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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-14-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By atcla
Thanks everyone for the help! We determined the...

Thanks everyone for the help! We determined the battery is fine, for some reason the solar controller isn't working correctly in lithium mode. All the other modes are working, so Battle Born told me...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-05-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By atcla
Thanks nakman! I'm going to check the voltage as...

Thanks nakman! I'm going to check the voltage as you suggested. My main panel has the solar controller settings which I did change to lithium, however, the only way to know for sure is to physically...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-05-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By atcla
Thank you ependydad, I believe it charged the...

Thank you ependydad, I believe it charged the battery whether the disconnect was on or off until I swapped out the battery. I'm still learning about this solar stuff! I really need to find the solar...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-04-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 759
Posted By atcla
Solar Help

Hello, new to solar and not sure what to expect. I know this is a Forest River group(still here from our previous trailer), but not getting any answers on the Jayco group. I'm thinking this may be a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By atcla
Thank you everyone! Since the Battle Born is the...

Thank you everyone! Since the Battle Born is the same price right now, I'm thinking of just going with them since they seem to be the "Cadillac" of these batteries.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-23-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By atcla
To Renogy or not?

Hello all, Renogy has there 12v 100 amp lithium batteries on sale right now. I was thinking of getting 2 of them. Anyone have experience with this brand? Or would Battle Born be the better choice?...
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 09-07-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,875
Posted By atcla
Catching up on some old posts! LOL! So I used the...

Catching up on some old posts! LOL! So I used the rivets to secure the awning, I only left 5 screws out of 30 because they were tight and secure. Easy fix and worked like a charm, that won't be...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-15-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,733
Posted By atcla
Got the VIAIR 300P and it works great! Thank you...

Got the VIAIR 300P and it works great! Thank you all for the input!
Forum: Salem 05-15-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,276
Posted By atcla
On our 37 foot 5er, I installed the JTStrongarms...

On our 37 foot 5er, I installed the JTStrongarms and it made quite a difference. But, I have about 5 feet from the back jack to the bumper and there was a lot of movement when walking in the back....
Forum: General Tech and Repair 03-29-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,733
Posted By atcla
Thanks babock, I was just looking at the Viair...

Thanks babock, I was just looking at the Viair compressors and they get great reviews!
Forum: General Tech and Repair 03-29-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,733
Posted By atcla
Air Compressor

I have a Champion 2000 watt inverter generator that won't start my old porter cable 2hp compressor. The compressor says it draws 14.6 amps. Any suggestions for a portable air compressor that can be...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-06-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By atcla
Thanks Jim, I'm going to check that site out and...

Thanks Jim, I'm going to check that site out and read up on this...I also thought at least getting an EGT guage to monitor what's really going on!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-05-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By atcla
Thanks everyone! Definitely will be doing the...

Thanks everyone! Definitely will be doing the cool down from now on, I hope I haven't done too much damage already!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-05-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,918
Posted By atcla
Turbo cool down?

So, we've been driving our 2010 1 ton Dodge cummins diesel for 3 1/2 years now (we bought it used), and just learned we should be letting the turbo cool down after driving it! I dug through the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-09-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By atcla
Thanks Bama, that makes sense and I'll be...

Thanks Bama, that makes sense and I'll be installing chains!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-09-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By atcla
Safety chains

Here in CA safety chains aren't required for a 5th wheel, but I'm assuming in some states they are. Is it just wise to have them installed anyway? I'm towing a Wildcat Maxx 313RE with a gooseneck...
Forum: Prime Time 07-06-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,542
Posted By atcla
Thanks DWRAT, I may try that combo on mine! I'm...

Thanks DWRAT, I may try that combo on mine! I'm trying to get a hold of the right person at FR to see if they'll repaint it for me, it's only 2 years old...in the mean time I just want it to not look...
Forum: Prime Time 07-05-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,542
Posted By atcla
DWRAT, did you use the "wet look" Zep? And how...

DWRAT, did you use the "wet look" Zep? And how faded was your cap? I have a well faded cap and trying to decide which product would work the best, there are so many suggestions it gets confusing!
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 06-27-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,875
Posted By atcla
Hey AGTORG, I haven't had time to repair mine...

Hey AGTORG, I haven't had time to repair mine yet...but the rivet idea seems like a perfect way to fix that! That's what I'm going with when I get the time!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-26-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By atcla
I wonder why it won't work? Did you try the VIN...

I wonder why it won't work? Did you try the VIN decoder that Epat and Simple won put up? It doesn't give all the info the Dodge one does, but it may at least give you some info. If not, you can email...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-26-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By atcla
Oak, what year is your RAM? The link I posted...

Oak, what year is your RAM? The link I posted above says it works for 1998 and newer.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-25-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By atcla
Found it! Just go to this page and select...

Found it! Just go to this page and select equipment listing on the right, put in the VIN and there you go!...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-24-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By atcla
Dodge Ram VIN lookup?

I seem to remember someone putting a link on here to find out the build specs using the VIN. Anyone know that link for Dodge? Thank you!
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 06-22-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,875
Posted By atcla
Since there are no studs, is it okay to use...

Since there are no studs, is it okay to use anchors with next size up screw? Or should I just try the screw without anchor? Don't mind overkill, just don't want it pulling out again! 😕
Forum: Windows, Awnings & Doors 06-22-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,875
Posted By atcla
I think they just pulled out for some reason,...

I think they just pulled out for some reason, trying to tighten them back up doesn't work...they aren't grabbing anything. They definitely need anchors or filler wood to tighten. I'll try a little...
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