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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-28-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,182
Posted By Talloaks
Probably not... but this particular breaker is a...

Probably not... but this particular breaker is a Thomas and Betts type TBBD breaker which is a tandem circuit breaker.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-10-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,550
Posted By Talloaks
Your question, and also the OP's question, was...

Your question, and also the OP's question, was answered specifically in post 36.

I will repeat the gist of the answer here for you:

Section 551.44 of the NEC (NFPA-70) entitled "Feeder...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-07-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,550
Posted By Talloaks
When you sell your motorhome, just do the next...

When you sell your motorhome, just do the next owner the courtesy of telling them that you have modified the electrical system in a way that makes it no longer code compliant. A buyer should have the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-05-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,214
Posted By Talloaks
Electrical energy transmission costs are actually...

Electrical energy transmission costs are actually quite substantial. Transmission makes up roughly 11 percent of the total cost of electricity; in 2012, the Energy Information Administration...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-05-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,550
Posted By Talloaks
My apologies, I didn't see this until today. He...

My apologies, I didn't see this until today. He is correct. Section 551.44 of the NEC (NFPA-70) entitled "Feeder Assemblies" specifies that each recreational vehicle shall have only one of the feeder...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-02-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By Talloaks
The website states highway 67 is closed until May...

The website states highway 67 is closed until May 15. And just looking at the route on Google Maps, highway 67 is labelled "Closed in winter" all the way from highway 89A at Jacobs Lake Inn to the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,214
Posted By Talloaks
Very true, the difference is that Warren controls...

Very true, the difference is that Warren controls the companies held in majority interest by Berkshire Hathaway. You and I, while we may own a tiny piece, do not. Our interest has no bearing on the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,214
Posted By Talloaks
Although most would think it obvious, probably...

Although most would think it obvious, probably the reason for the discussion has to do with pointing out the influence of business and financial interests on one's political posture. That concept...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-01-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By Talloaks
You will find a vast amount of Evans Tempcon...

You will find a vast amount of Evans Tempcon information at the link below. You can download all the information.


https://www.comfortairgr.com/rv-hvac-downloads/
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-01-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 746
Posted By Talloaks
Have you scoped out typical weather in the...

Have you scoped out typical weather in the midwest and great plains during early April? My suggestion would be to choose a more southerly route. Arkansas in early April can be stunningly beautiful....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,214
Posted By Talloaks
And he owns most of the trains that haul the coal...

And he owns most of the trains that haul the coal that fuels the power plants that provide the electrical energy to charge the batteries on the "green" vehicles, as well as many of the power plants...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 02-27-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,533
Posted By Talloaks
Just a little different perspective: Statistics...

Just a little different perspective: Statistics is a remarkably powerful science with tools and methods that can produce really valuable, often counter-intuitive, insights. And in my opinion,...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-24-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By Talloaks
You can try these folks. ...

You can try these folks.

https://www.bestconverter.com/

Best RV and Truck Supply, LLC
818 N Ouida St
Enterprise, AL 36330

Haven't asked them to do exactly what you need, but I have liked...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-21-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,580
Posted By Talloaks
Definitely appreciate your point, Tom; no doubt...

Definitely appreciate your point, Tom; no doubt your colleague was reacting to what many call "analysis paralysis" which is associated with a lack of timely decision-making, resulting in a lack of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-20-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,776
Posted By Talloaks
I installed 4 Lifeline GPL-4CT 6volt AGM...

I installed 4 Lifeline GPL-4CT 6volt AGM batteries about 4 years ago. I am completely happy with them. My "boondocking" is typically no more than a couple of overnights on an occasion, so they don't...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-18-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,577
Posted By Talloaks
Like you, I have owned and been around dogs my...

Like you, I have owned and been around dogs my entire life, but gave up on owning a dog about 25 years ago when life became too busy to allow for the time and care that a dog needs. But I understand...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 02-07-2023, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By Talloaks
Thanks for sharing your resolution. Sorry the...

Thanks for sharing your resolution. Sorry the forum was unable to help you, but you have helped someone else with your post.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2023, 12:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,724
Posted By Talloaks
Upon further review, I see that you are...

Upon further review, I see that you are addressing the situation of drawing the 240 volt AC power through the inverter from the 12 volt batteries. In that situation I agree with your point. I used...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,724
Posted By Talloaks
Actually, the water heater element in your...

Actually, the water heater element in your example has a fixed resistance, not a fixed power consumption. Ohm's Law is used to solve for the current that will be observed for a given applied voltage...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 02-04-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,848
Posted By Talloaks
I agree with your insight on a macroscopic level....

I agree with your insight on a macroscopic level. However, some "radiation" is clearly understood to be lethally dangerous. Other "radiation" is thought to be benign. And there are measures that can...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-03-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,179
Posted By Talloaks
Having spent most of my life in Minnesota,...

Having spent most of my life in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Northern Illinois, now spending winters in southern Arizona, here is my advice:

On or before November 1, start your engine, turn...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,820
Posted By Talloaks
Noting a couple of errors in this writeup, I...

Noting a couple of errors in this writeup, I followed the link to the cited website. Here is the author's biographical info, which may speak to his/her technical experise:

"Evan St. John is a...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-02-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,505
Posted By Talloaks
With all due respect, as DocJ often prefaces his...

With all due respect, as DocJ often prefaces his gentle rebuttals...

It's really easy to not click on a thread if you aren't interested in the topic. It's even easier to NOT comment on a thread...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2023, 11:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,077
Posted By Talloaks
Interesting idea. Will it wake you if you are...

Interesting idea. Will it wake you if you are asleep? I have read a bit about the Genie Smart Opener system capabilities. It uses a network connection to notify you anywhere in the world that you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-31-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,077
Posted By Talloaks
Yep. Can't just grab the opener off the visor and...

Yep. Can't just grab the opener off the visor and take it in the house with you. For people who have no choice but to park in their driveway, this is a feature they may want to choose not to use.
...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 01-30-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,848
Posted By Talloaks
A guy named Paul Brodeur, actually a novelist...

A guy named Paul Brodeur, actually a novelist and writer for New Yorker magazine, wrote a book titled The Zapping of America, published Nov 1977, that presented some serious claims regarding...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-30-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,077
Posted By Talloaks
Do any of your unlocked vehicles in your driveway...

Do any of your unlocked vehicles in your driveway happen to have a garage door remote in them by any chance?

Just curious...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-25-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By Talloaks
So the panel array rides just above your roof AC...

So the panel array rides just above your roof AC units in the lowered position. Do you run roof AC while in transit? If so, any issues with that?
Forum: Just Conversation 01-25-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,505
Posted By Talloaks
You've shared the best kind of intel. Current...

You've shared the best kind of intel. Current information, specific, and direct from the horse's mouth so to speak. Thanks.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 01-10-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,402
Posted By Talloaks
Great question to ask. You are getting some...

Great question to ask. You are getting some "expert opinions" from people, some of which have likely never seen the inside of any diesel engine, much less one that has been operated outside of the...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-09-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 701
Posted By Talloaks
The worst section of I-69 in Michigan is north of...

The worst section of I-69 in Michigan is north of I-94 toward Lansing, so would not be a problem for the OP. The part I would be concerned about is heading west toward Chicago to pick up 65 south....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-04-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,235
Posted By Talloaks
Portable generators such as the Harbor Freight...

Portable generators such as the Harbor Freight unit you mention are not code approved for installation in RV's.
Forum: Just Conversation 01-02-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,867
Posted By Talloaks
You're talking about mixing stripes with plaids?

You're talking about mixing stripes with plaids?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,269
Posted By Talloaks
X2 on all the above. Compacting *around* the...

X2 on all the above. Compacting *around* the pipe along its entire length is as important, if not more so, than what is over the pipe. The cylinder can support a lot of weight if it is not allowed...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-27-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 310
Posted By Talloaks
Not exactly what you are considering, but we...

Not exactly what you are considering, but we removed our jackknife sofa and replaced it with a double power recliner theater seating unit from Lambright Comfort Chairs near Shipshewanna Indiana. They...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-22-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,377
Posted By Talloaks
Activities can be taxed. There is no requirement...

Activities can be taxed. There is no requirement for a commercial/monetary transaction in order for a tax to be levied.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-21-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,543
Posted By Talloaks
I guess if you are a Cracker Barrel aficianado,...

I guess if you are a Cracker Barrel aficianado, then it works well for you.

I am definitely NOT, but DW definitely IS a CB fan. I just don't care for the extra stuff they add to every meal, the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-19-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,276
Posted By Talloaks
That is, truly, an investment.

That is, truly, an investment.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-18-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,377
Posted By Talloaks
Interesting how just the routine affairs of...

Interesting how just the routine affairs of everyday life can provide glimpses into our personal integrity and expose our core values.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-18-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,377
Posted By Talloaks
I have no experience as a resident of California,...

I have no experience as a resident of California, but having lived and paid taxes in a half-dozen upper midwestern and Great Lakes area states, I can affirm that California is not alone in this...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-17-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,335
Posted By Talloaks
I am just so angry with Putin for all these Putin...

I am just so angry with Putin for all these Putin price hikes.
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-14-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 13,039
Posted By Talloaks
That tax is a cultivation tax on the...

That tax is a cultivation tax on the grower/producer, NOT a consumer tax. In fact, it was "baked in" to the wholesale cost such that it was invisible to the consumer.

You said there are lots of...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-13-2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,216
Posted By Talloaks
Paul, I reviewed this thread in detail and...

Paul, I reviewed this thread in detail and thought I would ask the OP, Bob Jones, a question or two, but I see he has not posted at all since August 2021, well over a year. Do you know if he is still...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-30-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 437,654
Posted By Talloaks
I just went through the process, following post...

I just went through the process, following post 10 and it worked well. Only variations from his formula were that the Visible plan is now $30/month minimum, I used an iPhone 7 from Verizon that I had...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-21-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,873
Posted By Talloaks
The late Carl Pohlad, a wealthy Minnesota banker...

The late Carl Pohlad, a wealthy Minnesota banker and one-time owner of the Minnesota Twins, had an interesting perspective on these situations.

"I don't mind missing the boat on a deal. What I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-19-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 437,654
Posted By Talloaks
Are you using the SIM in your router, or are you...

Are you using the SIM in your router, or are you tethering a phone with the Visible SIM installed?

I was not in under the $25 plan. Just signed up in September and got the $30 plan. Visible sent...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-19-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,873
Posted By Talloaks
I think Tom Brady is an entertainer, not an...

I think Tom Brady is an entertainer, not an intellectual.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-19-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,758
Views: 437,654
Posted By Talloaks
It apparently depends on which GLinet router you...

It apparently depends on which GLinet router you choose. I have an iPhone 7s with the Visible service, tethered to a GLinet AXT1800 (Slate) travel router, which keeps the iPhone at 100% charge. Great...
Forum: Just Conversation 09-23-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,914
Posted By Talloaks
This is posted in the "Just Conversation" forum....

This is posted in the "Just Conversation" forum. It is not off-topic.

Are you uncomfortable having this discussion, or what is your objection?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-24-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 35,140
Posted By Talloaks
The link tells the story. I had no idea. Wow!...

The link tells the story. I had no idea. Wow! Kudos to Walmart.
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