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How to install a generator current and voltage regulator?

How to install a generator current and voltage regulator? Connect the big wire to the battery. Make sure the wiring in all circumstances is done accurately since any misconnection will damage your regulator and generator. There are only three main wires that need to be taken care of within this system, the circuit breaker, current regulator, and the voltage regulator. Do you need to tag a generator regulator? Wiring between a generator, regulator, and battery is often prone to corrosion which can be removed with fine sandpaper. Before you remove any wires from their connection, tag them so that you...

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Is a conversion van a good investment?

Is a conversion van a good investment? Camper vans are a good investment if you intend to use them enough to make the price worth it, but you can also make a decent profit by following a few simple suggestions. You might even have a positive cash flow by being able to make more money than you spend on the monthly payment. Can you make money on a van conversion? In the case of a camper van, it isn't likely to earn any money for you over time and will take money away from you due to depreciation, maintenance, taxes...

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Who is the owner of Jayco camper trailers?

Who is the owner of Jayco camper trailers? A few years ago I interviewed Gerry Ryan, owner of Jayco, Australia’s largest manufacturer of caravans, motorhomes and camper trailers. He told me he’d love to have a “rear fold, off-road camper trailer, like what Kimberley Kampers does.” It was part of a larger conversation, so I paid the comment little notice, until now. What kind of suspension does Jayco forward fold camper have? While we don’t know much about the product yet (and neither do the dealers, it turns out), it does look like the camper will have an inflatable annexe,...

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How do you flush RV antifreeze?

How do you flush RV antifreeze? The easiest method is to flush the RV antifreeze out by running fresh water through the water system, either through the city water inlet or the fresh water holding tank, using the water pump. Open all of the faucets (hot and cold) and run fresh water through the system until it flows clear. When to de-winterize and sanitize the RV water system? Depending on how the RV was winterized, the RV water system needs to be de-winterized and sanitized. Note: Make sure the freezing temperatures are over for the season before you do. The...

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Why does my travel trailer bounce when towing?

Why does my travel trailer bounce when towing? If your trailer still bounces while loaded, there could be other issues that need attention: Your tires aren't properly inflated. Your tow vehicle's shocks are worn or aren't designed for the load. (You'll feel bouncing that continues after going over a bump). Why does my travel trailer squeak? Anyone with a travel trailer has been accosted by the dreaded hitch ball squeak. Hitch ball squeaks happen when the thin metal on the ball on the tow vehicle's hitch wears away. This is due to the regular motion and turning of the trailer...

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When to turn off the water pump in an RV?

When to turn off the water pump in an RV? When you want to turn the water off, you turn the switch off to the pump and then close the faucet. It's important to do things in this order. These older pumps don't shut off when the water reaches a preset pressure in the line. Leaving the pump running will either overheat the pump or burst a plumbing line. Can a water pump run off of a battery? Your RV water pump is only designed to pull fresh water from your RV water tank. Does Your RV Water Pump Run...

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Can a Atwood furnace be used in a car?

Can a Atwood furnace be used in a car? Atwood furnaces are handy for use in recreational vehicles that operate during cold weather. Atwood furnaces are designed primarily for use in recreational vehicles such as motor homes and travel trailers; they heat the vehicles. Atwood furnaces offer two-stage heating, digital thermostats and self-diagnostics. Is the Atwood water heater still the best? While it’s true that these people are here for the troubleshooting help, which indicated they are having troubles with their water heater, it doesn’t change the fact that Atwood is still one of the best fast-recovery foam-insulated water heaters...

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Where is the AC low pressure?

Where is the AC low pressure? The AC low-pressure sensor is located at the line that runs from the compressor component of the system through the evaporator or the firewall of the system, up to the condenser on the low-pressure side of the air conditioning system. What causes low pressure switch trip? Things that can cause the low-pressure switch to trip include: Low refrigerant charge because of a refrigerant leak. Blower motor failure in the air handler. Plugged evaporator coils or a blockage of airflow. Where is the low pressure air conditioner Charger? The first step in recharging your system...

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Where is the motor retention screw on a schwintek slideout?

Where is the motor retention screw on a schwintek slideout? Locate and remove motor retention screw located near the top of each vertical column (Figs. 9 and 12). 3. Bend back wipe seal and visually locate motor (Fig. 10). 4. Pull the motor up until disengaged. Replace the motor retention screw to hold the motor in this position (Fig. 11). 5. Repeat this process for both sides of the slide room. 6. How do you remove a screw that keeps on turning? If it won't rotate as you lever open the cover with a screwdriver, then drill the screw head...

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Why does my water pump keep pumping?

Why does my water pump keep pumping? Watch out: a damaged, jammed, or improperly-set pressure control switch that is calling for a pressure that is above the pump's capacity will cause the pump to run continuously and is likely to burn-up the pump motor. Clogged pressure sensor or switch pressure sensing tubing can cause improper switch performance. How do you fix a water pump cavitation? You could also try increasing the liquid level around the suction area of your pump to try and prevent cavitation. It's also possible to increase the diameter of the eye of your impeller, meaning that...