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Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 10-13-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By dwhit
My water htr is gas/electric. I only use the...

My water htr is gas/electric. I only use the electric. Lately mine is putting out less hot water than before . The magnesium rod is 28mos old. I'm going in there tomorrow and replace the rod however...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-08-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By dwhit
My DOMETIC BRISK II compressor does this. At 95...

My DOMETIC BRISK II compressor does this. At 95 outside the front compressor cycles as yours does. Below 95 it runs normally. Did the capacitor fix your problem?
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 06-30-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 499
Posted By dwhit
Shepardmike: If I had icing like that I'd have...

Shepardmike:
If I had icing like that I'd have no airflow
I'll look into that regardless
Fabulous picture...I'm sure you kept that for response like this-very graphic

Thanks!
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 06-29-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 499
Posted By dwhit
MrMaRK and TWINBOAT 52 Thank you for your...

MrMaRK and TWINBOAT 52
Thank you for your input.

I'll plan on investigating the freezing coil and order a capacitor.
I've read previous posts allowing for both these issues but I have my...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 06-28-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 499
Posted By dwhit
Dometic AC compressor cycles on its own!

We've a 2019 Sandpiper 5th wheel we like. But when the outside temp gets to 95 the living room AC compressor will cycle off w/o satisfying the wall thermostat. The fan will continue but no cooling....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-23-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,607
Posted By dwhit
Thanks for your reply. I'll have to do something...

Thanks for your reply. I'll have to do something formally if I hope to sell this unit. Wife suggests a DVD equipped TV as the Hisense unit we have has a flickering screen issue.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-21-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,607
Posted By dwhit
Connex audio center

I agree totally. I put-up with the $19.95 Kmart audio center for 4 years. Our RV is a 2019 model Sandpiper FLOK. Last evening this crummy Connex ate a DVD. I couldn't get it to do anything like...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-16-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By dwhit
Margarita at Dometic customer service: 2 beeps...

Margarita at Dometic customer service:
2 beeps usually signifies that the rain sensor has been activated, needs cleaned or is defective. Do you live in an area with high dust or saltwater? A lot of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-06-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By dwhit
No SKIP, controller is on the wall attached with...

No SKIP, controller is on the wall attached with an RJ-11 connector to the fan.
No batteries.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-06-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By dwhit
Fantastik Fan Speed Problem

Fantastik Fan Model 5200 in a 2019 Sandpiper. Lid opens/closes normally. Rain sensor works normally. Cannot adj the 13 speed motor which worked fine yesterday. Pressing speed arrow down nothing. I...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 08-19-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By dwhit
Can't guy wire in an RV park & I gotta get above...

Can't guy wire in an RV park & I gotta get above the tree line.



I'm rethinking the steel pole setup by clamping it to the length of the ladder plus 20 feet. Weight on bumper. I can use a...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 08-18-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By dwhit
Thanks for the reply Ken. Being that I'm 2/70M I...

Thanks for the reply Ken. Being that I'm 2/70M I just want a stick antenna mount.
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 08-18-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By dwhit
50' fiberglass multi section mast for RV ladder

I've just had a harrowing experience taking down my steel pole 16' antenna from the upper rung of my RV ladder. I will not do this again.

Anyone had experience with the MFJ multi...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-07-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,389
Posted By dwhit
Comet GP-3 on a 10' steel pole mounted with...

Comet GP-3 on a 10' steel pole mounted with clamps resting on top step of ladder. Gets out real good on 5 watts.


Downside is having to mount/dismount every coupla' months when relocating.
...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 09-27-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,507
Posted By dwhit
I did it for atonement...past evil involving...

I did it for atonement...past evil involving 27MGz in my past.


Over winter in FL I plan to get my Extra. I'm looking at radios now...nothing yet.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-11-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,749
Posted By dwhit
And the risk far exceeds trusting whether it's in...

And the risk far exceeds trusting whether it's in the fuel...or not. I'm sick with fear of a CP4 failure. We use Stanadyne. We ship a case of of it twice a year wherever we are in the country. We use...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-08-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,749
Posted By dwhit
I've read numerous posts that say to not use...

I've read numerous posts that say to not use "water dispersal" products. Use the opposite formula to encourage water separation so it may be captured by the separator. Water of any sort is...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-04-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,372
Posted By dwhit
jcussen...

jcussen (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/jcussen-242800.html) I agree the heat from a compressor fridge is noticeable and needs to be efficiently directed. My home GE vents from under the front....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 9,756
Posted By dwhit
Our 2014 5th wheel is on its fourth Dometic 15K...

Our 2014 5th wheel is on its fourth Dometic 15K Brisk Air II...they fail at the welding points on the condenser.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-26-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,030
Posted By dwhit
We had a class A that had heat in same area. It...

We had a class A that had heat in same area. It was the exhaust pipe path. May have to fashion addt'l heat shielding.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-25-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,523
Posted By dwhit
Busskipper...

Busskipper (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/busskipper-5453.html): Yep...that the one. I've three of 'em...one down for repairs. A 3 cent temperature fuse is being replaced. Great and simple...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 06-07-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By dwhit
Good deal...we're enjoying ours after four months...

Good deal...we're enjoying ours after four months in FL and four more across Rochester, NY-Chicago-Denver this summer. Usually seven months away.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 55,598
Posted By dwhit
Impressive thread. I have a contribution...

Impressive thread.

I have a contribution regarding cooling. My new Sandpiper arrived with a 22cuft LG. Cooling air is drawn from the rear left and is expelled from the rear right as one faces the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-16-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 545
Posted By dwhit
We had same issue with a Damon. I installed a...

We had same issue with a Damon. I installed a ball valve in the hot water line...took care of it.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-09-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By dwhit
That's a ridiculous and heavily biased statement....

That's a ridiculous and heavily biased statement. Our problems involved only appliances, not build quality. We dragged this thing all over the US for three years. It was a gas. Went thru all six...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-07-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By dwhit
2014 XLR Thunderbird 415AMP

I can understand your concerns. We purchased our 2014 Thunderbird 415AMP in October of 2015. We drove 105 miles three times to review this used unit that we purchased. Did the same thing in...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-06-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,877
Posted By dwhit
Forest River

Forest River
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-05-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,569
Posted By dwhit
My 2019 Forest River arrived with the...

My 2019 Forest River arrived with the Jack...vastly inferior than the old extended batwing.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-05-2019, 07:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,877
Posted By dwhit
I found in having three ammonia refers is that...

I found in having three ammonia refers is that the more air you can move out the back the better. The last fridge worked the best...a 12cuft four door Dometic I installed three addt'l " low speed...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-02-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,877
Posted By dwhit
Forest River is installing 22 cu ft LG three door...

Forest River is installing 22 cu ft LG three door residential fridges. We have a new 2019 Sandpiper with one. Included is a 2kw surge inverter attached to two size 27 deep cycle Interstates. System...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 04-13-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,124
Posted By dwhit
Wife and I live seven months/year in a new Forest...

Wife and I live seven months/year in a new Forest River Sandpiper 379FLOK. We were in a Thunderbird XLR toyhauler for the last three years. We can recommend the Sandpiper. No issues with it. Jus'...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-25-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,528
Posted By dwhit
The WFCO should drop back to 13.2vdc after 48...

The WFCO should drop back to 13.2vdc after 48 hours of NOT trying to bring up a battery. I've had four WFCO's...never hadda problem. It's jus' not the Ferrari of converters...but it's also not the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-24-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By dwhit
The only way to get ALL the ice/frost out from...

The only way to get ALL the ice/frost out from the evaporator area is to turn the unit off. We're gone seven months of the year but in two month intervals. We leave the house with that fridge empty...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-11-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 818
Posted By dwhit
$200 to use their electric to take the chill off?...

$200 to use their electric to take the chill off?


Lot more friendlier parks available
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-07-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,399
Posted By dwhit
drwwicks...

drwwicks (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/drwwicks-157920.html): The LG residential fridges have no on/off switch. You can power down the compressor by tapping the control panel to disable. This...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-03-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,669
Posted By dwhit
I have a '19 Sandpiper with the unusually poor...

I have a '19 Sandpiper with the unusually poor reputation LG fridge. We ran it for a few days before accepting the unit. Ran fine. But what I WON'T do is run it while traveling. I figure that a rough...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-02-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,669
Posted By dwhit
Maybe plug in the new one awhile make sure it...

Maybe plug in the new one awhile make sure it works. Don't forget it's supposed to be upright and let it settle 12 hours before turning it on.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-27-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,669
Posted By dwhit
Is the waste heat from the unit well ventilated?

Is the waste heat from the unit well ventilated?
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 02-21-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By dwhit
You must show us the procedure for recoil...

You must show us the procedure for recoil starting this engine.
Engine Brand
Champion

Starting System
Recoil Start

HP
301 HP
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-18-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,930
Posted By dwhit
I've an XLR with the enhanced wing antenna. I...

I've an XLR with the enhanced wing antenna. I have a new Sandpiper with the King Jack. Dramatically fewer channels captured.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-22-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,830
Posted By dwhit
Thought for sure we were gonna die. Wife and I...

Thought for sure we were gonna die. Wife and I had splitting headaches.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-03-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By dwhit
I had the same issue plus a "hot skin". ...

I had the same issue plus a "hot skin".


It was the fridge heating element. Replaced it and all's good.
Thru the years the sheaf surrounding the element corroded allowing leakage current.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 12-25-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,103
Posted By dwhit
I left a 42 foot XLR Toyhauler at home while...

I left a 42 foot XLR Toyhauler at home while wintering in FL in another 5th wheel. We chained the wheels, king-pin locked, spotlites on it and a game-cam aimed at it in an aluminum barn.


No...
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-08-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,802
Posted By dwhit
https://www.facebook.com/LgRefrigerators/?epa=SEAR...

https://www.facebook.com/LgRefrigerators/?epa=SEARCH_BOX


Google LG and you'll be drowned by complaints from Lowe's, BestBuy, Depot customers. Rather frightening..
Forum: Excel Owner's Forum 12-07-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,802
Posted By dwhit
Similar issues follow the LG line as well. Rather...

Similar issues follow the LG line as well. Rather amazing how many complaints are posted in numerous forums...including FB.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-01-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,612
Posted By dwhit
I had this nice 12vdc compressor for a full year....

I had this nice 12vdc compressor for a full year. Worked well. But I got greedy as I was in a hurry and tried to get two tires from 75 to 85psi...and killed it. I was hot. I should have followed the...
Forum: Going Green 11-29-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,654
Posted By dwhit
Ya gotta have it...point taken. I gots to...

Ya gotta have it...point taken.

I gots to admit I like everything MY WAY as well.
Forum: Going Green 11-27-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,654
Posted By dwhit
Heh...I'd goto WalMart and buy a campsite...

Heh...I'd goto WalMart and buy a campsite percolator. 1500 watts is too expensive for a cup of coffee. How 'bout coupla' ounces of propane?


JMHO
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-12-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,902
Posted By dwhit
I have an LG bottom freezer. I didn't know how to...

I have an LG bottom freezer. I didn't know how to do it either. I searched here and on Google. First make a choice of using jus' air or air and antifreeze. I did both. The LG has a button on the ice...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 11-11-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By dwhit
WHEW!

WHEW!
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