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Forum: General Community Discussions 11-04-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,700
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Arizona this year. With a stop in Quartzite.

Arizona this year.
With a stop in Quartzite.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 11-01-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
It also shows the coax feeding the splitter for...

It also shows the coax feeding the splitter for the hall and the outside TV but does not show a splitter off the grey coax. Only a T connection, which is not possible with coax. (Well, it's...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-21-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,563
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
If I was pushing the limits on any TV I'd be...

If I was pushing the limits on any TV I'd be considering aftermarket upgrades that might improve my margins.
Forum: Western USA 10-06-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Seems that very few understand what Quartzfest...

Seems that very few understand what Quartzfest is.
Many RVers are familiar with the winter boondocking that goes on near Quartzite Az in late Dec through early April.
Largely on BLM land but also...
Forum: Western USA 10-04-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Quartzfest 2023

Anyone going to Quartzfest 2023?
This will be my first time.
Radio or snow?
Easy answer.
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 10-03-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,997
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Many years ago, my father was involved in a test...

Many years ago, my father was involved in a test done by the NJ state police.
They tried to determine if a trooper could judge speed simply by sight.
They would run two cars by a bunch of troopers....
Forum: Rockwood 09-30-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 27,512
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Your point 3 is not accurate. The input of the...

Your point 3 is not accurate.
The input of the converter is 120VAC.
If you are charging a battery at 50 A, the input of your converter is only drawing 6 to 7 A max depending on line voltage and...
Forum: Eastern USA 09-27-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,243
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
The PA turnpike option works well if you are...

The PA turnpike option works well if you are going to north or west side of Philly.

I used to travel from Bucks County to Lowell at least once a month for several years.

From north to south you...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-21-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,898
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
The RV industry isn't the pioneering use for...

The RV industry isn't the pioneering use for these batteries.
Commercial/industrial companies have thoroughly exercised the technology.
It comes down to manufacturing quality.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-21-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,898
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Best news is that the battery price came down $50...

Best news is that the battery price came down $50 since the thread started.
Forum: Coachmen 09-21-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 833
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
What model is the AC unit?

What model is the AC unit?
Forum: Eastern USA 09-16-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,243
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Where are you going in Philly area?

Where are you going in Philly area?
Forum: Eastern USA 09-15-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,243
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Just ran that up and back two weeks ago. Going...

Just ran that up and back two weeks ago.
Going up was no issue.
Coming back, a lot of traffic.
I should have run 84 to 87 and then down to 287.
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-15-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Did you do a full checkout at the dealership? ...

Did you do a full checkout at the dealership?

Did you do some checks at home before your first trip?

If you didn't get a chance to wring everything out before your first trip, why wouldn't you...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-15-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Lack of a hitch is not a firm confirmation that...

Lack of a hitch is not a firm confirmation that the frame cannot support a hitch.
Many units lack a hitch due to cost concerns or other reasons.
For instance my Apex has a rear door that might...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-08-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,200
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
If you have solar installed in your RV you will...

If you have solar installed in your RV you will have two battery chargers. (In most cases.)
One is the converter which charges the battery from AC when you are on shore power.
The second is the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-08-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,200
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
I assume by battery controller, you are referring...

I assume by battery controller, you are referring to the solar charge controller?
What is the solar panel configuration?
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-07-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,535
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
It does. And I do the same. Especially with a...

It does.
And I do the same.
Especially with a shorter trailer.
Forum: General Community Discussions 08-31-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,130
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
I've had both Verizon and T-Mobile on work...

I've had both Verizon and T-Mobile on work phones.
Right now, I have a Visible (Verizon) personal phone and a T-Mobile work phone.
Both identical iPhones.
Verizon has better coverage. Hands down....
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-27-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,278
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
It's not. Depending on loads, wiring, and...

It's not.
Depending on loads, wiring, and charging, it may be minimized.
It's poor practice.
Especially when doing it the right way takes no extra effort.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,619
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
My model Apex could be purchased with 30 A or 50...

My model Apex could be purchased with 30 A or 50 A power.
It sounds like there is no output from the converter, so making sure it is getting 120 VAC in would be my next step. If it's 50 A I'd want...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,278
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
It's not bogus. And I'm an EE.

It's not bogus.
And I'm an EE.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,619
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Is this a 30 A or a 50 A system?

Is this a 30 A or a 50 A system?
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-26-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,078
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
I assume signal strength is also shown? Start...

I assume signal strength is also shown?
Start with the strongest signal.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 07-26-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By Tabasco_Joe
Can you post a picture?

Can you post a picture?
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