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Forum: Truck Camper Discussion 08-11-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By cptdzl
Center of Gravity spec's

New to TC. My question to the group is when looking at the MFG web sites and specs 3 of the 4 post a CG of say 32" measured from the front of the bed. I understand that part (Pilot thing W&B) but one...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-17-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By cptdzl
Simplest is just get 2 new interstate 6v's and...

Simplest is just get 2 new interstate 6v's and then all the cabling will be the same, they are hooked in series to make one 12 volt. If there is room to go with 12 volts compare the amp hours your...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-25-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By cptdzl
Thanks you

Thanks you
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-24-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By cptdzl
paul65k

I have the victron connect app for my iPhone IOS which shows me each individual component, works good for now. Is the program you are using available for iOS or just MAC OS X? I was thinking of using...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-24-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By cptdzl
CORN18

Your link for the resistor is the same momentary switch link. I did look up the resistor by specs and found this one?
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-23-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By cptdzl
inverter precharge

Could you elaborate on the inverter precharge box you have. I understand why its best to precharge a unit but interested in how your *black box* works. Purchased unit or homemade? Thanks

My set up...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-25-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,050
Posted By cptdzl
some educated guess to think about

How do you run the lights on trailer #2
I know the truck senses a trailer through the 7 pin or 4 pin and supposedly will recognize different trailers that you can name.


IF you have piiggy back...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 10-25-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,050
Posted By cptdzl
wire harness also?

I also got a wire harness for when/if I take the tailgate off (slide in camper/or??) so when I unhook the camera and lock it doesn't set error codes in the body controller/ECM
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-31-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By cptdzl
Costco? How does that work?

No costco's nearby only Sams Club.
Thx
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-31-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By cptdzl
Looking for exactly want I want at a reasonable...

Looking for exactly want I want at a reasonable price. Retired fleet service manager both heavy trucks and lastly school buses. I was always involved in the spec process and submitting the order...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-26-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 907
Posted By cptdzl
Ordering from factory Advice

I'm trying to order a new RAM truck built to my specs even used the RAM site that lets you select the options and then save and print the summery complete with pricing. Apples To Apples when going to...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-08-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,050
Posted By cptdzl
from the build sheet

Still on the fence about this option as dealers can not give me a definitive answer. I will report back if I get this option, I was advised production is likely 90 days.

Here are the group of...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-07-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,050
Posted By cptdzl
To Everyone let me reply enmasse

I'm ordering a 2020 build to spec and working with and questioning 3 different dealers they couldn't answer these questions.


Less dash clutter was the main factor in ordering OEM system.


I...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-06-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,050
Posted By cptdzl
I wonder if they are internal or the valve cap...

I wonder if they are internal or the valve cap screw on type? The sales person sent me this
talked to my service manager, and you do have to purchase the sensors. I will send you some information...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 05-05-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,050
Posted By cptdzl
RAM factory trailer tire monitoring sensors

Can anyone help with personal experience on trailer tire pressure sensors that work with the RAM factory option? I assume I'll need to have four sensors mounted inside the trailer tires. Where do I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-16-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By cptdzl
integral softstart built in

check out the Dometic 15k Penguin II AC, on another forum someone posted a picture of this unit getting ready to install a microair soft start and the unit has their own soft start system. Maybe call...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-16-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By cptdzl
How about Furion

https://furrion.com/collections/cooktops


They have a chef model (much wider) and the 20" 3 burner that has a flush counter top glass folding cover.
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-14-2020, 05:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,381
Posted By cptdzl
04-24096-000 yes a freightliner part number ...

04-24096-000 yes a freightliner part number


we don't have a local dealer so I sourced it through my navistar dealer that I did business with when I was service manger for a school bus fleet
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-30-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By cptdzl
DC pos neg

I took this picture before I had already done the DC cables. Shortened them and installed pos & neg junction posts as I had to relocate the DC fuse block. The grey harness is for the master DC...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-29-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By cptdzl
Should I shorten these?

Changing out the power center and this is what was stuffed in behind it. I'm thinking of cutting half of this length away. Any thoughts?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-12-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By cptdzl
Looks OK

That's were my 2005 350 CAT ran. At that level it was about 1/2 to an inch below the pressure cap fill opening. Its not uncommon for low coolant sensors to fail or just get temperamental with age....
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-07-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
Posted By cptdzl
OEM genuine CAT C7 filters

see classifieds for fuel-oil-water/sep and transmission, best offer
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 08-11-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 637
Posted By cptdzl
Experimental :: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ

Experimental :: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FBQ (2019-08-12 00:27:59)
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-26-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,976
Posted By cptdzl
Thank you all for your advice and info. I Had the...

Thank you all for your advice and info. I Had the OEM controller installed and I see the mileage feature on it. Go to pick up the new trailer tomorrow.
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-17-2019, 06:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,976
Posted By cptdzl
Tracking Mileage on Towable

In shopping for a used trailer I see mileage posted in the RV trader adds. How do they come up with that number. Should I be keeping a log of TV mileage?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-16-2019, 05:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By cptdzl
Thanks All very helpful thinking through this purchase

Dealer explained it was one of the less popular interior decors (DW didnt mind she just wanted a convection microwave) it had solar and dual AC's which boosted the price and wasn't that popular for...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-14-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By cptdzl
New Trailer Drain Plumbing Question

I've studied the owners manual of the new trailer I'm looking at and it depicts the shower drains to the black tank. To make sure I called the MFG and they confirmed the shower drain and toilet go to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 06-11-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,278
Posted By cptdzl
New 2018 still on dealer lot

What should I be looking for? Questions to ask? Anything else? Thank you
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-03-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,764
Posted By cptdzl
Yes 35mph tops just moving it in the city from...

Yes 35mph tops just moving it in the city from storage lot to S&B. Fits in the driveway so we can load, wash and do minor maintenance. Just cant keep it there long term.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-02-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,314
Posted By cptdzl
All good info 'cause I am looking at PPL. I made...

All good info 'cause I am looking at PPL. I made notes on most everything we discussed on the phone but forget their commission rate, Is it 10%? Thx.
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-02-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,764
Posted By cptdzl
ALL good info thats why I like asking for help here

Can you "get by" with the reduced steering and handling capability for a few miles? Probably, if you're lucky and very careful and don't get in a hurry.

I knew that but didn't think of that when...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-01-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 624,456
Posted By cptdzl
Marine DI Do you have 3 LNB's and set Skew....

Marine DI

Do you have 3 LNB's and set Skew. I'm looking at getting a tripod setup for a dish my friend gave me. I currently use the Wally receiver and a winegard trav'ler on the roof of my...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 06-01-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,764
Posted By cptdzl
WDH use without bars?

I'm going to be new to WDH towing and was curious if I needed to use the bars for short in town moves. Specifically from the storage yard to the house when I want to load or wash the unit. Less than...
Forum: New Member Check-In 04-17-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By cptdzl
Welcome, Glad to have you here

You'll find a wealth of information here. If you create a signature line with your coach info when asking questions you'll get more accurate replies.

Rick
Forum: RV LIFE Trip Wizard - Trip Planner Topics 04-17-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By cptdzl
I have Toyo drives M154 with 10k on them and they...

I have Toyo drives M154 with 10k on them and they running fine. I highly recommend them and the price/value is right. Mine are 265/75R22.5
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-03-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,179
Posted By cptdzl
JC refrigeration 12VDC compressor system.

I did the 12VDC J&C conversion and works great. recommend true deep cycle house batteries and then add solar panels to you list.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By cptdzl
22.5 Hankook tires

The last batch of new school buses we received had 295/75R22.5 Hankook tires and I can say after 3-5 years (depending on route) they were replaced because we wore them out. No failures or unusual...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-06-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 93,688
Posted By cptdzl
periodic retorque??

As you say with numerous heat cycles maybe there should be a designated retorque check?? (every oil change) Its not uncommon to recheck wheel lugs, head bolts, valve adjustments, etc...... after a...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-06-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 93,688
Posted By cptdzl
CAT gaskets I got

If you look close you can see the numbers from the service letter. one gasket is overlayed the other for photo purposes
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-06-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 93,688
Posted By cptdzl
Gasket FAILURE Confirmed

Got mine apart today and the gasket I found in oil pan is confirmed it came from the filter housing. Question on the new gaskets I got from cat, somebody said the new ones were metal?? mine with the...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 01-03-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 93,688
Posted By cptdzl
are you performing the repairs?

If your a DIY i'd like to get more info from you if I could, on the oil cooler and gaskets as I plan to do mine this weekend? change my oil last weekend and found pieces of gasket in the drain...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-19-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,101
Posted By cptdzl
I went to the shop in Shipshewana. I thought...

I went to the shop in Shipshewana. I thought about doing it myself but the Labor price was right and I needed an excuse to take a week before putting it in storage till jan/feb. We had a 8:30 am...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-18-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,101
Posted By cptdzl
I just upgraded mine. Yes you can herar the...

I just upgraded mine. Yes you can herar the compressor humming But no more than a residential refrig. I didn't need heat or AC on that trip but I'm sure it will not be noticed when either of those...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-18-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Posted By cptdzl
Very nice work. Looks OEM, too bad the mfg missed...

Very nice work. Looks OEM, too bad the mfg missed that small detail.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-18-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By cptdzl
There might be a resistor that sometimes has a...

There might be a resistor that sometimes has a thermal limiter(AKA fuse, non reapiarable) that blows. Usually that causes no low or med speeds. I would check at the relay again with the fan switch in...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-18-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,220
Posted By cptdzl
https://www.jglubricantservices.com/rv.html ...

https://www.jglubricantservices.com/rv.html


this gentleman is on IRV2, I believe he is a retired Allison fluids engineer, His company does all fluid testing and analysis.


here is the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 12-16-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,887
Posted By cptdzl
Wish there was a system for identifying permission to park

I had the manager of a museum give me his business card, Told me to stick it in the front windshield and the local police wouldn't bother me. We had a last minute idea to visit this museum got there...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 11-20-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By cptdzl
Did your coach come equipped with the Magnum or...

Did your coach come equipped with the Magnum or did you upgrade from a Xantrex?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-20-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,979
Posted By cptdzl
Xantrex SW2012 failure! how about the XC2000?

Just got word Xantrex will not warranty my 2 year old inverter, it had an under voltage failure of the main board on my SW2012. Soo.... I'm shopping for a new inverter and when asking for...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-12-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By cptdzl
roadmaster Sterling 8K

I have the roadmaster Sterling 8K and love it. My previous was a raodmaster falcon2, but then I was towing a CRV. I did the base plate install myself and was straight forward. I watched the video on...
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