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Norcold fridge stock hinges versus heavy duty hinges

I keep hitting a dead end on Norcold model N821 fridge hinges. Doing a search on here just lead to more questions. A search on here turns up nothing for past year, but several posts that are over a year old. But not much help and I'm still confused....

path1 by Explorer
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Handheld amp/volt meter

Looking for a decent amp/volt meter to use around RV, I have a DVM, but looking for something for amps also. I'm trying to chase down the what's drawing down a fully charger battery in 3 days. I have 12.6V between the pos. post and the pos. lead with...

Bemota by Explorer
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Noisy rooftop ac

Has anyone sounproofed their rooftop a.c.? Mine is really loud, probably due to measures taken to keep trailer light.

tibba by Explorer
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Dual Generators (not dual fuel, but two generators)

OK, so school me....My GF's mom just bought a travel trailer. They are planning to get a generator at some time in the future. The TT has one 15KBTU AC, so I'm figuring 3000W or so overall capacity on the genset.The guy at Camping World suggested we ...

irollman by Explorer
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Replace 13500 Coleman with 15K Air Commander

We are having trouble staying cool in our 31" TT with a large slide in FL. Adding a second AC would be possible but with the labor to get power to it and the obstacles on the ceiling around the front vent would make it not practicle. The service guy...

skroesen by Explorer
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Thermostat Issue

I have a 2012 Cedar Creek 36B4. While trying to troubleshoot a problem I reset the Dometic CC2 thermostat. The original problem has been resolved but now the thermostat will only recognize Zone 1. Can't get it to acknowledge that Zone 2 even exist...

VinnyP by Explorer
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SK-3005 can't find DirecTV 110 ?

Anyone else having this problem? As of today there is no carrier off of the three transponders on 110 used by DIRECTV, so it really doesn't matter, but the dish takes at least 15 minutes to align it self, even if I stow and re-deploy from the same lo...

SCVJeff by Explorer
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100W Poly panel in Home Depot

Don't have a use for solar that small :), but I think the price isn't too bad. You'll have to order, they don't stock it in the aisles. Free shipping, and it is Poly. 100W

Almot by Explorer III
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Tank Sensor Wiring Diagram

Anybody have one?My black tank level indicator reads Empty all the time. It's just a nuisance really, and since I have an enclosed underbelly I'm not going to dig into it unless I can fix it from the sensor panel.

mbopp by Explorer
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Switched to 6 volt batteries

After doing some research, I decided two 6 volt golf cart batteries would give me more amp/ hrs for less foot print on the tongue of my trailer. Here's a video of my conversion.https://youtu.be/foLGtyt9Rsg

TooTall2 by Explorer
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V10 oil capacity

Hello I just changed my oil on my 2016 ford V10. I put 6 quarts of oil in and it barely shows on the dip stick. The book says 6 quarts. A few years back ford had an issue with the wrong dip sticks. Is that still an issue.Thank you for any help Kenny

hogbob by Explorer
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Electrical problem

I have a 3 year old 17 foot Idea TT. I am at a campground in Central Ohio, plugged into the power pole. My lights and my water pump have quit working all of a sudden. The fuses for the lights and pump are fine. The outlets, the air conditioner and...

Candice by Explorer
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'Nother dorky charger question

After struggling for weeks on the road with a funky charging setup I arrived at a mail drop and picked up my new ebay 24v charger for my ice machine.Fool that I am, I did not check the soc on the 2 12v batteries before hooking up the new charger. I...

Naio by Explorer II
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Norcold 1200 Boiler Temperature Sensor

I just had my first experience with my refrigerator shutting down and the dreaded red light coming on for the overheat sensor. I had been boondocking for several weeks running on propane and had just connected to electric when the problem occurred. ...