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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-13-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,657
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Maybe it all comes down to which charger/charge...

Maybe it all comes down to which charger/charge controller/converter you are using? I don't know what kind of technology they use in the APC battery back-ups but we have hundreds in our building and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-12-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,657
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Lots of great info guys, I really appreciate it....

Lots of great info guys, I really appreciate it. I think I'll take camaraderie's advice and switch back to a flooded cell battery. I'm good with maintenance so keeping the electrolyte levels topped...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-11-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,657
Posted By Ale_Brewer
I emailed Randy but haven't heard back yet....

I emailed Randy but haven't heard back yet. Joe_GA it sounds like your batteries are still in good shape because they aren't 12V AGM batteries. It sounds like from what you guys are saying that I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-09-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,657
Posted By Ale_Brewer
That's a pretty stout review! Do you leave your...

That's a pretty stout review! Do you leave your camper plugged in to shore power when not in use?
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-09-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,657
Posted By Ale_Brewer
I appreciate the referral. I'll give him a shout....

I appreciate the referral. I'll give him a shout. I believe that site is where I bought the IOTA converter.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-09-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,657
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Best converter on the market?

The battery that came in my 2016 TT must have been sitting in the unit on the lot for a while because it wouldn't take a charge when I got it home. I immediately replaced the WFCO converter to an...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-09-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 48,728
Posted By Ale_Brewer
After going down the rabbit hole of inverter...

After going down the rabbit hole of inverter generators and features and warranties, I did end up finding this:...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-08-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 48,728
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Thanks for all the input guys. According to Onan,...

Thanks for all the input guys. According to Onan, the closest authorized service center to me is a 3 hour drive. According to Westinghouse, the closest authorized service center was (every) Northern...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-07-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 48,728
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Wow, that is...exactly the same! Looking at the...

Wow, that is...exactly the same! Looking at the spec sheets the only difference I can find is the Westinghouse version says the engine brand is Westinghouse and the Onan/Cummins version says the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-05-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 48,728
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Onan P4500i Inverter Generator

Does anyone have one of these? Saw my neighbor had one while camping this weekend and I could hardly hear it from 3 feet away. Did a little research and looks like a pretty sweet setup, just...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-05-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,086
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Gary, I highly recommend keeping your battery...

Gary, I highly recommend keeping your battery charged with a Battery Tender (off the rig) if you're storing the rig for winter. Even an upgraded 4-stage converter will over-charge a battery if left...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-05-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,147
Posted By Ale_Brewer
All of that is what I was doing. I figured out...

All of that is what I was doing. I figured out that when I put the screw that holds the flush valve in it presses the "plunger" too close to the pedal so there's no wiggle room. The new valve must...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
TitanMike that's kind of what I was thinking. My...

TitanMike that's kind of what I was thinking. My original tires were on for 4 years and around 16k miles and had no signs of abnormal wear. And yeah, I know the "road hazard" was for the new tire but...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Thank you!!! I will be taking this brochure up to...

Thank you!!! I will be taking this brochure up to Discount tomorrow!! They made me buy another certificate for the new tire!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
I couldn't find Michelin tires in my size and I...

I couldn't find Michelin tires in my size and I found out that Sailun doesn't make them in my size. Goodyear was pretty much my only choice because of the weird wheels I have.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Goodyear Endurance FAIL

Actually, it ISN'T working because I followed those directions (and I have posted images here before). Some of you people really are quick to hit someone over the head with a walking stick Rafiki...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e-EAy2K743PjaUCM...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e-EAy2K743PjaUCMCiD04hzGV0hSW8AM

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gjeeJ0iN9X64R6fnTiZwQ-FbIvZmNsre
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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
I can't say for sure since I didn't mount them...

I can't say for sure since I didn't mount them but I paid to have them mounted and balanced at Discount.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
The opinion of the guys at Discount was that it...

The opinion of the guys at Discount was that it was simply a manufacturer defect. I tried to upload photos for you all to see but it isn't working. I don't know what NHTSA is, nor do I know what you...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Look, I understand what you are saying. But based...

Look, I understand what you are saying. But based on my experience alone, I have had many cars over my years and only a few RVs. I have had way more tire issues on the TTs than with the cars and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
I noticed the lump on the old tire when I was...

I noticed the lump on the old tire when I was doing my pre-trip checklist before returning home when we went camping at Nascar in April. When I got back home I got the new tires. We have only been...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-28-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,590
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Goodyear Endurance FAIL

The OEM tires on my TT were reaching their 4th birthday when I noticed one had a knob growing on the inside sidewall. Went to Discount Tire Company for 5 new Goodyear Endurance based on research and...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-28-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,184
Posted By Ale_Brewer
I found the serial number but wasn't it just the...

I found the serial number but wasn't it just the 300 models that were recalled?
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-27-2019, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,184
Posted By Ale_Brewer
Sticking my head under the toilet???

Sticking my head under the toilet???
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-25-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,184
Posted By Ale_Brewer
My Solaire came with the 310 but it doesn't have...

My Solaire came with the 310 but it doesn't have "no slam" lids. I got jipped! I want to eventually get a 320 since it's elongated but I have to make sure it'll fit. I hear it takes up more room in...
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