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RE: Water heater switch MOD to prevent accidental turn on
Nice job. I just wish I had a switch for the electric on the inside of the trailer!
Does your water heater have a dedicated circuit breaker?
Mine does and that is what I use as my inside switch.
Paul
I've been told that it is not a good idea to use your circuit breaker as an on/off switch unless it is designated that it is designed for it. Supposedly it weakens the breaker and they will "flip" easier. Maybe someone with more knowledge than me can clear that up for us.
This is true. Most circuit breakers are not rated for a lot of on/off cycles. Switch-rated breakers are available but are more expensive, so you won't likely find one in an RV.
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2oldnslow
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05/14/13 09:27am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?
I loaded it with more groceries to continue my summer trip. Started the 3rd week in April, plan on getting back to Arizona in October.
I love this retirement thing!
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2oldnslow
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05/13/13 08:32pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: TC's and tailgates
Mine stays in storage even when the camper is off the truck. It doesn't really do anything unless you are hauling dirt or gravel anyway.
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2oldnslow
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03/03/13 10:27am |
Truck Campers
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RE: What solar system do you recommend?
Don't forget the water pump and furnace. They use electricity too. Then there is the stereo, TV, propane and CO sensors, and any electrical / electronic toys you might bring along (like a computer). It all adds up.
I think a 100W system would be about the minimum most people would want for boondocking. I have 420W on my 5th wheel and am about to finish up a 260W system on my Lance 845.
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2oldnslow
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02/23/13 10:45am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Strange Interaction Between 4WDSwitch and A/C
Yes, you have a wiring problem. It sounds like those two switches are affecting each other. This can happen if one of them is missing a ground connection.
If you are willing to take your dash apart you could try looking for broken wires or burned contacts and then unplugging and re-plugging all the connectors.
Otherwise its a trip to the dealer and hope he has someone who knows how to troubleshoot electronics. A rare skill at auto places unfortunately.
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2oldnslow
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02/23/13 10:38am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Remove Slide
I removed the slide from a Nash 5th wheel a couple years ago. I slid it in, attached the end to the trailer walls, and dismantled it from the inside. Then I removed the rails and motor - those were a lot of weight! It made the inside more usable for me.
The slideout had a couch in it that was uncomfortable, the floor was a step up, and the ceiling was lower. I could not stand up in it, and I'm only 5'6". What were they thinking? Also the slideout motor wiring was exposed underneath so the packrats had chewed it up.
The only downside is that it may be difficult to sell later. Almost everybody wants slideouts despite all the problems they cause.
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2oldnslow
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02/07/13 05:03pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Thermo electric coolers
Can anybody recommend a unit they've had good performance with. Unless I can get our Igloo Kool Mate repaired, I'm down to buying a new unit.
I have one of these,12 Volt portable,cools great,
www.engel-usa.com
The Engel coolers are not thermo-electric. They are 12V compressor coolers. Much more expensive, but also work much better...
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2oldnslow
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01/27/13 05:04pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Lance 825/Ford OEM 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring
It may not work directly. Lance uses a 6 pin round connector with their own connections. That connector can use 8AWG wire, the standard RV 7 pin connector can only use up to 10AWG. The 8AWG wire is necessary for the 12V operation of a 3-way fridge. It is also better for battery charging while driving.
My (used) 845 came with a 7 pin connector supposedly put on by the original selling dealer, but it was not wired in the standard way. I had to rewire it.
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2oldnslow
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12/10/12 11:00am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Unvented SLAs?
I would strongly recommend AGM batteries if used inside the RV. They can't vent unless horribly overcharged, and you likely can't do that in an RV because you just don't have enough power available to do that.
I have a set of 4 SunExtender PVX-2240T AGM batteries that I bought in 2000 or 2001, they are still in use and doing fine. I have a solar setup so they stay charged all the time. That goes a long way to ensure a long life. 2 of these batteries wired in series will give you 224 amp-hours at 12V.
http://www.solar-electric.com/pvx-6220.html
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2oldnslow
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11/21/12 01:57pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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