Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Search Forums
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.06 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: JRTJH
Forum: Travel Trailers Today, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 145
Posted By JRTJH
You probably have a "burner manifold seal that's...

You probably have a "burner manifold seal that's leaking"

First, remove the grates from the stovetop, then use your hand to push the rangetop back toward the wall, once it's all the way back...
Forum: Travel Trailers Today, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 145
Posted By JRTJH
If you don't have the Dometic LCD Single Stage...

If you don't have the Dometic LCD Single Stage Thermostat manual, you can download it here: https://www.forestriverinc.com/brochures/0000/0000ThermostatSingleDometicManual.pdf

On Page 9 is...
Forum: Travel Trailers Today, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 145
Posted By JRTJH
If the neighbors park on the street, if there's a...

If the neighbors park on the street, if there's a curb that joins your driveway, if there is any "rise or fall" to the drive, all of that will change how you can approach your drive. Any slope can...
Forum: General RV Issues Today, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 169
Posted By JRTJH
Have you called Trekwood (866.880.8735 during...

Have you called Trekwood (866.880.8735 during normal business hours) and asked them to distinguish left and right? Trekwood is the "online presence" for the parts department at Tiara RV Sales &...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades Today, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 177
Posted By JRTJH
Years ago, back in the days of copper tubing for...

Years ago, back in the days of copper tubing for water lines and "piston pumps" to pressurize the fresh water system, "pump noise" was a significant problem...

Manufacturers came up with an...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades Today, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By JRTJH
If you're planning "future long term...

If you're planning "future long term living/travel" in your current trailer, then NOW is the time to actually use the oven and see if it works for your style of baking/broiling. If it does, great......
Forum: Technical Corner Today, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 405
Posted By JRTJH
The OEM outlet fixtures in most campers are not...

The OEM outlet fixtures in most campers are not the usual "home type screw connector fixtures". Instead, they are "push in knife blade fixtures" that can (and very often do) vibrate loose and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels Today, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 315
Posted By JRTJH
You're right, George, with regards to the...

You're right, George, with regards to the "gas/electric absorption refrigerators". The jury is still out on the 12 volt compressor style refrigerators that are now "standard build" on most Keystone...
Forum: Technical Corner Yesterday, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 405
Posted By JRTJH
If the outlets are all "on the same slideout",...

If the outlets are all "on the same slideout", then I'd look for the MOLEX connector in the trailer that connects the ROMEX to the braided wire coil that goes to the slide body. I'd suspect that...
Forum: Fifth Wheels Yesterday, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 315
Posted By JRTJH
Neither the 2023 Cougar nor the 2024 Cougar...

Neither the 2023 Cougar nor the 2024 Cougar models with the standard SolarFlex 220 nor the optional SolarFlex 440i comes from the factory with lithium batteries unless the dealership ordered the...
Forum: Keystone Questions Yesterday, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By JRTJH
I would do the part in red. Why? If you leave...

I would do the part in red. Why? If you leave your battery connected and rely on the solar system, should anything go wrong with the solar system, your batteries will be dead when you return. ...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance Yesterday, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,649
Posted By JRTJH
If you have the new version of In Command Global,...

If you have the new version of In Command Global, then the power button is on the top right of the case, sort of "hidden from view". Long press to turn off, short press to turn on.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance Yesterday, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,649
Posted By JRTJH
Welcome to the forum. Go to your wall...

Welcome to the forum.

Go to your wall mounted control panel, Probably located in the hallway of your trailer at shoulder height. Along the bottom of that panel, there will be three buttons. A...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends Yesterday, 01:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,404
Posted By JRTJH
About 10 or 12 years ago when I was at the...

About 10 or 12 years ago when I was at the factory for a tour (been several times since then) there were two workers on the roof of a Montana trailer (3/8" OSB roof decking) and one worker was...
Forum: Fifth Wheels Yesterday, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 211
Posted By JRTJH
Keep in mind that there are "more than water...

Keep in mind that there are "more than water weight to consider" when making the decision to tow with water in the fresh water tank...

1. Water weight is about 8 pounds per gallon, so 30 gallons...
Forum: Travel Trailers Yesterday, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By JRTJH
^^^ Very true. If you haven't verified where the...

^^^ Very true. If you haven't verified where the leak originates, I wouldn't cut any holes until you KNOW where you'll be working. Sagging coroplast can "move a drip 15 or 20 feet before it finds...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends Yesterday, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,404
Posted By JRTJH
Sometimes, I think the same. Other times, the...

Sometimes, I think the same. Other times, the reality of how these things are built determines how things fit. Consider that the same frame design may be used on 8 floorplans with the tanks in...
Forum: Travel Trailers Yesterday, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By JRTJH
As a "general rule" if the drain is within arms...

As a "general rule" if the drain is within arms reach of a side of the coroplast, I'd remove the screws and pull down the coroplast.

On the other hand, if when you get it down you still won't be...
Forum: Fifth Wheels Yesterday, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 315
Posted By JRTJH
To answer the question about "Can I store my...

To answer the question about "Can I store my trailer off level?

Yes, you can STORE it off level with no significant harm. But DO NOT open or close the slides when off level "by several inches". ...
Forum: Technical Corner Yesterday, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 405
Posted By JRTJH
I'd start by plugging the refrigerator into an...

I'd start by plugging the refrigerator into an extension cord and making sure it works on electric with a different power source. It may be that the refrigerator is "tripping the breaker making it...
Forum: Travel Trailers Yesterday, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 219
Posted By JRTJH
I'd first ask if you have "shopped the lots" or...

I'd first ask if you have "shopped the lots" or "shopped the brochures" ???

If you have not yet walked into the 25MLE on a dealer's lot and spent considerable time walking around in it and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels Yesterday, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 375
Posted By JRTJH
Honestly, I think you're getting "too deep in the...

Honestly, I think you're getting "too deep in the weeds" by overanalyzing the situation. To me, what you're asking is similar to the person who replaces his LRD tires (2540@65PSI) with LRE tires...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-16-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By JRTJH
The type/size is REQUIRED for the specific...

The type/size is REQUIRED for the specific generator and found in the owner's manual. DO NOT BUY A LITHIUM BATTERY !!! They have a BMS that limits discharge current and that BMS can (maybe will)...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-16-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By JRTJH
Ii thnk you have two things going on. First the...

Ii thnk you have two things going on. First the battery is probably damaged from being discharged more than a time or two. Next, the master switch being left on will run down the battery after a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-16-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 375
Posted By JRTJH
Your axles are "overslung" (springs above the...

Your axles are "overslung" (springs above the axle beam), 5200 pound axles.

The "blue SumoSprings" are rated for axles 3500-5000 pounds. The "black SumoSprings" are rated 5000-8000 pounds. ...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:56 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.