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I found the problem and I have fuel pressure again

I have made several posts recently regarding my in-tank fuel pump not running and losing power due to lack of fuel. Well I finally found the problem only to the component level, but, it has been corrected.I became so consumed with finding and tracin...

Would this be a terrible idea? {aluminum jack stands)

My van is high clearance and I am small. I do not jack it up when working under it.I do use a jack stand or two, though, when camped for a long time at an unlevel spot that would require 6 or more stacked blocks under the wheels.Would it be bad to ca...

Naio by Explorer II
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Basic12 volt wiring question help please

I want to confirm my wires are fused is on the positive side. Vent fan in bedroom pos is gray and ground is white. At other end of TT white is pos and gray is neg. I can live with wires changing colors behind the walls or ceiling but want to mak...

path1 by Explorer
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Link for 12-contact nylon terminal block

http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/12section150ampterminalstrip.aspxThe link takes you to a 150-amp rated Euroterminal. 12 terminals = 6-pairsThreads are lightly distorted meaning screws will not back off easily. Since a 75-amp Euroterminal barrier strip...

Changing tire on the road?

What's the easiest way to change a tire on the side of the road?What's the least expensive way to change a tire?In other words. What kind of jack is recommended? And can it be done manually with a tire iron?FWIW my trailer is approx. 6,500 lbs.

acritzer by Explorer II
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Which Scangauge II gauges are you monitoring?

I have been using mine for years and really only keep it on MPG, VOLTS, TRANSMISSION TEMP and COOLANT TEMP. I did have it on RPMs for a while but saw no use. My 03 has no tach either. I don't like the distraction of changing gauges either. Do any o...

Validate final setup (solar, batteries, inverter)

I have 4 T-125's wired in series and parallel on my trailer tongue. I have the solar controller sitting in the storage compartment adjacent (at max 3' wiring distance), and I was planning to put my Kisae 2000w inverter there as well.Here's what I'm t...

phemens by Explorer
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What the max size inverter

So I have 2 six volt interstate golf cart batteries, 300w solar and a Samlex Controller. What is the max size sine wave inverter that could be installed? We don't watch TV, use microwave or really anything that uses 110v. I just would like to have...

Onan 40KY Generator ; runs a bit then stalls

I soaked the carb in Berrymans Solvent in a can overnight then shook out the carb the next morning. Installed the carb . Fired it up by fiddling with the choke and got it to run about 15 seconds before it died . I messed with the throttle control s...

Adding a LED light strip

The basement area of my 5th has 2 12v lights. I was thinking about adding a LED light strip. Something like this one:Not exactly like this but with a remoteMy question is powering it. You can get them with an ac/dc adaptor. However, I wish to pow...

"Treckkie Tech" For Real

http://gizmodo.com/nasa-teams-up-with-hoverboard-company-to-build-a-magnet-1728136893Before blockheads crack their knuckles with delight over keyboards, this means magnetic bearings are not that far off. A brushless magnetic fan that lasts 20 years. ...

Electrical problem at Tank Probes

I was working under my 5th wheel today and my sewage tank was exposed. There is one probe by itself with a white wire and on the other side there are three probes with different coloured wires. When my forearm touched the white wire on the tank probe...

Dometic Brisk Air 2 issue - Rooftop A/C

So I had a pesky squirrel get into my rooftop A/C. In doing so it broke off one of my fan blades. As I was not home when this occurred, I came home to a vibration out of balance machine on my roof! When I removed the cover, the squirrel took off unha...

Honybdgr by Explorer
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Rv GPS programming for Trailer ?

I just got a new garmin RV gps and wondering about the profile... Do I just program all the specs of the TT , or am I supposed to add those to the specs for the tow vehicle?

RavenNS by Explorer
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