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Re: Gas Class A
Just for grins, I looked at a brand new Jayco gas coach. One sweet rig, was a bunk model, which I liked. Lots of headroom, good visibility, cameras all around. They were listed at MSRP 180,000, and street price of 150,000. Hope the prices start coming down soon.922Views0likes0CommentsRe: Just Finished A Breaker Box Test Of Security
I am late to the party on this, so my only question is (because I don't know the right terminology) am I looking on the back of my breaker box? And may there be another power distribution point? 2014 Forest River Stealth Toy Hauler, equipped with a solar panel, and a generator, both appear to be factory installed.522Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer storage, on 110v.
time2roll wrote: RideSlow wrote: I should have been more clear....I have solar for the house batteries, and I actually will run the fridge on propane. I am providing some 'in a pinch' housing for a friend, hope it is only a couple of months. That is not exactly what I would call storage. As long as the person understands the limitations of an RV and a 15a power supply I doubt you will have any issues. Kind of an odd deal, trailer will not be occupied most of the time, but needs to be available when needed. Easier for them to have it on their property, than to come by my place. My son has his Foretravel parked here, and works early. I work on call and contract, sometime 6 days a week. We have other people staying here, which I don't mind at all, but is kinda crazy at times.502Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer storage, on 110v.
turbojimmy wrote: garyemunson wrote: Fridge AND heater will be too much for a run of the mill 110 volt outlet. A heater will max out the power by itself, especially if you need to use any extension cord at all. Yeah it's going to be on the edge. If it's an RV-type fridge, the heating element probably draws 300-325 watts (let's call it 3 amps). Typical space heater is 1,500 watts (let's call that 13 amps). So 16 amps on what could be a 15 amp circuit. In my case, my breaker panel is on the opposite side of my house from my 20 amp receptacle. It's about 75-feet of 12-gauge wire to get to the receptacle. I then have a 100-foot 14-gauge extension cord to get to the rig. I can't run the A/C or a space heater when it's parked out there (well I can but the cords get warm and the A/C will barely run). Voltage is mid/low 90-volts at the receptacles inside the RV after all that cabling. If I move it close to the house and plug the shore cord directly into the receptacle, I can run both the the A/C or heater and the fridge (300 Watt element). But I know it's on the edge. It sounds like the OP wants to do this for long-term storage so I'd say running the fridge and/or heat on propane is not an option. I should have been more clear....I have solar for the house batteries, and I actually will run the fridge on propane. I am providing some 'in a pinch' housing for a friend, hope it is only a couple of months.502Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer storage, on 110v.
Old-Biscuit wrote: By '110V' take it you mean 15A/20A standard outlet Adapter and shore cord. Run fridge on propane so the available amps can be used for heater and converter to maintain battery Trailer needs to be level...or turn fridge OFF Yes sir, thank you!502Views0likes0CommentsTrailer storage, on 110v.
Have to move the trailer to a spot where I will not be able to plug in my 30 amp cord. I will have 110 available. I will have the fridge running, and possible a portable heater. Not sure if I should run the 110 inside on a power strip, or if it will be OK to use an adapter and run it thru the shore plug. Thoughts or suggestions please.2.7KViews0likes22CommentsRe: Forest River Stealth
I bought my 2014 used a couple of years ago. Dealer was one I had bought from before. Have one window shade that comes down unevenly. He showed me where the factory install was done wrong, and asked if I wanted it fixed, wasn't that big a deal to me so I said skip it. Genset only had 24 hrs on the clicker, so I figure it sat more than it got used. Everything else works fine. We use it a fair amount, including a Utah trip with the bike inside.323Views0likes0Comments
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