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    inverter question

    than you, the wires going to the switch are roughly 18awg so i think i should be good. cat5e is 22awg i believe
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    inverter question

    it doesnt have a remote controler built in. i am removing the controls and making it removable. i need all 8 of the cat5 and have an abundence of it anyway.
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    inverter question

    also figgering a battery combiner, and a 300ah 12v bank of house batteries. wwhere would you guys go for cheap deep cycle batteries?
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    inverter question

    it currently uses what i guess is 16awg. i am unsure of how to measure it
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    88' f350 diesel brake issue

    had bought two different rebuilts from different companies same thing. after four months, changing everything, pulling our hair out we brought it to a shop. @#$%!. they rebuilt the master themselves, reset the proportioning valve and did some odds and ends and the brakes are fine, bummer.
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    inverter question

    I am hardwiring an inverter in my truck, i am mounting it under the rear seat and would like to move the controls to under the dash using cat5e cable and rj45 connectors(i have a lot of the cable and this would meazn i could also move the controls to my slide in camper). What i would like to...
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    wiring "house" power

    I respect electricity, I do understand basic safety, I just wanted to get others opinions before embarking on this tasks. I am more trying to confirm my thoughts. I had planned  to run the romex through external conduit; is that acceptable? I am using gfi's for external outlets and had planned...
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    wiring "house" power

    I am wiring/re-wiring my truck and slide in camper with an inverter, converter, ups, breakers, shore power, etc. I have a few questions such as what type of wire for ac out, romex? Then should i wire in under carpet or externally in flexible conduit? What gauge for 20a shore service(romex?)...
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    88' f350 diesel brake issue

    my brakes on my 88' f350 7.3l dsl are crap. pedal is solid until you start engine then it drops to floor. i have been dealing with it for 4 months and there is ZERO fluid loss here is what we have changed: master cylinder, vaccum booster, calipers, pads, rotors, wheel cylinders, shoes, ALL...
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    rv wall a/c unit

    looking to replace my campers ac unit which does not work. obviosuly needs to be ac single phase, low amperage as it may be workiing off my trucks inverter. needs to be wall mount because my roof can not handle the weight. current dimensions are 20.5" width and 15.75" height. any ideas? also an...
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    RVing out of the box

    just picked up a ups(uninteruptable power supply) for free but it needs new batteries. im trying to decide if i replace with the stock sizes or some larger but still small ones or go with car size batteries. i just figured i could use it for at night when its late to run the gen or to save on...
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    Trailer wiring question

    I am debating setting the camper up to take its dc power through the trailer light connector or the pollak connectors and if i should upgrade it to a 30amp ac system. It has a small window ac unit, i have not been able to determine how the appliances and lights are powered when they are not on...
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    renewing an 86' sunline TC

    What would be the best way to locate a leak? and then do i reppair the leak and leave the ceiling? since it appears as though to replace the cieling i woul dhave to remove all of the cabinets and bathroom walls which does not sound like it would be a pretty job or one in the price range of a 17...
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    Trailer wiring question

    anyone know the current limit for a 7 way blade style trailer connector? im assuming the round pin "7" can carry more than the rest?
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    RVing out of the box

    thanks, how would i determine if the structure can handle adding an awning? also the previous owner plced two 2x4's along the length of the bottom to raise it off the bed and prevent water from sitting on the bottom, could this be a structural issue?
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