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New ! Improved ! CheapoWatt Under $20.00*

by ElegooElegoo 12v 30a Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 360w for CCTV, Radio, Computer Project4.5 out of 5 stars 2 customer reviewsPrice: $29.99*Sale: $19.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members*You Save: $10.00 (33%) Put a 30-amp auto-re...

Extend a Stay, Which Hose?

I have the extend a stay with one fitting. I use it to feed my grill and portable stove. I would like to back feed the RV from a 20 lb. portable tank when necessary. Easy to do if you have a 2 port setup but I only have the 1 port. I can't find a hos...

TimLoon by Explorer
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Open Ground

When I check the pedestal my indicator shows an open ground. This is on the 50amp side. What does that mean and should I be concerned? What risk am I taking?Thanks,John

12 volt buck/boost unit

For an appliance that requires four amps at 12 volts, what do I need to have it work with the 12VDC system.The catch is that the appliance needs 12 volts. Not 12.whatever, 13.x, or 11.x depending on the SoC of the battery... but true 12.0 volt power...

mlts22 by Explorer
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15000 BTU AC troubleshooting or not?

Hey all, ill try and make this short and conciseMY wife and i have been rving for about 5 years. We have had pop ups, travel trailers and this year we stepped up to the plate for our first (what i consider) big trailerPicked up a nice 2014 KZ 36 foo...

Dometic Refridge Problem

Hello All,We purchased a new Coachman 5th wheel last fall and made our 1st trip across country recently. The fridge stopped working and know one, not even the dealer can explain why. The 3amp fuse and the in-line fuse both blew. Our serge protection ...

tro449 by Explorer
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Suburban hot water heater questions

Suburban brand. 2 questions if anybody knows. 1. On the pressure relief valve...is the thread... hose bib size?2. On most RV's is there a check valve on the water (incoming or outgoing)?

path1 by Explorer
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dometic 9100 electric just clicks

when I press the extend or retract switch, my Dometic awning just "clicks". If I hold the button in depending on the direction, I can manually roll up or un roll the awning. Bad motor? I have voltage either way at the awning connector. Thank you

Newbie..... Batteries?

I am desperate to be able to run a 1000 watt Microwave oven for a total of 15 minutes before needing to recharge the golf cart batteries. The inverter is 2000 Watts.How many 6 volt batteries will I need?THANKS!!

philo111 by Explorer
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Duo Therm Heat Pump weirded out

I have a less than two year old Duo Therm Heat Pump that has suddenly started having the compressor run anytime 120 volts is to the unit. Only if I shut off the breaker will the compressor stop running. The fan doesn't run unless I put it in non-auto...

Cable connector question

Hi everyone and happy fathers day to all who qualify!I am finally upgrading my inverter to a Xantrex ProWATT 2000 that has 5/16" bolts for the DC inputs. On the battery bank I am using a Blue Sea Systems Dual MRBF terminal block with a 300A fuse tha...

Onan Microlite 2.8 genset runs but no AC output

I just purchased a 1990 Winnebago Warrior in very good condition, but I cannot seem to get the onboard generator to produce voltage. I have checked the circuit breakers inside and the breaker switch on the generator itself. Can anyone offer any advic...

beachinn by Explorer
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solar smartphone charger

Can anyone recommend a solar smartphone charger that's reliable that can charge two phones?While we have solar portable panels for the trailer, we would like a stand alone unit we could take hiking or biking.Any help is always appreciated.dt

No AM Reception on New Trailer

I am working out issues on our new trailer. On the initial camp out I tried out the new entertainment system and everything seemed to be OK except no AM reception when you tuned through the whole band. Tried that again when we got home in the DFW are...