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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-01-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,185
Posted By TechDR
Found this:

I found this thread in a google search for the problem. Here’s what I found.

The sensor is on the very front between the coils and the control box.

Apparently it was bumped off at some point.
...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-22-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,510
Posted By TechDR
Black Tank Flush Question (Brilliant, Lazy, or Gross)

Okay, I've been doing this for a couple of years. Although my specialty is electrical, I consider myself pretty knowledgeable.

However I'm also of the lazy sort, that tries to make things as easy...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-11-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,702
Posted By TechDR
For the record. After I posted this, my wife...

For the record. After I posted this, my wife argued and said we used the inside Blu-ray player. I still remember using the outside one, so the question is still in the air until Spring when I take it...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-08-2016, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,702
Posted By TechDR
I've played DVDs using the outside system...it...

I've played DVDs using the outside system...it works....sounds like the dealer didn't hook something up...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-24-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,226
Posted By TechDR
One or two of your caravan should swap L1 and L2...

One or two of your caravan should swap L1 and L2 in your main panel...balance out the group....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By TechDR
Yes exactly. One nut only. You can do it if the...

Yes exactly. One nut only. You can do it if the battery cable comes in at 1 O'Clock and the others at 4 and 7.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By TechDR
However, get all those cables under the nuts....

However, get all those cables under the nuts. You've got an awful lot of electrical potential going through a steel nut. Put them all together with the fuse.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-11-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By TechDR
That said, if the inverter is near the breaker...

That said, if the inverter is near the breaker panel, buy a 2-circuit panel and feed the inverter output to the panel, then add 2 breakers for the output - one to the circuit the inverter currently...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-11-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By TechDR
If you could find an old Jayco Precept 29UR...

If you could find an old Jayco Precept 29UR (Fridge is in slide, but the rest of the kitchen isn't), that might fit the bill.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-10-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By TechDR
Get a receptacle tester. If all outlets work on...

Get a receptacle tester. If all outlets work on shore, but only the two work on inverter, the inverter is fine. Your beef is with the RV builder for either putting in an 1800W, rather than a 1000W,...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 08-04-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,496
Posted By TechDR
Maiden Voyage of my Precept...Exhausting!

So, I took my new 29UR to Forest City to attend a Winnebago Rally (yeah, I know...), then to Cody, through Yellowstone, down to Salt Lake, then a little mining town called Marysvale, UT for a family...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 07-16-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By TechDR
New Precept 29UR

First time Motorhomer (is that a word?). Had a 29'TT for years, and a 12' popup before that. Just picked up a new ('16) Precept 29UR 2 weeks ago and make it's maiden voyage on Monday from Indiana, to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-20-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,900
Posted By TechDR
This is a GREAT plan to determine if it's a GFCI...

This is a GREAT plan to determine if it's a GFCI issue or a refrigerator issue.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-18-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,900
Posted By TechDR
If you're handy, you can try to replace the...

If you're handy, you can try to replace the inverter's GFCI with one from Lowe's or Home Depot. Samlex, Magnum, and others have their Chineese factories put these cheap no-name GFCIs on their smaller...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-15-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,378
Posted By TechDR
One of the way the Precision Circuits/Magnum...

One of the way the Precision Circuits/Magnum manages power is to engage the inverter when demand is high (this way nothing turns off, it just uses the energy stored in the battery). This is called...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-14-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,701
Posted By TechDR
When plugged into shore power, and your body is...

When plugged into shore power, and your body is grounded, a hard shock means L1 or L2 is touching the ground plane - but a light shock, or 'tingle' means neutral is touching the ground plane. This...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,941
Posted By TechDR
It just occurred to me that what I linked didn't...

It just occurred to me that what I linked didn't give you any further information than you already had.

Check Post#11 from Cruizer on this thread:
...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-19-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,941
Posted By TechDR
These things are pretty simple, but I'm...

These things are pretty simple, but I'm constantly surprised at how many folks try really hard to complicate it. Check out this page:

RV Tech Library - Automatic Generator Start Module...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,941
Posted By TechDR
The AGS doesn't actually 'read' the air...

The AGS doesn't actually 'read' the air conditioners so "just plug the AC's into the AGS" is just nonsense. The AGS will look for either a DC positive, or negative signal to initiate a gen-start...
Forum: Going Green 05-28-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,638
Posted By TechDR
Great information here: Tech Doctor...

Great information here:

Tech Doctor (https://www.xantrex.com/power-products-support/tech-doctor.aspx)

Especially in "Don't Judge An Inverter By Its Package!", "How to Select the Right Inverter...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 05-28-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By TechDR
https://www.xantrex.com/documents/Tech-Doctor/Unive...

https://www.xantrex.com/documents/Tech-Doctor/Universal/Tech7-Universal_V2.pdf

Best info on the web...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-08-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,372
Posted By TechDR
I couldn't agree more...the right way is always...

I couldn't agree more...the right way is always best. The relay solution is simply an expedient option...with drawbacks.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-08-2015, 05:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,372
Posted By TechDR
No, you're right that it would not solve 100% of...

No, you're right that it would not solve 100% of the issues, but certainly the majority. If shore went away, and the AGS starts the gen, THEN shore comes back (pretty rare scenario without you being...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 05-07-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,372
Posted By TechDR
Read my suggestion using the relay. It would...

Read my suggestion using the relay. It would solve the issue.

Pm me if you need details. Maybe I could modify your drawing for you.

For what it's worth, I've been working with AGSs for over 15...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-22-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,372
Posted By TechDR
If you currently have a 12V signal at the EC30...

If you currently have a 12V signal at the EC30 from the main panel (Gen and Shore), and you have a 12V signal for Gen Only (hour meter wire). a quick and dirty solution would be to engage a simple...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-20-2015, 04:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By TechDR
If you disconnect the Battery Temp Sensor, the...

If you disconnect the Battery Temp Sensor, the 458 will assume a default temp of 72 degrees, so that's a good strategy.

What happened with the tests I suggested before.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-18-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By TechDR
No. The fuse between the inverter and the...

No. The fuse between the inverter and the battery. Sometimes class T fuses will vaporize when blowing, and can register voltage across them, but not current. If the inverter inverts and will carry a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-16-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,359
Posted By TechDR
Bulk to Absorption is a funny thing. Most folks...

Bulk to Absorption is a funny thing. Most folks make the assumption that something 'changes' when the charger jumps to Absorption. Actually Bulk and Absorption are 'functionally' the same as far as...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-09-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,400
Posted By TechDR
The Magnum inverter should always enable the...

The Magnum inverter should always enable the charger upon application of 120V...even if it was previously turned off. I'm wondering why the charger didn't turn on when the generator was started.
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