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    In a word, yes, 18 gauge wire along with all the connections (two fuses, quick disconnect, connection at both batteries) is too small to charge a toad battery. Bigger IS better.
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    Solar Panels

    wolfe10 replied to ultraglide's topic in Electrical

    But, to address the OP's question, no it is not practical to run a roof A/C by investing in solar.
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    The is a little more "line loss" than desirable. Start by cleaning connections (both positive and ground) between the battery and main distribution panel.
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    Certainly one way to do it would be to disconnect the water supply line (under sink, etc) and put it in a gallon of potable anti-freeze. Run it until the cubes are pink.
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    12.73 VDC is a perfect reading if you are not plugged in/generator running (i.e. converter not on). If converter is on (you have 120 VAC), the next step is to measure voltage at the battery and compare with the above reading. With converter on, voltage should be 13.2-13.5 VDC. Were it me, since you know that the reading by the idiot lights is not correct, I would just ignore them. Another option would be to install an inexpensive digital voltmeter in place of the idiot lights.
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    What does the voltage read when you test across those leads with your digital voltmeter?
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    Yes, with the new late-model emissions equipment, HP on virtually all diesel engines is up. Just as with gasoline engines when they went to catalytic converters, with all the emission equipment, the engine can run dirtier and it can be "cleaned up downstream".
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    Goodyear Date Codes

    wolfe10 replied to BennieH's topic in Tires

    Bennie, The last for digits that indicate the week and year of production are only molded into one sidewall of each tire. It may be facing outward or it may be in the inward facing sidewall. It WILL be there.
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    Aaron, Tell us what monitor you have. Also, if you can tell, what other things are on the circuit (the wires) to the monitor.
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    Aaron, When you get the voltmeter, check voltage at the battery, then at the gauge in question. That will tell you if you have a battery/charging problem or just an errant gauge. BTW, the 12 VDC lights would be REALLY dim if voltage was really 9 VDC.
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    Lenp is absolutely correct. A digital voltmeter (they start under $20) is one of the most critical tools in any RV.
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    On our way back from Wisconsin, we enjoyed our stay here in N Little Rock-- right on the river and a short walk across a pedestrian bridge to the Clinton Presidential Library. http://www.downtownriversidervpark.com/ We have enjoyed visiting a number of the Presidential Libraries-- whether we were fans of that particular president or not.
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    Lauren, Welcome to the FMCA Forum. Tell us what is wrong with your heater hose. It is common for the engine-room section to fail LONG before the rest of the hose which is protected in the basement. If that is what is wrong, you really don't need to replace the whole hose. Let us know and perhaps we can offer reasonable advice.
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    As posted, it is diesel-- Caterpillar C7: 300 HP, 860 lb-ft torque at 1,440 RPM.
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    Here is my "click and go directly to the new posts on the forum": http://community.fmca.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=new_posts&search_app=forums
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    I do exactly the same. One of my direct links. Just click and it goes to "New Topics".
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    Lloyd, While it is there, I would still recommend servicing/replacing the air dryer with a factory reman unit as good Preventive Maintenance. I have seen a couple of coaches (I do mechanical inspections on coaches) where the desiccant failed and there was white desiccant powder throughout the air system. This can require very expensive repairs-- basically it messes up the check valves, ride height valves, air brake components, etc.
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    VERY unlikely it is a compressor-- there is a check valve in the air dryer that should prevent this. Let's start with a routine maintenance item-- how old is your air dryer. They should be serviced every 3-4 years in an RV application. I find factory reman (i.e. the factory that made them, not cheap knockoff) a very good idea, as all check valves, heater, etc are new in addition to the filters. Other than the dryer, it is a matter of checking all connections with soap to see what bubbles. A common leak is the quick release where you could connect an air line. If so, just install a ball valve prior to it.
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    Bump-- anyone with Chevy 454 experience?
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    Suspect you will need to weigh the tradeoffs of storage vs full size units. Suspect some coaches could accommodate it, but probably not many.
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    Have you checked the dimensions of the stackable apartment size washers/dryers? That is where I would start.
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    Use a digital voltmeter and check voltage the house battery bank. Many inverter/chargers will not charge if the battery voltage is extremely low. Let us know what you find.
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    You will use less propane by only running it on gas when you need hot water.
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    http://www.buckhornlake.com/ In Kerrville, TX (the hill country).
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    Pull out this month's FMCA Magazine (October 2015): An excellent article starting on page 44: "Servicing Diesel Aqua-Hot Systems". You can also sign in to the FMCA main website and pull up October 2015 and click on the article.
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