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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-23-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By McCormickJim
The warranty items while many, were mostly minor,...

The warranty items while many, were mostly minor, such as failure to caulk around an outside, side mount, turn signal indicator and roller blinds that would not roll up.

The more significant items...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-16-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By McCormickJim
Bubbles, regarding, "genny input is the same as...

Bubbles, regarding, "genny input is the same as shore power," I haven't a clue. I'd like to know the answer to that puzzle also, but I'm just so happy to have everything working again.

I tried...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-16-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By McCormickJim
FOUND IT!! Problem solved. There are no...

FOUND IT!! Problem solved.

There are no actual hardware or electrical issues, just an operator "oops."

After eliminating the possible issues of batteries and isolating away from possible...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-15-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By McCormickJim
To clarify, on both generator and alternator,...

To clarify, on both generator and alternator, battery power starts at 14.4 and then begins to settle lower. Battery disconnect is cycled to connect.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-15-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By McCormickJim
I should clarify. When testing on the...

I should clarify.

When testing on the generator and the alternator, the batteries showed charging at 12.4 to 14.x. When I went back to shore power, the batteries dropped back to 10.4 and held...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-15-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,985
Posted By McCormickJim
Battery not charging on shore power

My batteries are not charging when connected to shore power.

2017 Georgetown 31L5
Batteries DO charge on generator and alternator.
12v breakers are not tripped
When there is no battery load,...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-27-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
Six new tires going on today. I went to the shop...

Six new tires going on today. I went to the shop yesterday (tires were delivered) to check the date codes. Four are 2222 and two are 2322.

I'm keeping the 3-year old (always covered) matching...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
wmtire, thanks again for all your help.

wmtire, thanks again for all your help.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
wmtire, right again. Looks like we are...

wmtire, right again. Looks like we are calculating "years" differently.

In your note, you said, "I think you and I also may have a difference on just what "into" means. I personally feel you are...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
wmire, you are sooo right. I must have...

wmire, you are sooo right. I must have fat-fingered the simple subtraction.

I'm 33 weeks into year 7. 345-312=33 weeks into year 7, not 19 weeks.

I'll add, the reason for all this consideration...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
NMWildcat, in your post you said, "Since we are...

NMWildcat, in your post you said, "Since we are talking motorhomes here, not towables with ST tires, I would agree the life span is probably greater."

Are your thoughts that my 6+ year tires that...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
wmtire, thanks for your note. After reading it, I...

wmtire, thanks for your note. After reading it, I was encouraged to put my numbers on paper to verify my calculation. Here is what I come up with, working on Saturdays in the month:

46 weeks in...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
FYI #1: Based on the great input I've received,...

FYI #1: Based on the great input I've received, I'll be replacing all 6 on-ground tires. Unless used before, the spare will be replaced when it times out at the end of year 7. Except for age, the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-20-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
NMWildcat, to answer, my spare is out of sync...

NMWildcat, to answer, my spare is out of sync with the on-ground tires. My RV came with no spare. I ran that way for the first three years I had the rig, then added the hitch-mount carrier and spare...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-20-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
Lubehead, thanks for taking the time to post. My...

Lubehead, thanks for taking the time to post. My tires are on a 20,000 pound motorhome.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-19-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
The spare has been covered beginning the day it...

The spare has been covered beginning the day it was installed.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-19-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,798
Posted By McCormickJim
Tire Management - All new tires

I've reached 6+ years on my tires so am planning to replace all 6 tires. I'm faced with a $700 decision: buy 5 or 6 tires?

I have a 3-year-old spare that has been riding covered on an outside...
Forum: Boondocking 05-26-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,425
Posted By McCormickJim
Following . . .

Following . . .
Forum: Pets 05-24-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,625
Posted By McCormickJim
All gone now. Time to start again.

Sorry for your loss.

We traveled with three human children and three furry childen (Newfoundlands).

We were quite a site when making a fuel stop:


Each kid took a dog for a walk.
Mom went...
Forum: Propane Systems 02-16-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,077
Posted By McCormickJim
Tractor Supply has propane, . . . sometimes. They...

Tractor Supply has propane, . . . sometimes. They are not a reliable source.

They don't keep their tank full and don't always have staff available to do the pumping.

Given an option, I go to...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 02-14-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,039
Posted By McCormickJim
Watching for resolution. I have a 2017 GT 31L5. ...

Watching for resolution. I have a 2017 GT 31L5.

Sure reads like a factory plumbing issue. Best of luck in finding a solution quickly.
Forum: Georgetown 01-10-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,621
Posted By McCormickJim
Wcoates, I experinced a similar number of issues...

Wcoates, I experinced a similar number of issues with my new (2017) GT 31L5.

I made a two-page list of issues, sent it to my dealer, and made an appointment. Everything was corrected within 7 days...
Forum: Wildwood 01-09-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,550
Posted By McCormickJim
Red face I'll share a Boondocking (Walmart parking lot)...

I'll share a Boondocking (Walmart parking lot) experience:

In our brand new Georgetown we felt sooo secure traveling in the winter. After all, we had 2 batteries vs. the single battery in our TT....
Forum: Wildwood 01-08-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,550
Posted By McCormickJim
Tip for heat: IF YOU ARE HOOKED TO SHORE...

Tip for heat:

IF YOU ARE HOOKED TO SHORE POWER . . .

I carry a 1500W space heater in my single axle trailer. This is my primary heat source, with my propane heater also running. The propane...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 12-30-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,324
Posted By McCormickJim
My experience that may apply here is when the...

My experience that may apply here is when the electric switch is stuck in the ON position it is partially or fully fried (burned/damaged).

The most inexpensive and quickest potential solution is...
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