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Forum: Travel Trailers 12-15-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,307
Posted By frankyb01
A couple years ago I lost the lights in my...

A couple years ago I lost the lights in my kitchen slide as well as 12 vdc to the fridge. Turned out the lug screw at the fuse was loose. Could not tell by looking at it. When I put a screw driver...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-05-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,493
Posted By frankyb01
I've done quite a bit of hyd work over the years...

I've done quite a bit of hyd work over the years and I've watched how people make hoses. As in a lot of things not everyone is as good at it as they should be. As a result I've found debris in a new...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-22-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
Posted By frankyb01
Yeah, I definitely have to change those...

Yeah, I definitely have to change those terminals. I was in a hurry when I picked them up and grabbed what they had on the shelf. I left enough slack wire so I can cut them off and replace with the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-20-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
Posted By frankyb01
50 amp c/b replacement

I know there have been several posts over the years about the 50 amp breaker popping constantly when operating hydraulic slides. Mine has been fussing with me for several years. Last week it...
Forum: New Member Check in! 01-30-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,432
Posted By frankyb01
Welcome and congrats on the new trailer. We love...

Welcome and congrats on the new trailer. We love the Alpine
Forum: Campfire Chatter 01-27-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 34,024
Posted By frankyb01
I went into the air force right out of High...

I went into the air force right out of High school as an aircraft support equipment mechanic, AGE for you fellow air force vets, retired at 20 years. Then I worked at a rental equipment company for...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 11-22-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,124
Posted By frankyb01
I was thinking the same thing. Normally that...

I was thinking the same thing. Normally that would be the case.
Forum: Technical Corner 11-20-2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,659
Posted By frankyb01
I've used them a few times in the past. I found...

I've used them a few times in the past. I found them to be extremely fussy to get right. Not enough heat and you don't get a good connection, too much heat and every thing overmelts and burns. It...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-21-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,672
Posted By frankyb01
converter wiring

I have a WFCO WF-9800 series converter. I'm trying to disconnect the battery wires so I can replace one that is burned and corroded. The operator's manual says to use a 5/16" hex driver. The...
Forum: General RV Issues 10-15-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,068
Posted By frankyb01
I'm not familiar with this particular model, but...

I'm not familiar with this particular model, but if other propane devices are working, and other 12 volt DC items are working (i.e. lights) when shore power is disconnected, then I would check the...
Forum: Toy Haulers 10-04-2019, 04:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,381
Posted By frankyb01
Actually I think those might be remote sensors...

Actually I think those might be remote sensors for the carbon monoxide detector.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-30-2019, 07:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,765
Posted By frankyb01
Well, the short answer would be none. Air bags...

Well, the short answer would be none. Air bags help tremendously carrying the weight that your vehicle is currently rated to handle. You can't really legally increase the GVW of your vehicle with...
Forum: General RV Issues 09-03-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,398
Posted By frankyb01
You should definitely check into getting an EMS. ...

You should definitely check into getting an EMS. My guess is that the voltage at the pedestal you were plugged into was low. When ever you lower the voltage it automatically raises the amps being...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-29-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By frankyb01
finally fixed

I can't believe it's taken me this long to get back to everyone on what I found with this problem. "CHUCKS" gets the gold star for guessing what it was. Turned out the screw anchoring the wire to...
Forum: Technical Corner 07-03-2019, 07:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,479
Posted By frankyb01
I'm probably showing my age hear, but, I still...

I'm probably showing my age hear, but, I still prefer having a paper map in my hands, especially for route planning. I only like the GPS for the moving map that allows me to see how streets and...
Forum: New Member Check in! 04-17-2019, 04:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,466
Posted By frankyb01
the DW and I literally stumbled upon a 3450RL...

the DW and I literally stumbled upon a 3450RL alpine several years ago. We have never regretted it. Hope you enjoy yours immensely.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-02-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By frankyb01
Yeah, I'm definitely planning on doing that first...

Yeah, I'm definitely planning on doing that first just to make sure. As long as I have power at the source I'm going to go to the flexible conduit under the slide next. I'm suspecting I'm going to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-02-2019, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By frankyb01
no 12 VDC in kitchen slide

So, the DW and I pulled the 5er out of storage this past weekend to clean it up and get it ready for the season. We set it up on the Dover AFB famcamp to enjoy a mini weekend away at the same time. ...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-28-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By frankyb01
Welcome to the forum. I really love the Alpine...

Welcome to the forum. I really love the Alpine line. My wife and I lived in ours for the first year we had it.
Forum: Freeways & Byways 02-27-2019, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,288
Posted By frankyb01
baltimore tunnels

The best way to avoid the tunnels around Baltimore is to take the beltway west around Baltimore. That is a bit longer way around but it avoids all the tunnels and toll bridges that you have to deal...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-03-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,145
Posted By frankyb01
that is the inlet for winterizing your water...

that is the inlet for winterizing your water system. Attach a short length of hose, put the other end into a jug of antifreeze, turn your winterize valve to the on position, and then turn on your...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-23-2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,417
Posted By frankyb01
I would cut a piece of metal screen to fit across...

I would cut a piece of metal screen to fit across the hole and staple securely. The screen will give you the flexibility to go under the P-trap and still reach the floor surface all the way around.
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-08-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,926
Posted By frankyb01
I was all ready to dewinterize a couple of weeks...

I was all ready to dewinterize a couple of weeks ago when we were getting 60 degree temps. glad I didn't. Looks like we're going to get our third nor easter in 8 days this weekend. Oh well, spring...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 12-29-2017, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,259
Posted By frankyb01
a hair dryer or heat gun usually does the trick....

a hair dryer or heat gun usually does the trick. avoid anything with an open flame, such as a propane torch at all cost
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 09-05-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,136
Posted By frankyb01
I'm going to take a wild guess here, but it...

I'm going to take a wild guess here, but it sounds like the batteries are dead because the converter is not working, and the converter is probably not working because the breaker powering it is bad.
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