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    20 Some New Projects

    Finished the next project. #11 Large vents for the Lithium battery compartment. I drilled the holes for mounting the vents and cut out the section of each door that the vents will cover. The vents are attached with toggle bolts. Three vents, one on each side and one for the back. The side...
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    20 Some New Projects

    The RV is currently stored off site so I have been slow to get started. Mostly I have been opening boxes of parts and getting organized. Yesterday, I completed number 5. Replacement of the entry door latch. When I picked up the RV in December from Phoenix they or I misplaced the spare set of...
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    Changing a convertor

    Are you changing out the entire convertor or just the bottom 12 volt power supply and charger unit? If just the charger, it is easy and just a few wires. Here is a link to when I changed mine out for a Lithium unit. Same procedure...
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    Full Motorhome RV Owners Manuals with FREE Download

    I was also very impressed with the set of manuals that came with my Country Coach.
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    solar mppt disconnect

    I use these between my panels and charge controllers. I insert them inline and they are easy to use, Quick way to disconnect controller from panels. I use then on the output also. Remember to turn on the battery to controller connection first and disconnect last when connecting. The battery...
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    Newbie in RV Forum

    Well, at least Len and Jo won't feel alone in the Class B forum any more :D I had a Class B for about 2 days. I liked it but it was to small. This Forum is open to all kinds of RVs.
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    Need help replacing awning LED strip

    I am surprised that I am the first to answer this. Most LED strips have a very simple way to hook up. The new one in your picture shows a red and black wire. The red is positive and the black is ground. Check the wires that you have coming out of the RV. You can use a test light to identify...
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    Let's talk about propane

    My first question is not about the propane but rather will the increased weight on the front of your popup be an issue for you.
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    How to add additional solar panels to existing with OEM plug-and-play capabilities

    There are connector called "Combiners" That can connect all three panels into one pair of cables. You do need to make sure that your cable running from the panel to the charge controller and then to your batteries is large enough. Usually about 10 gauge for 400 watts and maybe 8 gauge for 600...
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    20 Some New Projects

    The vents are for Summer cooling and not related to venting off gassing like you might get from Lead Acid batteries. They will also have clear plexiglass covers attached with Velcro for use in cold winter situations by blocking the vents. I did the same thing on my last system. I also added...
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    Dead discussions?

    Lots of our discussions get resurrected. They do contribute to the overall information database. You never know when an old post will answer a current question. On this forum, Search may be your best friend.
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    Help identifying Solar charging jacks on power station

    The red and black jack on the right is called an Anderson plug. They come in different sizes and that one seems to be a small one, The black, (ground), and the red, (positive) wires from your panel wiring can be connected to a Anderson Plug that will connect to the one on the panel. An...
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    Please School Me on Class A Tires and Wheels!

    Are you sure that it is not just the wheel cover that you see with 5 lugs?
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    Driver's Door: Could you live without it?

    Most Diesel Pushers do not have a drivers side door. My Country Coach did not and it was never a problem to me.
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    Greetings Earthling RV'ers

    I recovered a Motorhome many years ago by tracking a cell phone in a drawer,
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