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  • Can this Light Fixture be Shortened
  • The Gustafson RV LED Pendant Light part # 277-000451 has a rod that is threaded on both ends to accommodate the nut that holds the pieces together. Shortening it is possible but not an easy task. You would need to disassemble the fixture. Cut the tube down to you desired length. Then you would have to use a tap and die set to replace the threads back on to the rod which is where the difficulty would come in.
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  • How Do Factory Bump Stops of 2016 Coachmen Prism 2150LE Remove to Install SumoSprings
  • To see how the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-338-47 would install you should check out the install video link I attached that covers the entire process on a similar RV that has the same chassis. The factory bump stops actually get pried out of the mounts they are in and there is no hardware to remove.
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  • Installing An Advent Air RV Air Conditioner On A 2019 Coachmen Clipper Express Camper
  • Installing your Advent Air RV Air Conditioner - 13,500 Btu - White # ACM135 backwards could result in damage to the unit. Air going the reverse way would blow through the condenser vents backwards trapping dirt and debris in them instead of pushing it out and would cause the fan to rotate backwards. AC units are meant to only go one way so I do not recommend placing it backwards on your 2019 Coachmen Clipper Express Camper
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  • Brake Controller Port Location on 2019 Coachmen Mirada with Ford F-53 Chassis
  • The factory brake controller port for your 2019 Coachmen Mirada that's built on the Ford F-53 should be located on the left hand side of the steering column support, which is near the emergency brake pedal. I have attached an image that gives a clearer view of this. The Plug-In Adapter # 3035-P that you referenced is the correct harness to allow for a plug-and-play install using this port with a Tekonsha brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 (great choice) that you were looking at.
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  • Will Lippert Ground Control 3.0 LC675817 Loose Zero Point Calibration When Battery Is Disconnected
  • With the battery of of your trailer disconnected for the off-season the Lippert Ground Control 3.0 # LC675817 will loose the zero point calibration so you will need to reconfigure it before taking the trailer on the first trip of the new season. This is also the case if your battery goes dead or gets low the zero point calibration could be lost and need to be reconfigured. I would just add reconfiguring the system to your beginning of season checklist so that you do not forget. I included...
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  • How to Find Studs in an RV for Installing an Exterior Ladder
  • Yes, you will need to know where the studs/blocking are within the walls of your RV prior to installing the Stromberg Carlson RV Exterior Ladder part # LA-401. The studs could either be metal or wood, it just depends on what the manufacturer used at the time. The easiest way to find them would be with an electronic stud finder rated for both metal and wood. However, if you look for the rivets that join the panels together that should give you a good idea where the studs are as well. If...
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  • How to Connect Spare Battery to Trailer 7-Way
  • To connect an auxiliary battery, I recommend using 10 gauge wire, like # 10-2-1 (per foot) to connect the 12V power wire on your trailer side 7-way connector to a junction box like # 38656. From there, you can run more of the same wire from the positive side of the battery to the same post where you previously connected the 12V wire on the junction box. To connect to the posts, you can use 3/16 inch ring terminals # 44-5310A. If you don't already have a junction box, the 7-Way Molded Trailer...
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  • How to Install the Rear View Safety Clearance Light Backup Camera
  • I was able to locate the instructions for the Rear View Safety Clearance Light Backup Camera # RVS-921 for you and have listed the steps for installation of this clearance light backup camera for you below. 1. Locate and mark camera mounting position at rear of vehicle. 2. Drill hole (0.375") in vehicle to run cabling through. 3. Stick adhesive pad onto back of camera. 4. Disconnect 5 pin connection, fish wiring through hole then reattach 5 pin connection. 5. Mount camera with adhesive...
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  • How Does the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller Work
  • The Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller part # 3430001 is a proportional controller which means it applies the brakes in an amount, proportional to the force of how the brakes are applied in the vehicle. It uses an inertia sensor inside the controller that senses deceleration. The brake light circuit simply wakes the controller up and tells it to start reading the inertia and apply the brakes accordingly.
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  • Recommended psi for Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs on a 2000 Coachman Catalina Towing a Minivan
  • The Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs from Firestone should always have at least 5 psi in them for a longer lifespan, but besides that it is totally up to the customer and what setting they feel is the best for their setup. You will just need to make sure that you do not overinflate them. We do not have any confirmed fits for the Ride-Rite system on your 2000 Coachman Catalina, but most of the systems that we have for passenger vehicles have a range of 5 psi - 100 psi. If you look in your installation...
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  • Will I Need Two Sets Of The MORyde Shock Absorbing Equalizers For My Freedom Express Travel Trailer
  • You will only need one of the MORryde 14-3/4" Shock Absorbing Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 42" Wheelbase - 8K, part # MR34AR. It comes with a pair, one for each side of trailer. You will need the correct mounting hardware for your trailer. I have included a weblink for that hardware and a video demo link below.
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  • Can the Gustafson RV LED Ceiling Light be Separated to be Painted?
  • On the Gustafson RV LED Ceiling Light w/ Shade part # 277-000469-499 it can pretty easily be disassembled for painting and reassembled. There are a few screws holding it together but it would be something you can do with very common hand tools.
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  • How to Reset Hardwired Brake Controller With No Quick Disconnect
  • You certainly can, but you'll need to interrupt the power supply to the brake controller for a minute or two, then reconnect it. The easiest and safest way would be to pull the fuse on that circuit or remove the positive battery cable for a minute or two.
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  • Can A TV With No RCA Jacks Be Connected Through A Stereo To Use External Speakers
  • To transfer sound from TV to Stereo speakers it would require RCA ports. The HDMI and USB are for Video. If the photo you included is the back of the TV then you have RCA ports. If that is the back of the stereo and your TV has no RCA ports then it will not work. If you wanted to hook up like an external surround sound system to a TV to get the sound through the speakers it would require the red and white RCA cables. Red is left side and white would be right side and is normally for audio...
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  • What Amperage Circuit Breaker is Required for the Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit # DGR6VP?
  • I confirmed with Diamond Group that the Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit - Propane to Electric # DGR6VP needs a 15-amp circuit breaker. As far as the wiring for the Replacement Single-Panel On/Off Switch for Atwood Gas and Electric Water Heaters # AT91959, I went ahead and attached the wiring diagram to this answer. You will use the setup that lists your water heater model in the list in the upper left corner of each of the three diagrams.
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  • How To Change the Oil in the 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator
  • I have attached for you below the oil change procedure for the 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator part # 333-0003 which was pulled direclty from the owner's manual. The owner's manual is attached below for you as well. In order to get all of the old oil out, you do indeed need to tilt the generator on it's side. While you are at it, I'd also check the air filter as well and replace if needed using part # 333-330723578 and the spark plug part # 333-330723557.
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  • Is There a Brake Controller Plug on a 2004 Coachmen Sport Elite Freightliner XC Chassis
  • Thank you for the photo! The plug that you found if the "Daytime Running Lights" module and is unfortunately unrelated to the brake controller wiring. Your 2004 Coachmen Sport Elite motorhome is on a Freightliner XC chassis which has no provisions for a brake controller but we do carry the parts you need to install a brake controller. If you already have a 7-Way installed on your motorhome then you need to route 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 and some Butt Connectors # DW05745-5 from the pin in...
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  • How Tight Should the Bolts in the MORryde Upgrade Kits be Tightened Too?
  • Though it will depend on which specific kit you decide to go with, I can definitely give you an example. The MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps # MR76ZR will come with all wet bolts. All of the bolts/nuts will need to be torqued to 50 ft.-lbs, as per the instructions. Again, the correct torque may depend on the specific kit you go with, but typically the rating should be listed in the instructions. If they are not, however, let me know...
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  • How to Obtain Brake Light Signal in 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Chassis
  • The ground (cold side) of the brake light signal in a Sprinter can sometimes be found in the wiring above the brake pedal. A high-sensitivity LED circuit tester will be required to test this due to the weak signal strength in this wire. This is due to the low voltages in this vehicle's wiring system. In other cases you may need to install an accessory stop light switch kit # RM-751475 to provide that brake light signal needed to trigger a brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195.
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  • Does Voyager RV Side Camera w/ Night Vision # VCMS50RCM Fit Jensen JRV9000
  • Yes the Voyager RV Side Camera w/ Night Vision # VCMS50RCM that you referenced does work with the Jensen JRV9000 that you have now.
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