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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-12-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By CincyGus
Max Tire Pressures on both the truck and the...

Max Tire Pressures on both the truck and the trailer tires. Stiffens the sidewalls and helps reduce sway when pulling heavy loads which you certainly are.

Have not seen a Payload number from the...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-11-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,514
Posted By CincyGus
Main benefits of Lithium Batteries vs Flooded: ...

Main benefits of Lithium Batteries vs Flooded:

1) Deeper discharge without negatively affecting battery life cycles (10% vs. 50%)
2) Quicker charging
3) Lighter weight
4) No Off Gassing/Can be...
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-11-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,205
Posted By CincyGus
I always read the rules for someplace before I...

I always read the rules for someplace before I camp there along with google earth the campground and usually the specific site to see how closely spaced we are to the sites around us. I also like to...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-11-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,514
Posted By CincyGus
Suggest to get a bluetooth speaker to use in the...

Suggest to get a bluetooth speaker to use in the campsite. Mine (Braven) has a built in battery that last about 10-12 hours of play time. It will save you one of the biggest draws other than heaters...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-02-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,725
Posted By CincyGus
Okay, that sounds like a power loss issue then. I...

Okay, that sounds like a power loss issue then. I would check the connections of the power wires (positive and negative) to make sure they are clean and there are no pinched points on the wires....
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 08-01-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,725
Posted By CincyGus
https://www.jensenmarinedirect.com/downloads/dl/fi...

https://www.jensenmarinedirect.com/downloads/dl/file/id/996/jwm40_owners_manual.pdf

Take a look at page 6, SLEEP MODE.
Sounds like you need to press the sleep mode button until the display says...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-31-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,725
Posted By CincyGus
See if you can identify the exact model and...

See if you can identify the exact model and either check to see if the manual was part of the packet you got (if you bought it new or the previous owner saved it for you). If not, see if you can...
Forum: Berkshire 07-31-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,737
Posted By CincyGus
Have you checked the settings for the monitor?...

Have you checked the settings for the monitor? usually there are brightness and contrast settings on the monitors settings to adjust picture quality.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-27-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,728
Posted By CincyGus
Don't shoot me for asking but you did wire them...

Don't shoot me for asking but you did wire them in series, correct?
And were you plugged in prior to leaving home or did you fully charge them prior to your trip? There are a lot of parasitic draws...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-23-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By CincyGus
I used these. ...

I used these.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01INZ7XV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Currently unavailable but I'm sure amazon has something similar in stock.
Forum: Rockwood 07-11-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,135
Posted By CincyGus
You're at 14.9% Pin weight which seems light to...

You're at 14.9% Pin weight which seems light to me as most 5th wheel posts I've seen seem to be closer to 20% and up. So if the axles and other suspension items check out ok, I would certainly do all...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-14-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,913
Posted By CincyGus
I pulled up your vehicle and I saw ranges from...

I pulled up your vehicle and I saw ranges from 1200-1350 lbs of payload capacity. The "max tow is rated at 3,500 lbs" is fictional. It's for a very specific model of your truck without any...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-14-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 423
Posted By CincyGus
If the air condition is running and putting out...

If the air condition is running and putting out cool air will generally lower the temp approximately 20 degrees if running properly. One AC for a 33' camper is a challenge in anything but 80-85 temps...
Forum: Cherokee 06-13-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,195
Posted By CincyGus
Be careful about how big you go. There is a...

Be careful about how big you go. There is a general range that's ideal for each tv size. To big a tv for how far you are sitting from it will actually hurt the picture quality. I bought a 32" for the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-13-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,703
Posted By CincyGus
One of the reasons I bought a Haloview (MC7108)...

One of the reasons I bought a Haloview (MC7108) like SailerSam20500 and NJKris. Haloview sells individual parts if something goes wrong, has the same one year warranty that Furrion does and if you...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 06-11-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,237
Posted By CincyGus
Had a portable toilet when I had a popup with a...

Had a portable toilet when I had a popup with a tent bathhouse for privacy setup. Agree with the didn't want someone pooping 12" from my head with the only thing saving me being a shower curtain.
...
Forum: Boondocking 06-10-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 868
Posted By CincyGus
If running a genny is not an issue and you don't...

If running a genny is not an issue and you don't dry camp, get a good brands group 24 and call it a day. If you would like to have a little more juice before having to crank up the genny, get a group...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-10-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By CincyGus
Are you sure you are talking about the outdoor...

Are you sure you are talking about the outdoor shower? Most outdoor showers have what looks like a bathroom sink faucet with a hot and cold water knobs and a single non coiled hose come off with a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-10-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,413
Posted By CincyGus
350 lumens is a between low-average flashlight....

350 lumens is a between low-average flashlight. Not being directional might be a concern.

I use a couple of these to light up the area I'm cooking in....
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-10-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,794
Posted By CincyGus
X3 Eternabond is great stuff but definitely...

X3

Eternabond is great stuff but definitely butyl tape in this instance is the recommended solution. Butyl tape acts as a gasket if you want to think of it that way while eternabond acts as a...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 06-09-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By CincyGus
Depends what the awning is made of. I've heard of...

Depends what the awning is made of. I've heard of people using eternabond, white duct tape, vinyl repair kits among other things. Most repair both sides if using tape.

Camco makes a tape specific...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-09-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,199
Posted By CincyGus
And if the model in question has no option to...

And if the model in question has no option to have one it's likely there is not support built into the sub structure to have one installed. If it WAS an option on the trailer and yours was just...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 06-06-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By CincyGus
I'm thinking a trip down the hardware isle and...

I'm thinking a trip down the hardware isle and one could come up with a McGyver list to make a swing out support. Maybe a small cabinet size hinge, a piece of 1"x2" as mentioned and then cut the 1x2...
Forum: Georgetown 06-06-2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,463
Posted By CincyGus
I'm in with Wrapperman. 2 Trojan 12v...

I'm in with Wrapperman.

2 Trojan 12v T1275's. Bought them when I bought 4 for my golf cart and put then in parallel on the camper. Mine are about 15 months old and I can get 20-24 hours depending...
Forum: Georgetown 06-06-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,193
Posted By CincyGus
The critical part is with all the jacks and...

The critical part is with all the jacks and slides retracted. If you fill it while those are out, when you bring them in, there will be no room for the fluid to go back in the reservoir and you will...
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