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Forum: General RV Issues 07-23-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By Farside
It's hard to tell from the pictures. You are...

It's hard to tell from the pictures. You are pretty far from the shower and toilet, so my next guess would be the sink valves themselves. Turn both hot and cold water on in the sink and feel if you...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-16-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,821
Posted By Farside
Flush King

I use the Flush King when dumping. Know how many gallons your black tank will hold, and back fill the tank two or three times after your initial dump. Cleans it out pretty good. If the water ain't...
Forum: General RV Issues 06-04-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,568
Posted By Farside
Original mattress wearing out and the plywood...

Original mattress wearing out and the plywood platform is causing aches and pains. Put a 2" foam topper on it and I felt like the topper was trying grab me and suck me down into a hole. Currently...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-15-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,794
Posted By Farside
Signature Solar, or SunTan Solar.

Signature Solar, or SunTan Solar.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-26-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,304
Posted By Farside
Those sensors are a pain. My tanks are always...

Those sensors are a pain. My tanks are always showing 1/4 full. Got under the RV and found the empty and 1/4 full sensors on both the grey and black tanks are sitting at the same level. So any...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 08-14-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,695
Posted By Farside
The only way a Tesla or any EV truck is going to...

The only way a Tesla or any EV truck is going to tow that thing is if it has it's own drive train.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-28-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,137
Posted By Farside
Point to the south

I have a 2015 Alpine, and find it is hard to cool down when the temp outside is sitting around 100 down in Texas. So, I have been watching how I set up for the past 5 years down there. I have found...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-10-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,046
Posted By Farside
I bought two Galaxy's a few years ago, one for my...

I bought two Galaxy's a few years ago, one for my wife and one for myself to use. We used mine as a hotspot whenever we were travelling, and hers we never turned on as a hotspot. My phone would get...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-10-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,067
Posted By Farside
I am planning on upgrading my batteries to...

I am planning on upgrading my batteries to lithium. My question is do I need to replace all three batteries, When I upgrade to Lithium? Since they have 2 kill switches. I originally thought that I...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-07-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,459
Posted By Farside
Batteries....love them and hate them. It seems...

Batteries....love them and hate them. It seems that everyone has an opinion on what to do with them during the Winter. The consensus is to keep them fully charged no matter if they are Flooded,...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-28-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,566
Posted By Farside
Usually a 12vDC TV will comes with a 120vAC to...

Usually a 12vDC TV will comes with a 120vAC to 12vDC stepdown transformer. Or, it will come with a 12vDC cigarettes socket plug. I would check to find out what power adapter accessories come with...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-12-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,775
Posted By Farside
With all this conversation, and I do have the...

With all this conversation, and I do have the same problems periodically. But, fill, drain, rinse and repeat a couple of times usually solves the issue. Since I'm a DIY Inganeer by heart, I'm...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-04-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,297
Posted By Farside
It all boils down to how many watts do you want...

It all boils down to how many watts do you want to pull from the batteries and for how long. A normal flooded lead acid battery will have about 100 amp hours, or 12v x 100ah = 1200 watts of power...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-29-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,822
Posted By Farside
Bandit, Thanks for your service. I too am USAF...

Bandit, Thanks for your service. I too am USAF retired, aerial surveillance maintenance technician, and 25 years DoD. I've worked on a lot of black box stuff. And, I will agree with your...
Forum: General RV Issues 11-01-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,834
Posted By Farside
It seems some people have missed the statement...

It seems some people have missed the statement that he is also looking at going with a 1K solar setup later, and he even asked the question if he should go out and buy Battleborn lithium batteries. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-11-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,058
Posted By Farside
My 2014 3500 RAM has a 5.5 gallon DEF tank, and I...

My 2014 3500 RAM has a 5.5 gallon DEF tank, and I travel back and forth from Colorado to Texas (800 miles). Without a load I can go there and back without having to add any DEF to the tank getting...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-20-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,673
Posted By Farside
I too am displeased with the output of the fan...

I too am displeased with the output of the fan installed by the manufacturer. We have an Alpine 2015. And, the fan has been a pain. I have to watch the blades carefully when pulling in the slides,...
Forum: Toy Haulers 07-16-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,759
Posted By Farside
That UTV has a winch on the front strong enough...

That UTV has a winch on the front strong enough to lift it into a tree.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-02-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,329
Posted By Farside
I will say that this has been a very good...

I will say that this has been a very good discussion. I have a 2015 Alpine that was never setup properly for level at the manufacturer, and have lived with it for the last few years. I just use a...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-11-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,454
Posted By Farside
The problems with using your Cell Phone or Laptop...

The problems with using your Cell Phone or Laptop as a Hot Spot.

First, you will notice that the unit will get pretty hot (touch the back cover), this is the battery over heating and the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,938
Posted By Farside
Diesel fuel tax is the culprit. And as the...

Diesel fuel tax is the culprit. And as the states require more taxes to maintain the roads, the price will go up. The strange thing about it, it is cheaper to produce diesel. However, it is...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-05-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,152
Posted By Farside
The biggest problem with these wireless camera...

The biggest problem with these wireless camera systems is the frequency that most of them are using, and the protection that is built into the systems. Most of them will cut out periodically while...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-10-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,739
Posted By Farside
I drain the HW tank every time I get ready to...

I drain the HW tank every time I get ready to leave the RV sitting for awhile. A couple years ago, I figured taking the anode out for the winter would be a good idea. You know, give the tank a...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 09-29-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,795
Posted By Farside
Heard most of these, but when you have been...

Heard most of these, but when you have been around for 70 years, you've heard about almost everything. Snipe hunting at night was always a good one, and I don't see a tent stretcher in the mix, so...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-27-2019, 06:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,345
Posted By Farside
Well the rig is big enough. That 5th wheel even...

Well the rig is big enough. That 5th wheel even has it's own water tower mounted to the roof. :)
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