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Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-22-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,076
Posted By MN-Clark
We are camping now so I'll look for a check valve...

We are camping now so I'll look for a check valve when we get home. I didn't see anything that looked like one when I was working on things though. Thanks for the link,too.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-19-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,076
Posted By MN-Clark
Why doesn't my signature info show up here? I...

Why doesn't my signature info show up here? I added lines to identify my equipment. Hummm . . .
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-19-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,076
Posted By MN-Clark
One additional point on this problem. There is an...

One additional point on this problem. There is an RV dealer / repair shop a few miles from me. I had called them to see if I could talk to a technician about this. I have delt with them before and...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-18-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,076
Posted By MN-Clark
Good point. Thanks for reminding me. I'm on it!

Good point. Thanks for reminding me. I'm on it!
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-18-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,076
Posted By MN-Clark
I fixed it!!!! Can't explain why this...

I fixed it!!!!


Can't explain why this worked but here's what I just did. First though, I need to say that my beautiful bride is happy again. Whew!


I thought if I could fill the WH somehow...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-18-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,076
Posted By MN-Clark
Water Heater won't fill

Y'all did such a good job with my trailer brake problem. Thx again. Let's see if we can figure out this problem.


De-winterized the RV and set out to check out and test all systems and equipment....
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-15-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
To answer the questions . . . The dealer...

To answer the questions . . .


The dealer wanted $220 plus installation charge, each. I didn't ask what name was on the batteries. They charged me $110 for the diagnostics on the truck and for...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-14-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Well, well, well . . . Some good news. ...

Well, well, well . . . Some good news.


Service technician at dealership says both batteries are now at end of life. They pulled both and ran them thru their testing machine. Plus, the tech says...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-13-2021, 04:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
I have checked several things on the TV but...

I have checked several things on the TV but probably should have the batteries tested too.


To answer the question, the only time the message appears is at start up and so far, only when the...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-12-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
@LHaven - I'm with you on all your observations....

@LHaven - I'm with you on all your observations. But it is what it is & I've gotta go with it.


And, the message really does say " Check Electronic Brake System". That message and a ton of others...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-12-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
@Peacemkr53 - I have been seeing an occasional...

@Peacemkr53 - I have been seeing an occasional message on the TV dash on startup: Check electronic brake system. That caused concern that perhaps the factory trailer brake controller was having...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-08-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
2nd test completed. Good results. Yeah, I'm...

2nd test completed. Good results.
Yeah, I'm that guy that will do all the tests I can before I panic!


Jacked up one wheel at a time do it would spin free. Pulled the breakaway plug and on all 4...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-08-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Test complete. Good results. Battery 12.6...

Test complete. Good results.


Battery 12.6 volts. Pulled the breakaway plug but I couldn't hear anything. That's not unusual for me. Put the plug back in.


Hooked the TV up. Battery reading...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-08-2021, 05:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Today's test plan is to ensure the RV battery is...

Today's test plan is to ensure the RV battery is fully charged, pull the breakaway pin and listen for RV brake noise/activity. If I'm not sure I detect any activity with the RV brakes, I'll hook up...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-07-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Maybe I don't want to try the break away switch....

Maybe I don't want to try the break away switch. It almost looks like a one use item. Even has a warning on it. "Removing plunger with power to the brakes could result in damage to the brakes."
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-07-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Thanks chuckster57. Guess I'll hookup...

Thanks chuckster57.



Guess I'll hookup the TV to the trailer again. Then I can try pulling the emergency break away switch. Too bad I didn't think of that yesterday.


If I get one guess,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-07-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Hummm, never thought about the factory brake...

Hummm, never thought about the factory brake controller not applying brakes below a certain speed. I did pull the trailer though not above 5mph. The TV brake pedal & the trailer brake lever did...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-07-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,342
Posted By MN-Clark
Testing RV Brakes.

I would like to test the electric brakes on my RV without connecting to the TV.


Background: 2018 Carbon 357 toy hauler and a 2015 Ram 3500 dually.
TV has started displaying "Check electronic...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-11-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,958
Posted By MN-Clark
Replaced original TK tires with GY Endurance...

Replaced original TK tires with GY Endurance tires. Removed, cleaned, inspected and repacked all wheel bearings. All bearings and races looked great. The original grease they were packed with...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 02-07-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,378
Posted By MN-Clark
I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy a...

I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy a year ago last November. Heart rate fell to 35 pbm and stayed there. Not very comfortable.


Had a fibrillation pacemaker installed last May. Wonderful...
Forum: Keystone Questions 09-06-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,300
Posted By MN-Clark
I put wheel chocks in front and behind both...

I put wheel chocks in front and behind both wheels and use at least four tiedown straps, usually six actually. The chocks are pulled into the tires with a separate strap to secure them. Hauled my...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 08-12-2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,612
Views: 555,958
Posted By MN-Clark
Cleaned the roof of our Carbon 5th wheel toy...

Cleaned the roof of our Carbon 5th wheel toy hauler day before yesterday. This morning, while it was a little bit cooler, I treated the roof with 303 protector. Glad that's done.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 07-09-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,911
Posted By MN-Clark
Ha! I've been promoted to old hat from old fart...

Ha! I've been promoted to old hat from old fart (I assume). Thanks for that.


Seriously, congrats on the new RV and we look forward to you sticking around.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-20-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 59,159
Posted By MN-Clark
Tired of constantly being broke and stuck in an...

Tired of constantly being broke and stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary and...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-13-2020, 03:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,361
Posted By MN-Clark
1st Roses blooming in our front yard yesterday.

1st Roses blooming in our front yard yesterday.
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