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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-16-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 191
Posted By Jkwilson1989
That graph is not valid for an AGM battery. They...

That graph is not valid for an AGM battery. They have full charge voltages between 12.8 and 13.1V depending on the manufacturer. You need numbers from your manufacturer to evaluate.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-04-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Vent fans on? That will pull air through the tank...

Vent fans on? That will pull air through the tank vent on the roof and suck it through the toilet opening while flushing.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-25-2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 318
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Does it have a. Aux Input connector? Not as...

Does it have a. Aux Input connector? Not as painless, but you can get a Bluetooth adapter for that.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-24-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 318
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Connect it to your entertainment system via...

Connect it to your entertainment system via Bluetooth and you can have all the volume you want
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 282
Posted By Jkwilson1989
I don’t think a 50W dehumidifier is going to...

I don’t think a 50W dehumidifier is going to accomplish much if anything at all to remove humidity from your rig. You are going to need something up around 600W to remove any significant amount of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-19-2024, 05:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 509
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Oil level good? Good spark?

Oil level good? Good spark?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-18-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,693
Posted By Jkwilson1989
100% correct. There is no way to know the storm...

100% correct. There is no way to know the storm won’t turn or that other tornadoes won’t form. Your primary concern is avoiding flying debris, and a basement is the most accessible place to do so.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-15-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,512
Posted By Jkwilson1989
It is done all of the time. Don’t know where you...

It is done all of the time. Don’t know where you where you’d get the idea they couldn’t.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-13-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Your 900W microwave is rated by output power....

Your 900W microwave is rated by output power. Input power will be substantially more.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-12-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By Jkwilson1989
What lights are on? Any error codes? A...

What lights are on? Any error codes?

A microwave might be too much to expect for that inverter. 1350W is typical input power for an RV microwave.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-11-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,512
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Good chance septic won’t be allowed close to a...

Good chance septic won’t be allowed close to a lake. I’m not sure what you mean by “will they dig us a well?” If you can get a permit, you can hire someone to drill you a well. Not cheap. Going from...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-10-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By Jkwilson1989
That site kind of falls into the misunderstanding...

That site kind of falls into the misunderstanding many lay people and even many engineers and electricians have about split phase service. There isn’t 100A available anywhere in a 50A 120/240...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-13-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,827
Posted By Jkwilson1989
If you have 5 children, any kind of RV is...

If you have 5 children, any kind of RV is difficult. Pulling a trailer, you use up all of your payload with people. With a motorhome, there is no safe place for 5 kids to ride. Motor homes...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-11-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By Jkwilson1989
A furnace can’t add anything to the indoor air...

A furnace can’t add anything to the indoor air unless it is damaged. The damage that would allow it would almost certainly result in whiffs of propane and the triggering of the CO and/or propane...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-08-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By Jkwilson1989
A typical consumer compressor dehumidifier has...

A typical consumer compressor dehumidifier has two negatives. First, it’s a power hog, and second it becomes less effective as the temperature cools and close to useless at 60F. The power use is more...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-07-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Better check your math. 12.8V and 100AH gives you...

Better check your math. 12.8V and 100AH gives you 1280WH in a single battery. 4 100AH batteries are going to provide 5120WH.

The power stations are very, very expensive compared to batteries and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-04-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,680
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Poison and traps. Period. As a farmer, I can...

Poison and traps. Period.

As a farmer, I can tell you mice and rats are opportunistic critters. Eliminating food helps, but you’ve got to kill them.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-04-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By Jkwilson1989
If you plan to use a twist lock receptacle, this...

If you plan to use a twist lock receptacle, this is incredibly dangerous. Exposed live terminals on the unused receptacle, and you or someone else will eventually plug in to shore power while the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-04-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jkwilson1989
FYI, those switches are common as dirt. Known as...

FYI, those switches are common as dirt. Known as micro switches. The extended arm is what makes it a sail switch. Not too difficult to move the arm from a bad switch to a new switch
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-03-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,492
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Best weapon you have is between your ears. Don’t...

Best weapon you have is between your ears. Don’t stop places where there aren’t other people.

No real way to secure an RV for more than a few minutes without placing yourself at much higher risk...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-02-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By Jkwilson1989
On the authority of having worked hands-on...

On the authority of having worked hands-on testing and evaluating multiple technology batteries in the group that evaluates submarine and missile batteries for the Navy as an engineer for more than...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-31-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 548
Posted By Jkwilson1989
100% snake oil. The opinions of people who fall...

100% snake oil. The opinions of people who fall for scams like that are the last ones you should listen to.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-30-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,838
Posted By Jkwilson1989
If programmable, then yes, but not practical for...

If programmable, then yes, but not practical for a shore power charger.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-28-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,838
Posted By Jkwilson1989
No, you do not. Nothing charges less than 13.1V.

No, you do not. Nothing charges less than 13.1V.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-27-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,838
Posted By Jkwilson1989
No commercially available lead-acid battery is...

No commercially available lead-acid battery is fully charged at less than 12.65V. Not a single one. Trojan batteries don’t reach full charge until their resting voltage is 12.72V. AGM full charge...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-25-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,838
Posted By Jkwilson1989
12.6V is not a charged battery. Your converter...

12.6V is not a charged battery. Your converter isn’t working. Measure at the battery terminals with converter off, then turn it on. Should jump up over 14V.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-19-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 466
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Less alcohol before posting would help.

Less alcohol before posting would help.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-14-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Not much service to do on them other than clean...

Not much service to do on them other than clean them and clean the filter in the ceiling cover. If making noise, could be something in the unit or a fan motor going bad. Pull the outside cover and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-12-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,527
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Not a chance in hell a $20 torch burns inverted....

Not a chance in hell a $20 torch burns inverted. You’ve either never tried it or are seriously mistaken.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-11-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,527
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Step up to the more expensive torches. You get...

Step up to the more expensive torches. You get full operation with the torch inverted. The cheap ones will go out on you if you tip them too far. IIRC, the cheapest Bernzomatic that operates inverted...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-26-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,199
Posted By Jkwilson1989
The trailer converter only operates when the...

The trailer converter only operates when the trailer is connected to shore power or a generator.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-12-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By Jkwilson1989
I don’t think water could get any higher in the...

I don’t think water could get any higher in the vent line than the level of the sink inside regardless of the type of trap. To raise water above sink level would require it to be pressurized.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 12-08-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,469
Posted By Jkwilson1989
You’d be amazed. 35 years or so ago I used to...

You’d be amazed. 35 years or so ago I used to drive past a nice house most days after work. Nice house with a pool and big yard. One day I saw a beautiful new bass boat hooked to a brand new Ford...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-06-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 130
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Breaker on the generator itself?

Breaker on the generator itself?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-06-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,488
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Definitely stop when you can’t see the spotter....

Definitely stop when you can’t see the spotter. My wife can’t seem to learn this one.

I also learned in my training to drive military vehicles, for the spotter to constantly move so they can see...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-29-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Widely varying answers because there are many...

Widely varying answers because there are many variables.

The most important thing to understand is that the refrigerator runs off the batteries, and that on some days for varying amounts of time,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-03-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 24,013
Posted By Jkwilson1989
The TST will keep reporting the last reading for...

The TST will keep reporting the last reading for up to an hour if a sensor quits reporting. You could lose a wheel and it wouldn’t notify you.

You can demonstrate on a towed rig by powering it up...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-03-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,144
Posted By Jkwilson1989
First, don’t use solvents unless the roof...

First, don’t use solvents unless the roof manufacturer says it’s okay. Too much risk.

A plastic scraper is the tool of choice. It’s tedious as heck
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-28-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Disconnecting either cable generates the same...

Disconnecting either cable generates the same spark. Current in both leads is identical.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-28-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Made a liar out of me this morning. Skirting...

Made a liar out of me this morning. Skirting Boston and it gave me a traffic warning. After sitting in it for 20 minutes. But it works.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-26-2023, 04:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Our older Garmin with the traffic receiver no...

Our older Garmin with the traffic receiver no longer gets traffic updates anywhere. There was a system where traffic information was broadcast via local radio stations that made it work. I assume...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-19-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Jkwilson1989
The converter determines charge by current, so a...

The converter determines charge by current, so a failed battery often tells the converter it needs more charge. It’s almost always a failed battery that causes overcharging.

Not sure what you mean...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Jkwilson1989
I don’t think that’s such a great idea. The...

I don’t think that’s such a great idea. The wireless systems using the compressor fill slowly, so you have time to watch the gauge. Dumping a volume of air, even regulated, into something with...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-14-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,212
Posted By Jkwilson1989
This exactly. How you think something works...

This exactly.

How you think something works and how it works may be very different, and the few seconds it takes to dial it in may be significant.

At work, we had fire extinguisher training...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-12-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By Jkwilson1989
They are full of air leaks and moisture producing...

They are full of air leaks and moisture producing things. There is no way a bushel of Damp-Rid will make a measurable difference in the relative humidity inside an occupied trailer for a month.
...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-06-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,947
Posted By Jkwilson1989
One thing to be aware of is that some places you...

One thing to be aware of is that some places you might camp won’t even allow you to unload an ORV. Not a problem if the space is just used as a garage, but if you rely on it for living area while...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-02-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By Jkwilson1989
1A, even if it ran 24 hours, would only be 24AH

1A, even if it ran 24 hours, would only be 24AH
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-28-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Well, it’s usually the last thing you fooled...

Well, it’s usually the last thing you fooled with. Verify your battery is fully charged and the rig has good voltage on the 12V system.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,387
Posted By Jkwilson1989
Always been a challenge to myself to start the...

Always been a challenge to myself to start the fire with a single match. Lighter fluid is cheating.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-05-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,802
Posted By Jkwilson1989
The answer to the question is pretty simple and...

The answer to the question is pretty simple and has been answered a couple of times. A 6000W 120/240 generator with a 4-wire plug can provide about 25A max to each leg of the RV power system. Since...
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