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Why solenoid?

Why do the majority of RV manufacturers use a latching solenoid for the battery disconnect (storage) as opposed to a mechanical battery disconnect switch? Is there some other function that the solenoid is performing that an appropriately sized manual...

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Help with Wiring New 12v System

Cross posted on a couple sites...Hello all. My first post here. I am working on a project to install electrical system in a converted cargo trailer. New to DC wiring. Trailer is starting from scratch with no existing power. Using a Progressive Dynami...

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Boondock 12 volt charging for RV battery with a Tesla.

Just a heads up for those towing RV trailers with Teslas. The 12 volt charge line on the 7 pin connector deactivates shortly after the drivers seat is vacated. This means that the RV will not draw off the Tesla to charge its 12 volt battery. That’s p...

Shower hose fittings problem

I have a Jayco travel trailer. I needed to replace the shower hose, so I bought one off of Amazon. I can screw the 'head' end of the hose onto the head, no problem. However when I go to screw the other end onto the faucet diverter, it goes on mayb...

Newbie - electrical question, 12V not working

Just took delivery of a new TT 2 days ago, our drive back home from the dealer is 3 hours - and we parked in a RV storage lot. When I unhooked from TV I went to push the battery disconnect (at control panel by door) to disconnect before storage. ...

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Get Internet with No Cell Service??

We plan an extended RV trip to Big Bend park in south Texas and beyond. There is spotty cell coverage there at best. What's best most reasonable solution to get satellite internet? No need for voice, just internet, no streaming. No in motion neede...

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Walmart 27DC….80 or 109AH?

I ordered 2 27DCs from the Walmart website yesterday. The description stated an amp/hr rating of 109. When I picked the batteries up they had hold stickers on top with my name etc. When I got them home and peeled the stickers off they had a rating of...

Driver's Side Mirror 1998 E-450

I have a broken driver's side mirror on my 1999 Jamboree 24' Class C. It's a 1998 Ford E-450 chassis. The problem I'm having is that I can't seem to find the proper replacement. I can find the Super Duty-style double-arm mirror, I can find the regula...

Converter not charging batteries

My converter is not charging the batteries. I have cleaned battery posts and verified that all breakers are OK. What should I look for? Do I need to pull the converter and check to see if anything has come loose?

facalton by • Explorer
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50 amp missing

When plugging into 50 amp i only get one leg. If i put on the dogbone and plug into 30 amo i get all plugs working. Volt meter says both poles of plug are hot. Got a new cord still missing one side of the trailer when hooked to 50, but go back to ...

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Furnace using too much propane

This all happened last spring, but I never addressed the issue. Our first day/night of camping was chilly. When we got to the camper, the temperature was about 50 degrees. I started the furnace, we went out to dinner, and by the time we got back, the...

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Break-even point between cable length and voltage drop?

I have two cables for my portable solar panel – one is 40 feet long, and the other is 70 feet long. (We boondock, and we like to park the trailer in deep shade and put the panel out in the open sun.). Obviously, the longer cable gives us more reach ...

Rear/ bunk ladder

I have a 1990 tioga motorhome. The bunk ladder is attached to the rear ladder for roof access and I can't get them a part. It's just a plastic cap that holds the two pieces together, but it's really stuck! Any suggestions?

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