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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-21-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,666
Posted By PeterFTH
Batteries hate to be drawn below 11 volts -...

Batteries hate to be drawn below 11 volts - normal range is only the half volt between 12.8 and 12.2 and the lower you go the charge time increases exponentially. You can borrow a load tester from...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-14-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,466
Posted By PeterFTH
Batteries do NOT like to be discharged below 11...

Batteries do NOT like to be discharged below 11 volts. Flat dead can damage cells - they are in series internally so one bad cell is one finished battery. The ideal thing is to disconnect them,...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-13-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,925
Posted By PeterFTH
While out of your control, it bothers me when I...

While out of your control, it bothers me when I find something missing (rear hub cover $$) in that it could be an issue for someone else that might collide with it. Insurance is worth a call, but if...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 04-11-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,580
Posted By PeterFTH
You cannot make something from nothing, but I...

You cannot make something from nothing, but I have a Wilson cell amplifying system that ran about $500 and took a LONG day to wire in. I would say it gives me one bar. If I have zero, I might or...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By PeterFTH
You were lucky - my steps got stuck OUT....

You were lucky - my steps got stuck OUT. Thankfully someone stopped me as I was leaving my campsite - spent an hour in 95 degrees on hot asphalt trying to take out the clevis pin out but it was so...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-08-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,318
Posted By PeterFTH
My father was generally a very smart man, but he...

My father was generally a very smart man, but he registered his RV in Vermont to avoid the sales tax ... had he been in a serious accident, his insurance company would have cried "FRAUD" and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-02-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By PeterFTH
2002 Travel Supreme front gen cover slide spring pin

I have learned that the front prow of my 2002 Travel Supreme DP is somewhat fragile - I got it into some sand at a campsite and it did a lot of damage. The spring pin on the right side of the vehicle...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-02-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,402
Posted By PeterFTH
After you clean the battery connections apply...

After you clean the battery connections apply some di-electric greasee (Vasoline will work) .... this will prevent any moisture from getting in and thus - no corrosion.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-31-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,069
Posted By PeterFTH
Safety. Redundancy. Easier pull. Can't think of...

Safety. Redundancy. Easier pull. Can't think of any reason to go out with a single axle when a dual axle is an option.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By PeterFTH
Find a Goodyear tire and service center - check...

Find a Goodyear tire and service center - check if they service RV's .... my 7 gallon sump, filter, fuel/water separator and a complete chassis lube and inspection for well under $300. Cheaper than I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,292
Posted By PeterFTH
Take note of the fierce weather plaguing the...

Take note of the fierce weather plaguing the northern states in summer now. Michigan and Ohio had tornadoes last summer! Personally, I live in NE Florida and will be exploring more parts of Florida...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-26-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,574
Posted By PeterFTH
Tank sensors are notorious for not working - in...

Tank sensors are notorious for not working - in my case, when the black tank is full beyond the roof vent it bubbles back into the toilet. However, it's easy enough to predict when to empty the tank...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,402
Posted By PeterFTH
Forget wet cell batteries. What I did was revamp...

Forget wet cell batteries. What I did was revamp my battery compartment to accept a standard size (8D) battery x two. No more paying a premium for a "special" size or model number. Yes, it was a bit...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-24-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,753
Posted By PeterFTH
My parents used to travel from LI, NY to Key...

My parents used to travel from LI, NY to Key Largo in their camper. One year they hired a neighborhood kid to watch the place - turns out he wasn't the alpha male of his crowd. They ended up using my...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-17-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,965
Posted By PeterFTH
Being single I never had to live in such a...

Being single I never had to live in such a confined space with another person full time - do you think this exposure had anything to do with the decision to split? In fact, I tour about 5-6 months a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-14-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,417
Posted By PeterFTH
after a life on the water I spent a year looking...

after a life on the water I spent a year looking at RVs trying to understand what I wanted what I could alter and what I would be stuck with. The very first dealbreaker I came across was the rear...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-12-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By PeterFTH
It's a methodical process - you have to remove...

It's a methodical process - you have to remove any wood that's essentially paste. There is a marine product called "git rot" but I recommend West System epoxy and microfiber filler (sawdust works)...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,822
Posted By PeterFTH
NEVER use a radiant space heater in an RV. Buy an...

NEVER use a radiant space heater in an RV. Buy an oil filled radiator which can NOT start a fire and which has a half and full setting if you are straining your electrical capacity.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,476
Posted By PeterFTH
Go inside, put more on your credit card than you...

Go inside, put more on your credit card than you will need, fill up and the amount you don't use is deducted from your bill. I usually go in and get that final receipt anyway.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-10-2024, 06:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,396
Posted By PeterFTH
Full water tanks will NOT affect your fuel...

Full water tanks will NOT affect your fuel economy. Getting to a destination and finding out there IS no water? Misery. I never drain fresh water for travel - might need it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-10-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,564
Posted By PeterFTH
Gravity never fails - just run the hose at a down...

Gravity never fails - just run the hose at a down hill angle and only keep the grey valve open - do NOT leave the black valve open just drain it when it's getting full.... or drain it weekly or on a...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-01-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,298
Posted By PeterFTH
personally I wouldn't use a space heater ever...

personally I wouldn't use a space heater ever anywhere they are too big a fire hazard. Buy an oil filled radiator which has a 750 or 1500 W setting you could put newspaper on it it won't catch on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-29-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,237
Posted By PeterFTH
They charge a lot for a reason - it takes...

They charge a lot for a reason - it takes experience and the proper tools to undertake that job. Is it a DYI? Depends on your skill level and risk tolerance. One small mistake? I'd go pay the money...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-25-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,079
Posted By PeterFTH
You have nothing to worry about - stick to the...

You have nothing to worry about - stick to the original maintenance schedule. Years ago my brother was at a bar next to a Ford engineer and in the conversation, the engineer asked my brother, "Do you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,457
Posted By PeterFTH
Because S*** has to roll down hill and not puddle...

Because S*** has to roll down hill and not puddle up in the hose.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-23-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,274
Posted By PeterFTH
this is the best advice you will get. Firstly...

this is the best advice you will get. Firstly make up a survey form with everything you can think of in terms of options structure powertrain so that you can look at different RVs and compare them...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-19-2024, 04:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,841
Posted By PeterFTH
try riding a motorcycle. So many people will come...

try riding a motorcycle. So many people will come up and tell you horror stories that you don't particularly need to hear.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-18-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,838
Posted By PeterFTH
motorhomes and campers are the least favorable...

motorhomes and campers are the least favorable residences in a cold snowy climate. They are not insulated well enough you will have amazing condensation problems inside trying to heat it in a snow...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,097
Posted By PeterFTH
I spent a year coming from the boating world...

I spent a year coming from the boating world examining every RV I could get my hands on. The very first thing I realized is I wanted a side radiator not a rear radiator in a class a. The next thing...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-18-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,841
Posted By PeterFTH
whenever someone offers to help me I ask them to...

whenever someone offers to help me I ask them to go away. However there have been times when other campers have made observations that save me a lot of headache like the time my electric steps didn't...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-14-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By PeterFTH
My 2002 Travel Supreme came with only a few...

My 2002 Travel Supreme came with only a few outlets hooked up to the inverter. Perhaps the thought was that people might overload the inverter, but you can do that on two outlets so I re-wired so all...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-13-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,731
Posted By PeterFTH
One more thing. You have to keep the tops of your...

One more thing. You have to keep the tops of your batteries clean because any dirt or grease could provide a path for leakage between the positive and negative terminals. This slow leaching of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-11-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,731
Posted By PeterFTH
First of all, 12.5 volts is not sufficient to go...

First of all, 12.5 volts is not sufficient to go overnight with. The working range of non-lithium batteries is 12.8-12.2. 1/2 a volt. You need to run your genset at night to top them off for the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-11-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,292
Posted By PeterFTH
I would avoid I-10 through Houston. This city has...

I would avoid I-10 through Houston. This city has outgrown itself - working on it's 4th Beltway. And it's a long haul ... if I were to go through Texas again I'd find an alternate route even if was...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,838
Posted By PeterFTH
If you have enough time, your plan to move to...

If you have enough time, your plan to move to another lane is a good one. If it comes up suddenly, such as at night, the LAST thing you want to do is swerve. There is a good chance with your ground...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,865
Posted By PeterFTH
Does your door hinge on the forward side (can't...

Does your door hinge on the forward side (can't picture it trying to pull outward) or the aft side which would be the equivalent of a suicide rear door on an old Lincoln. My highway experience was I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-07-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,916
Posted By PeterFTH
many appliances do not like a modified square...

many appliances do not like a modified square wave inverter. It must be a pure sine wave inverter at which point the output is identical to shore power or generator power
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-01-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,048
Posted By PeterFTH
Your steer tires are the most critical - my...

Your steer tires are the most critical - my Michelins are pushing 6 years but I treat the sidewalls with 303 UV protectant a couple of times a month and inspect the sidewalls carefully for any little...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-01-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,691
Posted By PeterFTH
Your transmission is 1) expensive 2) complex and...

Your transmission is 1) expensive 2) complex and 3) beyond the abilities of the typical RV owner to service. I have an Allison 6 speed on my 40' DP and inside of the first year of ownership I had it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,331
Posted By PeterFTH
I NEVER work under my RV based on the hydraulic...

I NEVER work under my RV based on the hydraulic jacks alone, although they have never given a centimeter. I ALWAYS put a hard jack stand under the frame so I can work safely without worry about being...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-28-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,480
Posted By PeterFTH
I was in a campground with sometimes one bar. I...

I was in a campground with sometimes one bar. I bought a cell phone booster from Wilson ... installed the outside antenna, ran that wire inside to the amplifier, then there is an inside antenna with...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-11-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,936
Posted By PeterFTH
I do keep maintenance logs on my computer buried...

I do keep maintenance logs on my computer buried in the day to day experiences noted, and I color them in red. However, I also use a label maker to label each part/filter with the date and mileage of...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-11-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,949
Posted By PeterFTH
I figured out on the delivery from Texas to...

I figured out on the delivery from Texas to Florida that driving a DP at posted speed limits was not a good idea. First of all, I had no idea what I was doing - so selected 60 as my cruising speed....
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-07-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,544
Posted By PeterFTH
I think the potato processing plant I toured was...

I think the potato processing plant I toured was called benchmark it has two benefits. Number one whatever you did or do for a living you will no longer regret having watched people sort potatoes all...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-31-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,204
Posted By PeterFTH
A couple of things about the keys. First of all...

A couple of things about the keys. First of all getting a winter reservation is virtually impossible at this point. There are no vacancies and the cost of a month in Key West probably exceeds $5000....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,671
Posted By PeterFTH
first of all tag axles are installed by...

first of all tag axles are installed by manufacturers when they feel it's required to carry the weight. Unless you're towing a huge trailer don't bother with a tag axle as part of your wish list...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 12-24-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,704
Posted By PeterFTH
400 W of solar is a drop in the bucket. I have...

400 W of solar is a drop in the bucket. I have 850 W that can put out 53 A on a good day I will run the generator for an hour in the morning to replenish the batteries from overnight the solar will...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-24-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,064
Posted By PeterFTH
my 2002 travel supreme 40 foot weighs in it about...

my 2002 travel supreme 40 foot weighs in it about 36,000 pounds as a 400 hp 8.8 L Cummins made it with an Allison six speed transmission. I get a solid 10 miles per gallon averaged over 10 years of...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-24-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,326
Posted By PeterFTH
invest in solar panels so your batteries will...

invest in solar panels so your batteries will stay charged and you can keep a vent fan like a fantastic vent or Max air going all the time. If you wash and wax your vehicle in the spring all you have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-18-2023, 03:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,023
Posted By PeterFTH
when my mother and father were considering an RV,...

when my mother and father were considering an RV, recreationally for trips, not to live on, they rented one a few times to make sure before they purchased. This would also give you the opportunity to...
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