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Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-19-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,805
Posted By jalewis
After one week, I have to fully agree with Mike. ...

After one week, I have to fully agree with Mike. Last weekend I installed 700W of solar. I had a good plan and everything I needed on-hand - and the help and advice of fine folks on this site Just...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-13-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By jalewis
Thanks for the feedback and information. I...

Thanks for the feedback and information. I completed my solar install yesterday and was able to place the components in the inverter bay with no issues. I predrilled the compartment walls with a...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-11-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By jalewis
Screwing Into Basement Compartment Walls

I posed this question in another thread of mine, but this is a different topic and one I can’t find discussed here using the search engine so I am posing it as a separate thread. I know we have all...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-10-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By jalewis
I have a follow on question concerning the...

I have a follow on question concerning the compartment walls. How thick are they and is there any space between compartments. Reason I ask is I need to attach screws in a location that if they go...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-09-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By jalewis
Thanks for that feedback. That is what I am...

Thanks for that feedback. That is what I am leaning towards as well. I really only see significant heat from the inverter/charger when it is doing a prolonged bulk charge of the house battery bank....
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-08-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By jalewis
Solar Charge Controller Placement

I am installing a solar array this weekend (finally) to keep my house batteries charged and healthy. It’s not a huge array and I have spec’d my components carefully to match which was math but not...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 10-18-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By jalewis
I’m a poor one to ask. I successfully paired my...

I’m a poor one to ask. I successfully paired my iPhone and the phone integration works fine. Only issue is I cannot find a way to turn up the volume for the handsfree conversation. Folks can hear...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 10-18-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By jalewis
That’s the hands free mic for your...

That’s the hands free mic for your navigation/radio head unit. It will allow you to speak hands free once you pair your mobile phone with it.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-19-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 640
Posted By jalewis
Portable Satellite Connection

In my 2020 Verona I have the Winegard in-motion satellite system that works fine for the most part, but can prove challenging when parked with no line of sight to the satellites. I have a portable...
Forum: Truck Conversions 08-28-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By jalewis
The funny part is if I had purchased the size...

The funny part is if I had purchased the size smaller fridge/freezer, there are tons of slide options. For this particular one, the only slides I have found that will accommodate it slide in...
Forum: Truck Conversions 08-28-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By jalewis
No, not tied to Keyline at all. Issue I have had...

No, not tied to Keyline at all. Issue I have had is I cannot seem to find another full extension freezer tray that accommodates the Dometic CFX95DX which is roughly 38" wide x 21" deep for the outer...
Forum: Truck Conversions 08-28-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By jalewis
Keyline Freezer Tray

So, I have a Dometic CFX95DX freezer/fridge in my Verona that I carry in one of my storage bays on the passenger side. I have been looking for some time for a tray assembly to mount it in for some...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-10-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Posted By jalewis
Yes Southeast

Yes

Southeast
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-09-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,701
Posted By jalewis
Ron - I appreciate your feedback. I actually...

Ron - I appreciate your feedback. I actually already purchased that very rubber ducky antennae based on your prior guidance. It's an easy install and I have it stored in my overhead cabinets if I...
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-08-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,701
Posted By jalewis
So after a year I finally have my CB working the...

So after a year I finally have my CB working the way it should with a dialed-in SWR using the factory supplied antennae. Not seamless, but it works.

I tried and tried to work with the multiplexer...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-12-2020, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By jalewis
Thanks for all of the help. On my 2020 Verona I...

Thanks for all of the help. On my 2020 Verona I have looked around the house battery bank and around the inverter and did not find the cabling. Never looked around the chassis batteries but will as...
Forum: Truck Conversions 05-30-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By jalewis
Frank that is an awesome picture. Already...

Frank that is an awesome picture. Already putting pen to paper to sketch out my garage. Until then I will envy yours! Looks great.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-13-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,955
Posted By jalewis
So I finally got a chance to call Renegade and as...

So I finally got a chance to call Renegade and as I understand it now the 2020 MY Verona no longer has the battery disconnect switch (no more yellow switch) in the battery bay. You have the house...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-10-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,955
Posted By jalewis
I think they must have greatly changed the...

I think they must have greatly changed the electrical systems starting with the 2020 MY. The inverter remote control is a limited function ME-MR model which tells you very little compared to the...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-09-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,955
Posted By jalewis
284813 Either I’m missing something - which is...

284813
Either I’m missing something - which is likely - but I don’t think I have the same breaker setup you mention. Other than a shunt, the chassis-house bridge and a bar for multiple positive...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-09-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,444
Posted By jalewis
You would do yourself a favor in driving both but...

You would do yourself a favor in driving both but be warned I the Valencia on the heavier S2 chassis will drive much more planted on the road then theF550 based Veracruz. You will not go wrong with...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-09-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,955
Posted By jalewis
I have now had the dead house battery situation...

I have now had the dead house battery situation happen to me in my 2020 Verona. My storage location does not offer power so she sits powered down - or so I thought. I was able to bridge the banks...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 05-06-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By jalewis
Verona Solar Prep Wiring

So after almost killing my house batteries while in storage, I'm ready to add some solar to keep the house battery bank charged while not in use. My 2020 Verona is equipped with solar prep which I...
Forum: Truck Conversions 05-04-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,701
Posted By jalewis
Tom - I would be interested in hearing more about...

Tom - I would be interested in hearing more about your CB antennae install on your passenger mirror. Like you I got mine connected to the multiplexer with only poor results. It was such a pain I...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 10-25-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,212
Posted By jalewis
I'm with everyone in being more concerned about...

I'm with everyone in being more concerned about contamination over fuel theft. Did anyone come up with the options and part number for locking caps for Renegade Verona's on the M2 chassis?
Forum: Truck Conversions 10-04-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By jalewis
Thanks for the suggestion as Morryde was my first...

Thanks for the suggestion as Morryde was my first stop, but in talking with them they do not have a front pull tray model that will accommodate my fridge/freezer's size. Short on length by a few...
Forum: Truck Conversions 10-03-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By jalewis
Portable Fridge-Freezer Slideout Tray

Shortly after we bought our Verona we added a Dometic CFX 95DZW portable fridge/freezer and with three boys we need the food storage. We carry it in our second second storage bay and it has worked...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-06-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 308,188
Posted By jalewis
Richard - Thanks for pointing out the EFS app. ...

Richard - Thanks for pointing out the EFS app. There it was sitting in the same folder as my Loves and Pilot/Flying-J apps just waiting to be opened. Gives all the details I was looking for and...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-06-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By jalewis
Phil - You wouldn't happen to have a picture...

Phil - You wouldn't happen to have a picture showing where on the roof they installed your Trav'ler would you? I have a 40VBH so I imagine our rooftop configuration is probably similar and that...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-06-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 308,188
Posted By jalewis
Used it for the first time this past week and...

Used it for the first time this past week and everything worked as expected and by using Loves I got some pretty good discounts versus Pilot/Flying-J. I have to say I really liked using the Love's...
Forum: Truck Conversions 09-05-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 967
Posted By jalewis
As I am learning about satellite options in...

As I am learning about satellite options in another thread, specifically the Winegard Trav'ler, I now understand our coach is pre-wired for the Trav'ler and I suspect these three wires on the roof...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-05-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By jalewis
Thanks all for the feedback as it really helps. ...

Thanks all for the feedback as it really helps. Definitely will now have to consider the RF Mogul product as I would prefer the controller to be inside as well.
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 09-05-2019, 07:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By jalewis
Replacing Satellite Question

I have been less than thrilled with the performance of the Winegard In Motion satellite dish that came with my Verona. While I expected drop outs while driving, I am finding it hard to lock onto...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-27-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By jalewis
Matt - On my 2017 F-350 I used a Blue Ox...

Matt -

On my 2017 F-350 I used a Blue Ox BX8848 4-Diode Kit. I was concerned about how the LED lights would behave, but have not had anything unusual happen. No missed/delayed flashes or rapid...
Forum: Truck Conversions 08-25-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,501
Posted By jalewis
One of the first things I did upon getting my...

One of the first things I did upon getting my Verona was to install a set of Snap Pads. I have had no issues with clearance front or rear and I have a very tricky slope to go over entering my...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 08-17-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,508
Posted By jalewis
Those are awesome coaches. Here’s to many happy...

Those are awesome coaches. Here’s to many happy miles!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-13-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By jalewis
My Verona sits with a hitch height of about 21"...

My Verona sits with a hitch height of about 21" measured to the middle of the hitch and my F350 is about 24" measured to the middle of the Blue Ox baseplate insert. While the difference was in the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-12-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,671
Posted By jalewis
I tow a 2017 F350 CC 4x4 behind my 2020 Renegade...

I tow a 2017 F350 CC 4x4 behind my 2020 Renegade Verona 40VBH and it tows just fine. Very easy to hook up and get into neutral tow mode. Did a Blue Ox Base Plate and a Blue Ox Avail tow bar setup...
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-28-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By jalewis
Here's a big never mind. After an hour of...

Here's a big never mind. After an hour of searching, reading manuals, poking and looking in dark corners, even leaving Woody a message on the Renegade Tech line and of course getting hot in the 100%...
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-28-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By jalewis
Slide Reset Question

Need some help with a slide that has one bottom corner that does not retract fully. On my 2020 40VBH it's my passenger side slide. The bottom rear corner of the slide it about a half inch from...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-19-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,258
Posted By jalewis
I too would have preferred the LE to get tile...

I too would have preferred the LE to get tile floors, among other features, but I needed the bunk model and they don't offer that in the LE lineup. Model year 2020 does make it more difficult as the...
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-15-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
Posted By jalewis
Verona Water Filter - What Do You Use?

I need to buy spare filters for my Verona's onboard water filtration system and wondered what brand/part number others are using?
Forum: Truck Conversions 07-13-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,208
Posted By jalewis
I have purchased a Uniden Bearcat 980SSB and have...

I have purchased a Uniden Bearcat 980SSB and have done a test fit and it appears to fit well in the center cutout for the radio. I found the wiring harness for power behind the storage cubby to the...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-08-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,177
Posted By jalewis
Sorry for the delay in responding as I have been...

Sorry for the delay in responding as I have been traveling on my first maiden voyage. Above the media cabinet door in my coach are two horizontal vent/openings. Once about a foot in length and the...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 07-02-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,177
Posted By jalewis
I have run into the same cooling issue with my...

I have run into the same cooling issue with my Verona. It too has mesh at the top of the media cabinet and I figured out it vents to three openings cut into the cabinet fascia above the media...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-02-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 308,188
Posted By jalewis
Following...

Following...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-01-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By jalewis
Ford F-350 Vehicle Alarm

I am flat towing my Ford F-350 and on the first outing all went well. Pulled just great. Issue is I had to leave the truck unlocked while towing. If I lock the doors via the key fob, keypad or...
Forum: Renegade Motorhome Owner's Forum 06-29-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,024
Posted By jalewis
I appreciate your feedback and especially the...

I appreciate your feedback and especially the panel type. That really helped. On mine I have a sticker in the control cabinet that basically says “solar controller panel goes here.” We shall see...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-28-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 98,547
Posted By jalewis
2017 F-350 4x4. Tows great and handles all five...

2017 F-350 4x4. Tows great and handles all five of our bicycles in the bed.
Forum: Truck Conversions 06-28-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 991
Posted By jalewis
I'm going to follow this thread as I am looking...

I'm going to follow this thread as I am looking to put a couple of panels up on mine to maintain the batteries as well.
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