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Sewer hose receptacle
Considering gravitational water pressure is 1psi for every 2.3 ft of elevation the pressure on the gate valve is a maximum of 2 psi. The exception is if your dump tanks are roof mounted. So take water
Considering gravitational water pressure is 1psi for every 2.3 ft of elevation the pressure on the gate valve is a maximum of 2 psi. The exception is if your dump tanks are roof mounted. So take water
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Your thoughts are on target but outdated. Many late model vehicles have 360 degree HD video cameras. When you slam in the brakes because a deer jumped in front of your vehicle they can now see the dee
Your thoughts are on target but outdated. Many late model vehicles have 360 degree HD video cameras. When you slam in the brakes because a deer jumped in front of your vehicle they can now see the dee
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rain water leak in cab of 17N
The dome light assembly has metal clips holding it up on the passenger side. The driver side has plastic tabs. While sitting in the passenger seat push the plastic housing towards the driver door and
The dome light assembly has metal clips holding it up on the passenger side. The driver side has plastic tabs. While sitting in the passenger seat push the plastic housing towards the driver door and
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Winterization valves 1 and 3
I installed a small swinging pet door on the panel under the drawer of my 18G. It allows easy access to the valves. I use the blowout method. I toggle the valves to insure water isn’t trapped in the v
I installed a small swinging pet door on the panel under the drawer of my 18G. It allows easy access to the valves. I use the blowout method. I toggle the valves to insure water isn’t trapped in the v
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Visible Phone service
More people need to try the “Mute this topic” feature. It works well! Bob 18G
More people need to try the “Mute this topic” feature. It works well! Bob 18G
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Visible Phone service
I consider it perfectly fine to reach out to others in the group to share RV / Travel related savings and group plans. I have enjoyed the savings purchasing TPMS, ScanGauge and data plans. I feel it’s
I consider it perfectly fine to reach out to others in the group to share RV / Travel related savings and group plans. I have enjoyed the savings purchasing TPMS, ScanGauge and data plans. I feel it’s
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New batteries and controller, boondocking performance seems worse, how to isolate/troubleshoot?
Have you considered any hidden HDMI splitters that require 12 volts? Also, any usb charging outlets and the propane detector? If you have a Max Air fan it draws power for the remote control. Bob 18 G
Have you considered any hidden HDMI splitters that require 12 volts? Also, any usb charging outlets and the propane detector? If you have a Max Air fan it draws power for the remote control. Bob 18 G
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Slipping transmission when cold
I have experienced the same with my 16 chassis. I suspect the torque converter is draining a bit during storage, after a few weeks. It then gets a air pocket. After any storage I start the engine let
I have experienced the same with my 16 chassis. I suspect the torque converter is draining a bit during storage, after a few weeks. It then gets a air pocket. After any storage I start the engine let
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How does the electrical system work?
Some of the newer inverters are called pass through. The shore power passes through the inverter to the outlets the inverter powers. The inverter see’s the shore power. Some have relays to connect the
Some of the newer inverters are called pass through. The shore power passes through the inverter to the outlets the inverter powers. The inverter see’s the shore power. Some have relays to connect the
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How does the electrical system work?
Let me try to provide a simple explanation. Everything you can run off the coach batteries when not plugged in still runs off the batteries when you are plugged in. The difference is the converter is
Let me try to provide a simple explanation. Everything you can run off the coach batteries when not plugged in still runs off the batteries when you are plugged in. The difference is the converter is
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Tire Pressure question
I couldn’t agree more Don. The 60 psi range seems to be for the manufacturer weight of the vehicle / Motorhome. Not the loaded weight. My tire temperatures run around 22 degrees cooler at 70 psi with
I couldn’t agree more Don. The 60 psi range seems to be for the manufacturer weight of the vehicle / Motorhome. Not the loaded weight. My tire temperatures run around 22 degrees cooler at 70 psi with
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Dreaded Click and NO START Cause/Photo of Relay
I don’t believe it’s actually carbon. It’s reference is carbon black. It’s the oxidation of copper at high electric current that is a very dark gray to black. Bob
I don’t believe it’s actually carbon. It’s reference is carbon black. It’s the oxidation of copper at high electric current that is a very dark gray to black. Bob
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Dreaded Click and NO START Cause/Photo of Relay
Here’s a cut open boost solenoid. Same carbon buildup on the contacts due to high current and arcing. A copper washer type ring touching two hex head bolts. Any bad alignment of the heads and it fails
Here’s a cut open boost solenoid. Same carbon buildup on the contacts due to high current and arcing. A copper washer type ring touching two hex head bolts. Any bad alignment of the heads and it fails
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Dreaded Click and NO START Cause/Photo of Relay
That’s not corrosion. That’s carbon. You can see the contacts didn’t make good surface contact like the other clean contact. The blackened contact had very little surface contact. That caused high cur
That’s not corrosion. That’s carbon. You can see the contacts didn’t make good surface contact like the other clean contact. The blackened contact had very little surface contact. That caused high cur
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Trojan AGMs
You do not have a Trik-L-Start installed. The black box in your picture is the coach power relay. When you turn off your coach battery with the switch it controls the black relay and drops or connects
You do not have a Trik-L-Start installed. The black box in your picture is the coach power relay. When you turn off your coach battery with the switch it controls the black relay and drops or connects
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Trojan AGMs
Any chance you have a Trik-L-Start installed?
Any chance you have a Trik-L-Start installed?
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Trojan AGMs
The propane solenoid requires the full 12+ volts to engage the armature and open the valve. After the valve is open the voltage required to keep the armature held in place is much less. A capacitor is
The propane solenoid requires the full 12+ volts to engage the armature and open the valve. After the valve is open the voltage required to keep the armature held in place is much less. A capacitor is
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Trojan AGMs
My HDMI splitters draw .23 amps each standby, without tv or video input. They now have a switch. Bob 18G
My HDMI splitters draw .23 amps each standby, without tv or video input. They now have a switch. Bob 18G
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Trojan AGMs
Each of the usb chargers in my 18 coach draw 22mA standby. Nothing plugged into them. Not much, but it all adds up. Bob 18G
Each of the usb chargers in my 18 coach draw 22mA standby. Nothing plugged into them. Not much, but it all adds up. Bob 18G
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Trojan AGMs
My 18G has 2 HDMI splitters between the side wall where the main TV is mounted. They are always drawing power. Also any coach USB ports. Whenever the coach main power switch is on. Bob.
My 18G has 2 HDMI splitters between the side wall where the main TV is mounted. They are always drawing power. Also any coach USB ports. Whenever the coach main power switch is on. Bob.
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