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Another AC question

I searched and couldn't quite find this issue but I did find posts that make me think maybe my theory is off. I have a 2011 Coachmen Freedom Express TT and last weekend I experienced some AC issues that made me think my thermostat is not working pro...

hbrady by Explorer
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Electrical question

I ordered a digital line monitor for my RV. When it came in yesterday I opened it up and decided to give it a try in the house. To my surprise the first outlet I tested showed a polarity fault. All but a few of the outlets tested this way.My question...

300w solar panel system

Any difference in buying 3x100 watt rectangle panels(47"x21") vs 2x150 watt square(39"x39") panels? Would square 150 watt panels need 4, 6, 8 mounts. 3 panels placement may have less chance of shadow than 2 panels. 100 watt panels have much less...

SFVdave by Explorer
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Strange Charging Problem

I am having a problem with charging my batteries at my campsite that I hope someone will have some ideas about. My setup: two GC2 6 volt batteries are charged from either the built-in IOTA converter/charger or 190 watts of solar through a Prostar 15 ...

bogen2 by Explorer
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What do I do with a 12v plug that won't fit in the socket?

I ran into this once before and I thought it was a fluke, but here's another one.I FINALLY tracked down a 12v charger for my laptop. Woohoo! But it turns out to have one of those plugs that won't stay in, even for a second. Tried 2 different socket...

Naio by Explorer II
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Solar Questions

Just switched out our batteries (mismatched group 27's) with a pair of Duracell (Deka) group 31's (matched). I have a Renogy 100 watt solar suitcase. I understand that it won't be enough alone to charge the batteries. I would like to add something el...

wbwood by Explorer
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2006 Inspire Leveling Jacks

We just bought our first Class A motorhome about 2 months ago. My husband was driving a couple of weeks ago and had to slam on the brages.The left-side dash panel, which is the leveling jacks panels the lights are lighting up and it's making a noise....

Low amps from solar panels

I have 2 Renogy 100 watt solar panels flat mounted on my motor home.19.9 volts from panels to charge controller with a 30 amp inline fuse between panels and CC. Charge controller is a 30 amp PWM. My question is.....the panels can produce up to 5.62...

bcbob by Explorer
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Are TPMS sensors rugged enough for gentle off-roading?

I am thinking about a TPMS for my single axle trailer -- probably a good idea! But in doing the usual research, it looks to me like the sensors are sort of like little knobs that attach to the valve stem and stick out a little.Will those sensors sta...

Glow plug

While on our Utah trip I got an engine service light. Scanner tells me I have an open circuit for the glow plug in cylinder 6.This might be related to what I think was bad diesel but can't be sure.Has anyone had this problem? What would it take to ...

Gonzo42 by Explorer
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Duo Therm Brisk Air II

started having issued with my coleman mach 3 13500 btu roof top ac unit on my jayco octane toy hauler. it is a 2007 model. the blower motor went out, and now the compressor will not start. when I turn it on I can hear the compressor humming, and it p...

Time to replace batteries. How?

I have a four battery bank that is charged by a Xantrex PS2000 pure sine wave inverter charger. I have 4 12v large deep cycle batteries bought at Sam's Club. I think you call them 31 size (not sure but they are the biggest they have). Anyway they are...

Generator assistance

Hi all,I am new to all of this, but I am looking for a decently priced generator, somewhere between 2000-3000 watts to operate a battery charger at my RC flying field. I figured you all would be the best resource to ask about generators.I will be pow...

chorchie by Explorer
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