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Forum: Technical Corner 02-20-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,821
Posted By bbells
I drain my water heater, but replace the plug...

I drain my water heater, but replace the plug before blowing out the lines, per my trailer instructions. That way water is blown out everywhere.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-20-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,706
Posted By bbells
Make sure you are getting 12v on your input wires...

Make sure you are getting 12v on your input wires before doing anything else. Could just be the inline fuse.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 02-13-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,226
Posted By bbells
Check with the park. There are often people who...

Check with the park. There are often people who will dog sit for you at a reasonable price.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-13-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,646
Posted By bbells
I only have one tank turned on at a time. That...

I only have one tank turned on at a time. That way when it empties I have time to refill it while running on the other tank. I don't mind going out at night to open one and close the empty. I live in...
Forum: Technical Corner 02-10-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,583
Posted By bbells
For my boats I have a 200 watt solar panel...

For my boats I have a 200 watt solar panel mounted on a pvc frame. I have a pwm controller connected directly to the battery with anderson connectors coming out of the battery box. When I want to...
Forum: Technical Corner 02-06-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,589
Posted By bbells
Yes, it will work. I have 3 solar setups on my...

Yes, it will work. I have 3 solar setups on my hobby farm. A 27kwh grid tie in. A 5kwh offgrid system on a trailer with 800ah in batteries (barn). On my shed I have 1.5kwh with 200ah batteries. Oh,...
Forum: Toy Haulers 01-30-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,554
Posted By bbells
Please reread my post. Your missing everything I...

Please reread my post. Your missing everything I said. With hundreds of solar installations the lead acid batteries have a great lifespan. There is no need to spring the cash for lithium unless you...
Forum: Toy Haulers 01-30-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,554
Posted By bbells
You are absolutely right. There is no need for...

You are absolutely right. There is no need for lithium unless you have a weight problem. I have helped hundreds of people put in small solar systems. They have used both lithium and lead acid...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 01-27-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,389
Posted By bbells
There is an easy to install device designed to do...

There is an easy to install device designed to do what you want. I installed it and my fan is no longer on all the time and the AC is controlled by it's own thermostat on the wall. Coleman 8330752...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 01-20-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,766
Posted By bbells
I have 2" foam on my OEM mattress. It is...

I have 2" foam on my OEM mattress. It is fine.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 12-26-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,558
Posted By bbells
I use about 6kwh a day. My solar produces 27kwh...

I use about 6kwh a day. My solar produces 27kwh per sunny day. I sell the excess to the power company. The half life of the panels are 30 years. So, they should still be working for more than 50...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 12-22-2021, 05:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,558
Posted By bbells
We all need to widen our viewpoint. There are...

We all need to widen our viewpoint. There are more ways to do electric than batteries. There are more non dino ways to power trucks. Most likely heavy trucks will switch to hydrogen. Many smaller...
Forum: Toy Haulers 12-09-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,678
Posted By bbells
First, marine batteries are not deep cycle or not...

First, marine batteries are not deep cycle or not very high in ah. It would be best to replace them with 2 12v or 4 6v golf cart batteries at about 200ah each. It takes about 300 watts on the roof to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-28-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,368
Posted By bbells
Idon't bother with any of that. I simply use a...

Idon't bother with any of that. I simply use a wifi action camera set to car mode. When I put the vehicle in reverse it automatically turns on and sends a signal. I just use my phone or tablet for a...
Forum: Technical Corner 11-25-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By bbells
Many float chargers apply low amps of roughly 1/2...

Many float chargers apply low amps of roughly 1/2 volt higher than the battery voltage. Your voltage sounds perfectly normal voltage, especially if you have solar.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-25-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,961
Posted By bbells
FYI, you can get 12v golf cart batteries with the...

FYI, you can get 12v golf cart batteries with the same AH as 2 6v golf cart batteries. Sometimes it is easier to find a spot for 1 big *** battery than 2.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-18-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,432
Posted By bbells
Fyi, a trickle charger will not charge your...

Fyi, a trickle charger will not charge your batteries if the battery disconnect isn't disconnecting the battery from the trailer. There is a parasitic load that uses more than the trickle charger...
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-18-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,788
Posted By bbells
Most winterizers say to drain the water heater,...

Most winterizers say to drain the water heater, put the plug back in. Connect an air compressor set to no more than 35 psi to the city water intake, and turn on one faucet at a time until only air...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-14-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,995
Posted By bbells
Check the recall notices. There was one for the...

Check the recall notices. There was one for the power connector on some of the trailers.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-11-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,212
Posted By bbells
What kind of battery is it? If a marine fake deep...

What kind of battery is it? If a marine fake deep cycle that is about their lifetime. If a real deep cycle bring it in for a warranty replacement.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-30-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,458
Posted By bbells
Mine did the same thing. I turned on both burners...

Mine did the same thing. I turned on both burners and was able to light the rear. Everything was fine after that.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-16-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,466
Posted By bbells
Does your truck have a built in brake controller?...

Does your truck have a built in brake controller? If so, the 8 volts may be normal if you aren't moving and slamming on your brakes. The big question, do your trailer brakes work when driving? If you...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 09-02-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,892
Posted By bbells
If you still have concerns you may want to bring...

If you still have concerns you may want to bring your trailer in for a wheel alignment. Not only will they align things, they will tell you if anything is wrong. Best $250 I ever spent on my old...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-08-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,380
Posted By bbells
I ran into a similar problem on an rv I sold....

I ran into a similar problem on an rv I sold. None of your AC outlets will work on battery unless you have an inverter, and those are relatively rare in campers. What does and what doesn't work? I...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 08-01-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,333
Posted By bbells
My trailer came from the factory with an external...

My trailer came from the factory with an external baggage door on the slide.
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