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Posted By Five2o

After cleaning all house battery terminals it...

After cleaning all house battery terminals it appears that posters comments were correct...house batteries show 13.2 on inverter panel 13 on battery switch.
Thanks to all!

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

12-12-2021, 10:42 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 428

Posted By Five2o

But heres the thing...my battery switch says...

But heres the thing...my battery switch says house batteries were 11.7v yet putting a meter on the house bank showed 13.1v
Using 12v heater or water pump acted like discharged batteries even though...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

12-11-2021, 04:19 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 428

Posted By Five2o

That is similar to my thoughts. I'll pull the...

That is similar to my thoughts. I'll pull the batteries and clean up everything suspicious first.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

12-11-2021, 11:34 AM

Replies: 7

Views: 428

Posted By Five2o

House batteries not charged.

Weird thing happened while dry camping last night. Running the gen to watch tv all of a sudden it just stopped. Restarted it, ran 5 seconds then stopped.2nd try gen started and no further trouble...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

12-11-2021, 11:26 AM

Replies: 6

Aquahot problem

Views: 668

Posted By Five2o

I have no solution but are interested as I too...

I have no solution but are interested as I too just replaced my burner head only to find it smokes on start up

Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions

12-15-2019, 06:13 PM

Replies: 156

Underwhelmed with Poor Quality

Views: 32,599

Posted By Five2o

Pretty funny that OP is judging rv quality by the...

Pretty funny that OP is judging rv quality by the cabinets.

Rv's will have 100's of problems over the years...the ones involving cabinets will be the cheapest & easiest to repair.

11-27-2019, 06:17 PM

Replies: 33

Clean Fiberglass Roof???

Views: 7,712

Posted By Five2o

Lot of terrible advice here...wax the roof once a...

Lot of terrible advice here...wax the roof once a year like others have said.

Forum: Full-Timers

11-17-2019, 03:12 PM

Replies: 144

What are your biggest regrets going full-time?

Views: 28,330

Posted By Five2o

I regretted missing traveling off continent. I...

I regretted missing traveling off continent. I solved that 8 years ago by adding a sailboat. Now we can enjoy our coach in Cape Breton during summer then Polynesia on the boat in Winter.

...

08-11-2019, 04:13 PM

Replies: 8

Itasca Ellipse 2014 Rides Rough

Views: 1,174

Posted By Five2o

They do ride rough...ain't no Cadillac

They do ride rough...ain't no Cadillac

07-30-2019, 02:52 PM

Replies: 2

Retract bedroom slide

Views: 685

Posted By Five2o

Use the jacks to tilt the bus so you are pushing...

Use the jacks to tilt the bus so you are pushing the slide down hill.

07-30-2019, 02:51 PM

Replies: 19

Lichtsinn RV?

Views: 7,582

Posted By Five2o

Lichtsinn sold me my Ellipse 9 years ago. One...

Lichtsinn sold me my Ellipse 9 years ago. One phone call is all it took to get the best price. A few days later I was driving my new coach back to Canada.

04-01-2019, 04:24 PM

Replies: 7

Rust Prevention

Views: 1,158

Posted By Five2o

I spent about a week under my new Ellipse about 3...

I spent about a week under my new Ellipse about 3 months after purchase scrapping & cleaning rust...covered with OSPHO the rustoleum. !0 years later I have very little new rust to address each...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

03-20-2019, 01:43 PM

Replies: 12

Dometic Refrigerator Water Dispenser issue

Views: 2,757

Posted By Five2o

Sorry...old thread but it is easy to remove the...

Sorry...old thread but it is easy to remove the supplied bracket & install old Dometic bracket saving a bout $100 in lieu of buying OEM part.
Thanks for the tip joedaddy.

03-04-2019, 02:38 PM

Replies: 122

Newbie Which Class A brand to buy?

Views: 17,632

Posted By Five2o

After 10 years, 3 countries, 125000 miles I still...

After 10 years, 3 countries, 125000 miles I still love my Ellipse. Winni has wonderful service/warranty in Forest City. Other coaches mentioned are all good as well...they will all break something at...

Seriously Considering the 2015 Itasca Ellipse Money Down Insight Please

02-28-2019, 07:16 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 1,378

Posted By Five2o

Your Aqua-Hot motor is a pretty easy thing to...

Your Aqua-Hot motor is a pretty easy thing to replace...mine lasted 9 years before it crapped out.

02-28-2019, 07:12 PM

Replies: 20

Was just informed Tour/Ellipse lines are Discontinued

Views: 6,076

Posted By Five2o

And the Grand Tour right?

And the Grand Tour right?

01-13-2019, 08:51 AM

Replies: 22

HWH Problem

Views: 2,149

Posted By Five2o

WD is a good cleaner but poor lubricant. Silicone...

WD is a good cleaner but poor lubricant. Silicone won't hurt anything and no harm if it doesn't improve performance...Corrosion X wont affect any rubber etc but will lubricate.

My rear jacks...

01-12-2019, 12:32 PM

Replies: 22

HWH Problem

Views: 2,149

Posted By Five2o

WD is mostly solvent so provides almost no...

WD is mostly solvent so provides almost no lubrication. You can use spray silicone. I've been using Corrosion X last 5 years...never sticky jacks.

No reason to ever bother manually dumping air...

01-10-2019, 06:34 PM

Replies: 33

Itasca Ellipse/Winnebago Tour

Views: 6,153

Posted By Five2o

It matters next to nothing where the radiator is...

It matters next to nothing where the radiator is mounted...9 years 130k miles on my Ellipse.
Only thing you will need to do that may be easier is swap out the serpentine belt perhaps once...needed...

12-17-2018, 07:59 PM

Replies: 4

2011 Tour 42QD Dryer Removal

Views: 967

Posted By Five2o

I've removed my dryer many times...removed the...

I've removed my dryer many times...removed the cabinet doors first though. I have a 42AD but assume no need to disassemble your cabinet either.

11-18-2018, 04:35 PM

Replies: 121

The ultimate Gas vs Diesel buyers guide

Views: 15,409

Posted By Five2o

Agreed...time for a real topic...rear radiator or...

Agreed...time for a real topic...rear radiator or side mounted?

08-09-2018, 07:04 AM

Replies: 7

Inverter replacement

Views: 3,966

Posted By Five2o

Dimension inverter/chargers are junk...here's...

Dimension inverter/chargers are junk...here's what I replaced mine with

...

07-01-2018, 09:58 PM

Replies: 11

Generator won't start - house batteries dead?

Views: 4,159

Posted By Five2o

btw you'll be replacing that pos Dimensions with...

btw you'll be replacing that pos Dimensions with something better soon...I used a Magnum...

09-13-2017, 06:46 PM

Replies: 18

Norcold not cold

Views: 2,120

Posted By Five2o

I would just replace the thermistor ...most...

I would just replace the thermistor ...most common problem for too cold/not cold enough troubles. I keep ours at 36° for the last 8 years.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-19-2017, 04:55 PM

Replies: 6

Inverter usage: probably dumb question

Views: 1,021

Posted By Five2o

12.2v without a load usually means battery is...

12.2v without a load usually means battery is discharged to 50% but with your fan & tv on the monitor may read 12.0v due to the battery loads when actually the real charge is 12.4 or so. Just use...

05-17-2017, 09:42 AM

Replies: 9

Rear camera

Views: 646

Posted By Five2o

I have a 6 pin Sony cable on my 2010 Ellipse...

I have a 6 pin Sony cable on my 2010 Ellipse connecting the rear camera...I cut off the connectors at the rear camera and put all the wires back together...still no picture. Does anyone know which...

05-05-2017, 07:34 AM

Replies: 1,791

2013 Tour

Views: 257,706

Posted By Five2o

When the tire says 120 psi max pressure cold that...

When the tire says 120 psi max pressure cold that what it means. Who cares what the pressure is when running. Get rid of the tire pressure monitoring...causes too much distraction when driving for no...

Forum: Full-Timers

05-12-2015, 06:32 PM

Replies: 51

Nine Months of Fulltimimg

Views: 6,125

Posted By Five2o

Grats on your first year! It is a great stress...

Grats on your first year! It is a great stress free lifestyle. We are just starting our 6th year full timing...94,000 miles... we have been going to Mexico last 2 years in winter to find new roads to...

04-13-2015, 10:48 PM

Replies: 8

Help. HWH Jacks Not Retracting

Views: 862

Posted By Five2o

After 6 years of HWH jacks doing their thing...

After 6 years of HWH jacks doing their thing believe me....just spritzer them once every 2 weeks with Corrosion X ....no need to wipe or even get all the way around with the spray....

04-07-2015, 04:48 PM

Replies: 380

Coach searched

Views: 69,050

Posted By Five2o

Crossing into USA was at border...

Crossing into USA was at border crossings...Mexico was at military check points.

04-07-2015, 02:53 PM

Replies: 380

Coach searched

Views: 69,050

Posted By Five2o

I'm Canadian...my motorhome has been searched 4...

I'm Canadian...my motorhome has been searched 4 times in the USA and at least 12 times in Mexico. Never been searched in Canada yet haha...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

04-07-2015, 02:45 PM

Replies: 5

Motorhome size in Nova Scotia and NB

Views: 948

Posted By Five2o

We've been everywhere thru those provinces...our...

We've been everywhere thru those provinces...our coach is 43' plus a towed jeep.

Forum: Cummins Engines

03-12-2015, 10:07 PM

Replies: 31

400HP ISL Turbo Failure 3rd Time

Views: 12,852

Posted By Five2o

I have a 400 ISL...86000 miles,,,engine temps...

I have a 400 ISL...86000 miles,,,engine temps vary....runs up to 212 on hot days...thermostat opens...down to 185....thermostat closes and temperature back up again. Engine temperature has nothing to...

03-11-2015, 05:08 PM

Replies: 33

Convection/Microwave ovens

Views: 4,013

Posted By Five2o

You do realize that the convection/microwave unit...

You do realize that the convection/microwave unit has a bake option that is the same as your regular oven? Nothing to learn just press the button set the timer set the temperature open another beer.

03-08-2015, 04:45 PM

Replies: 15

Propane Tank Rust

Views: 1,810

Posted By Five2o

Ospho is your friend... Ospho Rust Treatment...

Ospho is your friend...

Ospho Rust Treatment - Since 1947 (https://www.ospho.com/)

03-08-2015, 04:40 PM

Replies: 16

Windshield crack

Views: 1,489

Posted By Five2o

They are lying to you...trying to sell you a new...

They are lying to you...trying to sell you a new windshield ...go elsewhere.

03-08-2015, 04:36 PM

Replies: 12

Partial Roof Replacement

Views: 1,222

Posted By Five2o

I had the roof on my Itasca 42AD replaced under...

I had the roof on my Itasca 42AD replaced under warranty. Big job, big mess....in your case I would request your insurance to allow the work to be done at the factory in Forest City...I doubt they...

01-19-2015, 08:34 PM

Replies: 25

Necessity of a Spare Tire?

Views: 1,527

Posted By Five2o

cell phone is better than a spare even in...

cell phone is better than a spare even in Mexico...5th year full timing

01-07-2015, 10:37 PM

Replies: 22

OK! Quartzite is a couple weeks away.

Views: 2,426

Posted By Five2o

We just left Quartzite today...pretty empty...

We just left Quartzite today...pretty empty compared to older days, most rv parks have lots of room. Silly Al's still a gong show though with worlds worst karaoke singers haha.

10-28-2014, 05:13 PM

Replies: 18

House batteries losing charge quickly

Views: 1,352

Posted By Five2o

It can help also if you equalize your battery...

It can help also if you equalize your battery bank every 6 months or so...many inverter/chargers are capable of this and your batteries will hold greater amount of amp hours as a result.

Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing

03-21-2014, 06:26 PM

Replies: 37

Towing/Brake system

Views: 3,645

Posted By Five2o

I've towed my Wrangler around the US and Canada a...

I've towed my Wrangler around the US and Canada a few times and just returned from Cabo San Lucas...77,000 miles so far....no brake in the Wrangler. To each his own.

12-14-2013, 08:55 AM

Replies: 47

Buying from Lichtsinn Motors

Views: 7,227

Posted By Five2o

When I bought my coach at Lichtsinn I had emailed...

When I bought my coach at Lichtsinn I had emailed many dealers from Florida to Calgary getting a quote on the coach I wanted. In my case Lichtsinn was about 22k cheaper for me and I put a 10k deposit...

12-12-2013, 06:34 PM

Replies: 47

Buying from Lichtsinn Motors

Views: 7,227

Posted By Five2o

I bought from them in 2010...say Hi! to Stacey...

I bought from them in 2010...say Hi! to Stacey for me(she's the sales manager). I flew from Calgary to Seattle to Minneapolis to Mason City...about a 45 minute wait to catch the Mason City connecter....

08-11-2013, 09:00 PM

Replies: 7

no power to electric awning

Views: 779

Posted By Five2o

There is a 10 amp fuse behind the antenna for the...

There is a 10 amp fuse behind the antenna for the awning...you need to open the box located in your large storage slide out area passenger side . I replaced mine with a 15 amp fuse 3 years ago and...

08-02-2013, 02:45 PM

Replies: 9

Dometic Refer Not Staying Cold

Views: 826

Posted By Five2o

I have a 2010 Ellipse with that fridge and had...

I have a 2010 Ellipse with that fridge and had similar problems.

I did get a board replaced on warrenty when 1st problems appeared but fridge was still useless so I took matters into my own...

Forum: Cummins Engines

05-13-2013, 11:32 PM

Replies: 11

400 ISL Operating Temps.

Views: 1,495

Posted By Five2o

My 400 ISL goes up to 212 on hills(long climbs)...

My 400 ISL goes up to 212 on hills(long climbs) before dropping...been that way for 68k miles.

05-12-2013, 09:01 PM

Replies: 7

2013 Tour MPG

Views: 1,659

Posted By Five2o

Hope you are still happy after adding a tow...

Hope you are still happy after adding a tow vehicle and some hills! ....psssst 7

But happy that you are enjoying the bus!