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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,127
Posted By Karlos
I installed a wireless controlled outlet behind...

I installed a wireless controlled outlet behind the refrigerator. Just plug it into the refrigerator outlet and plug your 120VAC refrigerator into it. I used Velcro to attach the remote to the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-11-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 160
Posted By Karlos
Routing Cerbo HDMI cable from basement to bedroom

Hello all,

I've changed over my house batteries to Lithium (LiFeO4) and installed various Victron components. One of the Victron components is a Cerbo GX, allowing me to monitor and control the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-04-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 795
Posted By Karlos
I'm going through a similar install on a 2018...

I'm going through a similar install on a 2018 32SA. Are you aware the Magnum inverter/chargers of that vintage do not support Lithium charge profiles? I was surprised by that and ended up replacing...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-04-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By Karlos
As a previous poster so wisely said .... a can of...

As a previous poster so wisely said .... a can of worms.

I'm going through that Lithium switch-over now on my 2018 Open Road 32SA. Neither Tiffin or Spyder Controls have offered any easy ways to...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-03-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 605
Posted By Karlos
A bit late to the party, but .... I've got a...

A bit late to the party, but ....

I've got a 2018 SA, and coincidently in the middle of a Lithium house battery conversion as well. 690Ahr of LiFeO4 batteries, Victron SmartShunt, Victron...
Forum: Test Your Changes 12-06-2023, 11:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 122
Posted By Karlos
Test KS

Testing 123
Forum: Going Green 12-01-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By Karlos
Rooftop solar mounting options

Hello all,

Am putting together my rooftop solar system. Purchased four 200 W panels and located where they will be positioned.

I'm currently trying to decide on how to secure them to the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-25-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By Karlos
I just purchased the Victron SmartShunt for my...

I just purchased the Victron SmartShunt for my battery monitor, and will return my AiLi shunt. Here are my reasons:

System Expandability. I plan to switch to lithium batteries and add rooftop...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By Karlos
Hi LauraDav, I've owned two National RVs...

Hi LauraDav,

I've owned two National RVs over a 10 year period and put over 80,000 miles on them combined. The first was a 2000 SeaView on a Ford F53 chassis, the second was a 2007 Dolphin on the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-22-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 747
Posted By Karlos
Hey MelHon, Sorry to hear about your...

Hey MelHon,

Sorry to hear about your dealership experience. We bought our '18 Open Road 32SA six months back with a similar dealer experience ... lack of knowledge of our rig, and no manuals or...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-18-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By Karlos
My HWH jacks on my current Tiffin rig are quite a...

My HWH jacks on my current Tiffin rig are quite a bit slower to retract than the PowerGear jacks on my previous rig. Three of the jacks retract relatively quickly (maybe less than one minute) but the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By Karlos
I'm looking at where to mount the new BMS shunt,...

I'm looking at where to mount the new BMS shunt, and decided that directly attaching to the battery would present a mounting problem.

Immediately to the right of my battery bank is a panel that...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-17-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By Karlos
Strobing dinette lights

Hello all,

A few weeks ago one of my three dinette lights started strobing ... one lamp flashing on and off whenever it was on. I contacted Tiffin and purchased a replacement LED puck.

It...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-12-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,221
Posted By Karlos
Battery Monitoring System

Hello all,

Still figuring out my new-to-me 2018 Open Road 32SA and making additions and modifications. My current focus is learning to live with my residential refrigerator. It's kind of a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-24-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By Karlos
Thanks for all the inputs. I think next steps for...

Thanks for all the inputs. I think next steps for me will be to:

1) check the mold line to see if the bead is not fully seated, and
2) check runout for an out of round tire.

Karl
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-23-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,138
Posted By Karlos
Steering vibration at highway speed

Hello all,

Just finishing up my first long trip with my new-to-me 32SA. Before the trip I had a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer and six new Michelin XRV tires installed. All tires were spin...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Karlos
Hey Sam, Thanks for the tip. After my...

Hey Sam,

Thanks for the tip.

After my post, all four TVs put up the same loss of signal message. Since I was already behind the kitchen drawers under the cooktop, i pulled all the cables out...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-12-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By Karlos
Outside TV access

Been working on my new-to-me 32SA and lately have been fighting HDMI connection with the outside TV. Had it working just after purchase, but when I set up my Netflix etc streaming services, I was...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-29-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By Karlos
I would like to add some solar panels in the...

I would like to add some solar panels in the future, so learning more about any pre-wiring would be helpful. Has anyone out there connected solar panel wiring to one of these roof pre-wires? I assume...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-29-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Karlos
I just spent another couple days in the new rig....

I just spent another couple days in the new rig. I'm still planning on updating the medicine cabinet situation. I will likely add a new cabinet to the outside wall and a similar cabinet to the inside...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-26-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By Karlos
Thanks Lt Dan. I pulled the build sheet and...

Thanks Lt Dan.

I pulled the build sheet and there is an "in-motion sat" option. Forward of the two domes on the roof, there is an in-motion satellite antenna already installed. A TV antenna is...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-25-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Karlos
Attaching new medicine cabinet

Hello all,

I'm loving our new-to-me 32SA coach, but there are some customizations needed to fit our lifestyle. One of the first wife requests was to improve the medicine cabinet in the bathroom....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 07-25-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By Karlos
What are these things?

Hello all,

Still learning about my "new to me" 32SA. There are two domes located mid-coach on my roof that I have no idea what they are for. Can anyone out there can educate me on what these are?...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-30-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,575
Posted By Karlos
Our dry camping is usually limited by how long it...

Our dry camping is usually limited by how long it takes to fill the gray tank. Most of our water wastage comes from waiting for the hot water to arrive at a faucet. The shower miser looks like a...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-29-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,729
Posted By Karlos
We have a 2018 32SA on a 24,000 pound GVWR Ford...

We have a 2018 32SA on a 24,000 pound GVWR Ford chassis. The door jamb label on the Tiffin says to inflate tires to 100 psi.

I'm running Michelin XRV 255/80r22.5 tires and can look up the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-29-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Karlos
Shower Valve Stem Failure

Hello all,

Still working the bugs out of our (new to me) Tiffin. On our first shake-down cruise this weekend, I discovered the cold valve stem on the shower is broken. The handle was glued on in...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-29-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,575
Posted By Karlos
Thanks dssl, Great info on your set-up. ...

Thanks dssl,

Great info on your set-up.

I really like the idea of putting a first stage regulator on the new outlet and then leaving the firepit and grill regulators as second stage...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-28-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,575
Posted By Karlos
Adding propane quick connect

Hello all,

New to the Tiffin Forum. Sold my 2007 Dolphin about a month ago and just bought a 2018 Tiffin Open Road 32SA. I've been spending the past week learning the systems and personalizing it....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 03-23-2022, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By Karlos
Thanks SuperDad, I am on the road for...

Thanks SuperDad,

I am on the road for another week with the rig, but will attack that disc changer when I get back.

Karl
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 03-22-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By Karlos
Hey SuperDad, I have the same year/model...

Hey SuperDad,

I have the same year/model Dolphin and have been trying to remove that CD changers for a couple years. When I posted for help in this forum, no one had done it without removing the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-25-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Karlos
By the way .... here is what the old drawers were...

By the way .... here is what the old drawers were made of.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-25-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By Karlos
New Drawers under the Booth

Hey Guys,

Just finished up my latest upgrade project ... replacing the wire storage bins under the booth seats.

My previous rig (2000 National SeaView) had great full extension drawer storage...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-25-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,706
Posted By Karlos
Hey SmokyRV, Never thought of using vinyl...

Hey SmokyRV,

Never thought of using vinyl strips rather than paint. How easily do they apply? How well do they stick? I assume they are like the decals put on an RV with a sticky back.

Karl
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-23-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Karlos
Hi John, The claw of the RViBrake is a...

Hi John,

The claw of the RViBrake is a little wide to secure consistently to the pedal. The manufacturer says its OK as is, but I put a velcro strap around the claw to secure it further.

Karl
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-21-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Karlos
Hi, I have a Fiat 500 toad and purchased a...

Hi,

I have a Fiat 500 toad and purchased a Ready Brute Elite tow bar, thinking the cable brake solution with inertia braking was simple and elegant. After spending hours under the Fiat trying to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,706
Posted By Karlos
Roller applied clear coat ???

Hey guys,

I'm trying to come up with an inexpensive way to repair my peeling clearcoat above the rain gutters. The roof material is white fiberglass, but it has a factory full body paint on it for...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-15-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By Karlos
Hey Mike, Thanks for the reply. Do you think...

Hey Mike,

Thanks for the reply. Do you think they used 3/4" plywood on that floor? I don't want my screws to go through.

Karl
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 02-13-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By Karlos
Attaching to the slide floor

Hey guys,

I'm rebuilding the drawers under the booth of my Dolphin and want to attach the assembly securely to the floor of my main slide. Much of the load will be downward, so a couple wood...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-24-2021, 04:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,041
Posted By Karlos
My 07 Dolphin came with both sink and stove...

My 07 Dolphin came with both sink and stove covers made of corian.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-06-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,289
Posted By Karlos
Congrats on the new National. I will agree with...

Congrats on the new National. I will agree with the other posters that you will love it!. Answering one of your questions....

"Also, In the very center from of the roof I have an approximate 4" by...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-26-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By Karlos
My '07 Dolphin has the same box. The KingDome was...

My '07 Dolphin has the same box. The KingDome was wired into it with coax and power. I removed my old dome, tucked the wiring back into the box, and sealed the holes. I left the box, just in case I...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 10-22-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,099
Posted By Karlos
Hi, I realize this post is pretty old by...

Hi,

I realize this post is pretty old by now, but I've got the same situation now with my '07 Dolphin. How did you get that disc changer out of the dash with pulling the whole dash out?

Karl
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-15-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By Karlos
I'm running an older WiFi Ranger GO indoor router...

I'm running an older WiFi Ranger GO indoor router that can pick up park wifi, when available, and also switch to a cell hotspot when there are bandwidth or connection issues. My hotspot is an extra...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-02-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By Karlos
Got it. Maybe remove the F9 fuse first, then...

Got it. Maybe remove the F9 fuse first, then remove ALL the light fixtures on that circuit, just leaving the wires disconnected. Then put a good F9 fuse in and see if it blows.

If it doesn't...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-01-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By Karlos
Bummer about the wiring problem. You most likely...

Bummer about the wiring problem. You most likely identified the problem ... a short somewhere in the ceiling light circuit. My old rig was a 2000 SeaView with that same 12V distribution board, so...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-01-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,222
Posted By Karlos
I've got the same clearcoat failure going on as...

I've got the same clearcoat failure going on as well. It shows on the front cap, rear cap, and around the sides .... all in areas high up, where the painted sides roll onto the white roof. The rest...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-01-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,389
Posted By Karlos
Hi Al, The insulation used was purchased at...

Hi Al,

The insulation used was purchased at Home Depot. It was a roll 3' wide by maybe 20' long. It has a foil layer on each side and a bubble wrap type of core. Not sure what the R-value is. I...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 05-31-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,389
Posted By Karlos
A fix for my saggy bottom

Hello all,

Just a progress follow-up on my cabinet skin sag.

Lots of disassembly happened first .... LCD TV, plywood box that held old CRT TV, power visor, windshield trim and lots of wiring. I...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-27-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By Karlos
Front Cap Insulation ??

Hey Guys,

I'm working in the TV cabinet above the dash doing some repairs. I pulled out the pink fiberglass batts that were stuffed in there in order to work. The 'glass dust is all over and I'm...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-06-2021, 07:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,389
Posted By Karlos
Hi Greg, Looks like I'm missing the rubber...

Hi Greg,

Looks like I'm missing the rubber gasketing that goes between the plastic bottom piece and the windshield. Maybe that contributed to the bottom piece sagging. Both my side covers are...
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