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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-20-2021, 01:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,298
Posted By Brianna
Ok, I'll bite. What is fin rot? Is this yet...

Ok, I'll bite. What is fin rot?
Is this yet another thing I have to worry about and keep inspecting for?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,449
Posted By Brianna
Wow, what an amazing forum. When I saw the...

Wow, what an amazing forum.
When I saw the title of this thread I thought "oh no, this isn't going to have a happy ending."
Amazing that replacements are still available.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-18-2021, 02:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,243
Posted By Brianna
Pioneer, that looks very elegant. Nice job! ...

Pioneer, that looks very elegant. Nice job!

The glued-on valance blocks will come off. It's the same adhesive that holds the wall mirrors on.

Just find a spot where you can start a wood shim...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
Fantastic article. I haven't bought my...

Fantastic article.

I haven't bought my cheapo hydraulic crimper yet....and after reading that article, I'm concerned that it won't work on 4/0 cable.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-17-2021, 03:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,566
Posted By Brianna
I ordered 5/16 but they come in 3/8 as well. ...

I ordered 5/16 but they come in 3/8 as well.

Per Paul65 comment, these are rated at 48v and 300amp.

So yeah.....if you have a super system, you might want to seek out stuff rated to 600amp.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,566
Posted By Brianna
We all know Blue Sea is the best brand, but I...

We all know Blue Sea is the best brand, but I found these on amazon. Chinese brand Cllena. $35 each.

Seems to be a very durable case and baseplate. They claim it is a fiberglass composite. Bottom...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 03:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By Brianna
36, Do you have any comments about the new...

36,

Do you have any comments about the new cooktop?
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-16-2021, 03:03 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
Thanks for all the great input. As soon as I...

Thanks for all the great input.

As soon as I can get a look, I will report back and tell you where those 2 cables go.

It is definitely towards the engine, not the inverter, not the boost, not...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-15-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By Brianna
I agree with paul. However, if the total...

I agree with paul.

However, if the total weight is really only 5lbs and your thing is 7ft long, and you attach it to the ceiling every 12" or so, each screw only needs to support about 5oz.

Is...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-15-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,566
Posted By Brianna
Andy, if you want to use wood for your project,...

Andy, if you want to use wood for your project, don't paint it. Get some epoxy and coat all six sides. It will soak in and make the piece of wood waterproof. Then you can paint on top of that if you...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-15-2021, 03:47 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
Twinboat, the connection you pointed out is...

Twinboat, the connection you pointed out is temporary. That existing cable cannot bend enough to reach the threaded post---one of many things that will be addressed in my wiring update.
My question...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-15-2021, 03:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,196
Posted By Brianna
Good points, alpine6. One has to also be aware of...

Good points, alpine6. One has to also be aware of ducts and wiring of course.

How much weight are we talking about and how large is your treatment?

Do you have example pics of what you are...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-14-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By Brianna
My 2000 came with a pair of Siemens 50w panels....

My 2000 came with a pair of Siemens 50w panels. Both were wired to the little controller in the breaker panel cupboard.

They intermittently did sort of work in a bench test, but the wiring and...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-14-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,760
Posted By Brianna
In a related story.... I have everything...

In a related story....
I have everything inflated to 100psi.
Last summer, on a hot day, on a hot highway, the tires on the sunny side got up to 135psi.
I know it's pretty anal to be constantly...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-14-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,494
Posted By Brianna
Not arguing, but where did you get that fact Dr...

Not arguing, but where did you get that fact Dr Dave?

I would think the opposite was true: extreme racking of a vehicle (due to an accident, overloading or whatever) would crack the windshield.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-13-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,882
Posted By Brianna
I am considering that option richard. On my...

I am considering that option richard. On my Alpine there is an existing unused hole on the right and existing holes on the left from the boost relay.

So, I could securely attach a thick plastic...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-13-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,882
Posted By Brianna
Alpine rail is not a tube. See image attached. ...

Alpine rail is not a tube.
See image attached.

Right now, my water pump, battery boost and some other stuff is factory drilled and mounted to the frame. I just want to add a couple of busbars.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-12-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,882
Posted By Brianna
What a great forum.

What a great forum.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-12-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,882
Posted By Brianna
Thanks for all the input.

Thanks for all the input.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-11-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,882
Posted By Brianna
Drill and Tap the frame rails

Has anyone drilled/tapped small holes into the frame rails to mount stuff?
For example: relocate your water pump, add components to the battery bay, etc.

Any tips, advice, warnings you would like...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-11-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
Another issue that I need to wait until May...

Another issue that I need to wait until May (spring thaw) to investigate is the pair of cables that lay across the batteries.

They are attached to a house positive post in the middle of the group...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-09-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By Brianna
If you are talking about covering the entire...

If you are talking about covering the entire ceiling with wood, like a ship-lap look, there is a very thin and very light pine product sold at menards/home depot. Possibly too rustic.
If you have a...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-09-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
That's a good perspective, Paul65. The 2/0...

That's a good perspective, Paul65.
The 2/0 stuff was good enough 20 years ago, but things change.

Ok, I'm going all-in with 4/0 welding cable.
But this project will be a few months out for me...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-08-2021, 02:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By Brianna
Fantastic! !!

Fantastic! !!
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-07-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
Everything you guys wrote is true, but the...

Everything you guys wrote is true, but the question remains; is that science negligible when all the cables are so short?

Right now I have the factory setup: four 6-volt flooded cart batteries...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-07-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By Brianna
If I was in your situation, I would be hesitant...

If I was in your situation, I would be hesitant to spend money on anything to do with satellite TV.
The entire industry is shifting toward Internet streaming. Some day in the next few years there...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-06-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,582
Posted By Brianna
The Battery Cable Debate

I have researched battery cables, and I understand people wanting to upscale their wire gauge when they replace cables or batteries.

A bunch of 4/0 cables DOES look really cool, but in an (...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-05-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,606
Posted By Brianna
I hope, some day to get a tour of the paul65k...

I hope, some day to get a tour of the paul65k coach.
Everything written about it is so beyond, beyond, amazing.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-05-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,494
Posted By Brianna
Thanks ljwt.

Thanks ljwt.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-05-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,566
Posted By Brianna
Yeah, that battery bay is too exposed for wood,...

Yeah, that battery bay is too exposed for wood, andy.
There is a dense plastic material used in the marine industry that would replace your 3/4" plywood idea. You might be able to buy a scrap piece...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-04-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,566
Posted By Brianna
Isolating battery busbars

I was planning on simplifying the cables in my battery bay by adding a pos and neg busbar.

The most logical place is the frame rail, but I am getting skeeved out by having the positive cables so...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-04-2021, 03:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,606
Posted By Brianna
Paul, Sounds like a solution looking for a...

Paul,
Sounds like a solution looking for a problem, in my opinion.
Imagine how much wine/beer you could buy for $750.

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Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-04-2021, 03:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,494
Posted By Brianna
Related question. Hypothetically, after sitting...

Related question.
Hypothetically, after sitting there for 20 years, is it even possible to replace one side of the windshield without damaging the other side?
And wouldn't it look weird to have...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-01-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,433
Posted By Brianna
Oh sure Paul, if you want to do it the easy way....

Oh sure Paul, if you want to do it the easy way. ��
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 02-01-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,379
Posted By Brianna
Such a violation of your property. People suck.

Such a violation of your property.
People suck.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-30-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 820
Posted By Brianna
I replaced it with a plain LED disc. Only 1/2"...

I replaced it with a plain LED disc. Only 1/2" thick.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-30-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,697
Posted By Brianna
Or, Andy, relax with a cup of coffee while the...

Or, Andy, relax with a cup of coffee while the techs do it for you.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-30-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,697
Posted By Brianna
Schuby, there is a brand new speedco in elkhorn,...

Schuby, there is a brand new speedco in elkhorn, wi.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-29-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,697
Posted By Brianna
My somewhat-local speedco is a brand new...

My somewhat-local speedco is a brand new facility.
They let me fill my water tank with their excellent-tasting water.
I asked them about rv service and they said they wouldn't know where to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-28-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,433
Posted By Brianna
Excellent idea, Wolf. I will do the mile marker...

Excellent idea, Wolf.
I will do the mile marker thing.
Or just have someone drive next to me in a car to call out the numbers.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,316
Posted By Brianna
Wow, dennis, your battery bay looks much more...

Wow, dennis, your battery bay looks much more complicated than my 2000.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,631
Posted By Brianna
I got the ohuhu one from amazon. It's a true...

I got the ohuhu one from amazon.
It's a true 12.5 feet, so it sticks up about 18 inches above the roof of my 2000.

The 18 inches is just enough to aid climbing and descending without much risk*...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,433
Posted By Brianna
That does seem low. My 2000 gets about 10 mpg. ...

That does seem low.
My 2000 gets about 10 mpg.

As mentioned by others here, speed makes a big difference.

I have learned that my speedo is off by about 10mph. So instead of going 65, I...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2021, 04:15 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,568
Posted By Brianna
There is a lot of wisdom in Kendall post. Even...

There is a lot of wisdom in Kendall post.
Even if one isn't tracking every dime spent on one's rv, you still kinda know how your doing financially. Even if it's just in the back of your mind.
...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-27-2021, 04:01 AM
Replies: 767
Sticky: Alpine Register
Views: 747,343
Posted By Brianna
Awesome sauce. You should start a new thread...

Awesome sauce.
You should start a new thread and share some pics. I can't wait to see it.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-25-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Brianna
I got these little camco plastic clips. Eight for...

I got these little camco plastic clips. Eight for $5.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-25-2021, 09:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,760
Posted By Brianna
I am new to RVing. I haven't done the 4-corner...

I am new to RVing.
I haven't done the 4-corner weigh yet.
I am set at 100psi cold pressure.

Last summer, highway driving on asphalt, the sunny side of the coach went up to 134psi according to...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-23-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,702
Posted By Brianna
I struggled with my dining room mirrors until I...

I struggled with my dining room mirrors until I learned two techniques online.
1. Use a hair dryer/heat gun to soften the adhesive.
2. After wedging some tool under the mirror in the most...
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-23-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,702
Posted By Brianna
The wood wall looks great, Bruce. I like the...

The wood wall looks great, Bruce.
I like the wainscoting idea as well. I have been thinking that just adding the chair rail would add interest in my alpine bathroom.
Forum: Alpine Coach Owner's Forum 01-23-2021, 03:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By Brianna
No metal plate here either. Seems...

No metal plate here either.
Seems counter-intuitive to have bare metal infront of all those relays and lug connectors.
Odd.
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