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Forum: Campfire Chatter 10-08-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,476
Posted By DrSmart1
Crocs outside, slippers inside. I wear the Crocs...

Crocs outside, slippers inside. I wear the Crocs kayaking and in the campground shower and most of the time outside. There's no leather or fabric on them that would absorb and retain dampness. They...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-01-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,573
Posted By DrSmart1
The MPPT charg controller capacity has to do with...

The MPPT charg controller capacity has to do with the current coming from the solar panels. Not the AH rating of the batteries. If you plan to add solar panels, the current supplied to the MPPT...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-03-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,880
Posted By DrSmart1
I agree with not having the microwave on the...

I agree with not having the microwave on the inverter circuit. For someone that knows what they're doing and understands power draw on the DC side of the inverter, they can add the microwave circuit...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-27-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,550
Posted By DrSmart1
Smile We had that problem years ago. I replaced...

We had that problem years ago.

I replaced the cable and trap valve combination on ours and re-routed the cable to allow for wide bends. The factory installed cable had some tight corners to...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-13-2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,227
Posted By DrSmart1
Another vote for Aeropress. I got the XL a couple...

Another vote for Aeropress. I got the XL a couple of weeks ago and really enjoy the coffee. It will be with us while camping.



https://aeropress.com/
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-07-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,125
Posted By DrSmart1
This works: ...

This works:


https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BPWTSJ25?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-04-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,574
Posted By DrSmart1
I have TST 507's on the rear of our TV. Last 2...

I have TST 507's on the rear of our TV. Last 2 winters while returning home from the south, a rear valve stem started leaking. Both times I had to put the spare on, find a tire shop while on route...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 11-03-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,122
Posted By DrSmart1
Hope the OP is doing that. Otherwise the pyramid...

Hope the OP is doing that. Otherwise the pyramid will form again, without wipes.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-31-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,305
Posted By DrSmart1
CAT scales provide 3 weights. Steer axle, drive...

CAT scales provide 3 weights. Steer axle, drive axle and trailer axles. Go through twice. Weigh with and without trailer. That way you can subtract the truck rear axle weight without trailer from...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-31-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,305
Posted By DrSmart1
If I'm reading this right, your truck occupants...

If I'm reading this right, your truck occupants and cargo limit is 2173lbs. The brochure hitch weight of the 2022 Montana 3813MS is 2820lbs. Add 500 - 700 lbs of loaded cargo and accessories, your...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-30-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,305
Posted By DrSmart1
Hope you locate the source of the clunking. ...

Hope you locate the source of the clunking.


You have focused on weights and specs for the truck and trailer. The only weights you don't have are the actual. As suggested by other members, the...
Forum: Technical Corner 10-06-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,240
Posted By DrSmart1
We just wanted the residential fridge to run...

We just wanted the residential fridge to run while travelling or when there's a power outage while camping. The Group 32 LA battery wouldn't keep the fridge running for very long. Installed two 100ah...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-17-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,131
Posted By DrSmart1
Glad you're zeroing in on the cause. Can I ask...

Glad you're zeroing in on the cause. Can I ask how you manually retracted the 4 rears? Ratchet tool or drill with socket one at a time?
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-12-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,589
Posted By DrSmart1
You would be connected while driving. My TV also...

You would be connected while driving. My TV also disconnects when inactive. There may be no issue. Just thinking the fully charged higher voltage Lithium batteries might send some current to the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-12-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,589
Posted By DrSmart1
Javi, did you pull the tow vehicle fuse for the...

Javi, did you pull the tow vehicle fuse for the trailer charge line to avoid having the Lithium batteries feeding back to the vehicle? We're getting ready to use 2 100Ah parallel connected LiFePO4...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-12-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,835
Posted By DrSmart1
I haven't installed this but others have....

I haven't installed this but others have. Seelevel II.


https://www.garnetinstruments.com/product/709p3-seelevel-tank-monitor/
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-25-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,711
Posted By DrSmart1
We had an older Superglide that was a metal...

We had an older Superglide that was a metal slider on metal rails. Pullrite recommended the grahpite back then. The newer Superglides have a Teflon type of plate between the slider and the rails....
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-09-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,846
Posted By DrSmart1
Just noticed your post now. It's back up to...

Just noticed your post now. It's back up to $199.99.


I got 2 last year and a Flojet. Great combo for dry camping.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-08-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,933
Posted By DrSmart1
We bought 2 x 21 gallon Camcos last year and a...

We bought 2 x 21 gallon Camcos last year and a Flojet pump. The two tanks sit beside the 5th wheel hitch when we're camping. I made a wooden platform that keeps them level for filling. Worked very...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-30-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,202
Posted By DrSmart1
Sorry you had an incident with clearance. Fivers...

Sorry you had an incident with clearance. Fivers are now coming wired for backup cameras. With these rigs topping out around 13' 5" nowadays, maybe next will be roof top forward facing cameras.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-20-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,257
Posted By DrSmart1
Hi Comfun1. If you're handy with wood or know...

Hi Comfun1. If you're handy with wood or know someone that is, think about making a headboard for the foot of the bed. 'L' brackets fastened to the panel under the mattress in 3 locations for...
Forum: New Member Check in! 09-22-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,538
Posted By DrSmart1
On our last trailer, the radio and TV were close...

On our last trailer, the radio and TV were close to each other. I used a coax splitter on the TV connection that came from the roof antenna. Connected 1 side of the splitter to the radio. Turned on...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-09-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,534
Posted By DrSmart1
Gentlemen. I didn't realize my comments would...

Gentlemen. I didn't realize my comments would bring about this kind of response but I can understand your concerns for validation. I only recently joined this forum but have been a member of the MOC...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-08-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,534
Posted By DrSmart1
Sorry our documentation is in our trailer. This...

Sorry our documentation is in our trailer. This from Haylett RV:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRT9ELLw5AE
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-08-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,534
Posted By DrSmart1
Hi John. Starting with the 2020 North Point and...

Hi John. Starting with the 2020 North Point and Pinnacle models Jayco is providing 2 years warranty for full timing and is stated in their 2020 documentation. They also made it retroactive for 2019...
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