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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar Yesterday, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 618
Posted By jimmoore13
This is an excellent discussion. I urge the...

This is an excellent discussion. I urge the moderators to pin it or flag it in some manner, because it's VERY important for several reasons.

Dealers send customers off the lot with a group 24...
Forum: Western USA 04-22-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By jimmoore13
You'd think so. The line is long, and I suspect...

You'd think so. The line is long, and I suspect the Baltimore harbor bridge is ahead of this in line. As a fellow veteran of the 1987 I-90 bridge collapse over the Schoharie Creek...
Forum: Georgetown 04-18-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By jimmoore13
Mainjet Any luck diagnosing the issue?

Mainjet
Any luck diagnosing the issue?
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-18-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By jimmoore13
So where is JSAY? 20 posts total attempting to...

So where is JSAY? 20 posts total attempting to help. JSAY shows in post 1 and 3 and then silence.
:facepalm:
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-16-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,133
Posted By jimmoore13
Without more info, and as others are suggesting,...

Without more info, and as others are suggesting, you need to approach this methodically to determine what's going on.

You blame the batteries. I suggest connecting to shore power for at least 24...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-15-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 352
Posted By jimmoore13
Pipe thread....

Pipe thread. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_pipe_thread) More than you ever wanted to know. It's all in the taper. :facepalm::roflblack:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-15-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,211
Posted By jimmoore13
P.S. My truck came with 65 series rubber. That...

P.S. My truck came with 65 series rubber. That sounds like it's low profile, but the fact is that the factory width steamroller tread impacts that profile height. Profile is a RATIO of tread width...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-15-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,211
Posted By jimmoore13
My thoughts...a bit of a wander on wheel sizes...

My thoughts...a bit of a wander on wheel sizes and what they do to performance:

Larger diameter wheels mean more unsprung weight and more rotational inertia....
Forum: A Frame Campers 04-15-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By jimmoore13
It's not clear, but one presumes there is a...

It's not clear, but one presumes there is a "drain" connection (garden hose size) for the shower.
A short length of hose and a bucket are all you need. Galley kitchens are always equipped for this...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-15-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,260
Posted By jimmoore13
CAUTION

I wouldn't use a pressure washer of any type in my black tank.
If you have a black tank flush, that's plenty. Simply run the black tank flush for 30 to 60 seconds and give it a rest. After 10 to...
Forum: Cherokee 04-15-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 329
Posted By jimmoore13
Replace the valve....

Replace the valve. (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rv+hot+water+heater+pressure+relief+valve&crid=1SYKXR1USY4N3&sprefix=rv+hot+water+heater+pressure+relief+valve%2Caps%2C240&ref=nb_sb_noss_1) If the...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-15-2024, 01:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,591
Posted By jimmoore13
While you will, no doubt, find some excellent 5th...

While you will, no doubt, find some excellent 5th Wheels, I think you need to take the investigation into bumper pulls like Airstream and motorhomes such as the higher end diesel pushers.

In both...
Forum: Salem 04-12-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By jimmoore13
P.S. Why 300 watts? Why not 400 watts? If...

P.S.
Why 300 watts? Why not 400 watts? If roof space is the issue, I understand. Otherwise the lion's share of basic Renogy charge controllers are rated for 30 amps or more, and that means 400...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-12-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,554
Posted By jimmoore13
Thank you. These are consumable items...they...

Thank you. These are consumable items...they evenutally wear out under ALL conditions.
Some folks find it far too tempting to hop onto their high horse. :facepalm:
Forum: Salem 04-11-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By jimmoore13
Two kinds of solar "prep" by the manufacturer: ...

Two kinds of solar "prep" by the manufacturer:
1) Solar on the Side or Zamp or similar: used for portable panels that sit on the ground. This is just a 12 volt connector straight to the battery. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-11-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,424
Posted By jimmoore13
...which hints at tread separation. If that's...

...which hints at tread separation. If that's the case, the failing tire is likely to fail catastrophically fairly soon. It's good that you are replacing them.
If the failing tire is on the front...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-10-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,424
Posted By jimmoore13
I have the same Michelins. Love them. I did...

I have the same Michelins. Love them.
I did have them rotated when I had the truck in the shop for something else. Just a front to rear rotation, because the rears tend to wear a little quicker...
Forum: General Toy Hauler Topics 04-10-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By jimmoore13
Beat me to it. Source...

Beat me to it. Source (https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/cherokee-black-label/22RRBL/8681).
Could not agree more. If you load 1550 pounds of bikes beginning at the center of the axle-pair and back...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 04-09-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,569
Posted By jimmoore13
While I agree that they should not be used long...

While I agree that they should not be used long term or unsupervised, the fact is that the stab jacks are a solid point to the ground at all 4 corners of the rig. A tire losing a bit of air pressure...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-07-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By jimmoore13
This is all standardized stuff, and it's...

This is all standardized stuff, and it's available on Amazon.
Link...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-07-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,554
Posted By jimmoore13
X2. Do yourself a favor and replace the...

X2.
Do yourself a favor and replace the electric heating element in the hot water heater. These are consumable items...they only last just so long, and as NJKris says, if someone mistakenly turned...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 04-03-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By jimmoore13
I can't add much, but the discrepancy between the...

I can't add much, but the discrepancy between the freezer and the fridge hints at the possibility that a transfer air duct between the freezer and fridge cabinets may be blocked.

This is a broad...
Forum: IBEX/No Boundaries (NoBo) 04-03-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,197
Posted By jimmoore13
I can't contribute much except about roof...

I can't contribute much except about roof penetrations.

Your rig already has a lot of them. And, as others have pointed out, RV manufacturers aren't exactly meticulous when doing these things. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-02-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,922
Posted By jimmoore13
They don't need anything, but I put a cover on...

They don't need anything, but I put a cover on mine for winter only.
They are inherently weather-proof, but the cover keeps the sun off and UV damage to a minimum for the 8 months of the year it's...
Forum: Wildwood 04-02-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By jimmoore13
You have an opportunity. Here's your rig...

You have an opportunity.

Here's your rig with the factory awning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP1HaEdg4gc). Nice awning. Manual but sturdy.

Up against today's electric awnings that have...
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