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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-15-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By JD57
Thanks for the reply. Will have to check with...

Thanks for the reply. Will have to check with dealer re: set up. And yes, I have tried to run something when generator on but only for a few minutes. Will let it run longer. Safe travels.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-15-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By JD57
To disconnect or not?

I amparking my RV nearby for 2-3 months in between trips. My coach battery setup is 2 6v deep cycle, along with 100w solar roof kit. I go to coach about once a week, run generator and engine for few...
Forum: Western USA 04-17-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 474
Posted By JD57
RV storage near Las Vegas/Phoenix

After a wild trip down thru the snow this past winter, hoping for Plan B this winter. Will head down from BC sometime November, various destinations, hoping to end up around Vegas mid December. Will...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-10-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,540
Posted By JD57
winterization not done properly?

The photo you posted shows your HWT in normal "summer" use. To bypass this tank, the valve on the cross pipe between hot and cold must be open (level/sstraight) with pipe and the hot/cold valves on...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 04-08-2017, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By JD57
Thanks will take a look. Safe travels.

Thanks will take a look. Safe travels.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-28-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By JD57
On my 2016/15 sunseeker 3050 my access panel...

On my 2016/15 sunseeker 3050 my access panel located in passenger side bunk in front of rear wheels. My has both drains and anti freeze input. Works great! hope pictures help. Good luck.
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-24-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By JD57
3050 window awning

Thanks I'll take a look.:)
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-24-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By JD57
Yuma

First time to Yuma, made the mistake of believing park rep to book everything all at once and in advance as it would be impossible to get space later. Not. Yuma may have been busy years ago but with...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-24-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By JD57
Proper end of trip maintenance

Hi just finished our first season of snowbirding - 3 months away to Arizona. Other than having our power converter fail, and my wife learning to chain up to go thru Oregon, all was good! (BTW our...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 03-24-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By JD57
Dinette window awning

While wintering in Yuma, neighbor had new 2017 Sunseeker 3050 which had pull down/out side awning over driver's side large dinette window. I am interested in installing this addition if possible on...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-20-2017, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,910
Posted By JD57
Black tank flush won't fill

Thanks for the replies! :)
Wildcat - are you describing the inlet cave on the side of the coach ( photo 1) or should I remove the tray (photo 2 ) and see what is above? Trying to discover how and...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 02-20-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,910
Posted By JD57
Black tank flushing problems

First time wintering in our 3050. Have been letting black tank fill to just over 2/3, then flushing, using pucks each time. No paper. Last week heavy smell noticed, used tank wand flusher on hose...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-01-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By JD57
Thanks for the reply. I've located the HWT for...

Thanks for the reply. I've located the HWT for the 3050. Access is thru removable wood panel under fridge. Then HWT has three valves. Summer has both side valves open, with centre closed, and for...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 10-01-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By JD57
Hot water tank shutoff location

Although we're heading down to Yuma in late December, being from Canada we'll still have winterize our new (to us) RV before our departure. We have a 2026/15 Sunseeker 3050CDS. I've have located the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By JD57
Bedroom O/H Light Dimmer Switch?

We have two 4" push on/push off reading/over head lights ( picture attached)above our bed area in our 3050. Lights are LED, very nice but each is very bright! Has anyone added a dimmer to these and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-22-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 803
Posted By JD57
Firestone air bag pressure?

Hi all. Well, Sunday is our big day as we head out on our trip using a tow dolly for the first time. Brief test ride today I felt my front end felt a little " lite" sometimes, similar to a pickup...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-22-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By JD57
Thanks for the info. Hope your ladder works out...

Thanks for the info. Hope your ladder works out well.
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-21-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By JD57
Ra at, if you don' t mind me asking how many...

Ra at, if you don' t mind me asking how many hours did the dealer charge you for this work? Still trying to see how dealers come up with some of these times. Had my local dealer quote me 11 hours to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By JD57
Thanks for all the info. Ended up going with the...

Thanks for all the info. Ended up going with the p2. Prices here in Canada little different! The voyager was $95, the primus was 135, the p2 was 185 and p3 255. Wonderful exchange rate! Cheers

...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-19-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By JD57
Best brake controller

Just purchased a master tow 80 tow dolly with electric brakes to tow my 2004 Acura TSX which weighs about 3300 lbs. to tow behind my 2016/15 3050. I've been hearing several different opinions of...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 07-04-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,018
Posted By JD57
Crack in 3050

Update - Our dealer advised Forest River would cover ALL repairs! :) Yeah! Only bad news is we have to drive it back down to Vancouver (300 miles) but good excuse for another road trip in two weeks!
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-04-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By JD57
Bedlift kits

try this link: HatchLift | Hydraulic Lift Kits | Rv Hatch Lifts | Hatch Hinges (https://www.hatchlift.com/)

My FIL has one in his, and I'm looking at putting one in my coach - cheers
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-04-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By JD57
Thanks for the confirmation Aquaman. Looks like...

Thanks for the confirmation Aquaman. Looks like I can use a round rocker panel switch with relay in the available extra aux power hole in the front dash and it should look pretty good. (Local Ford...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-04-2016, 01:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By JD57
Dual power source for in dash entertainment system?

Our 3050 Sunseeker has a Jensen vm9726bt indash entertainment unit which provides GPS mapping, DVD movies to the main TV and AM/FM/CD/USB music to the main coach thru the aux speakers. The problem...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-02-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By JD57
Good to know. I'll look into this further when we...

Good to know. I'll look into this further when we travel south this winter. Hopefully the dealer in Arizona will be a bit more knowledgable.
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