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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By DoneWorkin
I am assuming that slide has a Schwintek slide...

I am assuming that slide has a Schwintek slide mechanism . . . .
If so - then those rollers need to properly support the entire weight of the slide to keep the small nylon "V" rollers in the slide...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-10-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By DoneWorkin
OOPS! That should have been from load range E up...

OOPS! That should have been from load range E up to load range G
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 04-09-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 312
Posted By DoneWorkin
I have a similar situation so I will just...

I have a similar situation so I will just describe it and you can decide if it is the same as yours. I also have a tandem axel trailer (toy hauler - around 10K).

When I bought the trailer it had...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 04-09-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 992
Posted By DoneWorkin
I have a 2021 F-250 with Godzilla engine - towing...

I have a 2021 F-250 with Godzilla engine - towing a toy hauler in the 10k range (and 13.5 feet tall).
This data is over approximately the last 30,000 miles full timing (keeping track of towing and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-27-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,270
Posted By DoneWorkin
Thanks for the update. Maybe you can walk...

Thanks for the update.
Maybe you can walk around the campground with that fancy fancy coffee maker and trade someone for their less finicky one :)
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-27-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By DoneWorkin
I'll second that motion

I'll second that motion
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-27-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,270
Posted By DoneWorkin
You did not list the make and model of the...

You did not list the make and model of the batteries, so it is hard to look up what the BMS maximum draw is on those batteries.
Most 100Ah batteries have a 100A discharge maximum so I expect you...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 03-18-2024, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By DoneWorkin
If you really want to get rid of sway then I...

If you really want to get rid of sway then I recommend you look into either the ProPride 3P or Hensley Arrow hitches.

They are quite expensive but completely change the hitch mechanics to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-18-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 358
Posted By DoneWorkin
Water heater bypass valve set to bypass?

Water heater bypass valve set to bypass?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 03-14-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,335
Posted By DoneWorkin
We have a cap on the truck so we keep our...

We have a cap on the truck so we keep our Champion Dual Fuel inverter generator in there - we also covered the cap windows (bathroom window frosting cling plastic for us). I also concur with...
Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum 03-05-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,027
Posted By DoneWorkin
I have been using the Flame King refillable ones...

I have been using the Flame King refillable ones for a couple of years and have been happy with them.
I was a bit worried about them leaking and/or getting dirty so I bought some brass caps to keep...
Forum: Going Green 03-05-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By DoneWorkin
Calculating estimated solar production per day

I wanted to estimate out how much solar production I could expect at a new location this summer and thought others may find this information useful as well.

The following website will list how...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-01-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,335
Posted By DoneWorkin
I will also throw in a vote for the "VIAIR...

I will also throw in a vote for the "VIAIR 400P-RV"

I liked that it had all the accessories I wanted along with 2 hoses (I have used both at once to reach from my power source to the tires I...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-28-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By DoneWorkin
When I used to own a trailer with an Equalizer...

When I used to own a trailer with an Equalizer weight distribution hitch I had a routine I would do to make it easy to put the bars on.

1) Hook up the truck to the trailer.
2) Lift the front of...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 02-19-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By DoneWorkin
This may not apply to you unless you plan on...

This may not apply to you unless you plan on doing more upgrades to your system in the future but . . . .

If you use Victron components and network them together (and to the internet) with one of...
Forum: Damon 02-18-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By DoneWorkin
Ahhh - I see . . . I don't know anything...

Ahhh - I see . . .

I don't know anything about that motorhome but most leveling systems allow for manual override of the automatic system - with the manual override I would think you could adjust...
Forum: Damon 02-18-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By DoneWorkin
I see you have not gotten any responses. . . . ...

I see you have not gotten any responses. . . .
I am confused by your question - perhaps others are as well :confused:.

I thought all RVs had domed and/or curved and/or sloped roofs that were...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-18-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By DoneWorkin
Welcome aboard! Hope your new rig works out...

Welcome aboard!

Hope your new rig works out and you keep living the dream!
Forum: Full-Timers 02-17-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By DoneWorkin
I don't know anything about medicare but we have...

I don't know anything about medicare but we have been full timing for two years and had established residency in Florida using mail service through St. Brendon's Isle ...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-16-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By DoneWorkin
Welcome aboard! The good news for you is...

Welcome aboard!

The good news for you is that all the manufacturers use almost all the same parts - so finding repair information on individual components is usually possible.

Good luck with...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-16-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By DoneWorkin
If you want some fun numbers - you can use this...

If you want some fun numbers - you can use this website to get relative solar throughout the year at your location.
https://footprinthero.com/solar-irradiance-calculator

The actual numbers are in...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-16-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By DoneWorkin
It would not matter if they are connected in...

It would not matter if they are connected in series as you correctly noted.

Sorry if that wasn't clear - I think that was in the section on parallel configuration - I was only concerned about the...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-16-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,586
Posted By DoneWorkin
It can be hard to find the layout you want and...

It can be hard to find the layout you want and have a choice of slide mechanism . . . Lot's of Schwintek slides out there.

I have a Schwintek, it worked really well for the first year and a half...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-16-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By DoneWorkin
Hmmmmm - That is not the proper spec sheet for...

Hmmmmm - That is not the proper spec sheet for the panels you have . . . .
If you really have 2 of them in series and your controller said you were getting 48 volts . . . . . . And the spec sheet...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-16-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By DoneWorkin
I will tackle the first question first: ...

I will tackle the first question first:

Check out the graph on this website:
https://www.pveducation.org/pvcdrom/solar-cell-operation/iv-curve...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-16-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By DoneWorkin
All of this is available on the internet - but I...

All of this is available on the internet - but I will try to summarize:

Terms:
Vmpp = voltage at maximum power point.
Impp = current delivered at maximum power point.
Voc = Voltage open...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-15-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By DoneWorkin
Just to let you know - you can "overpanel" your...

Just to let you know - you can "overpanel" your Victron controller. If you put more panels on than the controller can use then the controller will just throttle itself back to maximum output. This...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-14-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,479
Posted By DoneWorkin
I don't think there is such a thing as a toilet...

I don't think there is such a thing as a toilet that doesn't spread some amount of splash on the walls when standing - so I sit no matter what.

That being said - I have the Dometic 321 with the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-14-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,569
Posted By DoneWorkin
The guy in the videos the original poster linked...

The guy in the videos the original poster linked to is quite good and seems to provide what I consider the best advice for Schwintek systems . . .

I have a relatively small Schwintek slide that...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-13-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,978
Posted By DoneWorkin
Unfortunately this is a very individual question...

Unfortunately this is a very individual question so I can't really tell you what you need . . . but I can describe what I have and how I feel about it. Sorry about the long post, but I figured this...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-12-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By DoneWorkin
I have 4 residential solar panels on the roof of...

I have 4 residential solar panels on the roof of my toy hauler (around 1400 watts total) which have traveled across the country back and forth full timing for the past 2 years.
Plenty of gravel...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 02-12-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By DoneWorkin
It is a lever/crowbar for an equalizer hitch to...

It is a lever/crowbar for an equalizer hitch to help you get the weight distribution bars into place when you hook up. It has no use if you don't have a weight distribution hitch.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-09-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,837
Posted By DoneWorkin
I am not sure that I buy the theory that it is...

I am not sure that I buy the theory that it is wire size or terminal size . . .

This thread started with asking about 100Ah batteries, many of which have a 100A max output load (150A peak for 3...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-08-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,837
Posted By DoneWorkin
As with others here - I have never found a good...

As with others here - I have never found a good answer to your question of "Why not more than 4 parallel" - and also would like a better answer!

I agree with the other guesses that it is...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-01-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By DoneWorkin
The voltage rating on a cable is determined by...

The voltage rating on a cable is determined by the insulation on the cable, so that cable has an insulation rating of 600v which is obviously more than enough for 12v.
The current capability of a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 01-28-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By DoneWorkin
I second this (that it probably is not detecting...

I second this (that it probably is not detecting the flame properly) - I had the exact same thing happen (It would turn on and run for a while then just randomly turn off and re-start again). What...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-18-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By DoneWorkin
Your overall plan sounds reasonable to me. ...

Your overall plan sounds reasonable to me.

Make sure the wire from your lithium batteries to the inverter are sized properly so you don't get too much voltage drop (which will make the inverter...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 11-15-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By DoneWorkin
I think someone already said this - but I will...

I think someone already said this - but I will say it a different way:

1) Lift frame as far as possible with your jack
2) Block the frame at that height (tires may not be off ground).
3) Put...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-14-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By DoneWorkin
I agree completely. I was simply trying to...

I agree completely.

I was simply trying to answer the question of "what issues do people bring up".

I personally would have no problem add a new battery after several years - even with a...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-14-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 963
Posted By DoneWorkin
This may be way more information than you want to...

This may be way more information than you want to think about - but I have looked into this issue and have come to the conclusion that "it depends" really is the right answer.

My understanding is...
Forum: New Member Check-In 10-18-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By DoneWorkin
Welcome! I would highly recommend visiting a...

Welcome!

I would highly recommend visiting a big RV show where you can spend a day walking through a whole bunch of RV styles and models just to feel the space and see all the options different...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-12-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,592
Posted By DoneWorkin
I also have a Schwintek slide and have been...

I also have a Schwintek slide and have been dreading it's eventual failure . . .

This rant may not help you with your problem - but I figured I would document what I have found in case anything...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-25-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 14,672
Posted By DoneWorkin
This is a great troubleshooting plan - I would...

This is a great troubleshooting plan - I would agree that this will at least get you some data.

I think the shading is your #1 problem - that dish should just go!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-24-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 14,672
Posted By DoneWorkin
Some thoughts from a random guy on the internet ....

Some thoughts from a random guy on the internet . . .

Only #1 is going to help you troubleshoot - the other points I am just putting here because I think there is a lot of confusion on how solar...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-23-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By DoneWorkin
I am a big fan of the Victor "Humane...

I am a big fan of the Victor "Humane Battery-Powered Easy-to-Clean No-Touch Instant-Kill Indoor Electronic Mouse Trap". I got mine at Home Depot for $25.

I keep it in the camper (loaded with a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-18-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 837
Posted By DoneWorkin
I would just ignore the old in dash unit and get...

I would just ignore the old in dash unit and get a new GPS.
I purchased a Garmin RV 780 a couple of years ago and have been very happy with it - it provides the following for me:
1) I put in height...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-04-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,469
Posted By DoneWorkin
We full time in a 30' trailer that we tow with a...

We full time in a 30' trailer that we tow with a short bed extended cab F-250 and I would not want anything longer.
Couple of points I would mention:

I already have some issues making corners...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-27-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,945
Posted By DoneWorkin
I level with Levelmate Pro and their phone app. ...

I level with Levelmate Pro and their phone app.
https://levelmate.com/

I have a dual axle bumper pull trailer and use Beech Lane levelers to level side to side....
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-26-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 777
Posted By DoneWorkin
I have the Garmin RV 780 and use it for all...

I have the Garmin RV 780 and use it for all towing.
I do use the Bluetooth connection to my phone so it has internet . . .

Things I specifically like:
1) It allows me to put in length and...
Forum: Full-Timers 05-26-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,001
Posted By DoneWorkin
We fulltime and decided against the washer dryer...

We fulltime and decided against the washer dryer because we were not planning on staying in many full hookup sites during our travels. We also chose a shorter camper so we could fit in more...
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