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Forum: Dynamax 04-21-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,072
Posted By mnoland30
Have you tried eBay? They sell a keyfob for the...

Have you tried eBay? They sell a keyfob for the 2016 Sprinter. They did have a note that Mercedes dealers often refuse to program it if you didn't buy from them. I'd check with a high end...
Forum: Rockwood 04-21-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,286
Posted By mnoland30
You can use a Dremel cut off wheel that comes...

You can use a Dremel cut off wheel that comes with a Dremel, but they wear quickly and break easily. A diamond wheel from Harbor Freight lasts a long time and doesn't break.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-15-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,780
Posted By mnoland30
I'm in too much of a hurry for my first cup of...

I'm in too much of a hurry for my first cup of coffee. I use a stainlees steel Pour Over Coffee Dripper Cone Filter. It takes a couple of minutes to boil one cup of water, and less than a minute to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-14-2024, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,650
Posted By mnoland30
If you're new to trailers, I highly recommend...

If you're new to trailers, I highly recommend reading this forum regularly. You'll eventually learn everything you'll need to know, and probably prevent lots of issues by gaining knowledge ahead of...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 04-14-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,260
Posted By mnoland30
I have several inverters and a generator. I...

I have several inverters and a generator. I don't use them. I have a 12v TV, and have a stainless steel cone coffee filter. Just measure the coffee into the cone, put the cone over your cup, and...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-11-2024, 05:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,151
Posted By mnoland30
Chlorine isn't particularly good for you. We...

Chlorine isn't particularly good for you. We accept it in our drinking water because it is better than the baceria and viruses it kills. Adding more to already chlorinated water isn't a great idea. ...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-06-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,162
Posted By mnoland30
I would try priming the pump first, as suggested...

I would try priming the pump first, as suggested above.

It isn't difficult to take the diaphragm apart to clean it. Some silicone grease as used in Scuba regulators would lubricate the...
Forum: Coachmen 04-06-2024, 04:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,676
Posted By mnoland30
Mice pee as they walk or run. A blacklight will...

Mice pee as they walk or run. A blacklight will light up the areas where they have peed.

Mice can apparently fly. Some friends at Canyonlands found one in their food box and lifted it by the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-04-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,653
Posted By mnoland30
Do you want to save some of us a trip to the...

Do you want to save some of us a trip to the dealer and tell us how much that nice truck costs?
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 03-04-2024, 04:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,996
Posted By mnoland30
I've used Brass Sharkbites on my rental house and...

I've used Brass Sharkbites on my rental house and the cheap plastic imitation ones for years on our houseboat. I trust them more than the Pex fittings.

Pex is ideal for RVs because it can...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-26-2024, 01:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,379
Posted By mnoland30
I made a light string for my wall tent. It uses...

I made a light string for my wall tent. It uses SAE two prong trailer plugs with an extension cord I made. I picked up a Goal Zero Light-a-Life fixture at a yard sale that I mount over the stove...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-26-2024, 01:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,257
Posted By mnoland30
If I understand correctly, you'll be set up at a...

If I understand correctly, you'll be set up at a building site, not and RV park. If you plug into a standard 15 amp outlet, you won't have enough power to run your AC (air conditioner). Ideally,...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-10-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,390
Posted By mnoland30
I like to buy from individuals. I've had good...

I like to buy from individuals. I've had good luck doing that with vehicles over the years. You have to know something, or pay someone who knows and can check out the vehicle for you. You can fix...
Forum: Wildwood 01-21-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,009
Posted By mnoland30
If I'm reading this correctly, the OP stated in...

If I'm reading this correctly, the OP stated in post #18 that he has reduced AC power to his outlets after his converter gives out. The converter going out shouldn't affect the AC outlets. That...
Forum: Berkshire 01-18-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,434
Posted By mnoland30
I'm a big believer in upgrading to a higher load...

I'm a big believer in upgrading to a higher load range if possible. Once I did that on my 3 trailers, I quit having blowouts.

You often don't get what you pay for.
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-18-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,902
Posted By mnoland30
We had our generator crap out on our houseboat,...

We had our generator crap out on our houseboat, and didn't get it fixed for 3 years. The houseboat manager added Stabil every year to the 50 gallon tank. When we finally got a new generator, we...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-18-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,093
Posted By mnoland30
Charge controllers like to be connected to the...

Charge controllers like to be connected to the battery before connecting to solar. I burned out the LED light in one of mine by disregarding this direction.

As for a switch to disconnect both...
Forum: Truck Camper Discussions 01-08-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,544
Posted By mnoland30
X2 on what has been said above about Passenger...

X2 on what has been said above about Passenger car tires. Designed for a smooth ride and fragile on gravel roads.

On the other hand, 20" wheels are designed for better gas mileage with lighter...
Forum: General Community Discussions 01-05-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,769
Posted By mnoland30
"A penny saved is a penny earned" made sense in...

"A penny saved is a penny earned" made sense in Ben Franklin's time. Because of the taxes we pay today, a penny saved amounts to around two cents earned.
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-01-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,325
Posted By mnoland30
Since you haven't purchased a tow vehicle (TV)...

Since you haven't purchased a tow vehicle (TV) yet, make sure you get one with enough cargo capacity. Most vehicles run out of cargp capacity long before they run out of power to pull the trailer. ...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-26-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,059
Posted By mnoland30
I was told long ago that electronics work because...

I was told long ago that electronics work because of the "magic smoke" inside. Once you let out the magic smoke, they are toast. I have found it to be true.

We replaced the propane/12v fridge...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 12-26-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,737
Posted By mnoland30
Definitely look up the GEO method. Works great. ...

Definitely look up the GEO method. Works great. TST from Walmart also works well if you insist on chemicals.

We stayed near Yellowstone for a week with 5 people and never dumped until we were...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 12-23-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,727
Posted By mnoland30
I just used a white elastomeric roof coating made...

I just used a white elastomeric roof coating made for house roofs. The biggest issue here is the sun, and the white keeps the roof cooler. The advice about the eterna bond tape is good, but for...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-28-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,883
Posted By mnoland30
With lead acid batteries, it takes a long time to...

With lead acid batteries, it takes a long time to get the last 10% of charge. Solar excells in that role. Run your generator first, not last. Lithium batteries are much better, just way more...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 11-27-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,611
Posted By mnoland30
My biggest draw is the heater. We sleep in...

My biggest draw is the heater. We sleep in sleeping bags (we're camping) and turn off the heater at night. I installed two Golf Cart batteries from Costco about 6 years ago, and put a 100 amp...
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