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Forum: Rexhall RV Owner's Forum Today, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 70
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Could be as simple as a tripped breaker or GFI...

Could be as simple as a tripped breaker or GFI that feeds your converter. There may also be a breaker on the converter output but I'd check ithe AC input first.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-19-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,362
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Google maps is why I bought a Garmin 1090. I...

Google maps is why I bought a Garmin 1090. I actually crave the detailed Garmin user interface with all the options, settings and display. After taking a few "neighborhood tours", numerous unpaved...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2024, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Generally shocks degrade gradually, so it's a...

Generally shocks degrade gradually, so it's a relative merit judgement. How "bad" do they need to be before you consider it time to replace them? I guarantee after 64K and what, 20 years or so, the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-17-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 349
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
The caps to get are water misers. They go on...

The caps to get are water misers. They go on every flooded battery I ever get. Some of these caps I have are pushing 25 years old, I just move them from one set to the next.

For RV's it's hard...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-16-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Michelin Agilis HD Z Load Range G $483ea ...

Michelin Agilis HD Z Load Range G $483ea

Kinda spendy. But Toyos plus shipping would've been over $400ea and the Michelins had mid February date codes. So I'll get my 6 years plus out of them. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-16-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 461
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Agree with Unplanned, ~3 years is pretty young...

Agree with Unplanned, ~3 years is pretty young for a storage battery.

What's there now? That's a good basis of reference to determine if you get more like them, or transition to something else. ...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-16-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 203
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I see what you're doing now, but it's a poor way...

I see what you're doing now, but it's a poor way to estimate merit. Do you have a battery monitor that measures current? A timed capacity test amounts to nothing more than applying a load to reach...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-15-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 203
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Not sure what you mean by "adequate". We have no...

Not sure what you mean by "adequate". We have no idea what load your inverter presents, nor the capacity of your batteries so there's no good/bad number to offer. There's no way to tell what...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-15-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 216
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
What is "good"- ? What is "medium" - ? ...

What is "good"- ?
What is "medium" - ?

Without that, all you're going to get is responses based on others' definition of "good" and "medium".

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 04-15-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 113
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
There's an AC breaker for 120V into the...

There's an AC breaker for 120V into the converter, and a DC breaker on the output that feeds the batteries. If your 12V equipment works when plugged into shore power then your AC breaker and...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-15-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 233
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I ran into the same thing with my 8.1L P32. My...

I ran into the same thing with my 8.1L P32. My hoses had the GM number right on them but the hoses that supposedly crossed to that number weren't even close. Ended up finding a correct lower one...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-15-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I use a ~3ft hose on the end of a funnel. ...

I use a ~3ft hose on the end of a funnel. Sandwich the funnel under the passenger side windshield wiper and snake the hose around and into the filler neck. Dump in a quart, go do something. Repeat...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-12-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 716
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Nice CAD drawings. My RV came with a...

Nice CAD drawings. My RV came with a "professionally" mounted solar panel on it. Amounts to four tabs in the corners, some wood screws through the filon and luan and gooped up with dicor. I think...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-12-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 623
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Is this specific to the 454? I have a later...

Is this specific to the 454? I have a later 8.1L/496 and have zero issues with roasted plug boots. Stock cast manifolds.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-11-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,945
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
The question of the ages. There's no apparent...

The question of the ages. There's no apparent standard or consistency across manufacturers and models. You get to discover on your own how your particular RV is set up, hopefully before you park it...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-11-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 463
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I just got a couple new Michelin steer tires. ...

I just got a couple new Michelin steer tires. Haven't driven it yet this year so can't comment on satisfaction yet but since tires are never better than when new I'm expecting at least OK. I went...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-11-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
50A*14V=700W + losses (10%?) = ~800W ...

50A*14V=700W + losses (10%?) = ~800W

Estimating the draw is going to be easier than estimating the fuel, unless someone has published a usage curve under varying loads and eco/non eco mode.
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 365
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I would offer, having been around this block a...

I would offer, having been around this block a few times, having an HF antenna on the RV for stationary operation is a bit of a handicap. It's the lowest common denominator for performance, it's...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-09-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 272
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Whatever one you'll find yourself using. Can't...

Whatever one you'll find yourself using. Can't argue with the Victron, it does "everything". If you're a data nerd I don't think it's missing anything. If you're not a data nerd then it might be a...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 365
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
OK, nominal power and performance. The issue...

OK, nominal power and performance. The issue with putting any antenna on an RV much less HF is clearance. You're already 12ft plus to roof level, adding an 8ft long pole on the top is a quick way...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-09-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 363
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Maybe it's specific to the brand, or maybe...

Maybe it's specific to the brand, or maybe something someone added thinking it would "help". When I changed mine it had no such foam element. A Fram came out, and another Fram went in and I sprayed...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-09-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 272
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Another variable would be physical location -...

Another variable would be physical location - what size the battery box/compartment/tray is and what size/number of batteries might fit there. It's not unheard of to put a much smaller/less capable...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
As mentioned, the transient load testers...

As mentioned, the transient load testers (resistor/carbon pile) can't tell you much about a storage battery other than catastrophic failure, which doesn't take a transient tester to figure out. They...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-09-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 365
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
You're throwing HF in the mix, which is an...

You're throwing HF in the mix, which is an entirely different scale than V/U. HF is difficult on an RV - it's big, but it's not a groundplane like the solid metal surface of a car or truck. Problem...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-09-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 717
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
The question is "worry" and the direct answer to...

The question is "worry" and the direct answer to that is no. If one wants to run torque curves vs RPM vs fuel consumption then you can go down that rabbit hole, with the result being changing very...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-08-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
An auto parts store load test will not give you...

An auto parts store load test will not give you the merit of storage batteries. The "best" way to test them is to apply the same load that they're specified to - 1/20th their capacity, known as C20....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-08-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I just went through this. Between shipping and...

I just went through this. Between shipping and unknown date codes it made selecting anything other than what the local dealer has in stock a moot point. If you order them from a "discount" tire...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 04-07-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,945
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
At a year old and under 6V, it's a safe bet they...

At a year old and under 6V, it's a safe bet they were never topped off since they were made. I consider 6 months to be the oldest born on date I'll accept since that's about as long as one can go...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-06-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 935
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
When this happened to me I had them rebalanced,...

When this happened to me I had them rebalanced, added centramatics and still no joy. Went to a different truck place and was told I had one out of round. Tech said not uncommon for china tires. It...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-05-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 24,144
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I suspect most RV's aren't intended to be used in...

I suspect most RV's aren't intended to be used in snowy climates, so why bother designing them that way. I'm nervous enough when it gets cold enough to freeze the plumbing, much less navigating...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-05-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Over the winter I'd put my trailer up on stands...

Over the winter I'd put my trailer up on stands and store the wheels in the garage. But during camping season parked in my driveway I'd use a cable lock through the wheel spokes and the frame. Yes,...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-05-2024, 06:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I stayed at a few different places in the area,...

I stayed at a few different places in the area, Dam Site Lake (AR), Mill Creek (Table Rock Lake), and the Lakeside RV Park in Branson proper. My favorite was Dam Site, very lush and quiet. Mill...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-05-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
At 20 years old you're well past wash and wax. ...

At 20 years old you're well past wash and wax. The gelcoat is oxidizing badly and chalking, and you can probably start seeing exposed fibers. A common fiberglass coating is dicor which gets points...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-04-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 805
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I never mess with flushing. I drain and refill...

I never mess with flushing. I drain and refill my coolant every year. I have the motor aid feature and there's no practical way to flush the system. I drain via the lower radiator hose, and refill...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-04-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 451
Views: 24,144
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Is that crusty white thing on the right the plug...

Is that crusty white thing on the right the plug boot? Man, that got toasty.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 04-03-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
A buddy of mine does that here, I think at least...

A buddy of mine does that here, I think at least monthly. Sometimes they'll host one at a different place in the state (Magdalena comes to mind) and I recall he's gone to meets in Colorado. ...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-02-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
If you had lead acid that lasted 11 years, you...

If you had lead acid that lasted 11 years, you had very low demand and cycling. Odds are good you could get by with half that capacity in lithium, instead of more.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 04-02-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 136
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Guessing there's a tray/frame/box on the tongue...

Guessing there's a tray/frame/box on the tongue or inside for a battery? Start with the length, width, height of that to match up with common group sizes.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 04-01-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 235
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
It's not clear by your description what kind of...

It's not clear by your description what kind of GC2's these are, flooded or AGM. Sounds like maybe a house brand. If these worked OK for you (and at 7+ years it sounds like they did) then you can...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-29-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Someone might chime in with a photo or diagram...

Someone might chime in with a photo or diagram which would be the primary document to use. But there are clues you can use to figure this out.

Cables tend to lay where they've laid for a long...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-28-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 24,144
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Yep, that's how you'd do it. I think the one in...

Yep, that's how you'd do it. I think the one in mine is a U. Agree there's not much exchange going on, as it takes literally hours of driving for the water in there to get hot from a cold start. ...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-28-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 24,144
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I have the "motor aid" (engine coolant loop)...

I have the "motor aid" (engine coolant loop) water heater as originally built by Itasca. How does one "add" that to a water heater that doesn't already have this feature?

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 531
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Chargers are spec'd by delivered current to the...

Chargers are spec'd by delivered current to the batteries, so a 2A charger is 2A at 12V, or 24 watts. So ~200mA at 120V. Typical practice for float current is 1% of pack capacity, so for yours an...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-28-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 531
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
It seems your 2A maintainer is "smart" and it's...

It seems your 2A maintainer is "smart" and it's detecting what is probably a constant draw at or near it's limit, then times out believing there's a fault. A bigger unit, or one less smart might...
Forum: Going Green 03-28-2024, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Without knowing what your required or desired...

Without knowing what your required or desired power delivery, there is no way to guess what system you need. Yes, you can go with just installing stuff and seeing what happens, or accept any net...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 03-27-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,341
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
The older one free ranges, sleeps wherever. Last...

The older one free ranges, sleeps wherever. Last year we got a puppy and he spent some of his first trips in a crate on the doghouse between us. Later in the year we tied him with a long leash so...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-27-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 509
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Some folks watch their battery level like it's...

Some folks watch their battery level like it's the countdown clock to armageddon. If you're boondocking and are unsure if your battery will make it to morning then some anxiety might be warranted. ...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 03-26-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 525
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
Solar panel...full potential... :laugh: You...

Solar panel...full potential... :laugh:

You could readily test the pair and the single panel independently without having to get up on the roof. If they're nominally the same kind of panel you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-26-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,014
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
News report I heard is the ship lost power...

News report I heard is the ship lost power shortly after leaving the terminal. So they drifted in or perhaps taken by the tide. The video shows the entire suspended part of the bridge just...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-25-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 451
Views: 24,144
Posted By Mark_K5LXP
I will get a all front pads and both sides seals...

I will get a all front pads and both sides seals and ABS sensors replaced....replace the brake fluid too. Something special to look out for?
Do not pass Go or collect $200 until you also service the...
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