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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-16-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,906
Posted By 60Bubba
You mentioned you would have to pull the fridge...

You mentioned you would have to pull the fridge to ge to the outlet. Have you had it out before?

I’m battling the exact opposite problem in my 5th wheel. Shore power is fine, inverter won’t run...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By 60Bubba
On every trailer I’ve seen, the AC power comes in...

On every trailer I’ve seen, the AC power comes in and is distributed through the converter and panel. Hopefully, the converter took the main hit, though as stated, if that doesn’t fix things, you’ll...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By 60Bubba
I've also considered a DC power supply for the...

I've also considered a DC power supply for the CPAP. It seems a little silly to take a battery, invert it to AC current, plug in a CPAP, then let it convert it back to DC!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By 60Bubba
Typo Corrected! The current inverter is a 1000W...

Typo Corrected! The current inverter is a 1000W WFCO unit from the factory. It's an early 2019 build, but I just bought the trailer. No idea if the inverter ever actually ran this fridge. ...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-14-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By 60Bubba
Options for LIFePO4 Charging in Fifth Wheel

Based on the feedback from the troubleshooting I did on my existing inverter, I'm about 95% sure it's toast and I will likely replace it along with my single FLA Group 24 battery over the off season....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-13-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
My very unscientific opinion is that you are...

My very unscientific opinion is that you are right about an internal inverter problem. I tested every circuit in the AC distribution panel as well as almost every outlet, and none are getting power...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-13-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
Hmm…the inverter is a WFCO WF-5110R and is...

Hmm…the inverter is a WFCO WF-5110R and is labeled “1000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter” and came with the coach. What are the chances Forest River actually installed an incompatible inverter in this...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-13-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
First, thanks for all the suggestions so far. I...

First, thanks for all the suggestions so far. I have been doing a bit more troubleshooting, and I'll brain dump that here.

1. Finally found the plug for the fridge behind a drawer in the kitchen....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-13-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
Understand your feelings on residential refers in...

Understand your feelings on residential refers in trailers. This is our first with this setup, but switching to a dual power RV model would be prohibitively expensive at this point, so I need to try...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-13-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
All I see is that it's an Interstate Group Size...

All I see is that it's an Interstate Group Size 24 deep cycle battery. Not sure if there's a model number.

I will have to figure out how to determine wire gauge size, as I'm not sure they're...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-11-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
I DID NOT try unplugging the pass through. When...

I DID NOT try unplugging the pass through. When I was first troubleshooting, I wasn't 100% clear on how all that worked. I will definitely give that a try.

I DID check the breaker on the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-11-2021, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
Oops! Even after several checks of my work, I...

Oops! Even after several checks of my work, I made a rookie mistake. Yes, It's obviously a GROUP 24 battery. It is an interstate; and appears to be a direct replacement for what was in the trailer...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-08-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,017
Posted By 60Bubba
Lots of good stuff here! Like MRichaud, my wife...

Lots of good stuff here! Like MRichaud, my wife and I started with a popup and have bounced between those and big travel trailers off and on for years. We have camped with and without kids, and are...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 09-08-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By 60Bubba
Family Hauler :: 2020 Forest River Sabre 36BHQ

Family Hauler :: 2020 Forest River Sabre 36BHQ (2021-09-08 15:21:06)
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-08-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,435
Posted By 60Bubba
Inverter Troubleshooting for Residential Fridge

Hello all, I've been a member on the forum for years, but we've been on again, off again with our RV camping. Finally at a place where we have the time AND money to do it, so we recently purchased a...
Forum: iRV2 Owners Registry 09-01-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By 60Bubba
Family Hauler :: 2020 Forest River Sabre 36BHQ

Family Hauler :: 2020 Forest River Sabre 36BHQ (2021-09-01 19:34:28)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-04-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,752
Posted By 60Bubba
We wouldn’t be trying to tow both at once. The CJ...

We wouldn’t be trying to tow both at once. The CJ we tow for off-road club events. Typically we camp at the parks and there are plenty of folks with trucks if we need a lift that the CJ won’t...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-04-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,752
Posted By 60Bubba
I’ve swapped my CJ to full width pickup truck...

I’ve swapped my CJ to full width pickup truck axles. I don’t think even the largest toy haulers will fit the monster in its current form :( Also, my current truck is only 2 years old and doesn’t...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-04-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,752
Posted By 60Bubba
Motorhome Selection--Can't afford to get it wrong!

First off, I tried searching this topic, but the keywords are so common I really didn't find anything I could use in the 7,000+ results. I apologize as I suspect this topic is not uncommon.


I...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-14-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,370
Posted By 60Bubba
I had a proportional controller from the factory...

I had a proportional controller from the factory on my last truck. Infinitely better than my old on/off controller. I put a Prodigy P3 on our current SUV. It's almost as good as the factory...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 07-09-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
Posted By 60Bubba
We went a little more in depth with the install,...

We went a little more in depth with the install, so it'll be a long time till it's paid for itself! But, I think if we're careful we can go indefinitely as well, though our trip to Washington State...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 07-08-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1,630
Views: 658,603
Posted By 60Bubba
USN 1999-present. Medical Service Corps...

USN 1999-present. Medical Service Corps 1999-2004. SH-60B pilot 2004 present.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,304
Posted By 60Bubba
Thanks to all. And don't worry about length. ...

Thanks to all. And don't worry about length. Sometimes the real answer is more than can be easily said in a paragraph. I appreciate when those in the know take the time to really explain things. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-08-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,304
Posted By 60Bubba
Getting a handle on handling

As with many other new RV shoppers, I'm having a hard time ignoring the attractive pricing on the 34-37' gas class A motorhomes. Beyond the towing capacity limits, which I've discussed in another...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,286
Posted By 60Bubba
Good luck on your search! We're in a similar...

Good luck on your search! We're in a similar situation. We currently have no kids, but we're in the middle of the adoption process, and may have 2-3 by the end of summer, along with our three dogs!...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 11:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,604
Posted By 60Bubba
OK, gotcha. I think we're on the same page. The...

OK, gotcha. I think we're on the same page. The Thor Super C is an F550 pickup chassis with the Powerstroke diesel. Much longer wheelbase and I suppose theoretically better highway tracking. Still...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,353
Posted By 60Bubba
Scout, I'd love to give you my free advice,...

Scout,

I'd love to give you my free advice, though as you know, it may be worth what you pay for it!

I'll send a private message to keep this thread free, but if anyone wants me to post it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,604
Posted By 60Bubba
Great information, and I appreciate the comments....

Great information, and I appreciate the comments. It's definitely true that you can't get anywhere around central California without pulling some serious hills, and pretty much anyplace the Navy...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 07-04-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
Posted By 60Bubba
I haven't seen those, but I'll check them out. I...

I haven't seen those, but I'll check them out. I did read a lot from a guy named Handy Bob, and I spoke with him for a while. He was extremely helpful, and has been camping with no generator or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By 60Bubba
Steven, I can see there are some diesel...

Steven,

I can see there are some diesel specific things in your list, like lubing the exhaust brake, but it seems like some of the others such as changing differential oil (see underlining) would...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,353
Posted By 60Bubba
Scout, Good point about conversion factors. ...

Scout,

Good point about conversion factors. The good news is, "watts is watts". Watts are a measure of work done, and are standard regardless of the voltage.

To determine the watt rating of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,353
Posted By 60Bubba
How is the charge current going into the house...

How is the charge current going into the house bank from the alternator regulated on Class A's? I've often wondered how much my vehicle alternator will actually put in my towed trailer.

On my...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-04-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By 60Bubba
Fred, We definitely thought about it, but we...

Fred,

We definitely thought about it, but we got rid of the truck when we got rid of the camper. Also, our old quad cab GMC had plenty of room for the dogs, but with the addition of little ones,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,604
Posted By 60Bubba
Tom, I agree that the Ford F53 with the V10...

Tom,

I agree that the Ford F53 with the V10 likely has enough power (362/457), but I'm concerned about the GVWR/GCWR ratings. It seems like these manufacturers are pushing the chassis limits all...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 07-04-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,574
Posted By 60Bubba
I think he means you probably won't have a weight...

I think he means you probably won't have a weight equalizing hitch. I've had two pop-ups and a big travel trailer, and only the TT had a weight equalizing hitch. These are big, relatively...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 07-04-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
Posted By 60Bubba
Anyone else using solar in a Pop-Up?

We bought our second PUP this winter after getting rid of a large TT a few years ago. Our camping spots here in central California often have no hook-ups, so I decided to add solar power.

This...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,604
Posted By 60Bubba
Small Class A or Super C?

Hello all, I am new to the forum, but I've been RVing for about 10 years now.

Started with a pop-up, switched to a 32' TT for more living space and room for dogs. Got rid of the TT and diesel...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-04-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By 60Bubba
Veteran camper (camping veteran?) checking in

Hello fellow RVers. I am a new member here, but my wife and I have been camping for as long as we've known each other. Starting with backpacking tents in college, we've always loved the outdoors.
...
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