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Solar combiner box

Anyone made there own combiner box if so how and what did you use. Am solar has one for $80 but I am sure it can be built for a lot less.

Generator or Inverter?

I'm shopping the "used" market (Craigslist) for a generator or inverter. I'm finding that often, sellers don't know what they have. And, more often I don't know how to distinguish between an inverter and a generator.For example I looked at a 4KW Brig...

okrobie by Explorer
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Solar component(s) help needed

I keep bouncing back and forth on what to get and need someone to point me in the right direction ... please.I have a new TT toy hauler. All LED lights, don't want to run 120AC stuff. Have (2) 6v gc batts (new). Camp in shaded areas (not deep shade) ...

johnm1 by Explorer
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New converter PD4655 doesn't go into boost mode?

I replaced the WFCO converter in my 2015 class C with a Progressive Dynamics PD4655, since we boondock and would like to charge my 2 house batteries quicker when using the onboard generator.I also installed a TM-2030 battery monitor.The two house bat...

RobertL0 by Explorer
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Prosine 2.0 fan operation

Prosine 2.0 owners, does your fan run periodically when the charger is supplying little current (1 amp or less)? In this situation mine kicks in for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes or so. The fan is operating correctly according to the interna...

921 Wedge Tower LED Bulb 250 Lumens

Been searching the web for reasonably priced LED bulbs similar to 921 Wedge Tower LED Bulb with +/-250 Lumens to replace 22 of my incandescent bulbs in my 5er, but most of the online sellers do not provide the lumens spec. Could any of you who have ...

EPenney by Explorer
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Low Voltage Cutoff

Is there a device available which disconnects the batteries from the load when the voltage drops to a certain level? I know how easy it is to leave something on and kill the battery bank. Quite harmful.

TomG2 by Explorer
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Which A/C setting?

Ducted 15K Coleman Mach in a 30' 5'er. Is it more efficient to have the fan on constantly and let the compressor cycle, or have them both cycle together? Thinking in terms of temperature fluctuations and energy consumption. Thanks in advance.

onan spark arrester

Has anyone had any experience on cleaning/servicing the spark arrester on an ONAN QD8000 generator? I know it needs done, but i just cant seem to find the location of the brass plug that needs to be removed and the procedure to clean it out. Any help...

RV Satellite choices--Direct or Dish

Have read many controversial comments about Dish Network and them not honoring the requested local stations at where one is going. Would like some feedback on the quality of service provided by Dish and Direct. Am considering a portable on stand and ...

philnoah by Explorer
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fridge issue

I am having an issue with my fridge in my camper. On AC it works great. Temps right where they should be (37degrees). When I switch to propane it can't hold the cooler temps and climbs to about 46 degress. This is with the outside temps in the...

maxum1989 by Explorer II
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Hot water tank plug never seen one like this

We bought a new to us travel trailer with an Atwood hot water heater.Instead of the normal nylon drain plug they have a galvanized square plug on itFor the life of me I can't get it off it seems to be rusted on and tough to get a grip with channel ...

jarata1 by Explorer
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Tire inflator with auto shutoff

Does anyone know of a good quality tire inflator that allows you to set the desired PSI then automatically shut off when that PSI is reached? There are some cheap ones on Amazon but in reading the notes some people say that with RV and truck tires it...

jeffcarp by Explorer
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Onan quality going down????

I have 7 motorhomes currently, 6 with Onan gensets, 3 4KY bought brand new aprox 1 year ago, 2 4KY 2007 with ~1300 hours and 1 2012 5.5K with 500 hours.I have had motorhome for 15 years, normally they gensets have been pretty good, up until now. In t...

map40 by Explorer
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