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The RV Doctor: Battery Ratings
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Sunday, June 21, 2015. Posted by RV Doctor. Dear RV Doc, your article on batteries was informative but gave information that is in conflict with information in two other articles I've read. You say the Amp-Hour (AH) rating is a 20-hour rating that indicates the number of amps a battery can deliver for 20 hours. From this one would expect a 100 AH battery to deliver 5 amps for 20 hours. The other articles. Keith L., (Swansea, IL). In all instances, eve...
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The RV Doctor: RV Water Heater & Refrigerator Pilot Problems
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Monday, June 1, 2015. RV Water Heater and Refrigerator Pilot Problems. Posted by RV Doctor. In all instances, every effort is made to ensure the correctness of all content on the RV Doctor Website. It is imperative that if you choose to follow any instructions or procedures outlined on any page of this website, you must first satisfy yourself thoroughly that neither personal nor product safety will be compromised or jeopardized. About the RV Doctor.
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The RV Doctor: Product Spotlight: Xantrex Truecharge2 Battery Charger
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Product Spotlight: Xantrex Truecharge2 Battery Charger. Posted by RV Doctor. One of the most popular seminars that I present at RV shows, conventions and rallies is entitled, “Optimizing the 12-volt Battery System.”. In my “Optimizing….”. Typically, all lamps, fans, slideouts, water pump, leveling jacks and electronic ignition appliances, among other devices, rely heavily on a hefty 12-volt battery system in order to operate at...
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The RV Doctor: Voltage Monitor Gone Awry
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Monday, May 4, 2015. Voltage Monitor Gone Awry. Posted by RV Doctor. Doug K., (Redmond, WA). Doug, Xantrex is aware of this problem and has released new software in the remote control unit. The problem happens with the older remote panels when the DC voltage dips momentarily, causing the processor to try to quickly track which LEDs should be illuminated on the display. Evidently it was searching too quickly and it basically confused itself! If you are...
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The RV Doctor: Motorhome Roof Support
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Posted by RV Doctor. Gary, I've just purchased our first coach, a used 28-footer from 2006. The unit is in great shape and I want to keep it that way. I want to clean the roof but have heard that you can't walk on all motorhome roofs. How can I tell if I can walk on mine or if I'll have to use a ladder all around the sides to clean it? Patrick H., (Denver, CO). RV Doctor Featured Pages! RV Doc's Owner's Handbook. Thanks for vis...
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The RV Doctor: Where To Connect Fresh Water Filter/Purifier
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Where To Connect Fresh Water Filter/Purifier. Posted by RV Doctor. I am new to the RV world and have a question. Should our water filter go between the faucet and the hose, or between the hose and the RV? Or, does it not matter? Thanks, Debi (no city/state). Welcome to the world of RVs Debi! Ut I subscribe to the thought that i. T’s best to place an in -line. In all instances, every effort is made to ensure the correctness o...
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The RV Doctor: RV Battery Capacity Question
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Monday, March 23, 2015. RV Battery Capacity Question. Posted by RV Doctor. Hey Doc, will two, T-105, 6-volt batteries be able to crank over and start a generator on a toy hauler? Frank C., (no city/state). Indeed and with plenty to spare Frank! But I assume you mean two, charged batteries, right? Two dead batteries of any. If you are in doubt or do not feel comfortable about a procedure, do not continue. Simply call your local RV service facility ...
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The RV Doctor: Stripped RV Awning Bolt
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Stripped RV Awning Bolt. Posted by RV Doctor. Hey Doc, is there an easy fix for a stripped out lag bolt on the bottom bracket for my older awning arm? Mine screw through the bracket that hold the awning arm. It goes through the aluminum sidewall and into the frame of the coach. Troy W., (Roy, UT). In all instances, every effort is made to ensure the correctness of all content on the RV Doctor Website. It is imperative that ...
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The RV Doctor: Slideout Valve Leaking
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Posted by RV Doctor. I own a 2011 Cedar Creek Silverback 5th Wheel Model 29 RE. I am leaking hydraulic fluid from the slideout selector valves (Triple Hydraulic Slide-Out Room IRC Assembly). My dealership tells me that I need to replace the entire assembly at a cost of $173.09 per valve. Is there another way to fix this? Please advise. Raymond S., (Cinnaminson, NJ). RV Doctor Featured Pages! RV Doc's Owner's Handbook. Thanks f...
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The RV Doctor: RV Battery Charging at Home
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Free RV Travel Newsletter. RV Books, Movies and more. Friday, April 24, 2015. RV Battery Charging at Home. Posted by RV Doctor. Hey Doc, I have bought two six volt batteries. My problem is that I have to store the trailer in a lot with no access to electricity. So I bring the batteries home to be charged. My question is what battery charger should I purchase to recharge at home. Also what amp should I use to recharge. Thanks and I always enjoy your presentations in Seattle. Mike A. About the RV Doctor.
