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Electric awning adjustment
I just bought a new (to us) toy hauler, 2011 Forest river 35x12 and it has a dometic electric awning. My issue is that with the awning extended it hangs really close to the kitchen slide, and if the wind blows it will slap the top of the slide. I am worried about contact with the corners eventually punching a hole in the fabric. I looked and it seems like the only way to bring the entire awning up is to shorten the awning fabric, because when its all the way out the arms are fully extended. Any ideas?1.5KViews0likes1CommentAnother Forest River toy hauler!
SO, the wife and I were talking about how nice it would be to have a little more room in the trailer, maybe a bigger garage, more storage etc.... Then a bigger toy hauler sort of fell into our lap. We are selling our "old" 2013 Forest River XLR Hyper-Lite 30HFS5, and going 2 years older, but a bit bigger 2011 XLR 35X12. Much more trailer, triple axle, still has a generator, seperate fuel station, central vac, 2' longer garage, washer dryer hook up, 2 additional slides and power awning just to list a few upgrades. Above all, the biggest thing we miss from our old TT is the 16' slide with a sofa and seperate booth dinette, which is almost impossible to find these days- but it was in this one. It is very well taken care of, and we are looking forward to breaking it in this Memorial Day weekend! Oh, also looking forward to selling the old one........ Ill post some pics as soon as I get them.1.4KViews0likes2CommentsAnyone with experience with XLR Hyperlite?
I closed on a 35' XLR Hyperlite the day before I had to leave town, so we have not even been able to pick it up yet. I fly back into town the night of the first and pick it up on the morning of the second. Leave town the same day for the weekend and the "shakedown run". Anyone have any experiences with the Hyperlites? This is our first toy hauler and we are very excited about it. It seems like a very well built trailer and the icing on the cake was the built in generator. Anyone out there have something to share?997Views0likes2CommentsRe: 2 6v + 1 12v battery setup??????
Rbertalotto wrote: Description 12 V with Auxilliary Start Battery Separators MODEL 1315 – charges primary and auxiliary battery after either battery has reached 13.2V. Description 12 V with Auxilliary Start Battery Separators MODEL 1315 – charges primary and auxiliary battery after either battery has reached 13.2V. This model is particularly useful for motorhomes or other vehicles which are equipped with an auxiliary battery charger, generator, invertor or solar charger. SIMPLE INSTALLATION Connects to primary battery, auxiliary battery and ground. Absolutely no system modifications are necessary. Model 1315 work with any type of 12V negative ground charging system 100 amps or less. MULTIPLE BATTERY CHARGING The Battery Separator allows multiple batteries to be charged from one charging source (usually, but not necessarily an alternator). When the batteries are not being charged, the Battery Separator separates or isolates the batteries. PRIORITIZED CHARGING The Battery Separator waits until the battery connected to the active charging source reaches approximately 13.2V before paralleling and charging the remaining batteries. The system disconnects at approximately 12.8V. PREVENTS CHARGING SYSTEM OVERLOAD If the current requirements are greater than the charging source can produce, the Battery Separator will automatically separate the batteries, thus directing all available charge current to the battery directly connected to the charging source. The system will then reset and re-attempt charging the auxiliary battery. A time delay prevents false switching. START ASSIST FEATURE An optional input from the key switch or a manual switch will program the Battery Separator to parallel the batteries during starting. This feature will only engage if the auxiliary battery has sufficient power available to assist in starting. UNIVERSALLY SUITED for mounting on tow vehicle or towable. VOLTAGE SPIKES generated by the coil of the solenoid are absorbed by protective circuitry built into the Battery Separator. Specifications: V Turn On 13.2 V Typical V Turn Off 12.8 V Typical Continuous Current 100 A Peak Maximum 400 A Operating Temperature Control -40°C to 85°C Solenoid -28°C to 48°C Charge Priority Bi-directional (either battery charging will activate unit). Optional start input: Starting Volt greater than 3 V. Start assist lamp output 250mA maximum. Terminals Battery connection 5/16" stud Ground, start, lamp 1/4" spade (fast on terminals) More info here: http://www.ase-supply.com/product_p/sp-1315.htm VERY COOL! I did not know there was such an animal! What do they cost?294Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2 6v + 1 12v battery setup??????
John & Angela wrote: pianotuna wrote: Hi, You can do it--but it is best to isolate the two banks from each other particularly for storage. If there is only room for three batteries, once the six volts die move to three brand new 12 volt trolling batteries wired in a balanced manner. Agreed. Consider using an A B switch. Put the two six volts on the A position. Keep the 12 in reserve on the B position. Good luck and happy trails I never thought about having a switch between banks. I am going to look into that a little more. AWESOME IDEA!294Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help with a tow vehicle
Get a dually- seriously, get a dually. Why would you try to squeak by with a truck not capable to handle the weight? If you are worried about the width of the truck, think about it for a second- if the mirrors fit in between cars in a parking lot, the back fenders will too..... Just sayin......127Views0likes0Comments2 6v + 1 12v battery setup??????
Here is the deal- I just traded my TT off for a new 5th wheel toy hauler, and my TT had a 6 month old pair of 6V golf cart batteries wired in series that I kept when I traded. Now the new 5er has a brand new deep cycle battery included with the trailer. Should I run the pair of 6's in series, PARALLEL with the 12 or is there something I am missing?2.2KViews0likes9Comments
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