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RE: Water valve directional?
The direction of flow of the water does not matter when not using the antifreeze suction tube. If you reverse the direction of the valve, instead of connecting the antifreeze suction tube to the RV's water lines, you just connect it to the fresh water tank and pump all of your antifreeze there.
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Bobbo
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04/19/21 07:42am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Pinched Propane line ideas??
Yellow PTFE Tape for gas lines. Teflon tape is a brand name for one company's PTFE tape.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Tx-VM7SOL._AC_.jpg width=160
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Bobbo
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04/18/21 07:46am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 50amp EMS w/surge
:R
Connect L1 and L2 together on a proper 120/240 circuit and see what happens..
L1 and L2 are 180 degrees "out of phase" compared to each other and even the neutral and that IS correct.
When L1 is going in positive direction L2 is going in a negative direction. When L1 is going negative the L2 is going positive.
And there is ZERO "wrong" with what I posted.
The problem you have is "semantics".
There are 30A to 50A dogbones that only supply L1 with 120V connection and there are 30A to 50A dogbones that will connect both L1 and L2 to the single 120V 30A power source..
As I told the OP, all they can do is try it, if their dogbone does not connect both L1 and L2 together then their EMS will not allow voltage to pass..
However a REAL "EMS" in theory should not allow ANY voltage pass that has the exact same direction waveform on L1 and L2 as that is a violation..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split-phase_electric_power
Never too late to learn something.
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Bobbo
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04/17/21 07:30pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Camco Trailer Aid did not aid at all
The one time I have ever used mine, (I had the "plus" model), it got the wheel with the flat (actually shredded) tire up high enough to remove the wheel. It was not high enough to put a good tire on until I put a standard car jack under the axle and raised it a few inches.
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Bobbo
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04/13/21 07:36pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Multimeter Question
That's too bad !!
found this on amazon but IMO it's not as nice as the one we have.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088D2JVN4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VP1GG73XS5XZ3E4KGHGD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Fixed your link
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Bobbo
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04/12/21 08:55pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 30 amps for 50 amp trailer
Yeah, I was referring to these:
https://cdn-tp1.mozu.com/17063-26403/cms/26403/files/a8b9610b-11b4-45c8-8497-d735fbb06c08?max=500&_mzcb=_1617128598748 width=240
Since most 20amp/30amp/50amp pedestals have a GFCI 20 amp outlet, and that adapter is GUARANTEED to trip the GFCI circuit, not only is that adapter expensive, it is also nearly worthless. It is guaranteed to trip the GFCI circuit because the same neutral wire is used for both the 20 amp outlet and the 30 amp outlet, Since the 30 amp outlet is using that neutral wire, the current on the neutral wire of the 20 amp GFCI outlet will not match the current on the 20 amp GFCI hot wire.
Sorry that I confused which adapter you were referencing earlier.
If it's a modern to-code 50A pedestal then just use the 50A =)
I figure that's more designed for older parks with no 50A available and a user that wants to run a pair of ACs, would easily work if the second AC is a 13.5.
As long as the 20 amp outlet is NOT a GFCI outlet, which was the whole point.
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Bobbo
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04/10/21 02:39pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 30 amps for 50 amp trailer
Yeah, I was referring to these:
https://cdn-tp1.mozu.com/17063-26403/cms/26403/files/a8b9610b-11b4-45c8-8497-d735fbb06c08?max=500&_mzcb=_1617128598748 width=240
Since most 20amp/30amp/50amp pedestals have a GFCI 20 amp outlet, and that adapter is GUARANTEED to trip the GFCI circuit, not only is that adapter expensive, it is also nearly worthless. It is guaranteed to trip the GFCI circuit because the same neutral wire is used for both the 20 amp outlet and the 30 amp outlet, Since the 30 amp outlet is using that neutral wire, the current on the neutral wire of the 20 amp GFCI outlet will not match the current on the 20 amp GFCI hot wire.
Sorry that I confused which adapter you were referencing earlier.
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Bobbo
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04/09/21 07:44am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Power chords stuck together
Depends on what caused it to happen the first time. It should not have. I have been RVing now for 14 years and it has never happened to me. If you don't find and fix the cause, it very well may. My guess is that you had the breaker on, and a high current draw item like a water heater or converter on in the RV. You plugged in the adapter, THEN you plugged the power cord into the adaptor. Or you unplugged the power cord from the adaptor under those conditions. That caused a spark that welded them together. Always turn the pedestal breaker off when plugging in or unplugging.
And, those grease applications may, or may not, prevent it.
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Bobbo
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04/08/21 08:07pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: DVD and Blu Ray being discontinued?
I used to copy movies and store them on a hard drive. But now if I want to watch a movie I stream it with my Mi FI no problem.
I was camping during the March madness men's tournament and stream several games via my MiFi. Streaming is very convenient and I don't end up wasting time copying tons of movies I'm never going to take the time to watch.
Its 2021 streaming is the current way to watch movies.
As long as you have service. Some places don't have service. Have a good day.
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Bobbo
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04/08/21 08:04pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 30 amps for 50 amp trailer
OK,first, I have 50 amp service and have stayed at places without 50 amp available. It is possible to use an adapter that runs to both 30 amp service AND 15/20 amp service giving you the ability to run everything you normally would. As stated, I have had to do this multiple time with no problems what so ever.
Ouch, $55 for those adapters, since I can run my trailer on 20A including the AC I don't think I'll be picking one up anytime soon.
$15.99
30amp to 50amp dogbone
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61R71I0StuL._AC_SL1500_.jpg width=320
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Bobbo
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04/08/21 08:00pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Poop in outside sink
Sinks drain into the grey tank. How is it possible for black tank contents to enter any sink or bathtub? The black tank sits under the pooper.. Nothing else runs into it.
If you will read the entire thread, you will see that some sinks, indeed, do drain into the black tank. My first RV had one plumbed that way.
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Bobbo
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04/07/21 05:38pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Bear Spray
Buy it at the Yellowstone Visitor Center.
On a related note, when we were in Yellowstone, the rangers told us to talk loudly while hiking so the bears would hear us coming. When the wife finally get tired of talking, she told me to talk, so I started going "Here bear, bear bear. Here bear, bear, bear."
She was not amused. Majorly.
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Bobbo
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04/05/21 08:34pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Poop in outside sink
I don't ever recall any sink being plumbed into a black water tank on a rv. Either something else is happening or it plumbed wrong.
My previous RV had the bathroom sink plumbed into the black tank. I wish my current one did. It made it simple to finish filling the black tank before dumping, just turn on that faucet. I am not aware, however, of an outdoor sink being plumbed into a black tank.
For the OP, are you SURE it is black tank water that you are seeing? Gray tank water can stink just as bad as black tank water.
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Bobbo
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04/05/21 08:31pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Installing a dimmer switch
My sister called me in a panic because she replaced a lightbulb in a ceiling fixture (stick and brick, not RV) with an LED bulb and there was a HORRIBLE sizzling noise, then the light went out. I went over and noted that the light had a dimmer switch and the LED bulb was not dimmable. Replaced the dimmer switch with ON/OFF switch, threw away ruined LED bulb, and all was well.
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Bobbo
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03/21/21 08:10pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical Issues
If it only happens when it is raining, it is probably getting water into the outside outlet which either shorts GROUND to NEUTRAL or GROUND to HOT.
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Bobbo
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03/20/21 08:38pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical Issues
It takes some serious diagnosing to find GFCI problems sometimes.
1. Turn off all breakers in the RV. If the problem goes away, it is one of the hot wires leaking to ground. Turn the breakers on one at a time to identify the wire, then trace it. If the problem persists with all breakers off, it is not a hot wire leaking to ground.
2. Disconnect all neutral wires in RV breaker box. If the problem goes away, one of the neutral wires is touching ground. Reconnect each neutral one at a time to identify the wire, then trace it. If the problem persists with all neutral wires disconnected, it is not a neutral touching ground.
3. If the problem persists after #1 and #2, the problem is either the outlet, or between the outlet and the breaker box. That means one of the adapters, the plug on the RV, the point where the RV power cord is connected to the RV, or the ATS (if you have one).
It should go without saying, but I will say it anyway, UNPLUG THE RV BEFORE WORKING IN THE BREAKER BOX!
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Bobbo
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03/19/21 08:26pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Added DC to DC charger, starting batteries don't charge
Amp-L-Start
https://cdn3.volusion.com/dxylq.nruds/v/vspfiles/photos/AMP-L-START-4.jpg?v-cache=1494835309 width=640
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Bobbo
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03/16/21 07:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Want CD player for new truck
IF you get your CD working, let me know. I have an 8 track that I dearly love. ;)
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Bobbo
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03/15/21 08:24pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Damage at Palo Duro Zip Line RV - Texas south of Amarillo
That's terrible, I feel bad for those folks. It looks like the coach didn't get blown over, but maybe one of the others was blown into it. I'm curious how insurance would handle something like that.
"Act of God." Your insurance fixes your stuff, his insurance fixes his stuff.
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Bobbo
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03/14/21 07:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: surge protector and water filters
As to surge, if the RV has a 50 amp service they are important. They are less critical for a 30 amp service--but you MUST check voltage under load before plugging in. If you are NOT prepared to do so, then get protection.
why would electronics be safer on 30a than 50a
If a 30 amp circuit loses the NEUTRAL wire between your pedestal and the main breaker box, you have no power. If a 50 amp circuit loses the NEUTRAL wire between your pedestal and the main breaker box, you have 240v flowing through every circuit on your RV. Theoretically possible.
Note that this is not of concern to me, but it is the answer to your question.
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Bobbo
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03/09/21 07:24pm |
Beginning RVing
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