screaminjlew
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Re: I post for your approval. The Forest River Floodomatic.
I found it under my sink...LOL I must be blind and a half..LOL I looked there yesterday and didn't see it because it was way up high tucked in the corner...Now, time to address it. thanks BTW, I don't understand why highland ridge would tell me it was in the wall?596Views0likes0CommentsRe: I post for your approval. The Forest River Floodomatic.
Well I just found out that on my brand new Open Range that they put it behind the wall in the bathroom!! Highland Ridge customer service said that he's not sure why they put it there when I explained to him that the Mfg. states that it should not be installed where water damage may result. I purchased a couple of back flow/vacuum breakers the attach to the water spicket, should that solve the likelihood of a water leak behind the wall by having the vacuum breaker at the water supply? Any responses are greatly appreciated thanks, Jeff596Views0likes0Comments- 391Views0likes0Comments
New addition to the family!!
Well, after 15 yrs. of owning a toyhauler, we no longer have any more toys and decided to pull the trigger on a new casa! The DW and I were really looking for a couple coach and outside kitchen. We are excited to do our PDI and pick up this Friday! JLew2.3KViews0likes10CommentsRe: Installing Stereo - Wiring Issue
raden13 wrote: WA4HTZ wrote: Westend said the Magnetek was a linear power supply with no filtering. They rely on having a good battery connected to filter out the 120 Hz. ripple on the DC voltage. If the battery is dead as Hornnumb said (and I mean VERY dead), it will not act as a filter and you get the buzzing in the stereo. Also if the battery is disconnected, either with a battery disconnect switch or a bad connection to the battery, you will get the same problem. A big clue was you said a light got brighter when you hooked up the stereo. Most of the auto stereos usually have a capacitor or two on the incoming 12v line to eliminate some of the garbage which can ride on a 12v automotive electrical system. I suspect the stereo was acting as a slight filter and raised the average voltage a bit which made the light get brighter. I would check the connections to the battery and make sure the battery switch, if you have one, is on. If everything is good with the connections, check the voltage on the battery with it disconnected. If it's really low (like 4 or 5 volts instead of 12 low), try to charge it with a modern battery charge if you have one and see what happens. I hope this loooong explanation has help you a bit. In the end though, as others have said, you will be better off replacing the Magnetek electronics. The kit you linked to from Bestconverter looks like it would be an excellent replacement. Get the PD 4655 with the kit if you can. Good luck and happy camping. Ken Ken, thanks so much for the detailed info! One stupid question. You mentioned I should get the 4655, which is the 55 Amp model. The sticker next to my electrical plug on the outside of my trailer mentions using a 120V - 35 Amp connection. Is it ok for me to replace my converter with the 4655 model, or do I need to get the 35 Amp model (4635)? You mentioned I should get the 4655, which is the 55 Amp model. The sticker next to my electrical plug on the outside of my trailer mentions using a 120V - 35 Amp connection. Is it ok for me to replace my converter with the 4655 model, or do I need to get the 35 Amp model (4635)? Also wanted to mention, I do not have a switch for the 12V batteries. Thanks to everyone else for the input as well. Get the 4655.... Your 120V 30 amp connection is AC (alternating current) while your 12V system is DC (direct current)Ac and Dc are completely different, the 4655 will ensure that your batteries get the proper amperage for charging while your still being able to run other 12 volt devices934Views0likes0CommentsRe: What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
sin cal hd wrote: I don't plan on running any appliances. Just lights, slides, landing gear. Since yours is a newer rv it might have a 3 stage charger but, check it out.... My trailer is 14 yrs old and I installed a PD9260 with smart wizard and it stays plugged in all the time.342Views0likes0CommentsRe: Converted Stove to push button ignition
Rbertalotto wrote: HATED IT!....You guys were right. I hated the goofy push button igniters. Too much noise early in the AM and out of six I bought, 4 were defective immediately or after only pushing the button 5 or 6 times....Junk! I pulled it all apart and went battery powered electronics. Home Depot had a Weber Genisis 330 Kit that had the battery powered igniter and four spark units for $30 Installed in about 20 minutes and works great! I'm on a camping trip so for now I have the igniters simply wire tied to the burner supports. When I get home I'll use steel hose clamps. Now I have to make a panel to cover the extra holes... The wire ties are holding up well. It doesn't get very warm where they are... Nice and quiet! those other two holes can be plugged with some plastic plugs plastic plugs538Views0likes0Comments
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