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Generator maintenance questions

Hi all,I just ordered my first generator (Yamaha EF2000IS) and am getting prepared to get it ready for use.I am a little lost in terms of fuel additives. I am in California, so my only option is fuel with ethanol (dammit).I will mainly be using this ...

chorchie by • Explorer
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How do solar panels handle hail?

I'm dipping my toe into the solar pool. I am starting with a modest system but a bit concerned about hail. I'm thinking of building some sort of covers to put over them if a hail storm is expected.Is this necessary or am I worrying about nothing?

hedge by • Explorer
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Understanding Black Tank Shape

Yesterday, I cleaned my black tank by using a wand. I quickly realized what I thought was the bottom of the tank wasn't. I think my tank is shaped like a pyramid or at least is higher in the middle. The tank is 30 gallons and I could easily touch the...

Melting extension cord

I will be taking our first big trip soon and we will need the air conditioner. We usually boondock and never use the AC. I have only used it at home a couple of times and when I did the extension cord got really hot and the converter adapter plug fro...

Claybe by • Explorer
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Refrigerator Issue

I have a 3-way fridge (Dometic RML 8555) which has operated reasonably well for the last 2 years on 120 V or gas as long as the outside temperature was not above 90 degrees F. But in the last few months while still working normally when on shore pow...

mondmn70 by • Explorer
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Suburban VS Atwood water heaters question

On our 5th RV, but latest RV is our first one with a Suburban water heater. Also first time having an anode rod. While I understand why the steel tank needs an anode I wonder why steel is even being used anymore. Alum in Atwoods seem to do the jo...

path1 by • Explorer
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Leaving black tank filled

Im pretty religious about dumping my tanks after each outing but this last trip pulled a brain fart and forgot to dump and have put the trailer in storage. Contemplating whether I should pull it out and dump or just wait til next outing? Tank is on...

Portable solar panel

We're not doing much off-the-grid camping, but occasionally we venture off the beaten path and promptly run out of juice with our Interstate class 27 deep cycle We're considering making some upgrades to the trailer (including solar panels, a better c...

Is there such a beast?

Is there such a beast as a single 200W FLEXIBLE solar panel? A few days ago, I saw one for several minutes on ebay, went searching elsewhere, went back to ebay and it was gone, never to be seen again. I see 140W, 180W, 135W. But no single panel 200W ...

Water heater issue

Hey guys, I'm having an issue with my water heater. About 2 days ago I started getting a lockout on my electric/gas combo water heater. Since family is in town I reset it and moved on. Today the electric side won't work at all, continues to lock out ...

Water Pressure Issue

I have terrific pressure in the bathroom and terrible pressure at the kitchen sink regardless if I am using the pump from the fresh tank or hooked up to city water. Its the same for both hot and cold.Suggestions?

5th wheel slide issue

While putting slide in one of the chairs got hung up in the corner. This knocked slide out of alignment causing a knocking sound while moving slide. It has an electric gear and cog track system. To try and fix I disconnected one side and realigned ...

When the battery runs dead....

Should the battery run down after a few days of dry camping, and the power awning and power slide are fully extended...will plugging into my running truck offer the necessary power supply to retract the awning and retract the slide? I may face this ...

along the lines of an inverter charger

I was sitting here thinking, cause that's what i do, and have tried to do a search however it seems i'm not asking the right question.Is there something that does the opposite of an inverter-charger? Instead of prioritizing shore power to battery, i'...

jayw900 by • Explorer
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