I'm a complete and total newbie. Never owned a TH before, infact have never owned an RV before until a week ago. I've always wanted a TH to drag with me to motorcycle race weekends so I wouldn't have to pay for the hotel room etc.I stumbled across a deal to good to pass up last week so I jumped on it.2002 Haulmark Elite II race trailer with factory "Escape Package"Trailer is in overall good shape. Had a bunch of creative add ons from the previous owner that I have removed to return it closer to its original build that will work best for my needs. All that being said I do have some questions that I need help with.1. The battery isn't holding a charge. What do you all reccomend as a replacement for the existing house battery?2. Two of the windows are leaking some. I found a video on youtube showing how to repair that with Butyl tape and silicone. The leak resulted in some bad paneling. The plan is to pull the paneling and replace it. I stopped at an RV shop and they recommended some stuff similar to what was in it, basically luan with a type of wallpaper on it. I want something more water/moisture resistant. Any reccomendations?3. It looks like my existing paneling was attached with staples and glue. Is that the correct way to re-install?4. The existing 50amp service entrance is kind of flimsy when plugging in, is there a way to stiffen that up w/o having to tear all the cabinets out of the front of the trailer to get to it?I'm sure I'll have more questions the farther i get into the clean up and restoration process. Thanks for any help you can provide.

1. Make sure you do not have a phantom draw pulling down your battery. Get a full charge on it while disconnected, let it sit for 24 hours and check the voltage. If the battery holds a charge, you may have something connected like an inverter all the time pulling it down. 2. FRP used on kitchen walls works well in damp locations. 3. I prefer screws into the vertical ribs. 4. You will have to post pictures of the existing setup so we can suggest improvements.

1. A pair of 6 volt golf cart batteries. 6 volt recharges faster than 12V.2. You could roll Varathane lacquer on the back of the wall board.3. Use wire brads and wood glue to secure the wall board. Counter sink the brads and cover/hide the hole with puddy stick of similar color.4. Maybe spray expanding foam insulation into wall cavity. 5. Inspect the roof for leaks.

Bedlam wrote:1. Make sure you do not have a phantom draw pulling down your battery. Get a full charge on it while disconnected, let it sit for 24 hours and check the voltage. If the battery holds a charge, you may have something connected like an inverter all the time pulling it down. 2. FRP used on kitchen walls works well in damp locations. 3. I prefer screws into the vertical ribs. 4. You will have to post pictures of the existing setup so we can suggest improvements.After letting it sit on the plug for 2 days, the battery charge indicator shows it dead as soon as the plug is pulled. I'll have it tested when I pull it. I'd guess a bad cell.FRP? What's that?Didn't think about a pic, but will post one shortly.

BIKERK9 wrote:1. A pair of 6 volt golf cart batteries. 6 volt recharges faster than 12V.2. You could roll Varathane lacquer on the back of the wall board.3. Use wire brads and wood glue to secure the wall board. Counter sink the brads and cover/hide the hole with puddy stick of similar color.4. Maybe spray expanding foam insulation into wall cavity. 5. Inspect the roof for leaks.The roof isn't showing any signs of leakage. All the paneling is dry and solid there. It has a one piece aluminum roof, which from what I gather is the best option?

Here is link to FRP:http://m.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836

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ACDNate
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
joebedford wrote:

No, the one on the left is to fill the fresh water tank. You fill the holding tanks from inside so to speak.

Gotta work on my terminology. The "fresh water tank" :)
joebedford
Nomad II
Mar 28, 2014
ACDNate wrote:
Here's another newbie question.

So the bib on the right is to connect to pressured water.

Is the left side to fill up the holding tank? Is there some kind of adapter that I need to hook a hose to it?
No, the one on the left is to fill the fresh water tank. You fill the holding tanks from inside so to speak.
Strabo
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
The city water supply on the right does not fill the onboard fresh water tanks.
Eyetattoo
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
ACDNate wrote:
Here's another newbie question.

So the bib on the right is to connect to pressured water.

Is the left side to fill up the holding tank? Is there some kind of adapter that I need to hook a hose to it?
You are correct, the one on the left is for filling your holding tank. I have a short (5ft) water hose that I cut the male fitting off so the hose slides in the hole for filling.
ACDNate
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
Yeah I'm kind of winging it. I was nosing around an rv shop locally and saw a hose adapter for filling the tank but that thing was $60 and the lady there did it was new she just wedges the hose in the opening to fill the tank.
Frankandbeans
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
I am curious to see what they say about the water hookups. I have the exact same thing. The only thing I could think of is that you leave the plastic cap open while filling from the threaded garden hose hook up. Once it starts spewing out the left, then you know the holding tank is full?

Then again, I'm completely making that up, so don't hold me to it...
ACDNate
Explorer
Mar 27, 2014
Frankandbeans wrote:
Hello fellow WERA member! ;)

:S The beeb follows you everywhere! It's like the matrix only not as cool :)
Frankandbeans
Explorer
Mar 27, 2014
Hello fellow WERA member! ;)
ACDNate
Explorer
Mar 27, 2014
Another thing I'm confused on with this camper is why the 50 amp service? All that its powering is A/C unit in the ceiling, small water heater, a microwave, refrigerator, vent hood fan and lighting.

Seems like overkill for that.
ACDNate
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Here's another newbie question.

So the bib on the right is to connect to pressured water.

Is the left side to fill up the holding tank? Is there some kind of adapter that I need to hook a hose to it?

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