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Re: How's your Pressure Regulator and your Voltage ?
@ Old_Biscuit Back at ya with a couple of things. My (3 way) Dometic doesn't work (dry camping), below 11.5 volts, as demonstrated by the RV Tech. It was bad battery connections. Replaced them and it works great now. I'm not an RV tech, and can't say whether other models have different voltage requirements. (I now carry a multimeter) I'm just trying to pass on that good voltage is essential. The regulator testing info came from two different RV technicians. When mine was replaced, everything worked soooo much better. Faced with their years of practical experience and training, I'm not one to argue. After your comments, I think I will look for that 'manometer' you mentioned. (thanks) And the upside down 30 amp plugs ? Yes, we know the ground is at the top, but we have encountered them with the ground at the BOTTOM. When we come across one, we use a 15 amp adapter, to keep our shore cable from breaking. It's happened to others that we have met. Maybe it's a North Western States phenom, but if you haven't seen it - you're luckier than us. We've also seen it in Western Canada. Keep an eye out. When we find them, we advise the campsite operator or Camp Host, and they (hopefully) get fixed. Regards154Views0likes0CommentsHow's your Pressure Regulator and your Voltage ?
We have been RV'ng for eons. And one thing I NEVER thought about was the propane PRESSURE REGULATOR. Turns out it needs to be tested regularly (ie: yearly) to ensure you are getting enough pressure to run everything correctly VOLTAGE is also uber important. Without enough voltage at the fridge (for example) it won't open the propane valve AND start the igniter at the same time. Only one or the other. Here's a nugget of information for you. Did you know that many 30 amp plugs (in the campgrounds) are UPSIDE DOWN?1.5KViews0likes3Comments
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