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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-15-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,164
Posted By EricE
Injector pump self destruct

I just got the word from my mechanic that my injector pump is sending metal fragments through my fuel system. This resulted in me replacing a fuel rail sensor and one injector (so far). To replace...
Forum: R-PODS 07-14-2017, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,497
Posted By EricE
Certainly. And that is one way to diagnose the...

Certainly. And that is one way to diagnose the issue also.
Forum: R-PODS 07-14-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,497
Posted By EricE
Also, if your trailer is several years old (it...

Also, if your trailer is several years old (it was not clear from your post) you may need to replace the anode in your hot water tank. Aging anodes can be quite corroded (what they are intended to...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-22-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,143
Posted By EricE
LevelMatePro. The cheap levels that you "stick"...

LevelMatePro.
The cheap levels that you "stick" to the outside of the trailer are unsightly and not very accurate because the stickies are not strong enough. The level mate pro makes it real easy...
Forum: Wildcat 06-22-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By EricE
Post the solution so others with this issue will...

Post the solution so others with this issue will gain from your pain.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-21-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,501
Posted By EricE
I added one for my receiver winch. It is good to...

I added one for my receiver winch. It is good to have options when needing to get out of a hole you dug yourself. I haven't needed it yet. Hopefully, I never will.
Forum: Legacy 06-21-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 809
Posted By EricE
You are going to need some kind of isolator...

You are going to need some kind of isolator between an existing bank of batteries and a new set. If you just wire them in, you get some kind of yo-yo effect where the power flows back and forth...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 06-21-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By EricE
Likely coming from the propane regulator. I have...

Likely coming from the propane regulator. I have the same issue.
Forum: Propane Systems 06-20-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
Posted By EricE
I replaced the stock one with:...

I replaced the stock one with:...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 06-20-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
Posted By EricE
My panels are just like the pic in CharSolera's...

My panels are just like the pic in CharSolera's post. Same panels and mounting system. Mounted on the end like that allows them to be propped up at 45 degrees for maximum efficiency when stationary.
Forum: Tips and Tricks 06-14-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,464
Posted By EricE
Smile Gives new meaning to 'tanking up'

Gives new meaning to 'tanking up'
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-14-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,210
Posted By EricE
My impression of "Chucking" is not noise but the...

My impression of "Chucking" is not noise but the act of the fiver pulling up on the back of the truck.

Edit: ETrailer.com calls it "unwanted fore and aft movement of the trailer".
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-14-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,752
Posted By EricE
One thing nobody has mentioned yet is that you...

One thing nobody has mentioned yet is that you cannot add battery capacity by just adding another battery to your system. If you want a two battery system, you purchase two of the same batteries...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-07-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,050
Posted By EricE
What is behind the solar ready sticker in wildcat maxx

This is not a question but rather an answer.
I finally got a chance to start installing my solar on my wildcat maxx 262RGX. The first step of this is to install a battery monitor and I wanted to put...
Forum: Wildcat 06-05-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,919
Posted By EricE
Perfect, thank you Steve.

Perfect, thank you Steve.
Forum: Propane Systems 06-05-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
Posted By EricE
I have a related question. I ordered a two...

I have a related question.
I ordered a two stage regulator with auto switch over when one tank goes dry.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZQQYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
...
Forum: Propane Systems 06-05-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
Posted By EricE
I suspected that was the case Mr Havercamp. ...

I suspected that was the case Mr Havercamp. Cheap parts often make for weird problems like this. I'll pickup a better regulator.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-05-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,139
Posted By EricE
fonzie, yes, that is the "dome" and what I...

fonzie, yes, that is the "dome" and what I tightened. The issue has gone away so that was the cause.

I did check the water heater had water in it before using it. With the pump on, I pulled the...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-04-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,139
Posted By EricE
I believe I have solved this problem. On the...

I believe I have solved this problem. On the water pump where the filtertration system was mounted, it has a little dome that just screws into the pump. That dome was not screwed in tightly and was...
Forum: Propane Systems 06-04-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
Posted By EricE
Whine from Propane System

Our switchover valve is under our bedroom. When the furnace or water heater is on I hear a whine from it that can be heard in our bedroom. One tank emits a constant tone and if I switch to source...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-03-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,139
Posted By EricE
Water pump running

First trip out in our new fiver. Something is going on with the water system that I just can’t figure out. I am familiar with trailer water systems and I know that the pump will cycle at various...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-03-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,630
Posted By EricE
There was no damage. Once the stress came off...

There was no damage. Once the stress came off the jacks they moved back into alignment. Hitching has become much easier once I practiced a bit. No problems now. I don't even put the legs down the...
Forum: On the Road | Travel Chat 06-02-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,830
Posted By EricE
Did you really have to change any routes due to...

Did you really have to change any routes due to your height? I am 13' tall and here in WA I don't think I would be limited on any major roads. I suppose I'll need to think about it if I get off the...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-02-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,630
Posted By EricE
Yes, new hitch and parking area unlevel. At the...

Yes, new hitch and parking area unlevel. At the end when I finally got the hitch to release I noticed the truck was at a different angle than the trailer. No doubt that contributed to the issue. ...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-02-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,630
Posted By EricE
mikeysotp, I am thinking that next time I will...

mikeysotp, I am thinking that next time I will leave the landing gear just off the ground and push back and forth against wheel chocks. With 4 wheel chocks in I can push and pull against them and...
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