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I purchased a small Solar panel that is 7.5 watts and 420ma.It puts out 19 volts in full sun . Is. This enough to trickle charge the house batteries when not being used?

I live in Hellinois/Illinois I have expanded my driveway this year to accommodate my little 2109s the camper is sitting on asphalt on the south side of my house. Last year we stored the camper at a storage facility inside but not heated. Should I buy a cover for the camper or not what is your...

I've been a member of the tent trailer forum for a few years, as I have a HW27KS. I bought a 2024 2109s at the end of September, so started looking at other forums on this site for ideas, mods and tips. I've searched but can not see a 2109 owners thread, does anyone know if there is one...

My 2023 34KD exhibits a loud "cracking Noise" when driving over major bumps in the road. In fact it is so bad that I fly my wife to Phoenix to avoid the constant noise from HWY 95. It is located above the passenger upper door pillar area in the corner. It has been this way since new. If...

Is there a sure-fire way to identify a black tank rupture without removing the underbelly cover? Does a 31BHD PrimeTime Tracer have any black tank overflow protection? Our 2023 31BHD Primetime Tracer had a broken Thetford commode valve, second trip, in the first 30 days of ownership. Forest...

I am buying a 2019 Salem 171rbxl that currently has the oven looking drawer. I would like to replace it with the oven range instead. Has anyone done this? The dealership I am buying the camper from with be doing the install but I need some peace of mind that it can be done. Also, if anyone has...

hello , I am new to RVing and message boards , recently purchaced a used 2022 cheerokee grey wolf 26 mbrrbl toy hauler , quickly learned I need more power especially for the fridge. My plan is to add 4 100 watt panels connected in parralel , upgrade solar controller , and 300 amp lithium...

Ok FR tribe, I need your thoughts. We have a '22 A122s, purchased new with factory installed solar panel. We live in FL so sunshine is plentiful. Due to batteries going bad, I replaced them this past Thursday. 12.7 was the voltage showing on the controller. Yesterday reading was 11.7. Ordered a...

I’m back! Years ago my wife and I bought a used A Frame when we first got married. We loved it. I did so much work to it…it was awesome. Sadly we had to sell it when we moved over seas. We have since returned, now with 2 kids (age 6 and 8) they keep asking about camping and campers. I did some...

In my 2016 Forester MBS my cameras may start the day working correctly. Then there is suddenly no image showing on any of the 3 cameras. Sometimes 5his happens after a few minutes of proper operation and sometimes an hour after. It may come back later in the day or not. Not sure how to...

My 2022Everchill Refrigerator seems to be running but not cold freezer not cold. Temperature settings turned all the way up on freezer and on 4 at fridge. Blue lights starts blinking after 10 minutes or so.

Hi! New here! I recently purchased a 2016 sandpiper. The brochure shows the refrigerator sitting directly on the floor however mine is sitting on a small carpeted “box”. Does anyone know if this can be removed before I cut into it?

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Hello everyone, I purchased a used sandpiper a couple of days ago and joined this forum today. I have so many questions. I have half ton truck and I know I can't tow it with my truck. Do you guys think I can get away with 3/4 ton truck or need 1 ton? Thank you in advance!

Hello,just a heads up if you start getting lukewarm water all of a sudden go and check that your exterior shower valves are turned off!! I accidentally opened mine while hooking up the hose to flush my black tank. I checked thermostats electrical heating element and everything was fine. It was...

The wet bay Cargo Heater has failed. Isata 5, Explorer package. It is no longer available. I'm looking for a replacement, any ideas?

2018 rockwood 2606ws Removal: 1. Two tiny screws left and right hold bottom of valence from swinging out. 2. Two larger screws accessed vertically up-inside, on left and right, hold valance on. Although it appears there might be another pair of inaccessible screws, there are no...

Can we run our Flagstaff on 2400 watt BLUETTI power station? If so, how is it hooked up? How much would we need in the way of solar panels- is 200 watts enough? BLUETTI has a terrific sale going on we would like to take advantage of before we move to Largo, Fl.from Ocala. Are there good...

Just joined the forum. We have purchased a 2022 Dynamax Isata3 24FW. We have been retired for 10 years and did a lot of cruising around the world. Decided to transition to more USA based travel and have a small dog so a small RV seemed to make sense. We have never had an RV before. Thought about...

My wiring configuration consists of 100ah LiPoFE battery, 30 amp controller, 1000 w inverter, busbar, battery cutoff switch and anl fuses for controller and inverter. My question is how do I wire the cutoff switch and the busbar in regard to the battery. Right now , i have the trailer hot wire...

Hello all, We are looking for recommendations for a base plate installation on our 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer. We're in northern Colorado but will travel to surrounding states if necessary to have someone install it who has experience and does quality, clean work. We had Hitch Corner in Ken...

Our 2018 Rockwood Ultra light 2703 WS Furion stove top does not have a cover . It has hinges for one. We rarely use the stove top or oven for cooking. I would like a cover so I can use the area for setting my insta pot or coffee pot. Any one know what the original stove top was, or a good...

Hi all, I have a 2023 Coachmen Leprechaun 260DS and want to install solar panels. I notice that there is a solar connector on the roof, but can't seem to find a lot of information regarding solar for this RV. My questions are: 1. Can I connect 2 200 Watt panels via this connection? 2. Is...

Thank goodness for this forum. I have been battling the low battery issue in my 2010 Solera with a 200 watt solar system and Dometic DM2652. When hooked to shore power everything works as it should. When boondocking in the morning the batteries are too low(won't start generator, lights dim...

New to forums in general, cant type well. Here goes. Bought used 2020 Forest River Hemisphere several months ago. Got it to my permanent spot. Previously had a 30 Amp Camper. Installed 50 amp breaker in 200 amp service, and new 4 wire plug. Plugged in my rv's cord Green light on cord is on...