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  1. Jraulpilot1983

    Need Supervision - new to building and using power tools

    Greetings, So how is your project going so far..? What phase..? and without getting to specifics, what Area of Orlando are you stationed.? *US Army Joe here, retired, involved in RV's since 1995, repairs, Builds, alterations, FL resident Id, Full time Nomad since 2020.
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    RV repair

    My suggestion is, *have a "Structural Inspection" done to it with a "written report" included by the "Inspector". ( that will help with the decision to go back On the road ) and the "roadworthiness" of the vehicle.
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    The Rig.
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    The Rig

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    Driving in Mountains and Hills

    Yes.. It is interesting how Barometic Pressure, Altitude/Air density,Temperature & humidity creates a Large array of conditions that make the variable MPG on the "Rig".
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    Driving in Mountains and Hills

    11 to 14 MPG....(variable ).
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    Would you be comfortable overnighting on a road like this?

    Follow your "Gut feeling"...."It's usually right"..!
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    Driving in Mountains and Hills

    So....(comparing here) I'm on the road with a 1989 Marathon , Ford E-350, 7.5 Liter V8 (460CID), 4sp OD tranny with 3:73 Diff gears. My "dingy"..is a 2010 Wrangler Sport (5,600GVW). On "steep" uphills/downhill roads, I, 1) 4 way flasher "On" every time. 2) Maintain tranny in 2nd gear at an...
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    Driving in Mountains and Hills

    Please...describe..: Vehicle Model & Year, Vehicle Model, year, engine & Tranny..???
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    Vehicle, registration, plates - but insurance?

    If possible to know...., Name of the Insurance Co.??
  11. Jraulpilot1983

    Starting New Chapter. Excited & Nervous!

    Greetings and Welcome to the "Traveler's Life" AKA "Nomads". This site is pretty Cool, a lot of people willing to help with "Wisdom" & "knowledge". Bob in (U-tube) has lots of knowledge and shares it In his Channel.
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    Inverter Shut off and Won't Turn Back On

    THE LIST is long because I broke it in STEPS. It will take you 5 minutes to complete the list. It is very SIMPLE.......SAVE THE $$$$. for a Vegan Dinner and a glass of Wine.
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    Inverter Shut off and Won't Turn Back On

    You can DO IT YOURSELF...it is a simple Task. (If Live assistance is needed..?? RING THE BELL) CHECK NAPA/HOME DEPOT FOR FUSE......
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    Inverter Shut off and Won't Turn Back On

    Looking at your connection, this is what is wrong: Look how the cables cross each other at the inverter Terminals. The installer even used Electrical tape as cover and married tha cables( NO-NO)...Even if the gap between the two cables is 45mm they are too close specially that, when in use...
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