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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-08-2024, 03:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,826
Posted By 440scout
Yes, cooler until the torque converter unlocks...

Yes, cooler until the torque converter unlocks while pulling a heavy load up a long steep ungrade like climbing I-70 to cross the Rockies. Although the ambient temp will drop as you gain altitude and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,826
Posted By 440scout
By far, the biggest producer of heat in an...

By far, the biggest producer of heat in an automatic transmission is the torque converter. It's the liquid coupling between the engine and transmission that allows the engine to run while in gear...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-15-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By 440scout
So if your plan is to connect to the factory...

So if your plan is to connect to the factory inverter ready connections then that is very likely a feed to one circuit that may be 20 amps or possibly a 15 amp circuit.
Your camper may be new enough...
Forum: General RV Issues 01-29-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Posted By 440scout
My dealer told me it was a "design...

My dealer told me it was a "design feature".
Forum: Toy Haulers 11-30-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,014
Posted By 440scout
The first time that furnace has to be pulled out...

The first time that furnace has to be pulled out for the sail switch is the time to mark where that access hole should go. At that point you can see if any wall studs, etc are in the way. What he did...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-04-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,172
Posted By 440scout
Following this thread.

Following this thread.
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-16-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By 440scout
I just installed a Dometic 320 in my (sob) 5th...

I just installed a Dometic 320 in my (sob) 5th wheel and the mounting bolts need 11 inches to the wall behind the toilet. There was just enough room and the toilet is very lightly touching the rear...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-01-2023, 05:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,723
Posted By 440scout
Your figured it out yourself and did the...

Your figured it out yourself and did the corrective repair, good job!
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-24-2023, 05:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,703
Posted By 440scout
Pass through is a benefit of having an automatic...

Pass through is a benefit of having an automatic transfer switch, you won't have to deal with plugging and unplugging extension cords. Fyi, those types of inverters usually come with a remote switch...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-23-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,703
Posted By 440scout
Pass through is for example, you are watching TV...

Pass through is for example, you are watching TV while on inverter and your shorepower gets plugged in, since the inverter has a builtin automatic transfer switch, it senses shore power and...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-04-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,902
Posted By 440scout
Unless it's already been mentioned, there could...

Unless it's already been mentioned, there could be something inside the camper that got stuck between the slide and the interior wall.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-04-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,703
Posted By 440scout
There are plenty of choices for inverters on...

There are plenty of choices for inverters on Amazon. But, make sure its a "pure sine wave" inverter because they work great with sensitive electronics. Donnot get a modified sine wave inverter like...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-22-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,723
Posted By 440scout
I think you're following the correct course of...

I think you're following the correct course of troubleshooting. I would be doing it the same way, try switching temp sensors with the other unit. Hopefully those freeze sensor wires are just plugged...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-17-2023, 05:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,031
Posted By 440scout
The OP states that the camper has the 400 watt...

The OP states that the camper has the 400 watt factory solar package and 2 lithium batteries but after 30 hours of boondocking while running the 12 volt fridge and using a cpap machine at night, the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-16-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,031
Posted By 440scout
If it was me, I would get a good clamp-on meter...

If it was me, I would get a good clamp-on meter (around $45. on Amazon)and start testing the solar input and output voltages at the solar charge controller. Depending on the rated voltage of your...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-16-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,603
Posted By 440scout
You can add an electric heating element with...

You can add an electric heating element with thermostat to your 6 gallon water if you want to....
Forum: Technical Corner 02-22-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,663
Posted By 440scout
Is that charge controller fastened to the roof?...

Is that charge controller fastened to the roof? If so, it could have a pair of wires going through the roof under the controller, leading down to the batteries. I've never seen a charge controller...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 01-25-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,237
Posted By 440scout
Vented A/C? My guess is that it has the...

Vented A/C? My guess is that it has the capability of using outside air or recirc inside air for cooling. So, its similar to your tow vehicle you can adjust the a/c to recirculate or mix in outside...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 12-16-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,693
Posted By 440scout
It will if you get the 4" to the rear extension...

It will if you get the 4" to the rear extension which will get you the cab clearance you may need, available on Amazon for about $150. I needed it because my grand design solitude is almost 8-1/2...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-18-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,375
Posted By 440scout
Thanks for that very good explanation. From what...

Thanks for that very good explanation. From what I've seen most homes built in the last 60 years or so use a galvanized 6 inch steel vent or similar for the furnace. I guess a lot of older homes...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-18-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,375
Posted By 440scout
Good setup! Would it be correct to consider an RV...

Good setup! Would it be correct to consider an RV furnace direct vented? Unlike some residential furnaces an RV uses outside air for combustion. Even though an RV furnace is not very high on the...
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-18-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,375
Posted By 440scout
That amperage draw is not so bad, the Nocold 18...

That amperage draw is not so bad, the Nocold 18 cubic foot fridge in my s.o.b. 5th wheel pulls 44 amps from the 12 volt batteries through the 3000 watt Go-Power inverter-charger while running on 120...
Forum: Keystone Questions 10-27-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,305
Posted By 440scout
See post #15. Those are tank heaters and they are...

See post #15. Those are tank heaters and they are available in many sizes & configurations to fit your 3 holding tanks. Installation instructions say that the temp must be at least 50 degrees so that...
Forum: Technical Corner 09-14-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,400
Posted By 440scout
Moose29, your solar panel at 200 watts is usually...

Moose29, your solar panel at 200 watts is usually capable of a little over 10 amps charge. So that 10 amp fuse seems a little under sized. If it were me, I would replaced that fuse with a 15 amp....
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-12-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,399
Posted By 440scout
Or, you can buy 4 new leaf springs for $238 on...

Or, you can buy 4 new leaf springs for $238 on Amazon. The ones I saw are for the 7000 pound, 3 inch thick axles, but you can get different ones for different size axles. If you get them, I recommend...
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