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Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-13-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks. I will dig into this more in a couple of...

Thanks. I will dig into this more in a couple of days. The wood is in poor shape, and I'm not sure what I should do. Some of it has swelled due to water, so it creates an uneven surface for the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-11-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks for the update. I think I understand what...

Thanks for the update. I think I understand what you've done there.

I decided to just remove my door today. Mine has been previously "repaired" by a completely incompetent person. There are...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-18-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By TJHUB
I just started looking for a replacement door...

I just started looking for a replacement door lock too. I think we have a Bargman L300. AP products makes a replacement available on Amazon. I too would like a keyless option, but I just started...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-18-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By TJHUB
Interesting timing of this thread. I too need to...

Interesting timing of this thread. I too need to fix my wet bay door hinge. All others are perfect, but they this one needs redoing. Seems like some sort of design flaw in that area. I'm first...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 03-09-2023, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By TJHUB
Nice catch! The pic was from installation and...

Nice catch! The pic was from installation and fitment day. I didn't even have the new fridge at the time. The wires were all upgraded to 4 gauge (which is technically correct) the next day. You...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-27-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By TJHUB
https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Inv...

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Inverter.jpg

My nevercold fridge died a couple of years ago, back when you couldn't buy a new RV fridge if your life depended on it. I wanted to go...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-08-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 524
Posted By TJHUB
I used RVCAMS and purchased a new color screen...

I used RVCAMS and purchased a new color screen and camera that utilized he existing wiring and connectors. Very easy install, and works fantastic.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-06-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
Never figured anything out, but I put new Koni...

Never figured anything out, but I put new Koni FSD shocks on, and I don't hear that noise any more.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 07-16-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 758
Posted By TJHUB
I put Koni FSD shocks on about a month ago. My...

I put Koni FSD shocks on about a month ago. My original shocks were junk and I had a lot of proposing over bumps and various road transitions. The new Koni's ride just as softly as the worn out...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-27-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks for the comments. It didn't look easy,...

Thanks for the comments. It didn't look easy, and it appears not to be. I'm still planning to tackle the job, but still very hesitant.

I want to replace them because they are very fogged and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-18-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By TJHUB
Headlight replacements?

Anyone replaced the headlights on a 2004 or similar Seabreeze? I'm wondering how difficult it was. Doesn't seem like very good access to replace them.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-23-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
Unfortunately, I have not made any progress with...

Unfortunately, I have not made any progress with this. I'm headed out today on our final trip for the year, so I won't be addressing this in any way until Spring.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-23-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks. I will check it today.

Thanks. I will check it today.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-21-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks for all the replies. I feel much better...

Thanks for all the replies. I feel much better about the purchase! Going to use it for the first time next weekend.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-18-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks. The unit looks like new, and the seller...

Thanks. The unit looks like new, and the seller showed me that it works perfectly. Picked it up for $250.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-17-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks. It does have the remote, but the guy is...

Thanks. It does have the remote, but the guy is asking $300 for it.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-17-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,818
Posted By TJHUB
Should I buy a used Brake Buddy Vantage Select?

I'm fairly new to flat towing. I've been towing my 2010 Subaru Impreza for a couple of years, but just locally. I now have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler I'm in the process of getting setup of for towing as...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-01-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks. It is so nice being able to see out the...

Thanks. It is so nice being able to see out the windows clearly!

The latch stiles (thanks for the name) is open to air, but limited by nature of the design. I will just give the caulk I used the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-01-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By TJHUB
Window assembly question

I'm hoping someone can help with an issue I've run into. Over the last year, I cleaned up my foggy windows. Everything went fine, but it was a lot of work. Good news is that they are all now done...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 265
Posted By TJHUB
You should post this in the National RV section...

You should post this in the National RV section for faster help.

Your bedroom slide rides on (4) plastic blocks of which (2) are right at the edge of the outside wall. If you run the slide out...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-03-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,332
Posted By TJHUB
My wife and I went to a class A MH from a 28' TT...

My wife and I went to a class A MH from a 28' TT because we were finally empty nesters and had no need for a truck any longer (but I miss having a truck...a lot). There is no doubt the MH is a LOT...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-01-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By TJHUB
Congrats on your class A purchase. You've...

Congrats on your class A purchase. You've already received some good information, but I can add to it:

1. The stabilizers are hydraulic, and it seems 90% of the campsites I end up on are sloped...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-17-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks for the comments thus far. I drove 2...

Thanks for the comments thus far. I drove 2 hours today to our campsite, and wanted to drive the damn thing straight into Lake Michigan! Nearly drove me nuts today!

I do have a newer 32" flat...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-16-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
I had a chance to try and dig into this a little...

I had a chance to try and dig into this a little further this afternoon. Nothing I do makes the sound better or worse. In the attached pic, the creaking comes from the red circled area. The creak...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-15-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
I just got the coach out of storage for a trip...

I just got the coach out of storage for a trip this Thursday. I poked around a little bit, and I found the nasty creaking sound. It's so nasty, it's not a squeak; this is a creaking noise and it's...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-10-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
Thanks for the responses. In the attached...

Thanks for the responses. In the attached pictures, I wanted to blame the screws and bracket in the red circle, or maybe the yellow circle. I don't think it's the track in the blue circle. ...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-08-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,961
Posted By TJHUB
Nasty squeaking noise from upper cabinets...

A year or so ago, I had a nasty squeaking noise coming from the driver's sided of the upper cabinet that nearly went away, but now is back in full force. It is located where the front cabinet meets...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-05-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 21,806
Posted By TJHUB
I put the mini fridge in last year for drinks...

I put the mini fridge in last year for drinks mostly due to the fact the RV fridge was so small we had to bring coolers along. I took a look at my basement compartment and found a mini fridge that...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-04-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 21,806
Posted By TJHUB
Having had my 8 cu.ft. Dometic fridge die a few...

Having had my 8 cu.ft. Dometic fridge die a few weeks ago, I decided to buy a 10.1 cu.ft. residential fridge to replace it. I also installed a 2.1 cu.ft. mini fridge in a lower compartment last year...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By TJHUB
I wanted to complete this thread with the answer...

I wanted to complete this thread with the answer to my problem. I finally found the reason why my bedroom slide outlets didn't work!

Long story short, my RV fridge died and I decided to replace...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
The purple wire running from the old inverter ran...

The purple wire running from the old inverter ran up to the inverter switch by the entry door steps, but oddly was connected to a short red wire before connecting to the switch.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-01-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,680
Posted By TJHUB
Just to update this thread, I took some time to...

Just to update this thread, I took some time to understand my 120v and inverter powered circuits. In my coach, the 120v is very simple, and the inverter (with auto transfer switch) only powered the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
It runs to the switch by the door. I'm hoping to...

It runs to the switch by the door. I'm hoping to take the switch out tomorrow so that I can install the new remote switch for my new inverter. I will let you know.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
The purple wire terminated inside the inverter on...

The purple wire terminated inside the inverter on the board.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
Here are some pics of my Dimensions Unlimited...

Here are some pics of my Dimensions Unlimited inverter:

On the inverter's rear, there are the positive (red), negative (white), and switch wires (purple). There is also a chassis ground wire, and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,531
Posted By TJHUB
Since that's the typical location for the...

Since that's the typical location for the inverter switch, I'd say it's the inverter switch.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-30-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
If you are only planning to run the TV on the...

If you are only planning to run the TV on the inverter, I guess that's fine to only run it off the inverter. The transfer switch in our coaches were able to run the TVs on shore power if available. ...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-30-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 629
Posted By TJHUB
I did 3 things, and mine is now silent: 1. ...

I did 3 things, and mine is now silent:

1. There are 4, rounded, plastic block's that the slide rides on. 2 are on the outside edge, and 2 are on the inside; basically the 4 outside corners of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-30-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By TJHUB
I tried twice to buy the UNI-GRIP SD-271-T, but...

I tried twice to buy the UNI-GRIP SD-271-T, but they phased out white and the black was out of stock. The minimum run is 1,000 feet, so they won't run any until they get a large enough order. I...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-30-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
That's the exact same inverter I'm taking out of...

That's the exact same inverter I'm taking out of my Seabreeze. I'm certain it had the "T" option which means it had an automatic transfer switch.

Do yourself a favor and research MSW vs PSW...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-29-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,812
Posted By TJHUB
In my 2004 Seabreeze, that tan plug is for the TV...

In my 2004 Seabreeze, that tan plug is for the TV circuit, and is currently plugged into my inverter. If you were to remove the inverter, you would have to plug that tan plug into an outlet or your...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-27-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By TJHUB
I learned a few things over the past few days... ...

I learned a few things over the past few days...

I learned I do not have a sub panel, and my main breaker panel in the "hallway" contains all breakers for everything. I've mapped out each breaker...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-26-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,536
Posted By TJHUB
Scott: I used my Kill A Watt to measure my...

Scott:

I used my Kill A Watt to measure my same fridge as yours, and start up and running was 66 watts! My mini fridge in my lower compartment was 380 watts at start up, and 312 watts running. ...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-26-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By TJHUB
You are very welcome. Be sure to post your...

You are very welcome. Be sure to post your solution here when you get it figured out.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-26-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By TJHUB
I'm fairly certain that's a Bargman L300. They...

I'm fairly certain that's a Bargman L300. They have not been made for a long time. Trimark has replacement locks from what I've seen.

Mine still works, but for the last 3 years I just use the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-25-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By TJHUB
Small update: I found the transfer switch...

Small update:

I found the transfer switch and it was in your face obvious. It's the box my 50amp shore cable plugs into. :D It's not where I expected or hoped it would be, but it's there and it...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-25-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By TJHUB
My bedroom outlets never work; not on shore...

My bedroom outlets never work; not on shore power, not on generator power. And to be clear, I have no need for them to run on the inverter. I would just like them to work so I can charge my...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-25-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By TJHUB
I have already verified that my inverter is just...

I have already verified that my inverter is just a plain inverter with no AC power running to it. I have already figured out that my transfer switch is in the box where my 50amp shore power goes...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-25-2020, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 769
Posted By TJHUB
Trying to understand my electrical systems...

Long story short, my Dometic fridge died a couple of weeks ago, so I chose to replace it with a residential fridge. Now I want to have the option to power the fridge of my inverter. What I need now...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-22-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,536
Posted By TJHUB
Scott: Since we are going through a very...

Scott:

Since we are going through a very similar issue, I wanted to let you know I'm going to purchase a Wagan Pure Line 1000 (3804) to run both my Magic Chef 10.1 cu. ft. and a mini fridge I have...
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