Recent content by donkita

Yeah, that's what i'm trying to find out, as well as if anyone knows whether the rod generally does screw in. Also, in case it makes a difference, the camper is a class B (sorry, I know I'm in the wrong section). But the handle is mounted in a compartment on the side, and the waste gate is at...

Good to hear from some voices of experience. The slope idea sounds promising. As I said, though, I had dumped the tank and then filled it pretty full in prep for a good flush, and then the valve wouldn't open again. The problem is that the handle/cable/rod/etc. still pull out fine, but the final...

You're all hilarious, but I do appreciate the advice and suggestions. I still think I'm going to turn this over to a professional. Luckily, I had dumped the tank, but then I filled it up from the holding tank to flush it out; then the valve/gate failed to open the second time. So the water may...

Thanks (sort of). I figured that's about where I stood. I may let the repair shop handle this one. Some things money can buy :D

So, any advice for changing a black water valve that is stuck closed, and the tank is full. Duck and cover?:(

Thank you all again for being so helpful. ;D

Thank you very much. Since the original panel is smaller than the one I was talking about using as a replacement, it must just be meant to "top off" the batteries. I may take your advice and put a larger one up there. Can I just splice in whatever size I want (i.e. 15w) without changing anything...

For a couple of days now, I have been browsing and searching threads dealing with electricity, battery charging and solar panels. All I have learned so far is that I clearly have no concept of the behavior of electricity. However, in my blissful ignorance, I believe my question is simple enough...

Thanks for the suggestions and ideas. For those who are not familiar with Xplorerer, it is basically a Dodge Ram 3500 van conversion. The mirrors appear to be stock, and according to the Ram van owners manual, heated mirrors were not available. I  think it's unlikely that the conversion company...

Hi all. I just upgraded my 93 Jayco 18' to a 2000 Xplorer 21'. I'm still trying to find out where everything is and what everything does. There are several switches mounted into the dash, and I have figured most of them out. To the left of the steering wheel there is a push-button switch that...

I just went through a similar problem with the same generator. Mine would start fine from either switch, run for about 20 or 30 minutes, then suddenly stall out. Would crank right back up, run a shorter time, then stalll out again. After new carburetor, fuel pump, yada, yada, the RV place...

Thanks to everyone for all of the information. I apologize for being so uninformed. King, you are right, it is a Magnatek converter. Last night I put the van up on ramps to get to the battery box (there was no access from inside). The end panel of the box was secured by one bolt at the bottom...

The converter is a separate unit mounted under on of the rear bench seats, with wiring running to a power block on the outer wall; easily accessed. I have noticed a battery sized box located under the vehicle close to where the converter would be mounted. I assume, then, that this is the extra...

Thanks for the replies. Both the TV and VCR are plugged into cigar lighter type plugs, so I assume 12V. What is strange to me is that I can run the A/C, micro, refrig, and lights all at the same time, but if I turn all of this off and just try the TV and VCR, they try to work but don't. How...

I just purchased a '93 Jayco Class B. It's in great shape and everything seems to work. One problem that is a mystery to me is this: when I am plugged into AC power, everything works (refrig, micro, a/c, lights), but the VCR and TV will not work. They will both turn on, and the VCR strats to...