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Forum: Boondocking 07-11-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,634
Posted By CharlieS3
Ok, a few snarky replies here, but i’m now...

Ok, a few snarky replies here, but i’m now entering my second month, boondocking in a 39 foot motorhome on solar. I know what im talking about. Ive done this for 8 years now, at least two months a...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 01-31-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,850
Posted By CharlieS3
Ditto. Best single tool/concept ever invented...

Ditto. Best single tool/concept ever invented for the RV. I covered every roof seam and virtually eliminated all leakage issues. I only wish I'd found it sooner. There is a prep spray you can...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 11-12-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,016
Posted By CharlieS3
This is exactly why I chose to put all 6 of my...

This is exactly why I chose to put all 6 of my panels in parallel rather than series. Shading can eliminate all panel output. As suggested, you need to get this panel in full sun, unshaded, and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-07-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,475
Posted By CharlieS3
I'm a huge fan of solar and have a monster system...

I'm a huge fan of solar and have a monster system on my RV. However, for a popup, I would consider the biggest portable system I could afford. Something like
...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-07-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,508
Posted By CharlieS3
I’ll clarify a bit further. While there are many...

I’ll clarify a bit further. While there are many ways to test your batteries, and the manufacturers will recommend some specifically, my comments were meant to clarify what works as a daily check. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-07-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,508
Posted By CharlieS3
I’ve lived exclusively on my solar for the past...

I’ve lived exclusively on my solar for the past month. I monitor both the amps in and out,as well as the voltage, daily.

The voltage is the most reliable indicator of your charge status. There...
Forum: Georgetown 08-28-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,877
Posted By CharlieS3
First, ditto on eternabond. I will never use...

First, ditto on eternabond. I will never use dicor again.

I finally redid the entire roof on my 39’ motorhome. I had RVRoof.com do it at their facility in green cove springs, fl, 3 years ago. ...
Forum: Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis 07-16-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,526
Posted By CharlieS3
A friend of mine just had this exact same problem...

A friend of mine just had this exact same problem with his brand new Sprinter Mercedes RV . The problem was that the output wire at the generator had not been stripped before the connector was...
Forum: Rockwood 07-08-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,305
Posted By CharlieS3
To the OP - many of have installed the Biffy...

To the OP - many of have installed the Biffy Bidet.
Attachable Bidets | Toilet Bidet Attachment | (https://www.biffy.com/attachable-bidets/)

This bidet attachment uses only the existing water...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-21-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,129
Posted By CharlieS3
I've been on CPAP for 20 years now and at a...

I've been on CPAP for 20 years now and at a pretty high pressure of 14. I've camped for years in my RV using the Resmed DC adapter. I found some 12 volt wiring under the bed that runs the slideout...
Forum: Cedar Creek 06-10-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,877
Posted By CharlieS3
If you have a winterization port, you may be able...

If you have a winterization port, you may be able to suck water/bleach mix into your main tank. It depends on your setup.
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 05-30-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,657
Posted By CharlieS3
The Weboost pretty much works with all major...

The Weboost pretty much works with all major carriers and I can verify ATT and Verizon both work. Unless your carrier is on an unusual band, it should work. You can check the bands that weboost...
Forum: Coachmen Motorhomes 05-28-2018, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,539
Posted By CharlieS3
Yes, most have an adjustment release that allows...

Yes, most have an adjustment release that allows you to set the arm angle. Of course, be sure to check the unit you are interested in to verify.
Forum: Dynamax 05-28-2018, 01:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,227
Posted By CharlieS3
Oh, so many fun stories. I was turning my 39'...

Oh, so many fun stories. I was turning my 39' RV around in a lot surrounded by large boulders. I knew it was tight, so I asked my wife to step out front and guide me. She waved me forward, and...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 05-27-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By CharlieS3
This is pretty much standard practice for Jeep...

This is pretty much standard practice for Jeep and 4x4 offriding, whether rock or sand. 15PSI is fine for pretty much any tire. The lower pressure not only gives a better ride, but the tire will...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-26-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,122
Posted By CharlieS3
The nice thing about the progressive is that it...

The nice thing about the progressive is that it does have the bypass and the remote readout on the permanent unit. I would certainly NOT get rid of it altogether. It serves multiple purposes...
Forum: Dynamax 05-24-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,227
Posted By CharlieS3
OK, this is the way I also feel about my Jeep. ...

OK, this is the way I also feel about my Jeep. If you are scared to scratch it, you got the wrong vehicle. RVs are best enjoyed in all sorts of environments. Mine looks like it went through a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-17-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,398
Posted By CharlieS3
Ahh, the old reversed wire trick! I just had a...

Ahh, the old reversed wire trick! I just had a buddy show up at my house in his brand new Roadtrek/Mercedes Sprinter that wasn't charging. Turned out the factory had never stripped the output wire...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 05-15-2018, 12:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,668
Posted By CharlieS3
I started with the classic brake buddy, but hated...

I started with the classic brake buddy, but hated the process of installing and removing the brake buddy all the time. I switched to the SMI duo, which did not require that I tap into the air system...
Forum: General Motorhome Discussion 05-15-2018, 12:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,657
Posted By CharlieS3
I also have the weboost 4GX-RV. This has been a...

I also have the weboost 4GX-RV. This has been a big help in remote areas. When parked in the same spot, I attach one of the directional antennas to a mast and connect to it instead of the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-12-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,455
Posted By CharlieS3
Jim Moore is right on target. The thing to...

Jim Moore is right on target. The thing to understand about DC power is that large current draws suffer big losses over any distance. When boondocking, even a 3-5% loss due to small cable or long...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-12-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,398
Posted By CharlieS3
OK, a few corrections to the thought process. ...

OK, a few corrections to the thought process.

Amps or watts are simply two sides of the same coin. Watts is equal to the product of Volts x Amps. 12V X 20 Amps is 240 Watts.
You can...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 02-06-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Posted By CharlieS3
I’m in my 8th season running my motor home. I...

I’m in my 8th season running my motor home. I take it everywhere you are not supposed to take a motor home, including the road to McCarthy in Alaska. So far, I’vehad one problem with a leaking...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 01-28-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,913
Posted By CharlieS3
The anode is completely unrelated to scale. ...

The anode is completely unrelated to scale. Scale is the buildup that occurs from the minerals that are in the water. The acidity in the vinegar dissolves the scale. It can be quite significant...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 01-28-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 28,729
Posted By CharlieS3
OK, we're with you. We've had Toto bidets in our...

OK, we're with you. We've had Toto bidets in our home for over 10 years. For those who think these are strange, think of this. Would you get poop on your hands, wipe them with a piece of paper,...
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