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Forum: Georgetown 09-26-2023, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,820
Posted By johnshoe
BAll Valves on low point drains

I have a 2016 Forester. I have a bad back, so I put ball valves on both drain lines. I had access to the lines at the back of my water bay. It was quick and easy with Sharkbite connectors. I would...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-09-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,592
Posted By johnshoe
TOAD

2016 Forester flat towing a 2016 Jeep Cherokee with the Active Drive II.. it has a true neutral.
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-07-2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,956
Posted By johnshoe
I have done all my banking on line for years,...

I have done all my banking on line for years, including check deposits, most everything I get is direct deposit. I use a VPN (virtual private network) all the time. I do everything over my Verizon...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 04-30-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,916
Posted By johnshoe
I've got a 2016 Forester 3011DS and there is a...

I've got a 2016 Forester 3011DS and there is a rocker switch on the door side base of the drivers chair in mine. That connects the House and Chassis batteries. If you have that, give it a try, if...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-09-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By johnshoe
Loud siren

My 2016 Forester has a bigfoot Quadra leveling system. When it did that I unscrewed the 4 screws to the control panel in the stairwell. There is one 8 pin block plugged in. Unplug it wait for a few...
Forum: Berkshire 08-14-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,636
Posted By johnshoe
I had an RVND7730LM and it started cutting on and...

I had an RVND7730LM and it started cutting on and off, I got a new power supply and that wasn't it. I decided it was time for a change so I went with a Garmin NUVI2757LM and love it. Free map...
Forum: Rockwood 04-14-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,001
Posted By johnshoe
Battleborn guarantees their batteries for 10...

Battleborn guarantees their batteries for 10 years... I have them, they do exactly as they said and they are worth the price.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-12-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,939
Posted By johnshoe
We have a 2016 Forester 3011 and, at first used a...

We have a 2016 Forester 3011 and, at first used a tow dolly with a 2016 Jeep Cherokee,. After I realized that that added extra weight on the rear axle I decided to flat tow, no added weight and less...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-30-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,847
Posted By johnshoe
With my 2016 Forester. Same size and engine and...

With my 2016 Forester. Same size and engine and flat towing a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. I can go 500 miles..+/- and that is up and down hills in the Adirondacks. I figure 10mpg as good ballpark for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-08-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,106
Posted By johnshoe
Battleborn 100Ah 12 X2 in my 2016 Forester, new...

Battleborn 100Ah 12 X2 in my 2016 Forester, new Progressive industries Converter (direct replacement), Victron Smart battery monitor. It works very well, batteries outdo the lead acid batteries by at...
Forum: Dynamax 02-25-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,063
Posted By johnshoe
I have 2 Battleborn 100AH batteries and as I live...

I have 2 Battleborn 100AH batteries and as I live in upstate NY I bought the battery warmers that they sold. I has-been down to -2 this winter and they did their job. I have had them for 2 winters...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-24-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,688
Posted By johnshoe
I broke mine 3 years ago. I wrapped it tightly...

I broke mine 3 years ago. I wrapped it tightly with Vinyl electrical tape and it has stayed on and it screws tight
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 01-25-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,079
Posted By johnshoe
Forester door lock

I have a 2016 Forester and had problems with the door lock. I decided I was going to get a new set and decided that RV Lock had what I needed. I got an electric door lock with digital buttons on it,...
Forum: IBEX/No Boundaries (NoBo) 01-18-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,006
Posted By johnshoe
I use a standard whole house filter assembly with...

I use a standard whole house filter assembly with a 5 micron charcoal block filter. I put that assembly in a lg orange cone with a section of the cone end cut out. I have the regular hose going to...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-29-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,493
Posted By johnshoe
I put a Safe - T - Plus stabilizer on my 2016...

I put a Safe - T - Plus stabilizer on my 2016 Forester DS after the first trip. It made a world of difference in many ways, mostly passing and being passed my semis and in crosswinds.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-31-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,749
Posted By johnshoe
I have a 2016 Forester and I have 2 low point...

I have a 2016 Forester and I have 2 low point drains. The red one is the hot water lowpoint drain and that one has a cap on it, which you unscrew to drain the hot water lines when you winterize. The...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-23-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,021
Posted By johnshoe
I replaced my original Progressive dynamics...

I replaced my original Progressive dynamics converter/charger with a direct replacement of theirs that is made for Lithium batteries. It cost about $220 and it took my service center less that 30...
Forum: FR3 10-18-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,082
Posted By johnshoe
I have a 2016 Forster on a Ford E450 chassis with...

I have a 2016 Forster on a Ford E450 chassis with the good old V10...I put one one and it works, but it does take longer to drain the oil... it's a good idea to stick on a piece of rubber...
Forum: Rockwood 10-12-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,566
Posted By johnshoe
Did you take the black cap off the suction line?

Did you take the black cap off the suction line?
Forum: Dynamax 10-11-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,566
Posted By johnshoe
I just upgraded my 2016 Forester to LiFePo...

I just upgraded my 2016 Forester to LiFePo Battleborn batteries. I also replaced the Charger with a drop in replacement Progressive dynamics unit, I also added a Victron Battery monitor with...
Forum: Slide Outs 10-06-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,528
Posted By johnshoe
I agree with 100 sportsmen... why would they put...

I agree with 100 sportsmen... why would they put seatbelts in a unit with sleeping for 8 and have no place for them to sit while moving. I would really like to hear a logical reason for that
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 09-15-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,720
Posted By johnshoe
I have used Happy Camper for many years. No odor...

I have used Happy Camper for many years. No odor ever and no formaldehyde. It is granules and you only use 1 small scoop per tank.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-15-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,061
Posted By johnshoe
I bought 2 Battleborn batteries an.d all the...

I bought 2 Battleborn batteries an.d all the stuff that goes with them, converter/charger, Victron smart battery monitor and heat pads. I live in the Northeast and it can get cold. The heat pads wrap...
Forum: Dynamax 09-04-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,260
Posted By johnshoe
Do you actually have a vent for your black tank?...

Do you actually have a vent for your black tank? The toilets don't have a p-trap as it goes directly into the tank and usually you can see into the tank to see how full it is. I have a 2016 Forester,...
Forum: Dynamax 09-04-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,031
Posted By johnshoe
I just upgraded to LiFePo Battleborn, admittedly...

I just upgraded to LiFePo Battleborn, admittedly I only had 2 100ah.. I got a Progressive Dynamics Charger/converter that was an exact replacement for the Progressive Dynamics lead acid...
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