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Diesel 12v electric vacuum pump

On my 94 Bounder DP the vacuum pump has fried. It runs the heat and cool settings up front and the cruise control in back. I am wondering if there is anyone who has used a simpler replacement pump than the one buried in the frame? I have foun...

Ava by Explorer
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Rewiring Slide

I've installed solar and a new battery bank in my TT. Everything works except the slide. The slide still needs the stock battery in the front of the trailer. I cannot find where to tie into this circuit. Anyone have any ideas?Thanks.

MVP Awards

A few years back, I joined Woodalls Open Road Forum. I'd just bought a travel trailer new, and quickly came to the conclusion that I had a lot to learn.Which lead me to the Tech section here. I've posted more than my fair share of newbie questions in...

New Project Todefication Of Electrical System

"How much for a Mitsubishi 50/120 alternator? (!)"Hundred and forty bucks? You nuts?So I'm going to get Lund & Flynn to wind a new stator for my old alternator. Triple Wye 4-phase eight rectifier type) 16.25 gauge. Hand wind.Judging from what I saw l...

No power to jack display panel or slide out.

Well today was a really nice day in Ohio so I decided to change the oil in chassis and generator. I pushed button on display and no lights and no power. No power to slide either. This is a 98 Winnebago adventurer 35wp. There is a 5 amp glass fuse on ...

stew47 by Explorer
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Generator comparison

I am looking at the 2000W Champion inverter/generator. It is cheaper than the Honda or Yamaha. Curious if it is good enough? I understand no A.C.. My cougar is 30 amp hook up. With adapter will it run my PD converter?....Hey moderator, we need forum ...

DLO Cable First Impressions

DLO is a universal label for "Diesel Locomotive" electric cable. I am very picky about the cable I use. First of all it has to be true size wire not SAE sub-size. Rope stranded which means the threads are tufted and spiraled. More conductor per foot....

Fresh water tank.

I'm new here and not sure if my problem belongs here.I just returned from a trip where I had to use my fresh water tank in my Evergreen 5th wheel. I had to fill before moving to my campsite and topped the tank until it was over flowing.We ran out of ...

WWBELL by Explorer
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Onan Genset low/no power

Good day all!Day 8 of my first cross country trip in my 1994 Tioga Arrow.I have had a wonderful time.Central Iowa to Tucson and back. Return stops; Amarillo, Thunderbird Lake OK, Table Rock Lake MO.)My issue.My Onan Microlite 4000 starts and runs fin...

Ceiling panels..

The ceiling of my trailer has the typical vinyl (or similar) covered panels separated by a plastic strip every four feet. Over the years the panels have wrinkled a bit where they butt against those plastic trim strips. This winter had a prolonged p...

paint code

Have been gone for a few years, as always thanks in advance!Southwind 36 b 2004, where will I find the paint code?Thank you Frank

Freightliner Brake Controller Connector

Has anybody found the male connector used for attaching a brake controller to a Freightliner wiring harness. Connector is rectangle with six ports, five of which are used. Tekonsha says they don't carry a harness for Freightliner RV chassis.