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Forum: Travel Trailers 06-21-2022, 05:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By TheBigPig
Sorry fellas. It is hard to see in the photos. ...

Sorry fellas. It is hard to see in the photos. If you look close, you can see almost a perfect vertical line on the side of camper, that's where the delamination starts. Not sure why my photos...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-20-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By TheBigPig
Delaminating Issue

Hello all,

I apparently had a small leak in my camper which has caused delamination. I had a local RV place seal and UV coat the roof, they also pulled the corner bead coming down and resealed...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-02-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,071
Posted By TheBigPig
Window Leak / Weak Floor

Hey all,

2017 Keystone Passport 2400BH

My camper has been in storage for 4 weeks and we got a lot of rain during that time. Apparently one of the windows developed a leak during this time. I...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-14-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By TheBigPig
GHen, Thanks, but I think I do understand. ...

GHen,

Thanks, but I think I do understand. I'll have solar panels running through the controller to the battery to keep it charged, then I'll have an inverter to convert from DC to AC power. I...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-11-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By TheBigPig
Great, thanks a lot guys. I think I have a few...

Great, thanks a lot guys. I think I have a few options to choose from. Probably go the quick route on my upcoming trip due to lack of time to install anything permanently. I'll consider a switch...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-11-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By TheBigPig
hxckidd, Is this as simple as shutting off...

hxckidd,

Is this as simple as shutting off the breaker to the converter charger before turning on the inverter? I have no problem doing this and cutting power to the AC, fridge, etc as well. ...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-11-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By TheBigPig
Chuck, thanks for the info. I am thinking a...

Chuck, thanks for the info. I am thinking a 2000/4000 inverter with 100W solar panels will meet our needs. Most of the time we camp we should have electrical hookups, so I'm not sure I want to get...
Forum: Technical Corner 06-11-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By TheBigPig
solar panels w/ inverter

I am picking up some solar panels and an inverter for when we have no electrical hookups. When using an inverter, do you plug the camper directly into it with a 30amp to 15amp adapter, or do you run...
Forum: General RV Issues 05-04-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,666
Posted By TheBigPig
Thank you Dutch. I figured as much but I'm...

Thank you Dutch. I figured as much but I'm completely new to this whole camping thing and just wanted other opinions.
Forum: General RV Issues 05-04-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,666
Posted By TheBigPig
Condensation

Took the camper out for the 2nd time ever. Temperatures dropped below freezing at night and I was running my furnace. The next morning I noticed some condensation on the camper wall just behind my...
Forum: Towing 04-19-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
Just an update... Dealership looked at the truck,...

Just an update... Dealership looked at the truck, and said the trailer brake is set up and working as designed. I'll go through the setup as suggested by the Ford manual. It still doesn't make...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-15-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,252
Posted By TheBigPig
Well, I think given the information above, I'll...

Well, I think given the information above, I'll be draining my tank between trips. Thank you for the advice, no mayo jar needed
Forum: Towing 04-15-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
Just picked up a 12v light up circuit tester. ...

Just picked up a 12v light up circuit tester.

Left turn, right turn, brake lights, running light contacts all show voltage.

When the TBC controller was squeezed by hand, voltage was detected...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-15-2021, 06:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,252
Posted By TheBigPig
Drain Fresh Water Tank?

Just took the camper out on the maiden voyage last weekend. Some learning experiences, but all in all very good. I did not have a water hookup so I filled the fresh water tank. We did not use up...
Forum: Towing 04-15-2021, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
Markcee, Thanks, I do have an ongoing post...

Markcee,

Thanks, I do have an ongoing post on f150 forums as well. The dealer is taking a look at the truck tomorrow, I'm hoping it's a computer issue that they can easily adjust/fix.

It is my...
Forum: Towing 04-14-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
NH, Thanks for all that info. I guess the...

NH,

Thanks for all that info. I guess the hangup I have is that my brother has a 2019 F-150 with the same towing display. When he is towing his camper, he sees the output gauge light up every...
Forum: Towing 04-13-2021, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
NH, I understand that the power to the...

NH,

I understand that the power to the trailer brake will fluctuate. Problem is, my gauge is not showing any output at all to the trailer brake when I press on the brake. It is only showing...
Forum: Towing 04-12-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
No, a wiring harness was used to convert the...

No, a wiring harness was used to convert the wiring to the aftermarket product. I took off the harness, plugged in the OEM TBC, and had the dealer program the OEM TBC so the truck would recognize...
Forum: Towing 04-12-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
JRTJH, Thanks for the response. I took the...

JRTJH,

Thanks for the response. I took the camper out over the weekend and got it up to at least 55-60 mph on the highway and went down some decently steep hills and was getting no reading on...
Forum: Towing 04-12-2021, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,294
Posted By TheBigPig
Trailer Brake Issue - F150

Took out the camper over the weekend for the first time and realized I have an issue with the tow brake in my truck.

I have a 2015 F-150 2.7L Ecoboost. I installed an OEM trailer brake myself...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-07-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Posted By TheBigPig
Thanks for the input. I did end up using the...

Thanks for the input. I did end up using the garden hose to flush the coolant and sanitize the FW tank and lines. The source is from my office building which I drink the water from daily, so no...
Forum: New Member Check in! 04-07-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By TheBigPig
WiredGeorge, The tires are brand new Power...

WiredGeorge,

The tires are brand new Power King Tow Max STR ST205/75R14. One of the things I demanded when purchasing was new tires. Battery, I was told was newer, but I didn't actually look for...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-06-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Posted By TheBigPig
De-Winterizing Question

I'm a new TT owner and this might be a dumb question, but...

I plan on flushing the antifreeze from the water lines and sterilizing the fresh water tank this week. The camper sits about 100 ft...
Forum: General RV Issues 04-05-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,335
Posted By TheBigPig
Thanks for the tips / tricks. Unsure which route...

Thanks for the tips / tricks. Unsure which route I'll go once I get all the pesticide cleaned up that I put in the area, but I'll definitely treat the areas where the camper touches the ground to...
Forum: New Member Check in! 04-05-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By TheBigPig
Gegrad, very nice. I used to work up in...

Gegrad, very nice. I used to work up in Monroeville. Not fun on the Parkway east in and out every day at rush hour.

Sourdough, appreciate the questions to be sure I'm prepared. Did a walk...
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