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A/C Collingwood issue
The last 2 outings it took some time for cold air to come out of the vents. The 1st time it happened it was around 30 minutes before I felt cold air. Last weekend, I turned it on left and returned an hour later to a warm trailer and warm air coming from the vents. What I did to get it to work was lowered the thermostat all the way. Immediately I heard the compressor kick on. I left it that way all day (Forgot about it) and the thing froze. I raised the temp. some and it was fine all weekend. What do you folks think I should be looking at. Relay maybe?512Views0likes2CommentsRe: No lights and we are camping. Need help
Ok... We encountered a bigger problem than the electrical. Seems the bearings are shot on the driver's side wheel. As for the lights. When you tap or hit the area near the converter the lights come on and in a few minutes cut off. We opened up the panel and found where mice chewed on wires. Looks like it will be going to a shop for repairs. Thanks for all the input.507Views0likes0CommentsRe: No lights and we are camping. Need help
2oldman wrote: How do you know the battery isn't dead? The battery will only charge when connected to the TV. Will not charge on shore power. We think it's the original battery and will need to be replaced. I would not think that would have anything to do with the lights not working off SP. I could be wrong.168Views0likes0CommentsNo lights and we are camping. Need help
Need help guys, We are camping my uncle is here on his 1st trip in his 05 Casita. His TT has no lights. They work off the battery and not that the battery is dead they don't work. He is connected to shore power and his AC is working as well as the plug outlets. Just no lights. All fuses are good and no breakers are tripped. Any ideas? TIA...4.8KViews0likes19CommentsRe: Can we travel with fresh tank full? We lose half on the way.
chracatoa wrote: Every time I fill up my fresh water tank I lose half of the water on the way. So when I get to the campground I top it off. My friend thought it was odd I had this problem until he ran out of water the next day. I think he lost water as well. My guess is that the water spills out through the overflow hoses when we go up and down the hills. Is this normal? Is there anything I could do here? I wonder if the trailer is actually made to travel with the fresh water tank full. I did not read all 3 pages but here's my thoughts. You said you top it off when you get to the campground. Why not just run empty or a couple of gallons of water for an "emergency" and fill it up when you get to the campground. The less weight will help with fuel economy.548Views0likes0CommentsRe: What generator size works best?
CJW8 wrote: Trying one is a good idea. Should you decide it is sufficient, if I were you, I consider a Champion 3500/4000 with remote electric start. My BIL has one and it works great. No, it isn't as quiet as an inverter generator, but it isn't as loud as most other open frame contractor generators either. Champions have a great support network and are highly regarded by many on this forum. I own two Champion's. One is a 3500/4000 non electric start. The other is a 7000/9000 electric start dual fuel. Both have been very reliable. I see several of them daily on oilfield service trucks. Most of them look like he!!. Sun faded and frames all dented up. I walked over the other day and ask the crew how their Champion performed. They said it always works when needed. You can spend 4 times the money for a red or blue generator or you can get a yellow one. I had the Champion 3000/3500. Really liked it but felt it was not large enough for a 13500 AC. Got rid of it. I can get a Champion 3500/4000 from the wife's job for $349.446Views0likes0CommentsRe: What generator size works best?
mikestock wrote: First time I noticed the "ALL ELECTRIC". Never seen this except in large motorhomes with 10kw+, built-it generators. Is this a park model? I agree: you will need a large generator. Not a park model. I think I'll rent a 3500 kw generator, and see what happens. I believe I can run the AC, fridge, and a few lights with that. If not, as long as it will run the AC I'm good. The Yeti can handle the food and drinks and I have a few battery powered led lights if need be. We spend all day and most of the night outside and mainly just sleep in the tt. Biggest concern was damaging the AC with too small of a generator which a few of you commented it would not.446Views0likes0CommentsRe: What generator size works best?
ol Bombero-JC wrote: MrWizard wrote: What is the OP going to do about his fridge all night long Leave it off with no power ? Run on inverter with two small grp24 batteries ? Run the generator all night ? Why overthink his situation?..:R Wants to spend a few days/nights at the beach. Even in TX the beach shouldn't be too hot at night. If he can't run the gen enough to keep the fridge happy (cool) - Skip the fridge - get an ice chest. BTW - my Yam 2400is will run my 15K A/C (nothing else) just fine at sea level. OP (IMO) you probably don't need 5K gen - try renting a gen for a test - even if it's an industrial (noisy) type...:W ~ Best reply so far. Thanks. All I wanted was some input on a 4-5kw generator to stay on the beach for a couple nights every now and then. Mainly to run the AC. I don't want to get one too small and risk damaging the AC.224Views0likes0Comments
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