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Re: slight shock
Aka the breeze wrote: My neighbor just purchased a new ( used ) fifth wheel.. When he was inspecting it at home, he received a slight "shock" when touching the lug nuts... He did not feel it anywhere else.. I am thinking maybe a loose ground wire? what says the experts here?? Glad he was only plugged into a 15 amp circuit! This is a very dangerous situation. If plugged into a 30 amp service, could potentially deliver a 220 volt shock to someone! Could be a problem at the pedestal side, or in the trailer! Again, it needs to be throughly checked by a professional before someone is seriously hurt or killed!657Views0likes0CommentsRe: slight shock
There definitely is an electrical problem. A loose or missing ground could definitely could be the issue. That could be a dangerous situation, it needs to be checked by a professional. Potentially you have 220 volts going to the fifth wheel, which would definitely put a big hurt on someone!658Views0likes0CommentsRe: A/C problem
I agree it is a voltage issue! The thermostat operates on DC voltage which operates a relay. The relay turns on/off the A/C unit. Low voltage will let the relay release prematurely and then it try’s to turn back on. It could also be a faulty relay. Looks like you need a qualified A/C technician to check all the components.696Views0likes0CommentsRe: Another heated water hose question
When you put the filter outside on the pedestal side, you risk freezing. While I believe that the weather in Tennessee would not be a problem if it were colder I would be worried. Any reason to put it there? I don;t think it matters which end of the hose you put it as long as the water goes thru the filter before it goes in to the trailer!777Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ram 2500/Cummins
The important thing to worry about is your “pin weight” That is the weight that is put inside your bed. That effects your suspension, front and rear and things like steering! In your RAM 2500, if it is “heavy Duty”, you should have the same transmission, breaks, differential as a 3500. So the next thing to check is your tires, and their rated capacity. While things like “helper springs” air bags and other “fixes” can solve an issue, you need to look at the truck as a whole to ensure your towing safely.107Views0likes0CommentsRe: Residential fridge
laknox wrote: Coach-man wrote: That is the downer to residential fridges! If you stay put for long periods, and only move occasionally then they are great! Now, if your on the move a lot, your going to have to become an “expert” on batteries, and inverters. Starting with the alternators, yes plural. In your truck. Did your rig come with an inverter? What size is it, does it power more than the fridge? Perhaps, you need to upgrade it, or add one if not present? What is the amp rating on your house batteries? Typically, the factory ships their rigs without batteries, which are provided by the dealer at the time of sale. Again, they typically install the smallest, cheapest batteries they can get away with providing! Some people install a couple of 6 volt golf cart batteries, to ensure they are providing enough amps to run things! That would then require, looking at your charging systems, both in the trailer, and in your truck, keeping the batteries charged! Yep a residential fridge can become an expensive option, if you outfit your truck and rig to support it! Good luck! Actually, 2 12v "marine" batteries will usually provide a few more amp hours of storage than the typical 6v golf cart batteries but will require more frequent charging to avoid damage. In my experience, it's usually 225-230 Ah for 2 12v batteries (voltage stays at 12v but Ah doubles when connected in parallel), but the typical 6v golf cart batteries are around 210 Ah and stay at that level when connected in series for 12v power. The =real= advantage to deep cycle 6v golf cart batteries is that they can be drawn down a lot further than so-called "deep cycle" 12v batteries without damage, and can do so many, many times. Lyle As long as we are splitting hairs, I have found Marine type batteries just a little better than useless! The so called “marine” battery is part “deep cycle” and part starting battery. Designed for people with trolling motors, as well as the “big” out board. Instead of getting the best of both worlds, you wind up with the worst of both worlds. A good deep cycle will not have a cold crank rating, used for starting. Your RV environment usually consists of the batteries sitting with a trickle charge for long periods, followed by running them way down. Only big draw back with the 6 Volt golf cart batteries is you must keep an eye on the water level, “high maintenance”. Good luck.259Views0likes0CommentsRe: Residential fridge
If your inverter is setup up correctly, and is sized for the load, I suspect your problem is with the house battery (s). As I mentioned previously, dealers install the smallest and cheapest batteries in these rigs! I would suggest you look at least two 6 volt golf cart batteries wired in series to produce 12 volts to support your setup. I really doubt your truck alternator is the problem.259Views0likes0Comments
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