Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-20-2024, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 696
APD,
I thought I would let you know that...
APD,
I thought I would let you know that alternate battery styles have come down in price and I just ordered two 100 Amp Hour SLA (sealed lead acid) Gel batteries from Amazon for $154 each. The...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-16-2024, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 575
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-14-2024, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 575
ProfDant,
Yeah, that has been my modus...
ProfDant,
Yeah, that has been my modus operandi for 40+ years as an eng and it has served me well but I notice some of the new gadgets calculate the charging current as well as the discharge by...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-14-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 575
Battery monitor recommendations
What are you guys and gals using to monitor the charging and condition of your batteries? I just invested ~$300 in purchasing two 100 Amp SLA gel 12V batteries and want to do some boondocking. What...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-14-2024, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 696
I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger between the...
I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger between the Converter and the battery as from my experience the original Converter just fries the batteries within a few months from over charging. Tha DC-DC is...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-14-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-14-2024, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
Myron, it sounds to me like your Break Away...
Myron, it sounds to me like your Break Away Safety Brake switch may have failed or is otherwise inoperative. When you connect the trailer to the tow vehicle there is supposed to be a relatively...
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Forum: Wanted
06-26-2022, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 815
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
06-26-2022, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,394
Country, we live in a rural area and I have...
Country, we live in a rural area and I have drained the black tank into the cleanout port on the side of our home. It is a long ways from there to the septic tank (perhaps 100 ft) and have had no...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
06-10-2022, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
05-23-2022, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
I'm not sure where you measured the 4.8 mv. ...
I'm not sure where you measured the 4.8 mv. Unplug the AC from the trailer. If you can touch the positive lead against the wire coming from the battery you should measure ~12VDC or the same as on...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
05-23-2022, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
The voltage at the battery shut of switch is...
The voltage at the battery shut of switch is +12vdc on the HOT side and the other side of the switch connects to the light/fan/furnace circuits.
If you have two 12VDC batteries they are wired in...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
05-22-2022, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
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Forum: Fun Finder Community
04-17-2022, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,008
The problem with normal lead acid Maintenance...
The problem with normal lead acid Maintenance Free car batteries is that they do not tolerate a complete discharge even if they are only in storage. Devices such as your monoxide detector are often...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
04-10-2022, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,212
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
04-10-2022, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,212
The alternative is to purchase a name brand...
The alternative is to purchase a name brand respectable tire which is made in China. Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tires are generally rated to be reliable and are handled by many tire stores. I...
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
03-01-2022, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,733
Just a heads up that I was recently told that...
Just a heads up that I was recently told that although LT tires are not illegal on a trailer that if there were ever an accident involving a fatality that the truck LT tires would be closely examined...
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Forum: Fun Finder Community
03-01-2022, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,445
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
03-01-2022, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-28-2022, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-28-2022, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-28-2022, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-26-2022, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,433
If you can find the instructions to the...
If you can find the instructions to the thermostat (perhaps Online?) you should be able to troubleshoot it. It sounds like the 'switch' for the AC is ON even in the Heat position.
If your...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-25-2022, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,002
Very nice! What is your TV?
What...
Very nice! What is your TV?
What grades/subjects did you teach?
Let us know if you need any tech assistance in repairs or additions! If you had HS physics then we will expect you to teach us!
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Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance
02-25-2022, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,433
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