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Re: Furnace Issue
Flame sensors rods can get a film covering them from not so clean propane and switching from one propane dealer to the next regularly or going back and forth from propane to butane. Not saying the propane is dirty or bad just there may be additives is some of it. I have had the same problem on an RV furnace and my home furnace when we switched from propane to natural gas. I pulled the flame sensor out of both units and used emery cloth to clean the rods up and no more issues.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Left blinker does not work when the running lights are on
I am assuming when you say running lights are not connected the blinker works you mean the lights are turned off and the plug is still plugged in. If the blinker on the trailer works correctly with running lights off and does not work with the running lights on there is a short between the running lights and the Left turn signal. On an older trailer first place I would look is in/at the light fixture, next would be at the trailer 7 pin connecter.768Views0likes0CommentsRe: Solar panel and battery noise
I would not get a 10 amp controller. That is maxing out with a 120 watt panel. The panels can put out more than rated on a good day. It will work your controller into an early death. I would get a 30 amp just in case you want to add another panel.1.4KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Best Fridge Type
May want to consider a residential fridge that would fit in the space. The area already has a 120-volt outlet there that you could change the power source to an inverter. If you all your time in shore power or generator a inverter and a good battery will carry you between hook ups. Fridge will be much cheaper, and you will not have to run a heavy gauge wire for a 12-volt unit. I have a 120 unit in my cabin that runs off an inverter, battery and solar, have had propane in campers for years and just got a camper with a 12 volt. The new camper has 2 group 31 batteries charged by 2 190-watt solar panels anthe fridge has been running in the driveway for 6 days now. In your case I would probably put in a propane unit. No changing wiring or running new stuff. Just install and go.534Views0likes0CommentsRe: Heated mat?
Looking at it seems to me that 122 degrees would be too hot to lay on the floor. Could discolor the vinyl flooring or even worse cause a fire. I have found heating mats made for indoor flooring. Can be put under carpet tile or other flooring. Not as hot. Just search under carpet heating mat.655Views0likes0CommentsRe: 12v rv freezer difficult to open,,,suction
This would be my recommendation also. Tube should not compress and if you push it thru the top of the gasket it will not fall. 'This too. Like a snip of spray tube from an aerosol can. Could even punch it thru the gasket if there’s a spot where it’s a straight shot. Drilling a hole thru the unit in some random place is not preferable'856Views0likes0CommentsRe: Refrigerator Question
Best way to know is to try it. At home, make sure the battery is charged up, fridge cooled down, disconnect your shore power and watch your battery. Set yourself some markers, such as 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours and 12 hours which is like overnight. Note what your voltages are. Make sure your solar panels are receiving sun. Now you will have the best idea of how your system works. All kinds of people can give you opinions, but only you can figure out what works best for you.578Views0likes0Comments
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