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A simple solar question

I am switching my solar system from the old trailer to the new one. When I unhooked from the batteries on the old trailer I didn't pay attention to how the system was hooked up to the batteries. I am thinking it was hooked up through the charge con...

tv antenna - no/poor reception

Maybe I expect too much from our tv antenna, but we rarely get any reception. It's not at all like the crank up type we had in the 5er. There's no crank handle. It must be hard wired in?We don't watch television much, but it be nice to catch the P...

question charging two batteries

Hello,I'm using a portable battery charger and wondering if I have to disconnect the two house batteries from each other when charging?Or can i just leave everything hooked up and just put the charger on.J

Radiator Coolant Fan Runs All The Time

Noticed my hydraulic radiator fan is running all the time.Gillig tells me that there is a sensor to control the fan solenoid.Gillig sent me a circuit diagram for a 1994 bus with rear battery box an run box (I am a 1996 chassis for a 1997 Motor Home)T...

How much solar power needed for?

Hey everyone! I do a lot of astronomy and planning to go on the four day 'off grid' trip. I'm wondering how much solar power do I need? Basically just need to keep my 12V RV battery charged. I just need the battery to keep the propane fridge, water h...

icanon by Explorer
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Prodigy Parasite?

A couple of months ago I purchased another vehicle in order to save miles on my towing truck. The truck now sits for long periods without running (charging battery) and I am wondering about parasitic power loss. Does the Prodigy brake controller draw...

Precious Honorable Instruction Manual

Yeah this is a list. I've seen some Deusey's, but here's one I came across while shopping for honorable latching relay.1 Channel Latching Relay Module 12VDescription:1. Power supply to meet the scope , DC 12V;2. The power required by the by -line dia...

Can Tire Coleman (Sunforce) 100w Solar Panel Specs

Just for anybody looking at one on sale for the next few days, the actual specs are Poly, Isc 6.25a, Imp 5.8a, Voc 21.5v, Vmp 17.1v(The label on the back of the panel wrongly says the 5.8 is the Isc and does not give the Imp, so I had to get that cla...

BFL13 by Explorer II
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would like your opinions

Now that we are living full time rv, the DW has decided she wants a washer and dryer.We have room for the stackable and are wired and plumbed for it. After much research we are more undecided than ever . The whirlpools seem popular, but not great ra...

rving4us by Explorer
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this solar reasonable?

Light Harvest Solar in Portland, OR is offering the attached rv kit for $435.We wouldn't need more solar than this. Your feedback is most welcome!See website.Thanksdthttp://www.lightharvestsolar.com/catalog/item/8735073/9820195.htm

Air Brake Problem

Any idea what could cause momentary loss of brake air pressure while driving down the highway. Symptoms are sporadic dash alarm and loss of air pressure on left or right gauge. (2007 Allegro Bus Motorhome)

sambar by Explorer
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5th wheel hitch

When installing a 5th wheel hitch on a 95 f250 long bed what is the bed rails measurements from the end of the bed. I found the measurement from where you put the rails on a short bed but can, t find one for a long bed.

Shower Door handle problem

Hi all, we have a new 2015 3100RL Keystone Montana. When traveling the shower latch came open which I've read is a problem. Anyway, the handles on the shower door came off and I need to replace them. I am getting very frustrated with Keystone and ...

TCI by Explorer
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External battery charger

Now and again I use an external three stage battery charger on my two 6 volts without disconnecting the batteries from the trailer. I have not had any issues so far but was recently told not a good idea, that I should disconnect first before using th...

Seamutt by Explorer
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Ram Alert

Just saw a news headline that 1.7M rams are being recalled for welds on the air bag suspension.

Dave_H_M by Explorer II
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