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Re: Built-in microwave sounds sick
I plugged the microwave into the house and it works fine but still has a slight groaning noise as it starts. At this point I think the trailer wiring and converter is fine, but possibly the micro is showing its age and quality. I've also confirmed that the drop in voltage was because of the cord I had the trailer plugged into. Thanks everyone for the advice and suggestions...664Views0likes0CommentsBuilt-in microwave sounds sick
My built-in Microwave in my 2005 trailer recently started sounding sick. It sounds like its slow to startup and the microwave light inside goes dim. It still works but has the appearance and sound of loosing power somewhere. I thought it was because of my weak trailer batteries, which I fixed, but it still does it. Even if I'm connected to shore power or the generator is running. I have a voltage gauge plugged in one of the outlets and when the microwave is on it plummets into the red. The convertor is a 60 amp Progressive Dynamics with the Charge Wizard. Is there something I should be looking for?2.7KViews0likes13CommentsRe: EPDM roof - should I, or can I, coat it, or not.....?
Gjac wrote: My rubber roof is 20 years old. At about 12 years old a friend bought a new MH with a FG roof and gave me a gal of Koolseal and a gal of primer. I used it because he gave it to me. I had enough for one coat. It looked great for 4 years and it began to slough off. My roof looked like yours and based on my experience I would wait until the black starts to show through the white surface before you coat it. As another data point another friend has a 20 year old Bounder and his roof it totally black the white has all sloughed off but it still doesn't leak. Coating the roof will reflect the sun reducing the inside temps in the summer. Also it becomes the sacrificial coat that will wear preserving your original roof. Interesting point of view..... So essentially the "white" part is only a protective sacrificial material over the "black" rubber material underneath.....also aiding in reducing radiant heat? So therefore, as long as the black material isnt compromised then its all good? I've never heard anyone ever explain it like that. :)739Views0likes0CommentsEPDM roof - should I, or can I, coat it, or not.....?
I'd like to say sorry ahead of time as I seemingly have a knack for creating some heated threads on this forum, but that said, I have another question which I have never been able to get a straight answer on. And yes, I've searched and read many other threads for quite some time but still the vagueness and opposing views makes it confusing. I have a 2005 5th wheel and the EPDM roof is in OK condition. Looking chalky as normal but still just looking like its wearing faster than I'd like. And I really dont feel like having to spend $600-$800 for a new rubber roof if I can prevent it from wearing out as fast. I've researched this in the past but repeatedly I've had people say DONT touch a EPDM roof as they're not supposed to be. But then I also see people say its perfectly OK to coat a EPDM roof and that they've coated theirs many times over. And there's even coating material companies who sell all kinds of stuff.....but trusting the people who want to sell their product doesnt seem like the best person to ask. So.....what to do? Thanks everyone. :B3.1KViews0likes18CommentsRe: Looking for some help deciding on which batteries.....
Hey, dont let me be the end all to your theory..... I was just pointing out the one's I saw. As far as I know they've been on that shelf for years. Maybe Trojan also has plants in China. Its not terribly uncommon for manufactures to have plants located in various countries. Although.....I'd have to say that anytime I see a hecho en China I think "garbage".672Views0likes0Comments
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