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Forum: Cedar Creek 02-20-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,369
Posted By ckabrahamson
I agree with all the previous replies! One...

I agree with all the previous replies!

One question to ask: Do you have a Load Shed Controller? Lots of 50A RVs have them. Mine was made by Precision Circuits Inc, and other than the...
Forum: Berkshire 02-18-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,245
Posted By ckabrahamson
You should have a breaker labeled "Washer". Try...

You should have a breaker labeled "Washer". Try flipping the breaker off and on again...

I have a 2015 Charleston - most likely we have the same washer... If I recall correctly, you need to...
Forum: FR3 01-18-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,509
Posted By ckabrahamson
When my Accuslide gearbox stripped out, you could...

When my Accuslide gearbox stripped out, you could push the slide in from the outside. Unfortunately, this also meant that there was nothing holding it in place when driving, so it could move out on...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 12-20-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,855
Posted By ckabrahamson
Yes! Surges are as much of a problem in a house,...

Yes! Surges are as much of a problem in a house, as in your RV. Many years ago, we had a lightning strike close to the house and had several electronic devices literally fry. Some were even...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 12-14-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,078
Posted By ckabrahamson
This point needs a bit of clarification... ...

This point needs a bit of clarification...

Arcing is caused by the fact that inductive loads do not like an instantaneous change in current. Opening up a contact on an inductive load wants to...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-04-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,755
Posted By ckabrahamson
I brought a product of mine to market utilizing...

I brought a product of mine to market utilizing 3-D printing. The Fridge Fixer! www.recubed.solutions

But, once I started 3-D printing, I kept finding useful things I needed to create both in...
Forum: Dynamax 10-08-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,522
Posted By ckabrahamson
When we had a TT, the slides moved in much more...

When we had a TT, the slides moved in much more than on the DP, and the bottom of the slide "box" was suspended in the air about 2" off the floor. They make deeper slides on trailers because they...
Forum: Berkshire 07-28-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,807
Posted By ckabrahamson
Your bedroom looks exactly like the bedroom in my...

Your bedroom looks exactly like the bedroom in my 2015 Forest River Charleston 430BH. On mine, the carpet is already cut, and the bolts holding the panel in place are easy to see... But, the bed...
Forum: Berkshire 07-21-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,313
Posted By ckabrahamson
Silverleaf VMSpc

There is also the Silverleaf Electronics "VMSpc". You can configure it to display whatever you like. One of the things that this monitor does (and maybe some other brands as well) is decode the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 05-07-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,963
Posted By ckabrahamson
I would check for a loose connection on your GFCI...

I would check for a loose connection on your GFCI circuit. It sounds like this is the only circuit in your rig having the low voltage. I would also pull the panel covering your AC breakers and check...
Forum: Cedar Creek 04-26-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,153
Posted By ckabrahamson
I have the same dish drawer connected to the hot...

I have the same dish drawer connected to the hot waterline with a Girard Tankless heater. Has always worked just fine!

The only problem I’ve had is the electric latch releasing while I’m driving...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-04-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By ckabrahamson
residential electric water heaters, dryer, and...

residential electric water heaters, dryer, and central Air Conditioner compressor all require 240VAC. The RV genny output described is only 120vac just FYI
Forum: Berkshire 02-10-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,932
Posted By ckabrahamson
On my Charleston I have it mounted on the back of...

On my Charleston I have it mounted on the back of my rear coach receiver hitch - antenna sticking out below steel . Works great for coach and toad
Forum: Dynamax 12-30-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,854
Posted By ckabrahamson
This isn't the Quad-View monitor you're talking...

This isn't the Quad-View monitor you're talking about, but I just bought this one from Falconeye Electronics: https://www.dashcam.co/products/heavy-duty-9-lcd-wired-dvr-system

It's a 9" Quad-View...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-28-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,461
Posted By ckabrahamson
Try the new “Echo Auto” from Amazon. It does...

Try the new “Echo Auto” from Amazon. It does exactly what you’re trying to do.

I use mine to connect the echo to the internet via Bluetooth and the Alexa app on my phone. Now I can stream...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-08-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,606
Posted By ckabrahamson
With regards to the comment posted by Forest...

With regards to the comment posted by Forest River:

I had purchased a brand new Forest River Charleston DP in 2014. Used it for the summer, and created a punch list of things that needed to be...
Forum: Georgetown 07-11-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,461
Posted By ckabrahamson
You might want to research your inverter and...

You might want to research your inverter and other power management systems. I have a Magnum converter/inverter/charger and it is set up to automatically kick the inverter in to handle excessive...
Forum: Charleston 07-10-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,976
Posted By ckabrahamson
I've got a "manual" for my Charleston, but it has...

I've got a "manual" for my Charleston, but it has virtually no helpful information.

The best resource I've found is to go straight to the manufacturer site of whatever system I'm needing...
Forum: Charleston 07-10-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,976
Posted By ckabrahamson
wtbuck12: I've got a 2015 Charleston, and I...

wtbuck12: I've got a 2015 Charleston, and I would love a copy of that schematic .pdf but I can't seem to see how to get the link to work. Any tips?
Forum: Dynamax 07-10-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,228
Posted By ckabrahamson
I use a Pioneer AVIC-8400NEX headunit. It has...

I use a Pioneer AVIC-8400NEX headunit. It has Wireless Carplay and works fantastic
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-10-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By ckabrahamson
Well, last summer I had a steer tire blowout on...

Well, last summer I had a steer tire blowout on the interstate. Drivers front tire blew out. The DP immediately veered to the left, suddenly, I had the left side of the coach in the grass on the...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 06-13-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,098
Posted By ckabrahamson
Not sure what RV you have, but on my Charleston...

Not sure what RV you have, but on my Charleston it is a 3A fuse in the converter compartment
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 04-21-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,788
Posted By ckabrahamson
the Precision Circuits system is an EMS, but that...

the Precision Circuits system is an EMS, but that is an Energy Monitoring System. It does NOT provide any kind of surge arresting capability. I have the same system in my rig. It monitors power...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-29-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,423
Posted By ckabrahamson
FWIW - I tried to buy a new RV from MHSRV in...

FWIW - I tried to buy a new RV from MHSRV in 2014... They were not too interested in selling me one.

My wife and I did our research across all brands, and decided that we wanted a new 2015...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-28-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,836
Posted By ckabrahamson
I've had endless problems with valve stem...

I've had endless problems with valve stem extenders on my DP. I'm currently at the tireshop - they're installing long, one-piece valve stems that will reach from my inner dual out through the outer...
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