RE: Changing signature???
Um maybe I'm misreading or two different issues, I also am unable to access 'my preferences' page, however...
signature is on the 'My profile' page?
RE: Installing Progressive Dynamic converter
My 1st thought, as ours is only a few feet from battery, would be replace cable with a longer one. Would also be the least restrictive to its length.
A box with stud where you could immobilize both cables.
ANL fuse or reset-able breaker would make good 'junction' to add cable. Rated higher than what might be at either end.
Last option would be nut & bolting eyes of cables together, I wouldn't, invariably will loosen. If you need to, add extra so you can zip tie the cables together, put in a box.
RE: Does anyone carry a scooter on the front of the truck?
Interesting...?
"Do not put any VersaHaul carrier on the front end of any vehicle. All VersaHaul carriers extend beyond the maximum allowed distance for carrying such weight on a front end hitch. Failure to observe this precaution may result in catastrophic damage to your automobile and/or VersaHaul carrier."
We carry a small step-thru scooter on occasion, weighs~350. I built our rack and its as tight to truck as I could get but I don't understand the comment by Versahaul.
Extra weight up front could adversely effect though generally on a full size truck not like the frames gonna collapse? AS far as the rack it wouldn't see more load than if mounted on rear. Curious
When I mounted ours I put the scooter on some (sketchy) blocks and a lot of eyeballing to see where it would set on truck and issues that might be avoided or at least aware of. Mine was blockage of turn signals from certain angles so mounted lights. Should be able to guesstimate what might be effected.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Ourelkhorn/i-64zBRVq/1/fb09da66/L/bb1-L.jpg width=640 height=480
This was at Kings Canyon Ca., ours is truck on left. The white truck were some folks from Florida traveling across the country (with thier scooter)
RE: Help! One of my jacks won't retract or extend!
The TriPod jack mentioned, might be something you could rent or borrow 'possibly' from local RV shop. Rental yard might have something.
Atwood jacks are no longer available, parts increasingly hard to find, no longer made.
Previous Happijac jack models also no longer made with the introduction of the new 4820. Some parts still available.
The new leg, Lippert #736515 (new HJ owners) 'I think', but I'd verify, interchangeable with existing motor, depends on retailers Panther says it will, Tweetys only list new motor as fitting- same part?
Other than trying to fix, replacing just the leg assembly and install existing motor on it would be the least expensive and most expedient. Though Id plan to replace other front at minimum-at least sometime in the near future.
https://tweetys.com/lippert-736515-clutchless-current-sensing-4820-acme-hd-screw-jack-2-800-lbs-white.aspx.
https://pantherrvproducts.com/happijac-4820-736515-rv-electric-truck-camper-loading-jack-leg-only/
RE: Arctic Fox Fox Landing Extra Step.
The problem I see with using Torklift or any other scissor steps to add step is they fold from the bottom up- meaning top step is the mount point and would need to be mounted to the landing. Or simply replacing the bolted on step assy. They would fold up and be store- able much as existing step works.
The easiest, though most expensive, would be using the TorkLift Stow-N-Go setup attached to the landing. Likely need a four step (top tread flush to landing). Other than gaining 8" deep treads you'd get 7 1/2" between steps with contact to ground for more stability.
All that said I noted Northwood lists "Addl. Fox Landing steps" under options. NO other info so dont know exactly what it is. Found a video that also mention availability of "additional" step addition. https://youtu.be/LR2SnjprYMU?t=174 and mentioned again at end of video.
It may be another complete step but it may be and sounds like, one that is added to existing step. Might be worth contacting Northwood or your dealer.
RE: Camper and car trailer wiring
Typically the blue wire isn't used or connected to camper so if I'm understanding correctly- yes
I have one trailer, older 4 pin that requires separate ground as it has back up lights -point is I used simple bullet connector for 5th wire-its a pain...
Something that's used often might be better to install duplicate 7 pin receptacle on the truck if that's whats on trailer
RE: Step for entrance, DIY
ticki2 pics
https://i.imgur.com/bA2dLjbl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OrIhI60l.jpg
The link provided by imgur should be pasted directly into text of your post-. looked at coding 1st picture is correct and would have shown but the second link is scrambled-last half of link is before the 1st? software kinda of merged trying to read?
RE: Step for entrance, DIY
I would also recommend Torklift if purchasing but there are other companies, I previously had a set of Brophys, Hijacker is another. Less cost but you said make.
Cant really help there far as making. I know a lot of folks use the short ladders. I have a hard enough time with attached steps let alone something that can move..
RE: Rear of camper sagging
Pic wants me to log in to gmt400
at any rate our 01 top of the bed sides to floor is about 1" deeper at the front than rear. Straight on looking from side it appears to be sitting off level. Gap between bed rail and camper wings tapers though opposite of what your describing,
Is this a recent observation that wasnt before?
RE: GS logo shows but not member
thanks but obviously I wasn't clear. Problem solved, badge removed.
Option to turn off gsc badge that previously wasn't there reappeared under my profile allowing me to turn off the badge.
RE: 2019 F450 looking for a key on power under the hood. Odd one
This link is on a 2017, about tapping power for plow
don't know if similar but possible direction.
https://www.plowsite.com/threads/2017-ford-superduty-plow-key-on-power.168690/#post-2187069
Another might be trailer tow charge circuit output.
I wired to inside power that's ign on controlled but I also added switch to manually turn off pump.
RE: A Camper Window with a View 3
Mostly to bump and keep this thread alive...
Last spring, OK not thru our window looking out but our camper thru a window...Fort Laramie WY.
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Rushmore/i-N2x23Hx/0/0d000116/L/ftlaramie-L.jpg width=640 height=480
First glimpse of Devils tower
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Rushmore/i-Px6R6NJ/0/9dbecf6b/L/devilt2-L.jpg width=640 height=480
later that evening after hiking around the base
https://photos.smugmug.com/AnEv942/Rushmore/i-6bNGRD4/0/c0e5e432/M/devilt1-M.jpg width=640 height=480
RE: GS logo shows but not member
Huh 5/05 noted logo still showing. Looked at 'my profile' and the option to turn on/off GSC badge was back-dont know how long its been back. Turned it off as I'm no longer a member.
Thanks
RE: hydraulic jack rebuild
Ya I'm in need of a cover for one of my Atwoods. There's a set of bevel gears on amazon for $5,450. I have no appreciation/understanding of a company buying another then abandoning completely any support-
One older thread on hyd jacks...
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26408204.cfm
Apparently jacks filled while retracted, red ATF fluid.
Reico titian has downloadable instructions if owner doesn't have. The owners manual outlines priming if jack 'stuck'. The other, maintenance manual, for rebuilding.
http://www.riecotitan.com/instructions.php
RE: tires overloaded?
Camper weight is all on 1 wheel? I dont know what would be considered normal weight transfer side to side or percentage of total weight seen by one side but I cant imagine rear axle weight (scaled) could be seen by one tire. IE if 3000# camper, 2800# on back axle- (just to generate a make believe number) if 75% could transfer to one tire that would be 2100#.
Curious what weigh rating is on tires.
RE: Help....advice on purchasing truck camper
.. We have taken a fancy to a...2000 Adventurer 90FWS EXT Camper.. We are going to view it at 10 a.m. tomorrow...
Jo
Soooo did you go look at it?
RE: Dometic fridge not working
Item #750000013 model-TJ42AC 4.2 cu ft Refrigerator, AC/DC flush mount
edit only found this manual in brief search, has limited trouble shooting
https://manualzz.com/doc/19906705/models-tj18--tj22--tj42--tj80-refrigerator-and
RE: Help....advice on purchasing truck camper
Only suggestion is making sure no issue with tail gate opening and cab height. The unsupported floor of camper hanging out would be my 1st consideration. Tailgates aren't designed to carry a lot of weight, possibly mitigating with full sheet of ply or other, but you mentioned towing. That's close to 3' of overhang. (I think the 90fws is 9'+ floor?)
SO extended hitch setup required, other than additional cost is leveraged tongue weight adding to what might be marginal COG.
