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Originally Posted by Jovick
"New" owner here and first post. We recently sold out popup and got hold of a 2006 KS Outback 23RS camper. We are pretty satisfied with the purchase so far but I have a few issues I need to run by the folks here.
1) The camper lights go dim after a day of usage and this is using the 30amp hookup. Turn things off and go to bed and things are normal again. Initially I would be suspicious of the battery but the fella I bought the camper from said the battery was new. I plan to take the battery out and take to the auto parts store to see if it is bad. If it is good then I suspect the power inverter as the cause. I'm looking for any tips or suggestions with this.
2) a. The awning is worn. Is it difficult to replace the awning?
b. The awning does not slide in and out very smoothly. My wife can't do it at all. I'm guessing I need to oil some spots. But I did notice that one of the metal brackets that slides up and down the long pole is very worn and won't stay in the groove.
3) Where can I get an owner's manual for this camper? Google ain't no help at all.
4) We have cleaned the fridge and its gaskets well but there is still a slight odor we can't seem to get rid of. We put baking soda in fridge and freezer and that has helped but there is still some odor there. Suggestions?
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Welcome; go to the UserCP and build a signature with year, make and model of your camper and same for your tow vehicle.
1. You are on the right track getting your battery load tested. If the battery is new, suggest there is likely a date sticker on it. Your camper has a converter and not an inverter. Converts AC to DC and charges the battery. Suspect the battery as previous owners are sometimes speaking with a forked tongue.
2. Awning: there are youtube videos showing how to replace an awning. Not sure oiling anything is the ticket.
3. The owner's manual for your camper also covered every other camper sold that year. Very generic to the point of useless. The appliances and such had manuals and they might be of more help.
4. Fridge will still smell musty after it has not been used a long time and the baking soda is your best bet as far as I know. Here is what consumer reports suggests:
https://www.consumerreports.org/refr...erator-smells/