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Forum: XLR 07-09-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 235
Posted By ykdave
Microwave ‘14 395amp

So about 8 years ago my microwave died, then 7 years ago bulletbob was kind enough to help me figure out how to pull it out without too much hassle. Now 7 years later I’m getting back to finishing...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-07-2023, 11:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,705
Posted By ykdave
Anyone else have experience with these? The main...

Anyone else have experience with these? The main a/c in my unit is horribly loud in the living area and airflow through the ducts is poor to say the least. Been debating on adding separate a/c in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-16-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
Posted By ykdave
well, if it wasnt wired by a bunch of monkeys (so...

well, if it wasnt wired by a bunch of monkeys (so chances are high), the only draw with the battery disconnect disconnected, would be to the breakaway and 7pin 12v+. by chance was it hooked up to a...
Forum: Flagstaff 10-15-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,335
Posted By ykdave
hard to say for sure what it was, but unless you...

hard to say for sure what it was, but unless you left the key on (which would kill the battery in itself) it shouldnt be trying to sync with your phone or anyone elses!
Forum: XLR 10-14-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By ykdave
yes,another a/c would be nice at times during the...

yes,another a/c would be nice at times during the summer, but a heat strip doesnt provide the heat i need (they are usually shy of 1500w or 5000btu) and again i want to get away from electric heat...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-05-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,970
Posted By ykdave
yup, thats the joys of electric heat, pretty easy...

yup, thats the joys of electric heat, pretty easy to calculate heat output!

Electric heat, regardless of their design can be calculated at nearly 100% efficiency, because inefficiency in...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-05-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,163
Posted By ykdave
Ive got no problem going 1 night in freezing...

Ive got no problem going 1 night in freezing temps with the stupid little battery FR puts in this beast :rolleyes:

2 nights is pushing it if temps are below freezing

If the vehicle wiring is...
Forum: XLR 10-03-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By ykdave
another forced air furnace is always an option,...

another forced air furnace is always an option, but i would prefer not to go that route, mostly for the fact that a fireplace at least provides some visual appeal instead of just lost space in the...
Forum: XLR 10-02-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By ykdave
I do live in the unit full time! I am already...

I do live in the unit full time! I am already hooked up to a 500gal tank when I'm "home" so no issues with pressure drop in cold temps

I'd like to just head south for the winter, unfortunately I...
Forum: XLR 10-02-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By ykdave
Garage Heat upgrades/changes

So on these units their is no ducted heat to the garage, only heat source is the electric fireplace.

Has anyone ditched the electric fireplace and installed a gas fireplace?

Id like to get some...
Forum: XLR 10-02-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,356
Posted By ykdave
hauled the 750 teryx a few times in mine. With...

hauled the 750 teryx a few times in mine. With the larger tires the plastic roof just barely fits unler the lower bunk. have to make sure the thing is centered perfectly or it will catch the...
Forum: XLR 07-28-2016, 12:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,020
Posted By ykdave
you probably wont die with a SRW, but a DRW would...

you probably wont die with a SRW, but a DRW would definitely be ideal! LOL

pretty much any half ways modern 1ton+ diesel pickup is going to pull it just fine, though im with b370, a semi is...
Forum: XLR 07-28-2016, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By ykdave
ahhh i feel your pain, ive had some luck storing...

ahhh i feel your pain, ive had some luck storing things ontop of the bunk, but on the right road, it all comes down LOL! Got lucky here too, just bent one of the slats on the blinds (big whoop)

...
Forum: XLR 07-28-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,604
Posted By ykdave
ive had the same problems, but it seems like they...

ive had the same problems, but it seems like they just werent put on correctly at the factory or something...

ive hardly ever had the same cover fall off more than once, and after putting it back...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-27-2016, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,722
Posted By ykdave
havent had the luxury of pulling my XLR much with...

havent had the luxury of pulling my XLR much with the '16, but i have towed many other (lighter, 10-15k/lbs) things and its been good so far.

Stops the XLR no problem, and shes about 16k empty,...
Forum: Surveyor 07-27-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,782
Posted By ykdave
Cant say ive even personally heard someone tell a...

Cant say ive even personally heard someone tell a 'story' about a rim failure from using a cheapo under-rated rim for the application(or upgraded tire being used), and ive spend alot of drinking time...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 02-17-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,850
Posted By ykdave
It all comes down to what you are accustomed to! ...

It all comes down to what you are accustomed to!

Some people live in an 8000sq/ft house with only 2 people, and others are happy in a 1200sq/ft house with 10 people LOL

I actually get asked all...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-09-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,234
Posted By ykdave
Thats one thing that bugs me too... Not that...

Thats one thing that bugs me too...

Not that i hang out in campgrounds often, but when i do go to one theirs literally nothing for windows in this thing that face into your own campsite and the...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-08-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,090
Posted By ykdave
Rv antifreeze will definitely freeze (depending...

Rv antifreeze will definitely freeze (depending on temperature). but being non toxic and all that other jazz, its got just enough antifreeze to keep it from expanding enough to burst pipes/fittings,...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-07-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,927
Posted By ykdave
Thats probably the best idea. IF you can drop it...

Thats probably the best idea. IF you can drop it off before you cross the border, pay a few bucks for cleaning, then pick it up on your way back...

Sounds like a cheap and secure solution to me,...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-07-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,927
Posted By ykdave
please dont spread false information. Handguns...

please dont spread false information. Handguns are most definitely legal in canada unless they fall into the prohibited category (even then, its possible to posses a prohibited gun legally)

...
Forum: Eastern USA 02-07-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,927
Posted By ykdave
Not entirely true. NON Restricted: Long...

Not entirely true.

NON Restricted: Long rifles (semi auto 18.5"+ long and single shot/manual repeaters of all length) also including shotguns

Restricted: hand guns, Long rifles (semi auto...
Forum: Cedar Creek 02-07-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,926
Posted By ykdave
Love it... more room wouldnt hurt things either!...

Love it... more room wouldnt hurt things either!

I really dont find it hard to stuff into a campground at all, maybe ive always been fortunate but ive never gotten into a situation that has made...
Forum: Work and Play 02-07-2016, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,763
Posted By ykdave
yes, unfortunately weather takes its toll on the...

yes, unfortunately weather takes its toll on the sealants/caulking that is used to seal the roof and other things protruding from it.

Just a year or weathering on my XLR and im starting to see...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-06-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,560
Posted By ykdave
Definitely wasnt the best ride ive had LOL ...

Definitely wasnt the best ride ive had LOL

Appraiser came friday to look at it, told me to start pulling my light bar and stuff out of it, its going to be a total loss.

Already got a '16 ram...
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