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Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 08-08-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,783
Posted By StoneyG
I don't know about the manual box but our...

I don't know about the manual box but our hydraulic plunger was way to the rear of the slide and maybe because of that the gearboxes and rails failed. We asked and Forest River paid to have the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-20-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I finally got to a trusted technician and added a...

I finally got to a trusted technician and added a breaker to separate the washer and dryer from the center AC and had him test and balance the load. We can now run everything at the same time...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-31-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I've been misreading the current draw on the...

I've been misreading the current draw on the SurgeGuard. The digital display sequences through L1 and L2 with voltage and I've assumed the next screen showed the amps for a single leg, the one where...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-31-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
And I appreciate that. But, with the help of our...

And I appreciate that. But, with the help of our forum members, you included, I've gotten a good education and I think I've got an idea what needs to be done.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-31-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
They're 20 amp and I see now that one is shared...

They're 20 amp and I see now that one is shared with my electric dryer. That won't work.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-31-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
You may be right, but I don't know of another way...

You may be right, but I don't know of another way to check. I do know that years ago I had a cheater cord that allowed me to hook up to a 30 amp outlet and a 20 amp outlet to let me use 50 amps and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-31-2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I agree. I don't understand and have been...

I agree. I don't understand and have been reading the SurgeGuard manual for clues. I'm wondering if anyone on this board has a SurgeGuard with a digital readout who could tell us what their...
Forum: Eastern USA 05-30-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By StoneyG
Myakka River State Park if there's a spot that's...

Myakka River State Park if there's a spot that's open.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I stepped out for awhile and checked again when I...

I stepped out for awhile and checked again when I got back. With ACs off I'm showing 2-4 amps on each leg per the SurgeGuard. With two ACs on it shows 30-33 amps per leg. I only run the 12 gallon...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
Okay, I'm confused. I turn off the ACs and have...

Okay, I'm confused. I turn off the ACs and have 2-3 amps on each leg with the TV, lights, frig, fans running. Each AC adds about 15amps to each leg on high according to the SurgeGuard.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I have Coleman Mach 8s pulling 16 amps on high...

I have Coleman Mach 8s pulling 16 amps on high which I haven't used until recently. But you've convinced me that with better management of my junction box I can run what I have with 50 amp service. ...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
Right. All AC is 120 volt in this RV.

Right. All AC is 120 volt in this RV.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I've been in to campgrounds that cater to...

I've been in to campgrounds that cater to Prevosts by having two 50 amp outlets in their pedestals. With so many of us full timers I predict there will be more.

Thanks,
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
Okay, I keep seeing people say that 50 amp is...

Okay, I keep seeing people say that 50 amp is actually 100 amp and besides not making any sense to call it what it isn't I couldn't make any sense as to why I couldn't run three items that pull about...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
That would be a great idea that I hadn't...

That would be a great idea that I hadn't considered but I assume that if on a separate circuit they wouldn't work on the main 50 amp circuit and I know that some campgrounds wouldn't accommodate that...
Forum: Tent Campers and Pop Ups 05-30-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,700
Posted By StoneyG
I got mine at Walmart with the tent gear. It...

I got mine at Walmart with the tent gear. It folds and the legs extend. Works great for us.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
I've considered this and I'm asking campground...

I've considered this and I'm asking campground managers as I move from campground to campground.

Thanks,
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 05-30-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,419
Posted By StoneyG
80 Amp Service

We have three ACs along with an electric clothes dryer and can only run two ACs or one AC and the dryer at one time. A dealer has offered to install 30 amp service to supplement our 50 amp service...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-28-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,665
Posted By StoneyG
We have stayed at Montgomery South RV Park...

We have stayed at Montgomery South RV Park several times and its pretty decent. I'm from Huntsville. Let me know if I can help with info about it.

BTW Montgomery South RV Park is in Hope Hull, AL
Forum: Propane Systems 04-27-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,905
Posted By StoneyG
When we first got the RV I kept both bottles open...

When we first got the RV I kept both bottles open and they switched over without any problem. I just got in the habit of checking for green or red on the regulator once a week. I'd love to get back...
Forum: Propane Systems 04-26-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,905
Posted By StoneyG
Thanks, I'll get that checked too.

Thanks, I'll get that checked too.
Forum: Propane Systems 04-26-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,905
Posted By StoneyG
I'd love to back to Banff, but not in the winter....

I'd love to back to Banff, but not in the winter.

We started having problems in Virginia last winter in 15 degree weather. But we've had the same problem while we're in Florida in the mid to high...
Forum: Propane Systems 04-26-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,905
Posted By StoneyG
To let you know, I looked this morning and didn't...

To let you know, I looked this morning and didn't see what I could identify as a check valve. I noted the brand and went to Fairview's web site and found that the check valves look just like...
Forum: Propane Systems 04-26-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,905
Posted By StoneyG
It is red and is marked 30PSI

It is red and is marked 30PSI
Forum: Dynamax DynaAire and Trilogy 04-26-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,820
Posted By StoneyG
Are all three 15 units? Our third 15 unit is...

Are all three 15 units? Our third 15 unit is tied to the clothes dryer and we can't run the dryer and middle AC. We can't run 2 ACs with the dryer.
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