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Forum: At the Cookout 04-23-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 328
Posted By tomkatb
Meatballs with mushroom soup. The DW sort of...

Meatballs with mushroom soup.

The DW sort of scrapes the cookie sheet oil and bits of brown specs into the soup. No milk or water.

She often does the meatballs and freezes them. Then just...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-23-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 555
Posted By tomkatb
Yes. Statics 101. Got to include the...

Yes.

Statics 101.

Got to include the weight on the rv.

Cat scales are a legal deal. They are typically pretty accurate. Must be tested. Certified.
Forum: At the Cookout 04-22-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 328
Posted By tomkatb
Mom’s meat balls and noodles. Two pounds of...

Mom’s meat balls and noodles.

Two pounds of ground beef, medium chopped onion, plus salt and pepper.

Roll into balls about 1 1/4”. Place in a cookie sheet and bake.

When done place into two...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-20-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 222
Posted By tomkatb
Need to know what type of fridge. This will...

Need to know what type of fridge. This will likely be your biggest power user.

You will get good help here. However not many of us no anything about your rv. Also typical cloud coverage where...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 04-20-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By tomkatb
For inverter about 400 amps. The 30amp...

For inverter about 400 amps.

The 30amp connection is 300 amps dc.

The batteries likely have 100 ah bms’s. In parallel they can deliver 200 amps.

The wires I would guess 200 amps. Two wires...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-20-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 267
Posted By tomkatb
Plugged in test the battery terminals for...

Plugged in test the battery terminals for voltage.

If the converter is working voltage would be over 13 volts.

Assuming you do not have lithium batteries. They generally cannot be charged...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 04-20-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By tomkatb
The purpose of the fuse is to protect the wire. ...

The purpose of the fuse is to protect the wire.

Wire size is the piece of data you left out!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-20-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By tomkatb
I would go bigger on wire. Cause, you never...

I would go bigger on wire.

Cause, you never know when the bigger inverter shows up. Only a few dollars for added wire and fuse.

My kid was experimenting with a single agm battery and a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-16-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By tomkatb
Question. Have you ever adjusted the...

Question.

Have you ever adjusted the automatic adjusting brakes?

The do not adjust automatically very well.

We just had new axles installed. Adjusted by Amish Family rv. Wow, do they...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-16-2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By tomkatb
Look out the windows via the mirrors. The rv...

Look out the windows via the mirrors. The rv should be dead straight. You can sort of see if one is bent.

Consistent views down the sides. Usually one side you can see more wall. Do not know...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-16-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,125
Posted By tomkatb
You have over 100 ah available. I suspect with...

You have over 100 ah available. I suspect with a compressor fridge and the furnace you likely did the batteries in.

Modern rv’s often have less battery than you have. Plugging in is sort of...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 04-14-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,294
Posted By tomkatb
All electric? Not in my life. Likely not my...

All electric?

Not in my life. Likely not my grandkids either.

There are many engineering hurdles before that happens. Energy transmission and batteries have been an issue since the early...
Forum: Rockwood 04-14-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,573
Posted By tomkatb
If you tow much or care about mileage, the newer...

If you tow much or care about mileage, the newer 3.0 Duramax diesel appears kind of an interesting option.

They are putting that engine in the Blazer and Suburban.

Fueling up a diesel on the...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 04-12-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By tomkatb
Every year I used Tilex and a scrub brush to...

Every year I used Tilex and a scrub brush to clean the non slip fiberglass on our sailboat. Worked well. Lots of bleech in it i THINK.

As a youth I had my Hobie cat in the water for a month. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-11-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,732
Posted By tomkatb
Today there is a lithium battery for every...

Today there is a lithium battery for every budget!

The batteries are sort of three parts. The four cells, a fancy box and the bms.

Battery cells come in quality levels of which I know...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-11-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,732
Posted By tomkatb
I would get the biggest lithium battery and a new...

I would get the biggest lithium battery and a new box you can afford. Plus a small lithium charger if needed.

Example. The SOK 206 has about 6x the power you currently have. Not a lot bigger...
Forum: Dynamax 04-09-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,083
Posted By tomkatb
Have you tried a real locksmith? Not home depot....

Have you tried a real locksmith? Not home depot.

I was surprised he had all the English car keys.
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 04-09-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 463
Posted By tomkatb
It is important to know that a wet cell battery...

It is important to know that a wet cell battery when properly tested is 0-12.6 volts as read by a good voltmeter.

Any reading above that indicates something is charging it or you are reading the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-07-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,263
Posted By tomkatb
When you decide you need more battery. These...

When you decide you need more battery. These package units are then sort of disposable.

A 300 ah SOK battery is about $1000. An inverter is in the $2-300 range. about double the power. Out...
Forum: IBEX/No Boundaries (NoBo) 04-05-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,197
Posted By tomkatb
Not a fan of drilling holes in a perfectly good...

Not a fan of drilling holes in a perfectly good roof.

Here in Ohio solar is very iffy. Tried to convert our house but the math was not there. It would take 25 years to pay off the loan. Then...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-05-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 378
Posted By tomkatb
We needed a new charger. We purchased the...

We needed a new charger.

We purchased the Victron 15 amp. Expensive. $150

It has special design to awaken sleeping bms’s. Something that is likely a good idea.
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-04-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By tomkatb
https://www.rvpartssierra.com/replacement-parts/si...

https://www.rvpartssierra.com/replacement-parts/silverback-rv-cedar-creek-forest-river-fender-skirt-wheel-flare/

Is this what you are after?
Forum: Dynamax 04-02-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By tomkatb
Amazon wire is often compromised. Don’t get what...

Amazon wire is often compromised. Don’t get what you pay for.

Best choice for an inverter that size is likely 2/0 unless very short. Wire from welding shops is better quality for a little...
Forum: Surveyor 04-02-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,467
Posted By tomkatb
Think about removing the cover on the fuse panel...

Think about removing the cover on the fuse panel and tighten the screws on the fuse section. Wire to the fuse.

Test fuses using a voltmeter. On the fuse itself are two metal pieces on top. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-02-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,058
Posted By tomkatb
Ditto Titan Mike. Good plan. Be smart. ...

Ditto Titan Mike. Good plan.

Be smart. Any larger inverter needs an on off switch somewhere convenient. Cause standby costs amps.

You want all inverters off unless really necessary. ...
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