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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance Yesterday, 08:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,473
Posted By JRTJH
I sure don't blame you for not wanting to pay...

I sure don't blame you for not wanting to pay that kind of price for a "few seconds".
I wouldn't either !!! My hardwired Progressive has the DIP switch/jumper to bypass the 2min/16sec delay. ...
Forum: Technical Corner Yesterday, 08:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,223
Posted By JRTJH
No, I'm not "just being silly now"... It's a...

No, I'm not "just being silly now"... It's a fact that a single GP24 battery can produce 525 amps to start an engine. My $25 Lawn Tractor battery (GP U1) is 370 CCA. Neither is limited to a 5...
Forum: Campfire Chatter Yesterday, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 70
Posted By JRTJH
Winter is on life support around here. We had...

Winter is on life support around here. We had about 6 inches last week, it has all melted, but last night was in the 20's, tonight will be in the 20's again, snow predicted for this weekend and no...
Forum: Fifth Wheels Yesterday, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 97
Posted By JRTJH
There are two types of aluminum extrusion used by...

There are two types of aluminum extrusion used by Keystone and I've found no "concrete assurance" of which is installed on specific trailers. I've seen "same brand same year same model" with either...
Forum: Technical Corner Yesterday, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 268
Posted By JRTJH
DragonFly batteries are designed to be stored in...

DragonFly batteries are designed to be stored in "long term storage" (3-6 months) without the need for any "maintainer charging". They are stable and will retain the charge for that long without...
Forum: Technical Corner Yesterday, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 268
Posted By JRTJH
Keep in mind that if you're using the solar...

Keep in mind that if you're using the solar system while the trailer is in winter storage and relying on it to keep your batteries charged while they are connected to the trailer "phantom drains" (CO...
Forum: Towing Yesterday, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 597
Posted By JRTJH
Let's go back to the OP's first post in this...

Let's go back to the OP's first post in this thread. I'll highlight some things I believe are critical to any answer:



Now, doing some reading of his previous posts, he joined the forum in...
Forum: Keystone Questions Yesterday, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By JRTJH
The change from GE to Coleman or Dometic is not...

The change from GE to Coleman or Dometic is not surprising. RV manufacturers typically go with the lowest bid appliance, even at midyear purchase/contract orders. Just look at the change from...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-26-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,473
Posted By JRTJH
Well, that sort of narrows it down to that...

Well, that sort of narrows it down to that campground pedestal/campground grid...

As for your EMS, On many of the older EMS devices, there's an internal switch setting. If you turn that DIP...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 597
Posted By JRTJH
Towing a 6,000 pound 31' travel trailer behind a...

Towing a 6,000 pound 31' travel trailer behind a 1 ton DRW truck at 65MPH on a "clear and uncrowded interstate" is significantly different than towing the same trailer behind a half ton truck under...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By JRTJH
Danny, In a post in a previous thread about the...

Danny, In a post in a previous thread about the same topic, he stated that he has a Haul Master 10K hitch. That's a Harbor Freight, "entry level W/D hitch" with adjusting chains on round bars with...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By JRTJH
I believe you've got several factors to consider...

I believe you've got several factors to consider that go beyond what Ford has in their towing guide....

1. The trailer, as you say, has a GVWR of 4400 pounds. That means somewhere around...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-26-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,473
Posted By JRTJH
Me too. The results of the EMS "checks" and...

Me too. The results of the EMS "checks" and application of power at the next plug-in should provide the information needed to determine if it was the campground connector or a problem with the...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-26-2024, 07:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,223
Posted By JRTJH
Do you have any specific examples of prices that...

Do you have any specific examples of prices that you can recommend for a 100 A/H lithium battery with a 400 amp BMS with prices that you consider reasonable ???
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 438
Posted By JRTJH
I can't say one way or the other about whether...

I can't say one way or the other about whether the bypass is better, worse or has no effect on your transmission. I will say that years ago, when my old 1950 Chevy turtleback "straight 6 engine"...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-25-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,316
Posted By JRTJH
^^^ Some people look at the water system as...

^^^ Some people look at the water system as being "safe to 160PSI because it's built with PEX tubing that's rated at that operating pressure... But they fail to also consider that all those...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-25-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 92,739
Posted By JRTJH
The first statement you make is "normal operation...

The first statement you make is "normal operation of the air conditioner when operating in the AUTO mode. There is a "temperature differential" of 5 degrees built into the system. The A/C operates...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 438
Posted By JRTJH
^^^ What Rob said... On my 2015 SuperDuty...

^^^ What Rob said...

On my 2015 SuperDuty diesel 6 speed transmission. the normal range I see driving solo is 190-195F. Towing, I usually see 195-200F. Climbing extended hills, such as the I70...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-25-2024, 05:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,223
Posted By JRTJH
The RED: Cheap batteries get cheap (potentially...

The RED: Cheap batteries get cheap (potentially problem prone) BMS. Out in the middle of the desert or 15 miles from the closest cell phone tower is not the place to rely on a "cheap battery with...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-24-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By JRTJH
We're having a different kind of weather...

We're having a different kind of weather conditions this week/couple of weeks. We've had "fairly moderate winter temperatures" all winter with what I'd consider "minimal snowfall". Spring started...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-24-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By JRTJH
Welcome to the forum. To sort of answer your...

Welcome to the forum. To sort of answer your question, there is a thread about that very issue with the 29RLI located here: https://www.keystoneforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57085

You'll...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-24-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,850
Posted By JRTJH
I'm usually "long winded" and this isn't going to...

I'm usually "long winded" and this isn't going to be the start of any change in that, so:

There's a bucketload to consider when it comes to making a decision about "dedicated winter tires" vs...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-24-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,223
Posted By JRTJH
The manual on the Onan 5500...

The manual on the Onan 5500 (https://manuals.heartlandowners.org/manuals/Electrical/Generator/Onan%205500/Onan_Ops_Manual_RV-QG-5500-LP_or_GAS-HGJAB.pdf.pdf) recommends a battery with no less than...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-24-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By JRTJH
And even with that kind of investment, successful...

And even with that kind of investment, successful "long term off grid camping" depends as much on where you're parked and how much sunshine hits the solar panels "at the right angle to provide...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-24-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,325
Posted By JRTJH
Exactly... That's why I asked the question. ...

Exactly... That's why I asked the question. What does a "generalized comment in the middle of someone's thread which has NO CLARITY about what it relates to" mean to the conversation?

Basic...
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