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Forum: Eastern USA 03-26-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,061
Posted By BehindBars
You can read about the mariner’s Protection and...

You can read about the mariner’s Protection and Indemnity Insurance on-line. I have been trying to learn more about it. The loss from today’s incident will probably need to eventually be spread...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-26-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By BehindBars
Your 2018 motorhome should have a module (perhaps...

Your 2018 motorhome should have a module (perhaps a “BIM”) that interfaces the chassis (truck) battery with the house (RV) battery(s). The house battery(s) should be automatically maintained/charged...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-26-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,930
Posted By BehindBars
Good advice. Check the receptacle, too.

Good advice. Check the receptacle, too.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-26-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 199
Posted By BehindBars
Ask the salesman why. I’d love to hear his...

Ask the salesman why. I’d love to hear his answer.

You would only need to run the generator if you wanted to use the roof air conditioner (or a toaster or microwave oven) why you’re driving. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-25-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,930
Posted By BehindBars
It’s not a trailer. Notice the part in post#1...

It’s not a trailer. Notice the part in post#1 that says, “ . . driver's area of my RV while the RV was running . .”
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-25-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,547
Posted By BehindBars
First: Later: Personally, I think...

First:


Later:


Personally, I think you are obsessed with the fuse idea. I suggest you make all the necessary measurements at the pump wiring, as recommended by these knowledgeable forum...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-25-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,547
Posted By BehindBars
Embrace this exercise, as it will probably be a...

Embrace this exercise, as it will probably be a good learning opportunity for you. Great satisfaction awaits for when you solve the problem.
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-25-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 897
Posted By BehindBars
Sorry to see you go. Oh wait, now...

Sorry to see you go.



Oh wait, now you’re back!

The OP stated their Acadia’s weight. Nice that you found some specs on-line, but what the OP’s Acadia weighs is more important.

I have...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-24-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By BehindBars
Probably nothing but space for insulating the...

Probably nothing but space for insulating the cabinet from heat. Take it apart and see.

On my 2020 model there actually is a vent hood that ducts out the sidewall. FR stopped installing them...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-24-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 897
Posted By BehindBars
In this subforum and thread we are talking about...

In this subforum and thread we are talking about a small motorhome (not travel trailers). Maybe it is or is not industry standard, but my particular class C has it’s empty weight, as it left the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-24-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By BehindBars
My Sunseeker is same model year, same length. It...

My Sunseeker is same model year, same length. It is on a Ford chassis.

No recalls.
Issue with noise from engine corrected with addition of a belt idler pulley.
Front end alignment came from...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-23-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 897
Posted By BehindBars
That’s a start. Knowing the exact year and model...

That’s a start. Knowing the exact year and model would help answer your original question.

I grabbed specs from a 2021 MBS Sunseeker, as an example. On it, the hitch rating is 4200 pounds. If you...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-23-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By BehindBars
Since you’ve had freezing weather lately, you...

Since you’ve had freezing weather lately, you might check the strainer cup (if you have one) on the fresh water pump inlet. It cracks easily, and it would eventually drain the FW tank. That being...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 03-23-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 897
Posted By BehindBars
Don’t believe a dealer. Read the Sprinter owner’s...

Don’t believe a dealer. Read the Sprinter owner’s manual. The tow limit also needs to take into account the hitch rating and the gross combined weight rating. So what weight is in or on the Sprinter...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-23-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,547
Posted By BehindBars
The pressure switch is mounted on the end of the...

The pressure switch is mounted on the end of the pump, and has two terminals. With the no pressure on the pump, the switch should be closed to enable the pump to run. No voltage is needed on the...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-23-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,547
Posted By BehindBars
Probably no hidden fuses, but you don’t know if...

Probably no hidden fuses, but you don’t know if there are resistive connections along the way. I assume you measured the voltage at the pump with an open circuit and while the pump was not...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-22-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 908
Posted By BehindBars
Question, first. Are you planning to only dump at...

Question, first. Are you planning to only dump at dump stations, or are you planning to camp at full hookup sites, too? Your required hose length may also depend on where you sewer exits the RV.
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-22-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By BehindBars
I’m thinking you mean GFCI. For educational...

I’m thinking you mean GFCI. For educational purposes, that stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.

What electrical source do you have your RV connected to when the GFCI outlets do not work?...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-22-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 715
Posted By BehindBars
Doing a little shopping around for deals, I see...

Doing a little shopping around for deals, I see that $999 price is somewhat common at local and internet retailers.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-21-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 892
Posted By BehindBars
I’m wondering if your unit is level side to side,...

I’m wondering if your unit is level side to side, and if that might make any difference. I am not familiar with your floor plan, but weight is not necessarily evenly distributed in RV designs.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-21-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 892
Posted By BehindBars
I understand this one sided pull is an expected...

I understand this one sided pull is an expected characteristic of the Bilstein steering stabilizer design. That is why I went with the Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer instead. It is self centering. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-21-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 457
Posted By BehindBars
If you’re interested, their contact info is...

If you’re interested, their contact info is technicalsupport@redodopower.com.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-21-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By BehindBars
The OP’s 2022 Forester has a Dometic/Atwood water...

The OP’s 2022 Forester has a Dometic/Atwood water heater. Those do not have a sacrificial anode rod, nor should one be installed. There is a nylon plug that can be removed to drain the heater tank.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-21-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By BehindBars
I’ve proven that rule wrong so many times to...

I’ve proven that rule wrong so many times to myself, I don’t believe in it. I find the best value and sometimes the best products come at somewhere in the mid price ranges, and surprisingly sometimes...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-21-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By BehindBars
I think I’d need to replace the converter charger...

I think I’d need to replace the converter charger board, add a dc-dc charger to protect the alternator, and ascertain if the selected lithium batteries are recommended for starting the generator. So...
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