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by ThePowellsI have one attached also. Strongly reccomended not only for anthing left in the line giving you a nasty suprise, but an automatic back up in case of...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 11:59 PM -
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by ThePowellsSomething in the back of my mind is telling me that it should be a round black cable, almost similar to your shore power cable. Orange wrapped sound suspiciously...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 11:47 PM -
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Reply to Help- Bad swayby Vegas NativeUnfortunately I am in the same boat with the 31G toyhauler towing stability problem. Have done all the weighing and testing and you're doing nothing wrong...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 11:35 PM -
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by Sailor_JoeThanks. I did a search for “gate valve” but didn’t find anything. I’m asking how much it will stick out if attached while driving, since on the...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 11:04 PM -
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by Jlawles2Sailor_Joe Several people here have added the valve. Look for post by Howson or Cate&Rob as I believe both of them have added the valve.
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 10:36 PM -
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by Jlawles2I suggest you look at both. More than likely you will find both use the same axles and springs if they have the same axle loadings. The 2 big players...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 10:33 PM -
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by BeetlesThe oven nob on the insignia 3.7 cu. feet free standing gas range will not turn off. The dial is stuck! How do I fix this?Yesterday, 10:30 PM
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by Sailor_JoeI want to get an add on backup gate valve like this twist on Valletta one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BGHYJS
I’m concerned that...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 10:29 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby Sailor_JoeOoo, that’s right, I’d forgotten that it needs 50hz. Another feature to help me convince her we need that Victron inverter :-)...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 10:20 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby Jlawles2Sailor_Joe With one of those nifty Victron inverters you could make the 240v 50hz power needed.
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 10:16 PM -
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by MJCHello, I'm a newbie just finished 7 months of researching TT it was probably the most confusing thing I ever done. Finally got it down to 2 TT GD 17MKE...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 10:16 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby Sailor_JoeWhat a fun group of, ummm, “experienced folks” :-). I was just coming up when things were moving away from punch cards and FORTRAN but I did a bit...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 10:11 PM -
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Reply to New 337RLSby AndiWas fun seeing you two also, Dan. Thanks for braving the weather 😱💨. Think we’re staying in the 337 for now. Who knows in the future!!...
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Channel: New Member Introductions
Yesterday, 09:54 PM -
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by TNWRANGLERThePowells thanks again. Yup installing right at the breaker panel is the plan. I’m pretty confident that the orange sheathed wire is the correct wire...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 09:24 PM -
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by ThePowellsYour right about the transfer switch option, and IHNI (I have no idea) if your 22MLE (but I belive not) has the ability to physically support a generator....
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 09:18 PM -
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by TNWRANGLERThank you for the welcome ThePowells!! My understanding is that on this model and without a generator that it is not equipped with a transfer switch,...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 09:01 PM -
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by ThePowellsTNWRANGLER Welcome to the family and the forum! Mine is on a 15 second delay. That gives me time to connect and then open come inside and check the...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 08:57 PM -
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by TNWRANGLERGood evening everyone and thank you for allowing me to join the forum! I am getting ready to install a Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C on our new XLS...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 08:45 PM -
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Reply to Norcold 1210Tby M&K337Jlawles2 The only fees we had to pay was the service call. If there had been labor charges I would have hit the roof....Yesterday, 08:41 PM
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingI'm in! There is the rally.
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 07:21 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby JkwilsonIf we could share beer on the forum there would be 200 posts!...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 07:07 PM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Here is some hose from LDR that may be best for the pump side. 200 psi@70F.
https://ldrind.com/products/item/?id...t+10%27+Length
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 06:54 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby CresproFor all of us ME's who have cardiac arrest with electrical issues, this wins the humor award of 2021!...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 06:23 PM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by TedSMidwestCamper , good to know....
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 06:15 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby YodaWhat a fun group - turn a simple discussion into an interesting lecture on electronic theory with 20 posts.
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 04:50 PM -
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by howsonThe really fun part of trying to figure stuff like this out is a trailer's model year may not reflect how it is configured. My "2019" is really...
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Channel: Product Suggestions
Yesterday, 03:40 PM -
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by SchiefswretWow, looks great. Congrats. We haven't experience any difficulties with using the rack as OEM designed but if anything changes we know now how to attack...
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Channel: Interior/Storage
Yesterday, 03:29 PM -
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by SchiefswretNot sure which section should go in so pls move if applicable. I've done some searching and cannot find any information on GD 2022 models, specs, layouts,...
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Channel: Product Suggestions
Yesterday, 03:27 PM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Ted,
Here is some RecPro line that is good for 180F and 150psi.
https://www.recpro.com/rv-pressurized-hot-water-line/
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 02:59 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingI believe that was well understood on post 2...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 02:57 PM -
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by OffToHavasuThe trailer is in storage right now, so I can't check...Does anyone know the Lippert part # from the pinbox on a 2020 Momentum 351M?
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Channel: Exterior
Yesterday, 02:47 PM -
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by OffToHavasuHere's how it is on my 351M, except its 20 amps on mine. 20 Amp breaker --> Magnum transfer switch -->Sub-panel breaker. You want the "main...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 02:42 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby YodaBoy how far afield we have come. Set it to 120 V
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 01:54 PM -
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by howsonAny guess would be just that...sorry...I have no idea exactly how thick it is....
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Channel: Interior/Storage
Yesterday, 01:29 PM -
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Reply to Winegard Gateway 1000by Ktn1966Installed the winegard router two days ago and so far happy with the unit.
The 12V power cable is the loop for the maxx fan labeled fuse....Yesterday, 01:18 PM -
Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby Jlawles2Company is using One Drive. Along with the new windows setting that shutdown hibernates the OS kernel, you have to reboot to get a full kernel rebuild....
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 01:12 PM -
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by mtcookHoward - Thanks for the response and the picture! That appears to be approximately 1/2" plywood?
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Channel: Interior/Storage
Yesterday, 01:11 PM -
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Picking my Timbrens up tomorrow to install myself. Should be trailering later this month and next week. Will report back when there is some thoughts...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 12:54 PM -
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Reply to Tire PSIby MdhagewoodKSC_Travels , yes that was a cold tire measurement....
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 12:48 PM -
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Reply to New Emagine 3100RDby howsonWelcome, Sam. When you get a chance please check out the Welcome Letter to New Members at https://gdrvowners.com/forum/main-fo...to-new-members
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Channel: New Member Introductions
Yesterday, 12:33 PM -
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by howsonWelcome to the Grand Design Owners' (Technical) Forum, mtcook. Since that was your first post, please take a moment and read the Welcome Letter to New...
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Channel: Interior/Storage
Yesterday, 12:27 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingHad to learn Fortran in school but we had computers then rather than punch cards. I heard stories about folks falling and dropping a box of punch cards...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 12:19 PM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby d2reidAhhhh! Memory lane. TTY and paper tape. Or you could spend hours on the midnight shift manually typing hex into the registers saving each line to specific...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 11:52 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingby ncitroHad to try!...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 11:52 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingThe tall trucks look cool but burn more fuel and raise cane with the RV industry. Ford did get beat up and had to lower them even though they looked really...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 11:48 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingby Jlawles2Gary Noe Gary, Just measured my 18 2500 (same as the 17 2500 i had) and the bed rail at the center of the rear axle is 57" unloaded.
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 11:48 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Great info Rob. I run a regulator too where we cannot get a good shower unless I'm adjusted from 50-60 psi on city water if that's possible. The 1.8-2.0gpm...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 11:45 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingby ncitroRight that makes sense. On my Ford they put higher spacers in the rear of the 350 than the 250, which gives it a noticeable rake from front to back. Even...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 11:30 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by Cate&RobIt looks like Howard's expansion tank is working as intended. I recall that I observed system pressure in the 70 psi range, with soft hose in the system...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 11:27 AM -
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There is a National Rally that Grand Design hosts at the end of August first of September each year , well except for last year and hopefully it will...
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Channel: Exterior
Yesterday, 11:21 AM -
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I have not heard of any RV dealers that will install a larger than factory solar system , but if they are out there and are reputable they would probably...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 11:16 AM -
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I have not heard of very many solar panel installations causing issues with leaking. Most installers are very good at sealing the many penetrations they...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 11:13 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Howard,
I'm not in disagreement with what your doing. I'm wondering why? My home is on a well which has a check valve and a very large accumulator...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 10:49 AM -
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Reply to "Pebble" Touch Up Color Sticksby YodaThis may sound like a dumb question, but have you contacted Grand Design customer service?...
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Channel: Interior/Storage
Yesterday, 10:40 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Ted,
This seems to be the real issue. The hose in my rig is white braided where I'll see if there is any information on this hose. The entire...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 10:39 AM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby YodaThe good old days of an IBM 360/370 main frame running off punch cards, Fortran, Watt5. Cmos, others, and machine code. I had to learn machine code on...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 10:27 AM -
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by Sam BuchananHi I Sam Buchanan getting ready to make my 2nd trip in my new Imagine. A two week trip to NC.
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Channel: New Member Introductions
Yesterday, 10:10 AM -
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by FreddieMacI do not know anything about this rally, what is it?...
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Channel: Exterior
Yesterday, 10:09 AM -
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bridgway I am going to try that out next time we power the rig up on shore power. Hope that works. There have been many on here that have the same issue....
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Channel: Reference Material
Yesterday, 09:58 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by howsonYikes! I didn't know that.
FYI, at the 40 minute mark the heater stopped drawing power (water was max temp) and the reading at the accumulator...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:52 AM -
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by YodaSorry Brian
I installed the heavier sumo springs https://www.supersprings.com/shop/tss-107-47/ They do appear similar to the Timbren's https://...-
Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 09:51 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by howsonBecause there's an expansion tank connected to your home, Jim! If not, perhaps your home's system is old enough that the check valve that keeps water...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:50 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by TedSI went and looked at the layline on the hose in my trailer. 80psi max! That is disappointing.
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:44 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingNeil,
There would be spacers on a lifted truck where I'm uncertain if they are present in OEM trim. With a lifted truck, the blocks can...-
Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 09:35 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Howard,
The quantity of water in a home (my tank is 50 gal) is vastly higher compared to an RV, with no air pocket and the lines expand very...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:21 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingby ncitroIn a Ford (I assume similar for GM), there’s spacers blocks between the axle and the springs. There was a thread in the Ford trucks forum I followed,...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 09:17 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by TedSLooks like it is working as planned.
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:13 AM -
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Reply to Installing Tankless Hot Water Heaterby ncitroYeah I’m really excited. We’re getting ready to head out on an extended trip next week to Utah, Yellowstone, and Glacier, with a good mix of rv parks...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:11 AM -
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by mpkingJlawles2, sounds like a Dometic RM2193. You can still buy them: https://www.dometic.com/en-ca/ca/pro...tors/rv-refrig...Yesterday, 09:11 AM
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by howsonCate&Rob
At the 20 minute mark the gauge on the Nautilus Panel showed > 60 psi. The port on the accumulator tank measured 65 psi.
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:10 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by howsonThe same reason they put an expansion tank on a home's system, Jim. There should be a route for the increased water pressure to go, not rely on a safety...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:08 AM -
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Reply to Cant level trailer for towingby Gary NoeI filled out my signature last week with my truck and trailer information not sure how it's been lost. My bed rail is 60 inches off the ground. Also what...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 09:00 AM -
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Reply to Installing Tankless Hot Water Heaterby CanyonlightNeil ncitro - as with the OPs question, I think a number of us will be interested in your feedback in the future relative to performance, challenges,...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:00 AM -
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Reply to Tire PSIby KSC_TravelsPlease forgive if this is obvious, but the 91psi was a cold tire measurement right? That's very high against a recommended 65psi and even high against...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 08:54 AM -
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Reply to Inverter ac output volt settingby CanyonlightX2 along with you Brian and Dallas d2reid - yikes spinning my head this early in the morning is painful !
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 08:53 AM -
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Reply to Norcold 1210Tby howsonI couldn't agree more. At least when I break stuff I know where I was working so it's (usually) easy to find what I messed up.
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Yesterday, 08:49 AM -
Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?Guys,
I understand what your doing, I just do not understand why? Water will expand in a closed system where the T&P valve is there to...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 08:48 AM -
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Reply to Tire PSIby OurNewEraGood find. I didn't have that problem as I installed my TPMS during my overnight delivery at my dealer. There are many things you should NEVER TRUST ANYONE...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 08:41 AM -
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Reply to Accumulator - Where do I install it?by howsonCate&Rob -- so I started back at square 1. Usually when doing something new (to me) I find out it's me making a mistake that's the issue, so I double-checked...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 08:38 AM -
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Reply to New 337RLSby CanyonlightOr maybe that new GDRV !!!
Carol and I enjoyed getting to see you and Mike (and Raz) this past Sunday and catch up abit.
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Channel: New Member Introductions
Yesterday, 08:32 AM -
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by CanyonlightGood to hear and thanks, for the update ! A number of folks have reported this issue here and elsewhere. Yup, when all else fails, do a "system...Yesterday, 08:26 AM