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Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-02-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,016
Posted By TGR
If you can hear the burner start and then shut...

If you can hear the burner start and then shut down a short time later, it might be the trailer's gas regulator isn't providing enough gas volume to keep the furnace operating. It could also be the...
Forum: FR3 07-22-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By TGR
When a camera is used as a rear-view display, the...

When a camera is used as a rear-view display, the video image needs to be reversed. Your video display should have a way to reverse the video image. Just search through the display's setup menu and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-17-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By TGR
Oops, I wrote "Right Turn Signal" when I should...

Oops, I wrote "Right Turn Signal" when I should have written "Left Turn Signal." I'll try and edit my post to correctly say Left Turn Signal.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-17-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By TGR
Larry-NC has given you a good procedure to...

Larry-NC has given you a good procedure to isolate your Left Turn/Stop Light being on all the time. However, Larry-NC has described the wrong physical location for the Right Turn Signal on both the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-22-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,222
Posted By TGR
As mentioned previously, the 12 VDC circuit...

As mentioned previously, the 12 VDC circuit breaker located between the battery and the DC power distribution panel is most likely the cause of your problem. That circuit breaker is likely located...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-20-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By TGR
The "Cargo Carrying Capacity" sticker says "do...

The "Cargo Carrying Capacity" sticker says "do not exceed 3149 pounds." I infrequently carry more than a few gallons of water until I'm near my destination. It has been a while since I weighed the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-19-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By TGR
MOR/ride Suspension Failure

While on the road last week, my 5th wheel trailer's MOR/ride suspension failed. My wife and I stopped to eat and I did a quick check of the tire and bearing temperatures when I noticed that two of...
Forum: Rockwood 06-03-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,396
Posted By TGR
I suspect the refrigerator's circuit board. ...

I suspect the refrigerator's circuit board.

I had an identical situation, where the refrigerator would shut off randomly, usually several days apart while on LP. I put a remote thermometer inside...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-27-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,888
Posted By TGR
The potable water tank in my Wildcat started...

The potable water tank in my Wildcat started leaking 3 years ago. There was only a 1-1/2 inch angle iron running along the front and back sides of the tank to support it. Most of the tank simply...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-20-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,553
Posted By TGR
I have a 2015 Wildcat. The factory-installed...

I have a 2015 Wildcat. The factory-installed rear-view camera in my 5th wheel trailer is wired to the battery shutoff switch. There is an inline fuse at the shutoff switch spiced to the wire that...
Forum: Rockwood 05-18-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,608
Posted By TGR
Check the tow vehicle's wiring at the 7-pin...

Check the tow vehicle's wiring at the 7-pin connector with a multimeter or DC circuit tester. The running lights are on pin 3 and the ground is on pin 1.

To easily check the trailer's running...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 03-29-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,458
Posted By TGR
Look more closely at your brake switch...

Look more closely at your brake switch adjustment. A good switch adjusted improperly will turn on the brake light even if the brake pedal isn’t depressed. Try physically lifting the brake pedal up...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-23-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,848
Posted By TGR
Your truck engine is made to run #2 diesel,...

Your truck engine is made to run #2 diesel, except in cold weather, where #2 diesel can become too thick. During colder months, either a blend of #1 and #2 fuel or some kind of additive is needed. I...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-02-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,458
Posted By TGR
The Suburban Service Manual is a handy thing when...

The Suburban Service Manual is a handy thing when doing any troubleshooting on the water heater. Just do an Internet search for the “Suburban Water Heater Service Manual” and you can download it....
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-29-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By TGR
I wonder if the reverse polarity fuses are blown...

I wonder if the reverse polarity fuses are blown in your converter, the battery disconnect switch is in the "Off" position or an inline circuit breaker from the battery is open. As Hclarkx wrote, it...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 01-20-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,980
Posted By TGR
My 5th wheel trailer has a 90-degree elbow below...

My 5th wheel trailer has a 90-degree elbow below the toilet, then it runs for 3-4 feet to another 90-degree elbow that drops down to the black holding tank where a poop pyramid rose to block my...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-17-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,352
Posted By TGR
Checking connections to see if any are getting...

Checking connections to see if any are getting too warm is a great idea. It makes good sense to be proactive.

I check my running gear (tire tread and wheel bearings) with a temperature gun almost...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 01-11-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,245
Posted By TGR
With the trailer plug disconnected from your tow...

With the trailer plug disconnected from your tow vehicle, you should be able to read something near the battery voltage on the trailer’s 7-way plug between pins 1 and 2 when the break-away switch is...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-07-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,878
Posted By TGR
A Google search of spring and axle alignment in...

A Google search of spring and axle alignment in Sacramento gave some businesses that do axle alignments. You might have to travel to Sacramento.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-25-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,878
Posted By TGR
One of my trailer's tires wore out on the inside....

One of my trailer's tires wore out on the inside. The problem was the spindle nut was too loose, allowing excessive play, which allowed the tire to wear unevenly.

Premature wear on both the...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 11-16-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,498
Posted By TGR
My 5th wheeler came with a factory-installed...

My 5th wheeler came with a factory-installed rearview camera. In my trailer's case, a power wire ran from the camera to the battery disconnect switch via an inline fuse. As long as the disconnect...
Forum: Wildwood 11-09-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By TGR
As jmezz911 said, while the faucets are closed,...

As jmezz911 said, while the faucets are closed, the air pressure will quickly build to the input pressure. The only time a restriction of this type would drop the air pressure is when air is going...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-10-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By TGR
Check your converter's Reverse Polarity Fuses....

Check your converter's Reverse Polarity Fuses. These are on the circuit board with the other fuses but without blown fuse indicators like your other 12 volt fuses. These are frequently amber or...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 09-28-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,633
Posted By TGR
Dometic 300 toilets with problems of this type...

Dometic 300 toilets with problems of this type are being replaced by Dometic. A poster on another blog wrote this:

It is a warranty issue, call this number 800-544-4881 and there are two separate...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 09-26-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,506
Posted By TGR
I think Chuck S has described the likely problem...

I think Chuck S has described the likely problem in post #8. An inexpensive voltmeter will help diagnose the problem. Measuring the battery terminals to ground will let you know if you have the...
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