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RE: WW Repairs
The Weekend Warrior Trailer Class Settlement Website is still up and running, however the toll free number has been disconnected.
http://www.trailersettlement.com/index.php3
I sent an email off to the plaintiff's attorney to see if the claims submitted will still be honored. Zieman Manufacturing Co is still viable and they should be responsible and pay for their portion of comparative negligence. If and when I hear back, I'll post.......
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Racorman
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12/20/09 11:41am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: WW Repairs
beemer - I think you have the recourse to have a local shop do the repairs-
there was something about the 800 bux max and a set dollar amount for labor yada yada yada
Ed,
Weekend Warrior is out of business.... there is no recourse unless you have a separate paid for warranty insurance policy
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Racorman
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12/19/09 10:16am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Ran The Truck Batteries Down to Full Discharge - Problems?
Good news is they recharged to 100% and the truck started up just fine.
I'll post back is there is any reduced longevity (watchful waiting)
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Racorman
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12/06/09 12:40pm |
Truck Campers
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Ran The Truck Batteries Down to Full Discharge - Problems?
I was doing a major rewiring of 12 volt system in the Lance camper and accidentally left the ignition on in the Duramax a couple of days ago. Yesterday afternoon I noticed that my truck's two batteries were completely dead. I got the 10 amp battery charger on it now, but wondered if I may have permanently damaged the two, fairly new Interstate batteries :(
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Racorman
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12/06/09 10:11am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Chassis Ground Question
Btw, where did you get that wiring block at, or did it come with the camper?
I made it from stuff in my garage :)
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Racorman
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11/29/09 12:22am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Chassis Ground Question
The ground that is attached to the front left tie down is normal a safety ground.
So it's just a safety matter........?
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Racorman
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11/28/09 10:16pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Chassis Ground Question
What got me looking at my electric system was when I removed my propane generator and intalled (2) 6 volt batteries into that rear compartment. I ran 2/0 wire from those batteries to the front of the camper. This camper only had a front battery compartment for (1)12 volt battery. I'm just trying to build a better mouse trap :B
Generator wires abandoned
In line 125 amp fuse installed at batteries
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/IMG_5311.jpg width=640
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/IMG_5315.jpg width=640
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Racorman
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11/28/09 10:14pm |
Truck Campers
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Chassis Ground Question
I'm looking at the two chassis ground wires that are visible at the bottom left side of the Lance camper located near the front left jack.
They are solid copper wires, each connected to a copper screw clamp which is attached to an exposed piece of sheet metal.
All parts of this chassis ground are badly corroded as they are exposed to the elements, so I need to clean up the wires and replace the copper screw clamps.
My question is....... If the external chassis ground wires are so corroded and and not doing their job, how does this negatively effect the electric system in my camper? :h
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Racorman
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11/28/09 06:14pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Removing The Propane Generator - Replacing with Batteries
Yup.... 2 tanks
The wires from the old generator compartment to the old battery compartment are #4
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Racorman
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10/02/09 10:26am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Removing The Propane Generator - Replacing with Batteries
So is the 12V battery still in it's box?
Nope.... I decided not to include the 12V battery in the system. Right now, just 2 six volts. I also added a 130 watt solar panel which is married to a 55 watt panel.
I'll probably make a cover for the wire clusters and use the battery compartment for a small storage spot.
I'll dump the 6 volt batteries and move to two 12 volt batteries. These (2) Trojan T105's are on their last legs.
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Racorman
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10/01/09 11:17pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Removing The Propane Generator - Replacing with Batteries
Well, its done...... and sold the generator for $400
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/Lance2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/Lance-1.jpg
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Racorman
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10/01/09 10:27pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Battery Desulfinators...... do they work or not
What is PD?
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Racorman
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09/27/09 11:28pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battery Desulfinators...... do they work or not
My neighbor who is a tech head said that the new solar controllers have automatic desufinators which are triggered by the need to do it.... and also can measure the temperatures of the batteries.
Since I have an old solar controller in the Lance camper, I might investigate the new options for this green world :B
Any suggestions for a controller for the Lance camper with 185 watts of solar panels?
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Racorman
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09/15/09 08:25pm |
Tech Issues
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Battery Desulfinators...... do they work or not
I used a hydrometer to test my (2) three year old, 6 volt Trojan T105 batteries which still marginally work. Bad news in that they are on the bottom side of "fair" after using a hydrometer on them. Long story short, I'm chucking them as I've written on another string.
I have used a desulfinator since I purchased the Trojan T105 and now my Trojan dealer reports that these devices can actually damage the batteries over time. Maybe this is why my Trojan T105s failed after 3 years. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/obd-12.jpg
Does anyone have information about the upside or downside of using these desulfinators...... or success stories. From what I've seen on the forums, if the batteries are well maintained and kept charged..... even the inexpensive deep cycle batteries seem to hold up rather well.
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Racorman
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09/15/09 07:16pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Marriage of (2) 6 volt batteries with one 12 volt battery
We'll after doing all this homework and before I installed everything, I used a hydrometer to test the (2) three year old, 6 volt batteries which still work. Bad news in that they are on the bottom side of "fair". I'm chucking them.
I had used a desulfinator since I purchased the Trojan T105 and now my Trojan dealer reports that these devices can actually damage the batteries over time. Maybe this is why my Trojan T105s failed after 3 years. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/obd-12.jpg
Long and short...... I'm now going to purchase (2) Costco 12-volt deep cycle batteries. With my 185 watts of solar panels, I should be fine. If I find I need more power, I have plenty of room to put in another 12 volt in parallel.
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Racorman
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09/15/09 11:02am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Marriage of (2) 6 volt batteries with one 12 volt battery
Bumpy and BFL1
I just don't understand what the difference or benefits obtained between these two wiring diagrams?
More efficiency? more power?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/ggggggggjpg.jpg
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Racorman
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09/14/09 02:40pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Marriage of (2) 6 volt batteries with one 12 volt battery
right except you need to connect the lower 6 volt negative terminal to the upper negative one on the 12 volt battery. now don't ask me why that makes a difference, I am just quoting a previous thread on this, I don't believe it myself. I think it has something to do with the hysterious being befuddled otherwise and also something about an avocado's number. :p
bumpy
So..... like this???? So to which battery post does the negative cable attach from the coach?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/Untitled-1.jpg
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Racorman
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09/14/09 01:00pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Marriage of (2) 6 volt batteries with one 12 volt battery
well according to all of the previous threads on this, that negative lead from the coach should drop directly down to the negative post on the lower 6 volt battery. bumpy
It sure looks like it does that exactly.......:B
no the drawing shows it as a double connection at the post of the 12 volter. needs to go directly to "other" battery.
bumpy
Bumpy,
Do you mean something like this? This does not look correct??
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/56Nomad/xxxxxxcopy.jpg
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Racorman
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09/14/09 10:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Marriage of (2) 6 volt batteries with one 12 volt battery
well according to all of the previous threads on this, that negative lead from the coach should drop directly down to the negative post on the lower 6 volt battery. bumpy
It sure looks like it does that exactly.......:B
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Racorman
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09/14/09 02:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Marriage of (2) 6 volt batteries with one 12 volt battery
The wires running from the generator compartment to the battery compartment are 4 gauge. The house battery wires in the battery compartment are 6 gauge.
From what I can see, the Lance already has it's own circuit breakers that were part of the original electrical system and there is no need to add more breakers.
I'm just so pleased that I can utilize my two 6-volt batteries and pick up a Costco 12 volt and just hook them up!
Thanks for everyone's help!
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Racorman
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09/14/09 01:04am |
Tech Issues
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