Except it goes on all day and NIGHT.Any idea where to look to fix this problem, or what is causing it?

Question on RV toilet replacement

Hoping for a simple yes or no answer but willing to hear you out:Do you know if a Thetford Aqua Magic IV toilet can be replaced with an Aqua Magic V toilet, with no special requirements?

mippy56 by Explorer
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Slide out cover identification

Hi guys I finally had a towing mishap after over twenty years of towing. My FW kissed a tree and I damaged my slide out awning. I need to replace one part but I can't seem to find it. It's a Carefree unit but the Carefree web site doesn't list the p...

scootsk by Explorer III
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Intermittent hot water

I am new to rv'ing. I purchased a 2007 quantum fifth wheel. I am having a problem with the hot water heater. The water heater is an Atwood GE16 EXT. Usually it will heat, using the gas, the first time. Yesterday was only the second time my elect...

Thadley by Explorer
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Generator wont restart after running for a while

Onan 4000 Microlite 4KY26100EMy generator has had a new fuel pump, fuel filter, fresh oil and filter change, brand new carb yesterday, as well as spark plug and air filter. When I go to use it, I have one shot at getting it started. Here are the scer...

Mr__Beef by Explorer
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Diesel temp storage in motorhome gas tank?

I need to drain my 01 diesel pick up fuel tank, and fix the fuel line, about 20 gallons of diesel. Parked beside my diesel pick up is my 03 gas powered motorhome, and its gas tank is sitting close to empty. I'm thinking about transferring the diese...

path1 by Explorer
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1964 Dodge D100 steering problem

The old beast was my Parents Camper truck in the 60's and 70'sWhen they passed away I got it going after sitting for 14 years and gave it to my Daughter about 18 years ago.I keep it going for her when I visit the mainland but this steeringproblem has...

Power outlets (Not GFI) randomly stop working

So I've had my camper over a year and have really given it the run around. Starting last week I started having a strange issue where randomly my power outlets will stop working. The GFI outlets still work, the Air Conditioner, Microwave, Lights, Ho...

Filter for Converter

I have a 2003 Magnetec 6345 converter inour RV. I measured around 6 volts of AC voltage riding on the 12.8 DC voltage in the trailer. Is there a cheap, easy way to add filter caps to this converter, or would it be better to just replace it all togeth...

Selecting a high wattage psw inverter

Hi,I'm considering what to buy next to replace the existing inverter which failed yesterday. I need to have 2500 watts but 3000 would be better and it needs must be pure sine wave.I'm looking for quality names. The three I am aware of are:MagnumOutba...

Hot Optima

A friend just sent me this- jokingly asked if this was why it wouldn't hold a charge

Wire Inverter to split receptacle?

I recently installed an inverter to run a coffee maker, so far i've been just using an extension cord but that's a bit cumbersome.I don't really want to cut a hole to install a dedicated plug so I was thinking of wiring the inverter to an existing re...

hedge by Explorer
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Slide out adjustment

I have a Forest River Flagstaff V-Lite trailer. We have been traveling several thousand miles over our nations rough highways. I think the rough roads have knocked my slide out out of adjustment. When I pull it in the floor of the slide is a coupl...