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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-10-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,265
Posted By ktmracer
normally the chevy 2500's come with an eaton...

normally the chevy 2500's come with an eaton "autolocker" rather than a posi. Difference is

1) the autolocker when locked can do 100% torque transfer, posi unit can do 50-75%
2) autolocker...
Forum: Towing 12-05-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,199
Posted By ktmracer
My solution is to always use a 2.5" stinger. ...

My solution is to always use a 2.5" stinger. Available for virtually every configuration you'll need.
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 12-02-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,957
Posted By ktmracer
there are some 12v dehumidifiers, but IMHO not...

there are some 12v dehumidifiers, but IMHO not worth the effort. they are rated at maybe a pint in 24hrs, while the 120V units will dump out 32pints in 8 hours. and that's what you need.

But...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-01-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,458
Posted By ktmracer
Another thing to be aware of. The heat loss...

Another thing to be aware of. The heat loss through the walls of a dwelling does not increase/decrease linearly with dwelling square footage. It actually increases as a cube root function of the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-01-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By ktmracer
Agreed. I just didn't want someone to go out and...

Agreed. I just didn't want someone to go out and wrench down on the bearings to make sure there was no play and then end up with a bearing failure from improper tapered roller bearing adjustment.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-01-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,343
Posted By ktmracer
Not true for no play!. no radial play, yes, but...

Not true for no play!. no radial play, yes, but there must be axial play. Trailers use tapered roller bearings and unlike ball bearings, Tapered roller bearing MUST have axial clearance or they...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-01-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,458
Posted By ktmracer
there are several things that could be affecting...

there are several things that could be affecting your consumption, or apparent consumption.

1) bottle wasn't filled full, pretty common in my experience.
2) bottle not completely empty on...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 11-29-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,329
Posted By ktmracer
yes, they should be replaced under warranty. An...

yes, they should be replaced under warranty. An if the stairs are attached like mine and many others, the attachment method has IMHO a design flaw. The stairs are attached with two bolts near the...
Forum: Technical Corner 11-26-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,086
Posted By ktmracer
we looked at replacing the microwave with a...

we looked at replacing the microwave with a convection. What we found is that most convection microwaves are WAY to deep to fit into virtually any cabinet, including typical RV cabinets. Then we...
Forum: General RV Issues 11-23-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By ktmracer
yes, you often can replace the factory unit with...

yes, you often can replace the factory unit with one with equal or higher output current. If you have one of the very common WFCO units, Progressive Dynamics (PD) makes drop in replacements. A...
Forum: Technical Corner 11-23-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By ktmracer
We have the Garmin RV760. Love it. While the...

We have the Garmin RV760. Love it. While the routing is good, what IMHO sets it apart is the other RV related features. Huge list of campgrounds, public, private, FS, BLM, COE etc and RV...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-21-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,446
Posted By ktmracer
in all likelyhood all the lights run off 12V. ...

in all likelyhood all the lights run off 12V. the outlets are 120V. If you have been unhooked from shore power for more than a week or so and you didn't either disconnect the battery or use a...
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-21-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,910
Posted By ktmracer
since it is a 2008, It might have been built...

since it is a 2008, It might have been built BEFORE the latest federal reg's came into play and it may NOT have a UVW or CCC yellow sticker. IIRC that reg started in calendar 2009, your 2008 could...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-19-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,604
Posted By ktmracer
Another option is a 'Air Dream" air over coil...

Another option is a 'Air Dream" air over coil spring mattress. They are normally sold as a mattress for high end sofa beds. We have one in our sofa bed and it is so comfortable that we also bought...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-05-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,619
Posted By ktmracer
I agree completely, however if your Jack has a...

I agree completely, however if your Jack has a light and switch on it, make sure the light is turned OFF!! I always double check the jack light to avoid a dead battery.
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-03-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,926
Posted By ktmracer
My guess is that if you have a good local dealer,...

My guess is that if you have a good local dealer, having them bring this item up to keystone is likely to give faster and better results than calling Keystone direct. Even if it is out of warranty,...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-03-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,926
Posted By ktmracer
yup, that's the typical "vampire" type point...

yup, that's the typical "vampire" type point contact junction box used in RV wiring. Virtually all trailers with 120V box in a slide will have one for each slide. Connects the romex to stranded...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-03-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,569
Posted By ktmracer
I believe one reason Keystone used coroplast on...

I believe one reason Keystone used coroplast on the bottom is that it allowed them to build the trailer mostly from the "bottom up" rather than "top down". With the coroplast installed first, they...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-31-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,619
Posted By ktmracer
In most cases the slides and jacks are...

In most cases the slides and jacks are fused/breakered in the converter panel. so either the WHOLE panel or NON of the panel is disconnected with the battery discconnect switch.

In my case the...
Forum: Keystone RV Service/Support Kudos 10-30-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Posted By ktmracer
IMHO a big part is the dealer. Does the dealer...

IMHO a big part is the dealer. Does the dealer want to make you a satisfied customer or not?? If yes, they will do battle with Keystone instead of you needing to. Luckily we have a great dealer...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-29-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,590
Posted By ktmracer
Don't know where Randy got his, but it is a very...

Don't know where Randy got his, but it is a very common readily available box designed to hold GC batteries. Many places that sell GC batteries have them in stock. There is a "mate" to the end to...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-29-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,619
Posted By ktmracer
yes, they should have use #12 wire. And I think...

yes, they should have use #12 wire. And I think (not positive) that since the microwave is "permanent" not a countertop, that NEC requires it to be on a dedicated circuit, so nothing else should be...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-29-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,619
Posted By ktmracer
as to why there are unused blank spots in the...

as to why there are unused blank spots in the breaker panel, you can thank Nat'l electric code. NEC code limits the number of breakers on a 30A feed to 5. And wen the HWH, AC and GFI required...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-27-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,881
Posted By ktmracer
the wood is the std stuff from keystone. yup,...

the wood is the std stuff from keystone. yup, vinyl clad hemlock or similar.

On ours the cabinet doors are also the vinyl overlay. The stain I use for shelves is virtually an exact match for...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-27-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,881
Posted By ktmracer
I added shelves in our angled pantry. I used...

I added shelves in our angled pantry. I used baltic birch plywood for the shelf base and found stain that is basically a perfect match in color to the existing trim. Baltic birch plywood is a high...
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