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Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-11-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,139
Posted By jtbuilds
A check valve and a PRV (pressure reducing valve)...

A check valve and a PRV (pressure reducing valve) will prevent future issues.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-11-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,139
Posted By jtbuilds
A Sharkbite check valve is an easy install at the...

A Sharkbite check valve is an easy install at the outlet of the pump.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-1-2-in-Brass-Push-to-Connect-Check-Valve-U2008-0000LFA/202721919
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-08-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,049
Posted By jtbuilds
Try calling tech support (not sales/customer...

Try calling tech support (not sales/customer service) for each and see what you get.


I already have ProMariner...they have great tech support.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-06-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
Yes it goes up to 15.1VDC.....but it is a battery...

Yes it goes up to 15.1VDC.....but it is a battery charger not a power (converter) supply ;) I use two of the ProN-50amp....mentioned earlier in this thread.

The ProN can be set a to power...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-06-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,368
Posted By jtbuilds
.....and 2 less connections that may come loose.

.....and 2 less connections that may come loose.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-06-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
A common 6V battery is the Trajan T105. Trojan...

A common 6V battery is the Trajan T105. Trojan calls for (2-6V in series) a bulk rate at 77C of 14.82VDC. Manufactures recommended rates to extend the life of the battery(s) by reducing acid...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-05-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,049
Posted By jtbuilds
If you don't have tone meter it is great tool to...

If you don't have tone meter it is great tool to have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Yzk_RqNvo
Forum: Boondocking 12-03-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,048
Posted By jtbuilds
Once proper ventilation is provided there is no...

Once proper ventilation is provided there is no heat gain.

This is like discussing the safety of cigarette smoke......did cigarettes become less harmful after filters (ODS) where added by the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-03-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
ORV fused both the converter side and the battery...

ORV fused both the converter side and the battery side in our at 40amps.

The converter was rated (55amp??) higher but the way things are (wire& fuses) it couldn't put out full power.......until...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-03-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
I run 2 of the 50 amp (thought they were 60amp)...

I run 2 of the 50 amp (thought they were 60amp) chargers on Program 2 charging FLA.

With both running I'll bulk a battery bank at 100amps in the winter...

Two chargers...one can run off a...
Forum: Boondocking 12-03-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,048
Posted By jtbuilds
The report rates the heaters as safe based on...

The report rates the heaters as safe based on 100ppm not the 35ppm OHSHA requires.

CO is the No.1 cause of poising deaths. An unknown number get CO poisoning each year.

Exposure levels are...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-02-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,139
Posted By jtbuilds
Tongue weight rating is no different than tow...

Tongue weight rating is no different than tow rating, tire rating, axle rating, receiver rating.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-01-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
Look up the manual for your furnace so you can...

Look up the manual for your furnace so you can determine the intake and outlet "open air" requirements.

Open air is is the size of the openings and the duct size. For example 56sq/in is one...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 12-01-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
That not only wastes propane but also increases...

That not only wastes propane but also increases the run time on appliance that pulls the most Ah from the batteries when dry camping.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 11:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
When installing baffling keep in mind the return...

When installing baffling keep in mind the return air openings for a 35btu need to be min 55sq/in.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
I like Kirby the Wonder Dog:D From the...

I like Kirby the Wonder Dog:D

From the factory we don't have any 4" ducts. I'm planning on adding some but the outlets will be 5'-8' away from the return air intake...once those are in I'll block...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
If you have a plenum from the heater to the duct...

If you have a plenum from the heater to the duct that runs front to back the plenum needs to be a min of 48sq/in to provide enough airflow.

The 2x3s under the 5/8" plywood floor are 2 1/2" deep...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-30-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
Around the HW tank and bottom of the slide, front...

Around the HW tank and bottom of the slide, front cap and the ladder mounts.

With the hot water running it can trace the lines through the under belly and it is easy to find the alum framing in...
Forum: Powerstroke Engine Forum 11-29-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,174
Posted By jtbuilds
We have 2016 F350KR 4x4 CC SB with...

We have 2016 F350KR 4x4 CC SB with 3:55.....Fantastic when towing 10,000bls but it leave something to be desired when towing 14,000lbs.....nothing left up a 8% grade and the engine brake is useless...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,218
Posted By jtbuilds
...then keep blowing but afterward if ever the...

...then keep blowing but afterward if ever the fan motor runs and the heater fails to fire check the jet for debris before anything else
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,218
Posted By jtbuilds
I'm passing along what I've learned from my...

I'm passing along what I've learned from my experiences.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,218
Posted By jtbuilds
The best way to screw up the jet for the propane...

The best way to screw up the jet for the propane is to blow the heater out with air.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
On our there is no hoses. The heater sits on...

On our there is no hoses.

The heater sits on top of a hole in the floor but plenum below the heater is not very big.....more registers than the plenum can supply.

I'm looking at adding two 4"...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
Those infrared cameras are best thing since...

Those infrared cameras are best thing since sliced bread. I've found all kinds of places to reduce heat loss with it.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,063
Posted By jtbuilds
Lots of furnace info in this thread. ...

Lots of furnace info in this thread.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f282/heated-underbelly-368588.html
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-29-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,049
Posted By jtbuilds
FYI...60amps of 12VDC = 12amps of 120VAC which is...

FYI...60amps of 12VDC = 12amps of 120VAC which is a full load for a 2000watt generator.


Lots of Magnum around and I've been seeing more of Victron...especially the battery monitors....
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-28-2017, 06:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,049
Posted By jtbuilds
Tilted vs. horizontal or panels facing south west...

Tilted vs. horizontal or panels facing south west vs south east. It is like shading panels. The output will drop to the lowest factor.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-27-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,049
Posted By jtbuilds
Before I dropped AGM (too many $$ for my needs) I...

Before I dropped AGM (too many $$ for my needs) I build a battery locker between the frame rails under the front pass through. It will hold four 6V- 220AH AGM batteries on the side.

Carbon...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-27-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
Equalization is an over charger or "cooking" the...

Equalization is an over charger or "cooking" the battery. Most AGM will not withstand this but some will.

When when using AGM check with the manufacture for specific charge and...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-27-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
When the battery(s) have been discharged down to...

When the battery(s) have been discharged down to 12.1V plug the WFCO in and test the battery voltage.

Charging batteries at a float voltage is O.K. but the acid and plates need to be "woken up"...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-27-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
WFCO is suppose be 3 stage (bulk, absorption....

WFCO is suppose be 3 stage (bulk, absorption. float) but it stays (tested on a 12.1V battery = 50% capacity) at 13.4v (float) all the time.

A 3 stage charger with equalization will extend the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-27-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
I left the WFCO in but we are not on shore power...

I left the WFCO in but we are not on shore power very often. When we are the WFCO is disconnected from the batteries so it is used as power source. A ProNautic 60 amp battery is used to keep the...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-27-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,834
Posted By jtbuilds
Want to make sure voltage drop doen't affect...

Want to make sure voltage drop doen't affect equalizing the batteries.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-25-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,910
Posted By jtbuilds
ORV had months to figure out a plan of action and...

ORV had months to figure out a plan of action and to consider the consequences.

If they replaced the trailer that would leave them open to claims on all the other 230RBI trailers.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-24-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,572
Posted By jtbuilds
......annoying is being left a spill to clean up.

......annoying is being left a spill to clean up.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-24-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,910
Posted By jtbuilds
Outriggers are part of the overall design....over...

Outriggers are part of the overall design....over all design here is the use of opposing slides over the axles. Any the structural support from the walls is lost so the chassis needs to be ALLOT...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-24-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,572
Posted By jtbuilds
..X2

..X2
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-24-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,572
Posted By jtbuilds
......same issue not enough clearance for the...

......same issue not enough clearance for the hose?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-23-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,910
Posted By jtbuilds
It would seem to me that the person that designed...

It would seem to me that the person that designed the trailer also drew the print?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-23-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,572
Posted By jtbuilds
So both are the same:confused:.....take it to the...

So both are the same:confused:.....take it to the dealer first it that doen't work then do what egwilly recommends


If you do cut things apart glue one of these on the black tank pipe. Saves...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-23-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,572
Posted By jtbuilds
Not sure if I'm seeing things right. Is the pipe...

Not sure if I'm seeing things right. Is the pipe coming out of the
underbelly 1 1/2" or 3"?
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-23-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,910
Posted By jtbuilds
Bottom of the slide needs a seal or the cold air...

Bottom of the slide needs a seal or the cold air gets in......seal should be on the outside of the (new) rollers.
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-23-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
The AF and a few others are like RAREBEAR...

The AF and a few others are like RAREBEAR describes. EXCEL is a 4 season trailer..... +/- 2" duct(s) heat a 6'x6' box around the tanks that is insulated with R7 fiberglass. The air then air then...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,910
Posted By jtbuilds
Wouldn't do that.....just open EVERYTHING...

Wouldn't do that.....just open EVERYTHING (basement and cupboard access panels, test the water system to 100psi) up and check it with a fine tooth comb....what you can't see reach in with a camera...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,910
Posted By jtbuilds
It may not be the norm but my experience was...

It may not be the norm but my experience was similar to Imm Chris.

It didn't mater how bad ORV screwed the build of my trailer up there was a line in the sand they refused to cross to make things...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
People will have different temp limits but to me...

People will have different temp limits but to me a trailer is 4 season when it can be used down to 15F without the tanks/valves freezing so ORV would be....2 season in Alaska/Youkon and 4 Season in...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-22-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
Depending on the manufacture it is either heated...

Depending on the manufacture it is either heated tanks or a heated underbelly done with (warm air) convection.

Some manufactures try to heat the underbelly but it not effective.

A better way...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-21-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
Propex has small fan thus the low amp draw....

Propex has small fan thus the low amp draw. You'll want to keep things short&simple.

Wouldn't be concerned as much for the fan motor as I would overheating the other components that are closer...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-21-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
A sure way to avoid the crowds is heading out at...

A sure way to avoid the crowds is heading out at 25F in the snow:D

35W?...80gal tank?

When I spoke with Utraheat for a 80gal tank they recommended 4200=1.37amps@120v(164watts)
or...
1200=...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 11-21-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,067
Posted By jtbuilds
The back bunk bed area on our gets cold so we...

The back bunk bed area on our gets cold so we cover the register at the front but restricting the air flow makes the efficiency of the heater worse than it already is.

One of our registers is 3'...
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