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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 12-30-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,281
Posted By JimJan
Thanks to all for the information. I am not...

Thanks to all for the information. I am not afraid of rewiring to a sub panel if it will give an appropriate benefit. If just minimal it won't be worth it.
As for the 120V washer and 120V dryer I...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 12-30-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,281
Posted By JimJan
Adding Washer & Dryer - 240 volt ?

We are looking at adding a washer and dryer as we now stay for long periods in the camper. Been reading that the combo units take many hours to run a load and the individual machines seem better....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-18-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,904
Posted By JimJan
My 2009 Chevy 6.0 got 15 to 16 mpg empty and 9...

My 2009 Chevy 6.0 got 15 to 16 mpg empty and 9 mpg towing. The 6.0 is a gas hog, went to a diesel as soon as I could.
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-18-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,250
Posted By JimJan
My 2011 Chevy 2500 with integrated controller...

My 2011 Chevy 2500 with integrated controller would lock up my trailer brakes and skid the tires. However when I pulled my daughters trailer the braking was very weak.

First check that the brake...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-07-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By JimJan
Thanks Marshall, I was afraid of that. I don't...

Thanks Marshall, I was afraid of that. I don't like surface mounting but sounds like the only way.
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-07-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By JimJan
Add Electric box in exterior wall

The DW wants an outlet next to the bed in the exterior wall. I can get to the underside as it is in the basement. There is an aluminum tube floor support just inside the exterior wall. The wall seems...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 04-29-2020, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By JimJan
Yes, I know, just needed one last trip home! ...

Yes, I know, just needed one last trip home!
Tires 3 years installed but were made on 25th week of 2016, almost 4 years old and of course with new looking tread.
Know where I can get some lower...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 04-28-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By JimJan
Heading home

Well we stayed in place in Florida through, almost, the 30 day stay in place order.
Heading home got 1 hour and a blow out. Put on the spare, called ahead and got a new one installed. 2 hours...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-12-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,404
Posted By JimJan
Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Technical Corner 04-09-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,404
Posted By JimJan
The RV park we are at now has some wifi but not...

The RV park we are at now has some wifi but not very strong. I picked up the UBNT receiving unit and mounted it to my antenna so I can turn it to the closest park broadcast unit. Then installed their...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-08-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,404
Posted By JimJan
Yes, that's what we found out. We are a long way...

Yes, that's what we found out. We are a long way from home so that's not going to happen. We have been able to hard wire our laptop the TV and use it that way and setting up a new user name. A pain...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-08-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,404
Posted By JimJan
Hulu live tv vs Utube TV

We have started to use Hulu live for our TV for network ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox as well as some other channels. We use a cable service at home so this is new to us. We are away at a RV park and using...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-05-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1,619
Views: 567,072
Posted By JimJan
Building an end table with magazine rack to fit...

Building an end table with magazine rack to fit between the living room chairs. Last coat of spar then add an electric / USB strip to the back.
Forum: Towing 03-05-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 29,935
Posted By JimJan
We had a 3/4 ton chevy and were unsure we wanted...

We had a 3/4 ton chevy and were unsure we wanted to get back into camping so we bought an older small 5th wheel to see. After a season we decided to get a better - bigger 5th wheel. Found a nice used...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
JRTJH. Thank you for your help! Using all the...

JRTJH. Thank you for your help! Using all the previous posts I believe the converter is bad.
Picked up a replacement 75 amp converter and installed.
At last a good solid 13.4 volt output!
Amp...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
Okay, found 3 mini breakers. First cable from...

Okay, found 3 mini breakers. First cable from battery is a 30 amp, it is connected to the "bat" , there is a heavy gauge from the bat to a second mini breaker "bat" , a 50 amp and from there thru a...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
Okay, there are no reverse polarity fuses inside...

Okay, there are no reverse polarity fuses inside the breaker panel around the incoming lugs or the series of 12 volt fuses. There are 2 red ones on the back of the converter though.
Before I pull...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
Okay , since my slow typing the last response I...

Okay , since my slow typing the last response I rechecked the output on the loose cables by the battery. It is a steady 9.6 and in a few minutes is steady at 10.4 volts.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
Thanks for the advice, I plugged in the...

Thanks for the advice, I plugged in the converter with no camper connection, output was 13.46 volts.
I reconnected it to the camper and removed the cables at the batteries. Turned on breaker and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
Guess I thought the batteries would handle the...

Guess I thought the batteries would handle the load. Was concerned the constant 15 amps would damage the batteries. Interstate said 3 amp charge was better for the batteries also. In hind sight they...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-27-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
Batteries seemed fully charged last night as...

Batteries seemed fully charged last night as measured 13.6 volts with charger on 15 amps. switched to 3 amps for overnight. Still showed 13.6 amps
Cold night for north Florida so heater ran 10 min....
Forum: Toy Haulers 02-26-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,759
Posted By JimJan
Thanks! I remember the reason for wanting it last...

Thanks! I remember the reason for wanting it last year, one of the (2) 120 volt legs (50 amp) was low enough to shut down all incoming and the other leg was reasonable. wanted to use the good leg...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 16,352
Posted By JimJan
The EMS is a Progressive and hard wired, ...

The EMS is a Progressive and hard wired, mounted behind the breaker panel.
Actually, I can remember our lights being dim on past weekend camping. Wonder if the damage was done prior to installing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-25-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 50,143
Posted By JimJan
We had a 6.0 gas 2500 Silverado and took out west...

We had a 6.0 gas 2500 Silverado and took out west with a bed camper, pulling a Jeep trailer. Fuel mileage averaged 10mpg. Picked up a 5th wheel and went to a Silverado 2500. Loved the power, Allison...
Forum: Technical Corner 02-25-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,927
Posted By JimJan
We installed JT Strongarms on an older 5th wheel....

We installed JT Strongarms on an older 5th wheel. Was not difficult and we did notice an improvement to the swaying when moving around in the camper.
Easy to loosen when loading up to go and tighten...
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