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Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 04-04-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By jannjim
If your roof is EDPM I have seen recommendations...

If your roof is EDPM I have seen recommendations of using Spic & Span, that's what I use on my 5th wheel. Be a good idea to have someone on the ground to kept the sides rinsed off when applying any...
Forum: Cedar Creek 03-26-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By jannjim
LOL...

LOL...
Forum: Cedar Creek 03-23-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By jannjim
Just gotta duit...wheel bearing grease

I got new seals a while back and as much as I hate doing it, it's not going to get done by its self. I could be more motivated if it was sunny but it doesn't look promising for the next week or so...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-08-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,524
Posted By jannjim
if you are going to use an impact wrench, just be...

if you are going to use an impact wrench, just be a bit careful when putting the lug nuts back on. If the torque is set too high there is a risk of "stretching" the threads.
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-23-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By jannjim
Thanks...my 100% is 13.33 vdc and the disconnect...

Thanks...my 100% is 13.33 vdc and the disconnect is I believe 10.8 vdc according to the manufacture
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-23-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By jannjim
true...no inverter here

true...no inverter here
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-22-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By jannjim
Two Li Time 100 amp batteries and shunt plus...

Two Li Time 100 amp batteries and shunt plus Victron solar charger. I set the 100% and cut off voltages but it did not give me a percentage of charge, just 0% so I figured I will follow the...
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-22-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By jannjim
Need to discharge new lithium batteries

I installed new lithium batteries and also a shunt with battery monitor. In setting up the monitor, it says to discharge the batteries to set the zero point - 0%. I have the three fans on and some...
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-20-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By jannjim
Thanks for all the replies, load side (P-) of the...

Thanks for all the replies, load side (P-) of the shunt is what I thought but as with most projects i do I have a tendency to over think it.
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-19-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By jannjim
So that would be the P- side of the shunt since...

So that would be the P- side of the shunt since B- goes to the negative terminal of the battery?
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-19-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By jannjim
Solar charger hook-up to shunt or battery

I installed two new LiFePO4 batteries in my 2020 CC Silverback. Swapped out the WFCO charger with a Progressive Dynamics PD9160ALV (Lithium Charger) and installed a Shunt. I have a portable 200...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-19-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By jannjim
With the fuse removed, check for voltage on both...

With the fuse removed, check for voltage on both terminals. On my fiver I have the same issue, pull the fuse and no led indication lights up on three of my fuses. I found I have the normal 12.6 vdc...
Forum: Rockwood 02-16-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,734
Posted By jannjim
We have a 37' 5th wheel with an island kitchen,...

We have a 37' 5th wheel with an island kitchen, table, chairs, and theater seating. We are going to be taking out the dinette and install a fold-down bar on the island that is 48" by 20". We pretty...
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-13-2024, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By jannjim
Relocating charger/converter in Cedar Creek

I'm converting over to two 100 amp lithium batteries. Since the current WFCO 55 amp in my 2020 CC Silverback 5th wheel doesn't fully support lithium batteries I'm installing a Progressive Dynamics...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 02-06-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By jannjim
We had a variable speed, reversible fan above our...

We had a variable speed, reversible fan above our bed and thought it was great. Though on the exhaust mode it would bring fresh cool air in by the windows at the head of the bed we found it a bit...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-04-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 662
Posted By jannjim
In the process now of converting to lithium. My...

In the process now of converting to lithium. My 2020 Cedar Creek has a WFCO Converter that is not designed for lithium batteries. I found this out by physically looking at and getting the model...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-04-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,536
Posted By jannjim
Good luck with everything. I am also converting...

Good luck with everything. I am also converting my fiver the Lithium and will be changing out my converter as my WFCO isn't compatible being an older model though my fiver is a 2020. I looked at...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 02-04-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,000
Posted By jannjim
If you do replace the bearings, be sure to...

If you do replace the bearings, be sure to replace the race too. If you end up repacking the bearings after you inspect them, be sure to clean out all the old grease from the axel and hub as the old...
Forum: Cedar Creek 01-20-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By jannjim
Congats on your new rig. If you had a bumper...

Congats on your new rig. If you had a bumper pull in the past, you will find the 5th wheel much different when turning, or I did anyways. It will cut corners and turn quicker when backing. As far...
Forum: Cedar Creek 01-17-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By jannjim
Sorry, don't know the difference between the two...

Sorry, don't know the difference between the two years but I do know FR will make mid-year changes for the same model year. I bought a 2020 Silverback 31ik new that I thought had some options on it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-24-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,927
Posted By jannjim
I would research WDH before trusting the...

I would research WDH before trusting the dealerships opinion. I have had an Equalizer with a 32' bumper pull on a 3/4 ton and was very pleased with it, I think it handled as well as my 5th wheel...
Forum: Cedar Creek 10-11-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By jannjim
that's a great idea...we have a 31ik with the...

that's a great idea...we have a 31ik with the same issue.
Forum: Cedar Creek 10-04-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By jannjim
I have a 2020 33IK with an In-Command Pro Plus...

I have a 2020 33IK with an In-Command Pro Plus Controller mounted in the cabinet as you enter the rv. I don't see a 3" square module anywhere around or behind it. Is this the same model of...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-06-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By jannjim
I have a 2020 CC that was the same. I have a...

I have a 2020 CC that was the same. I have a cabinet above the couch in the rear of the unit. I cut into that, found the hot wire for the camera and wired it to the running lights. Maybe not the...
Forum: Cedar Creek 09-05-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By jannjim
Good question, only places I can think of would...

Good question, only places I can think of would be the control panel by the stairs or in the basement behind the black plastic cover.
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