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  • Why is the Image from the # RVS-MV1 Showing Up Inverted on My Monitor?
  • I went ahead and reached out to my tech at RVS, and he confirmed that the most common installation issue with the Rear View Safety Backup Camera # RVS-MV1 is that it is installed "right-side up" instead of "upside down." The # RVS-MV1 is meant to be installed with the camera hanging below the surface as opposed to mounting on top of the surface. I went ahead and attached a photo of how the camera should install on your vehicle. Please let me know if you are still having problems with...
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  • Troubleshooting etrailer 3,200 watt Inverter Generator Dying After High Altitude Jet Installation
  • The High Altitude Jet for 3,200-Watt etrailer Generator # 333-330717002 is designed to be used on the 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator 333-0003 (W02983) at an altitude of 3,000' to 6,000'. If you are lower than that it can cause the generator to run inconsistently. If you are at the correct altitude then there are a few things to look into that have more or less to do with maintenance. I'm attached a clip from the instructions for troubleshooting the generator. If you've checked...
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  • Why Does My 6,000-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generators # 333-0003-2-0007 Shut Off When Adding 2nd AC
  • Even the largest generators are going to struggle to start a second air conditioner while the first one is running. This is due to an air conditioner pulling 1300-1800 running watts, and then when your second one kicks on it is pulling 3600+ starting watts. If you do not have a start capacitor installed on your AC units you should install # SSR44FR on your units. These capacitors store power to reduce the starting watts needed, and will give you generator a fighting chance of powering the AC's.
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  • Troubleshooting etrailer 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator Bogging Down Under Load
  • In regards to the 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator, if you look in the owner's manual at the end you'll see a troubleshooting section. In this section, it states that if the unit bogs down under load but not while running without a load, you could be suffering from the following causes: 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Generator is overloaded. 4. Shorted generator circuit. 5. Clogged or dirty fuel filter The corrections for these causes are...
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  • Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center and Solar
  • If you are connected to shore power then the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger, # PD4590K18LS8, will as designed apply a charge to your connected battery pack. If you are not on shore power but have solar panels then the charge to your battery bank should be coming from your solar panel charge controller not the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center. Without seeing a wiring diagram of your particular arrangement it is challenging...
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  • Fan Powered By AC or DC
  • Put a multimeter to the circuit that you connected the fan to, you probably discover it to be 12V DC. A typical household fan, such as purchased at the big box store home improvement places will be 120V AC motors, not 12V DC; two different animals. If your RV has 120V for typical household appliances that is because you have an inverter for those outlets or they function only when on shore power. The fans are set to operate off of 12V so that they will still operate when you are boondocking,...
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  • Malfunctioning AC Unit On A 2003 E450 Bus V10 After Removing A Wheelchair Lift
  • If you removed a wheelchair lift and then your Atwood Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner w/ Heat Pump - 15,000 Btu - Ducted - White Item # AT15028-22 stopped working I'd say it was either wired into the lift somehow or the wire running from it was somehow damaged during removal of the lift wiring. I would start by tracing the wiring from the unit to and looking for and bends, damage, or lose connections. You can also rerun the wiring from the unit to a dedicated 20amp circuit using...
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  • Troubleshooting An E-6 Error Code With A Power Watchdog Surge Protector
  • I spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that if you were using an adapter along with the Power Watchdog Surge Protector with Bluetooth and Emergency Shut Down - Hardwired - 50 Amp # HU27FR to step down to 30 or 15 amp service that the adapter could be the issue and would explain why you were seeing it in multiple locations. Since you have the hardwired version it is important to also check that you wired it with the correctly to match up with the RV power cord and from the Watchdog...
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  • Does Progressive Dynamics Converter Need to be Replaced if it Does Not Charge Batteries
  • Has your Progressive Dynamics Converter, like part # PD9145A, worked previously or is this the first time that you've hooked it up and it isn't working properly? If this is the first time you've hooked it up then we can check your installation. If you've been using this for a while then we can still check the installation but you might need to replace it if it's been through a lot of use. If you need to replace it then I would go with the same model # PD9145A. Progressive Dynamics has...
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  • Will the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter Damage Electronics
  • No, the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Battery Charger - Lithium # PD9160ALV has built in safety features to protect your RV's electrical system. Such as a reverse polarity protection that will protect the converter if the battery is hooked up incorrectly. It has short circuit protection as well, which limits the current and reduces the output until the short has been fixed. Additionally, the converter will shut down if there is excessive voltage. The built-in cooling...
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  • No 12V Supply for Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Dometic Setup w/ Start Capacitor
  • For the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Dometic Setup, # ACDOM150, to function you will need a 12V supply. In your remodel did you remove the inverter? Because you've made the existing inaccessible, simply run a new circuit from the 12V side/use an AC/DC power adapter.
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  • A MaxxFan Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan Works While Off-Grid But Does Not Work Properly When on Shore Power
  • The MaxxFan Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # MA00A04301K needs a voltage no higher than 13.1v. Anything over 13.1 can cause the fan to not operate correctly or at all. So to answer your question. No, the MaxxFan Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # MA00A04301K does not allow for charging power. I also agree that it is a little ridiculous, considering most RV's are going to have that type of charging/inverter system.
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  • Troubleshooting A-iPower 2,000 Watt Generator Shutting Down After 20 Minutes Powering Refrigerator
  • I reached out to my contact at A-iPower to get his thoughts on why your 2,000 Watt Inverter Generator # 289-SUA2000i might be shutting down after 20 or so minutes when trying to power your refrigerator. He did say that the 2,000 watts starting and 1,600 watts running power output on this generator should be enough to power up just about any refrigerator on the market, but he's thinking there's something in the background that's also consuming power from the generator. Typically this would...
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  • Troubleshooting A Furrion Tankless Water Heater That Won't Light
  • The Camco Automatic Changeover 2-Stage Propane Regulator for Dual Propane Tanks # CAM59005 is able to have its pressure adjusted. You'll want to check that the pressure is actually 11" WC. If you have other items running at the same time you could be losing pressure. If you get the pressure checked at the # FR93FR and you are receiving 11" WC then your water heater has an internal issue and you'll need to contact Furrion for replacement.
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  • Generator Wont Start and Fuel Overflowed Out of the Carburetor
  • I would first begin by checking the oil on the Etrailer 2,000-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator 333-0001. You will want to see if any fuel made its way into the oil and that it is at the correct level as if the oil is to low or high it may not allow the engine to start. To check the oil level remove the dipstick and clean off the oil. Don't rethread the dipstick, just place until it makes contact with the threads and check the level. If the oil checks out next you will want to check...
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  • Troubleshooting Excessive Tire Wear on a 2007 Ford Focus when Being Towed by a Motorhome
  • There are several possible causes for the severe tire wear you are seeing on your Ford Focus. First, if the tow bar is not level with the RVs it can put extra stress (downward force in this case) on the front of the Focus. That extra force can lead to not only tire wear but also potentially damage the tow bar and base plates. Make sure that you have the steering on the Focus unlocked so that it is free to turn when being towed. If the steering is locked, it will cause severe tire wear...
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