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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,703
Posted By FJ40Jim
FTFY. ;)

FTFY. ;)
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-02-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,055
Posted By FJ40Jim
Would you have a link for that box? Need to do...

Would you have a link for that box? Need to do the same for my now empty FLA battery rack.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-02-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,703
Posted By FJ40Jim
We tow with a 3.0L 24V turbodiesel also. The...

We tow with a 3.0L 24V turbodiesel also. The trailer is on the smaller side, a GeoPro 19, but it has the lousy aerodynamics of any other boxy trailer. Unloaded MPG is 26-27, towing drops to 12.5-14....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-18-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,535
Posted By FJ40Jim
Tires?

We have a similar GeoPro trailer. Initially it had bad sway almost all the time at highway speed. I borrowed a friend's F350 CCLWB, could still feel the trailer hunting around back there. Same result...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-18-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,030
Posted By FJ40Jim
Another switch possibility

I'm switching from FLA to LiPo batteries also, and wanted to put a DPST between the 200W of panels on the roof and the SCC. I bought a couple of these NOS hi quality switches off ebay, just in case...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 08-10-2023, 11:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,332
Posted By FJ40Jim
To the OPs question, a 3500# trailer doesn't need...

To the OPs question, a 3500# trailer doesn't need 2 axles, so the manufacturer isn't going to install 2 axles.
Forum: Rockwood 08-10-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,515
Posted By FJ40Jim
GeoPro 19FD weights

We have a 19FD. With assorted stuff in the front storage areas, full freshwater, full propane's, 2 Gr24 batts on tongue, 75# of rear rack & bikes... Gross weight is 4050, tongue is 590.

HTH!
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-28-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,624
Posted By FJ40Jim
Copilot by Trimble

Another vote for the Copilot app running on a cheap 7-8" tablet. Free updates, cheap lifetime purchase of the app. It works as well as a GPS nav unit, but is less expensive and is still a tablet...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-07-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,004
Posted By FJ40Jim
Timken is still mostly US made. I got the Set4,...

Timken is still mostly US made. I got the Set4, Set17 and the National seal from RockAuto recently and as posted above, the bearings were USA, seal was Mexico.

I was working on a German car...
Forum: Rockwood 12-10-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,900
Posted By FJ40Jim
On another thread someone mentioned that the...

On another thread someone mentioned that the factory has deleted the troublesome filter.

An easier to service solution is the disposable Camco filter that goes on the garden hose.
...
Forum: Rockwood 05-24-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,661
Posted By FJ40Jim
On our Rockwood Geo pro, the range hood quit...

On our Rockwood Geo pro, the range hood quit working. All fuses in power center were good, but a DVOM showed zero volts at the power wire inside hood. Ended up pulling the hood down to find an inline...
Forum: Rockwood 02-11-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,859
Posted By FJ40Jim
Dan's post above shows a 4000# axle on his 2020,...

Dan's post above shows a 4000# axle on his 2020, instead of a 3500# axle, which my 2018 has.
That is a useful improvement.
Forum: Rockwood 02-11-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,859
Posted By FJ40Jim
Lighter batteries?

Switching from a pair of Gr24 wet batteries to a single Lithium would net similar electric storage capacity but less weight.
Something to consider, especially if the house batteries are from 2019.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-04-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,604
Posted By FJ40Jim
Dumb question: is it possible to pry the loaded...

Dumb question: is it possible to pry the loaded bars off the perch?

I've always run the jack up enough to where they will pivot off the perch, then lowered the jack to where I'm comfortable...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 10-04-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,524
Posted By FJ40Jim
That's what I've been doing for years. Put ball...

That's what I've been doing for years. Put ball in trailer hitch, latch hitch, lock hitch, swivel hitch insert back outta the way. The bars are on their perches, pinned in place.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-20-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,374
Posted By FJ40Jim
Air springs failure, and a lack of cash for...

Air springs failure, and a lack of cash for proper repair, is a somewhat common problem on MBs.

We tow with a steel spring ML350 diesel. It too is rated at the EU max of 7200#. Does fine with a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-13-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,985
Posted By FJ40Jim
Link to Redarc unit?

Link to Redarc unit?
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-06-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Posted By FJ40Jim
Thanks for mentioning that. I also just added a...

Thanks for mentioning that. I also just added a 2nd Gr24DC battery and will move the - wire over to Batt 2.
Related:Would it also make sense to connect solar charge wires the same way, solar + to...
Forum: Forest River Owners Registry 08-19-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By FJ40Jim
honeymoon suite :: 2018 GeoPro 19FD

honeymoon suite :: 2018 GeoPro 19FD (2020-08-19 10:44:13)
Forum: Forest River Owners Registry 08-19-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By FJ40Jim
Love Shack :: 1983 Scamp 13

Love Shack :: 1983 Scamp 13 (2020-08-19 10:30:55)
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