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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-05-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,788
Posted By Gord
You could upgrade your trailer charge controller...

You could upgrade your trailer charge controller to say a 40 amp MPPT unit and install the solar panel paralleling jacks (Renogy). The trailer panels would always be connected and your portable unit...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 03-02-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,821
Posted By Gord
You could build your own wired remote with a 4...

You could build your own wired remote with a 4 function crane push button station https://www.amazon.ca/Buttons-Pendant-Control-Pushbutton-Switches/dp/B07HG5FQ6G and whatever length of 6 conductor...
Forum: New Member Check in! 02-16-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gord
Greetings and welcome to the forum from Sechelt,...

Greetings and welcome to the forum from Sechelt, British Columbia.
Forum: New Member Check in! 11-27-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,894
Posted By Gord
Welcome to the forum from the west coast of...

Welcome to the forum from the west coast of Canada. I'm sure your family members who have rigs will have lots of good advice for you on winterizing your rig.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-13-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,404
Posted By Gord
You could try ENDY Canada. That's where we bought...

You could try ENDY Canada. That's where we bought our trailer mattress. If they don't have a showroom near you, you can order online and they ship to you. They come compressed and rolled up in a box....
Forum: Technical Corner 07-11-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,229
Posted By Gord
This link might work better....

This link might work better....
Forum: Technical Corner 07-11-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,229
Posted By Gord
You could use a 2 pole 3 position rotary transfer...

You could use a 2 pole 3 position rotary transfer switch like this www.amazon.ca/Baomain-Universal-Changeover-SZW26-20-D202-2D Then you wouldn't have to be changing plugs over , just a simple turn of...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-26-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,177
Posted By Gord
Danny, I agree that a high ohm reading does not...

Danny, I agree that a high ohm reading does not always equate to a good circuit. Cheers, Gord
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-26-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,177
Posted By Gord
With a digital meter "0" ohms indicates a short...

With a digital meter "0" ohms indicates a short circuit. A high ohms reading indicates a good circuit.
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-06-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,358
Posted By Gord
I suspect you might have something like this...

I suspect you might have something like this cord.https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Power-Cord/Mighty-Cord/A10-5050EHLED.html Maybe contacting etrailer.com will give you an answer to your question. Having...
Forum: Technical Corner 04-15-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,330
Posted By Gord
At your dead outlet try measuring from black to...

At your dead outlet try measuring from black to ground wire. Should the reading be 120VAC then you'll be looking for an open neutral. I would be inclined as a first step to remave the cover at the...
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 03-21-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By Gord
Something else to consider is most North American...

Something else to consider is most North American appliances are 120V 60Hz and New Zealand is 230V 50Hz. Might be an issue for the converter, air conditioner, microwave and the electric element in...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-14-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By Gord
GFCI internal diagram

A GFCI is a fairly simple but very important electrical device. Uses a CT donut to monitor the amps flowing out on the hot and returning on the neutral. When all is good current out = current flowing...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-14-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,896
Posted By Gord
Might get you by. Your battery will be pretty...

Might get you by. Your battery will be pretty flat and may require the converter put out maximum amps. You can always take a battery charger along to supply 12V should the fuses blow. Only use the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-13-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,896
Posted By Gord
Once you do get it back up and running, and you...

Once you do get it back up and running, and you will. It might be a good idea to get your battery tested. Even though nothing was turned on in the trailer the parasitic loads will have drawn the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-13-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,896
Posted By Gord
Just from looking at your fuse panel photos, I...

Just from looking at your fuse panel photos, I see two 12v negative conductors and two 12v positive conductors on the fuse panel. One conductor each pos and neg would come from battery and one...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-13-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,896
Posted By Gord
You say you traced the wires from fuse panel to...

You say you traced the wires from fuse panel to converter, Is it possible that the fuses are on the converter instead of the fuse panel?
Forum: New Member Check in! 12-19-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,208
Posted By Gord
Welcome to the forum from a Canadian member. ...

Welcome to the forum from a Canadian member.
Cheers
Forum: Technical Corner 12-07-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,086
Posted By Gord
Looks like it might be a CLUTCH HEAD...

Looks like it might be a CLUTCH HEAD https://www.protoolreviews.com/specialty-screwdriver-bits-whats-that-bit-called/These bits were very popular on vintage motorhomes. If you own one or are thinking...
Forum: Technical Corner 12-06-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,847
Posted By Gord
Glad to hear you found it and were able to fix. ...

Glad to hear you found it and were able to fix.
Best of the Season to ya.
Cheers
Gord
Forum: Technical Corner 12-03-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,847
Posted By Gord
So when you turned the breakers off/on one at a...

So when you turned the breakers off/on one at a time, the outlets started working until 2 skillets were plugged into one outlet and then the outlets went dead again?
If this is the case then you...
Forum: Toy Haulers 07-28-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Gord
You could go online and search for UHMW wear...

You could go online and search for UHMW wear strips. There might be a plastics shop in your area that carries this product. If all they have is a solid piece that matches your dimensions, a router or...
Forum: Keystone Questions 07-08-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,321
Posted By Gord
It is possible to purchase an offset toilet...

It is possible to purchase an offset toilet flange. You would have to be able to remove the old one, which might not be easy to do.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-23-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By Gord
You can be sure the water heater is full by...

You can be sure the water heater is full by cracking open the safety vent valve on the outside and having water come out of it. When you tried on gas to heat water, the burner was on?
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-18-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,744
Posted By Gord
If your old water heater is like mine, the relay...

If your old water heater is like mine, the relay has a 12vdc coil that allowed you to turn on the 120vac to the electric element in the old water heater. You should be able to utilize the 12vdc coil...
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