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Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-11-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,951
Posted By Hamops
I found a back-up alarm for about 20 bucks. I...

I found a back-up alarm for about 20 bucks. I mounted it on the kingpin arm of our 5vr. I connected it to the back-up light circuit that goes to the truck on the trailer umbilical cable. The alarm...
Forum: General RV Issues 04-15-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,757
Posted By Hamops
The GFCI only operates when it sees a ground...

The GFCI only operates when it sees a ground fault between line and neutral. It is very likely that you have a ground fault on you fridge heater element. It doesn't have to be a big fault. The...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-03-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,653
Posted By Hamops
I installed a set of JT Strongarms on our...

I installed a set of JT Strongarms on our previous 5vr. They worked well and made the trailer more stable. I did find that if the surface that you parked on for any length of time was a bit soft,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-09-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
Posted By Hamops
It sounds like your battery is not connected into...

It sounds like your battery is not connected into the system. Does the 12 volt lighting work when you're connected to shore power, but doesn't when not? That would be a good indication that your...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-23-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,800
Posted By Hamops
As with the others in this thread, I hope that...

As with the others in this thread, I hope that things work out for you.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-23-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,962
Posted By Hamops
If you don't have your trailer on shore power for...

If you don't have your trailer on shore power for several days, then your battery will be drained. The biggest culprit is the CO2 monitor. It is always working even when you're not using trailer...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-23-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,962
Posted By Hamops
That's correct, but I need to close the isolating...

That's correct, but I need to close the isolating switch in order operate the landing gear when I'm taking our 5vr out of the storage yard. The switch remains closed until the trailer is returned to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-21-2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,962
Posted By Hamops
There are several parasitic loads in the trailer...

There are several parasitic loads in the trailer are connected directly to the 12Vdc system that are always on. While the current draw is very low, they will eventually drain any battery system that...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-19-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,025
Posted By Hamops
I installed a set of "quick jacks" on the folding...

I installed a set of "quick jacks" on the folding steps and the worked ok. Even thought the quick jacks helped to stabilize the folding steps, my DW always found them too steep her bad knees. The...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-11-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,025
Posted By Hamops
Replacement Steps

We replaced the existing fold-out steps with a set of steps from MORryde. It worked out very well. To ensure that I ordered the correct stairs, I took all the measurements that are shown on the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-05-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,811
Posted By Hamops
This is the Youtube video that I used to help me...

This is the Youtube video that I used to help me install the vent. The video comes in 3 parts.

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np5xNpxxEwY
Part 2: ...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-26-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,811
Posted By Hamops
Installed a fumehood vent.

In our 2014 Avalanche, Keystone didn't put in a vent to the outside on the cooktop fumehood. Instead we had to use a power vent in the ceiling to exhaust any cooking odors, which was essentially...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-12-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,911
Posted By Hamops
I don't think that you have failing batteries. ...

I don't think that you have failing batteries. There are parasitic loads in the trailer that are hooked directly the battery at all times. Key loads can be the LP Gas detector and the CO2 monitor. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-03-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 49,909
Posted By Hamops
If I have a choice between a gas and diesel...

If I have a choice between a gas and diesel engine, I would opt for the diesel, because it is more robust, more powerful and more fuel efficient. To my mind, the cost differential is well worth it,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-28-2019, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,008
Posted By Hamops
My problem isn't so much the actual valve as it...

My problem isn't so much the actual valve as it is the pull cables and I think that is what you are experiencing. They rust up in the guide tubes and are a bear to pull. The trailer dealer...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-20-2019, 06:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,244
Posted By Hamops
We've owned three different 5vr's from three...

We've owned three different 5vr's from three different makers, and all of them have had senseless engineering issues, and that includes present our Keystone product. It's a common issue with all the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-11-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,413
Posted By Hamops
I installed a battery disconnect switch inside...

I installed a battery disconnect switch inside the battery compartment, on the Positive lead to the battery. I always open the switch when the trailer is in storage. It protects the battery from...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 06-23-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,620
Posted By Hamops
Installed a Cooktop Hood Vent.

Our Avalanche 295RL did not have an external vent for the Fume hood over the cooktop. Instead, we had to use a ceiling fan to exhaust cooking odors. That had little or no effect at all. Most of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-23-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 29,533
Posted By Hamops
I have a '06 Chevy 2500HD DMax, and I'm thinking...

I have a '06 Chevy 2500HD DMax, and I'm thinking of adding a dually kit. I have no intention of trying to increase my GVWR, but instead distribute the increased weight of my trailer over 4 tires...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-23-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 67,200
Posted By Hamops
We have 2014 295RL that we bought new in April...

We have 2014 295RL that we bought new in April 2015. For our shakedown run, we towed it over 10,000 miles in about 10 weeks. The only real problem that plagued us was the manual water directional...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 05-20-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,750
Posted By Hamops
I've used both the Key pin stand and JT Strong...

I've used both the Key pin stand and JT Strong arms and the Strong Arms win hands down. The Key Pin Stand is more a boat anchor than a stabilizer.
Forum: Toy Haulers 05-20-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,242
Posted By Hamops
I believe that I have the same water valve setup...

I believe that I have the same water valve setup as you. I use a 45 USG water bladder and 12V Pony pump to transfer water to our Fresh water tank. Send a PM and I'll send you pictures of my setup.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-25-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 28,248
Posted By Hamops
Our "Sat Prep" is useless.

After my first attempt at using the Satellite Prep, I gave up until I was able to talk to my dealer regarding the Satellite hook up. He gave me specific instructions as to how to hook up my dish,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-16-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,810
Posted By Hamops
Unvented Cooktop Hood

We've had our 2014 Avalanche 295RL 5vr for about 3 months. The trailer is working out great for us but we discovered one thing.

When my DW is cooking, she turns on the stove hood fan to vent...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 06-11-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,053
Posted By Hamops
Satellite Prep.

We have a 2014 Avalanche 295RL 5vr, and it has an exterior satellite connection point in the service compartment in the left side of the basement. I wanted to connect up our dish but when I did...
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