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by GD1Oh boy, I wasn't taking that into account. I definitely need to do some exploratory surgery and better map things out....
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 11:11 PM -
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Reply to Black Tank Clogby TedSI use a FlushKing the backflush the tank. That may work to clear the outlet of the tank.
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Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
Yesterday, 09:29 PM -
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by TFAL777I have a 2016 Grand Design Imagine RB, and have a blockage in the black tank which will only drain liquid waste. Solid waste and toilet paper appear to...
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Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
Yesterday, 08:47 PM -
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Reply to Washing machine on/off valveby howsonThose washer connections are in the garage. (Shown below for other reader's reference.)
Assuming the valve must be replaced,...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 08:04 PM -
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by BadDogMaxThank you all for your help solving this mystery....
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 07:30 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby TedSThe inhaled air breaks the water column. The long leg empties and the water/air in the port flows back into the tank allowing the tank to go to atmospheric...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 07:26 PM -
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Reply to GFCI and 22MLEby bjbouldenWhen I get home I’ll disconnect at the trailer and then try again. Knock on wood...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 06:39 PM -
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Reply to New to GD, but not to fiversby Rippers337Thanks Keith, fortunately the truck is rated to tow up to 16,000lbs. With a hitch weight of 2000lbs. The truck is great, I just wished it got better MPG....
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Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
Yesterday, 06:21 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby Cate&RobA column of water with its top end submerged in a reservoir of water makes the “siphon”. The shape of the tube does not matter. As described in...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 06:04 PM -
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Always a learning experience. Looks good and will be watching for a performance update.
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 05:52 PM -
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Reply to Howdy from a new memberby 50ST8RYes the Waco Rally was an excellent time. Welcome to the forum.
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Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
Yesterday, 04:59 PM -
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Reply to Foam Desk in 315RLTSby 50ST8Rawesome mod Howard. Will look forward to seeing it in August....
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Channel: Interior/Storage
Yesterday, 04:44 PM -
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The wiring is complete for our solar application. I jumped into it without the usual research and bought the batteries first. I was originally going to...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 04:40 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby TedSJust making U shaped plumbing doesn't make a siphon. Otherwise, simply not making the U shape plumbing at the vent would be enough to kill or prevent...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 04:26 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby Cate&RobThis goes back to the original discussion of "siphon draining" of the tank. See the original thread, post 55 https://gdrvowners.com/forum...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 04:24 PM -
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Reply to New Entry Door Lock?by 50ST8RWe too dumped the TireLinc after many issues. We have had the RVLock installed on main door for about three years now. As a prevention measure I simply...
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Channel: Exterior
Yesterday, 04:09 PM -
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by IDRVrYou don’t need to double it if you are using the RV chassis as the return (negative) side of the loop. You just need to account for the actual length...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 04:08 PM -
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Reply to Solar on 2021 Imagine Xls 22 RBEWell, the deed is done, and it's up and working.
I didn't install a breaker, and I'm in the process of filling the holes in the pass-through....-
Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 03:48 PM -
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by 50ST8RWe spent several years at Ellsworth and the Hills remain my wife's "happy place". Happy camping
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Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
Yesterday, 03:25 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water VentThe problem with the overflow pipes is in the installation. It will not matter if there are 1, 2, or 10 overflow pipes. If they are installed where they...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 03:24 PM -
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Channel: Leveling System
Yesterday, 03:20 PM -
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Well there goes that theory.
There may be a loose wire connection, overheat sensor may be the culprit, thermostat maybe.
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Channel: HVAC
Yesterday, 03:19 PM -
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Reply to Propane and Carbon Monoxideby howsonAndy+Mo
Are you referencing an RV Propane Gas Detector (usually near the floor attached to the island or somewhere in the kitchen) or the...-
Channel: Propane
Yesterday, 02:51 PM -
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Reply to Solar on 2021 Imagine Xls 22 RBEby howsonAs long as the source is protected by an appropriate sized breaker (source in this case being the pedestal or generator) I don't see the need for an additional...
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 02:46 PM -
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by JBill9694When DavidHoffman connected the motor directly to a battery (portable battery jumper) it worked as expected. Would this indicate a bad self-resetting...
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Channel: Leveling System
Yesterday, 02:04 PM -
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Reply to Propane and Carbon Monoxideby JBill9694Smoke alarms have battery backups so that they will function even if there is a power outage, but the alarms do not charge the 9V battery so it does need...
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Channel: Propane
Yesterday, 01:39 PM -
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Reply to 2024 2500RL black tank flush leakby JBill9694sbk12rs, trace the piping from the vacuum break you found under the sink, if it is plumbed into the drain line for sink then this is the vacuum break...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 01:33 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby TedSThe water will drain as long as the tank water level is above the tank vent port. The second tube allows the tank to gulp air to replace the draining...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 12:40 PM -
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Reply to Solar on 2021 Imagine Xls 22 RBEby acoleman43I have a 30A breaker between shore power/Automatic transfer Switch and Generator/Automatic Transfer Switch.
I would fill the holes in your...-
Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 12:37 PM -
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Reply to Solar on 2021 Imagine Xls 22 RBEby howsonWhere does the input to the inverter originate? Do you have a schematic showing the wiring?
Like Brian, there's nothing between the EMS...-
Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 11:16 AM -
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Reply to Restrictor in spray port water lineThe only water source needed would be shore water or pump water from the fresh tank, there is no valve that needs actuated to have water from the rear...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 11:07 AM -
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I would guess you are right, at least one of them is labeled.
Brian-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 11:04 AM -
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Did you by any chance refill the empty propane tank and reinstall it back in the camper and are currently using it?
Brian-
Channel: HVAC
Yesterday, 11:03 AM -
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Reply to Furnace Driving Us Crazyby howsonKeep in mind that an insect may have built a nest in the furnace between the time it left the factory and when you turned it on. In other words, leave...
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Channel: HVAC
Yesterday, 11:03 AM -
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Reply to Solar on 2021 Imagine Xls 22 RBE1 - I did not install a breaker on the input from shore power to the inverter.
2 - Yes I would fill those holes with something.
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Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 10:59 AM -
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Reply to Reese goose box 298BH 150 seriesby YodaMaybe - but call Reese after checking with Lippert and GD. You need to get you upper pin box model number.. There should be a sticker on the upper mount...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 10:58 AM -
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by howsonIt's due to the exposure to the sun (at least in my case) here in NW Florida.
Replacing the LED strips is easy. Just make sure and replace...-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 10:53 AM -
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Reply to Speed Rating on new tires?by timelinexI don't want to speed while towing, but as long as things feel stable (no bad road conditions), I want to go the speed limit. I went through parts of...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 10:53 AM -
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by howsonGood grief--GD should not have wired the camper this way (IMO). Since your trailer is a '19 (early "solar ready") I'm sure the practice has...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 10:51 AM -
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Reply to Speed Rating on new tires?by YodaNow if this was back the the 80's - 90's Carlisle were junk. Had numerous blow outs with them, but they were the only game in town. Looks like times have...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
Yesterday, 10:46 AM -
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I've almost completed the wiring for my solar installation. Before completing this last task, I have a couple of questions.
When I hook up...-
Channel: Solar
Yesterday, 10:29 AM -
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Reply to New to GD, but not to fiversby YodaCongrats That looks like a great floor plan
Just to be safe and not damage your truck you should scale your set up when loaded for camping....-
Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
Yesterday, 10:26 AM -
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by YodaLots of excellent advice above. I keep this page bookmarked to check wire sizes http://assets.bluesea.com/files/reso...mages/DC_wire_...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 10:07 AM -
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by YodaDavid I assume were talking about the landing gear switch, and not the slide switch? I did have one go bad and replaced it. I don't remember where I got...
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Channel: Leveling System
Yesterday, 09:52 AM -
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Reply to Camera Systemsajg617
This is the exact one I bought Guess it was called RD7-mini
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B087TLHW3T/...KGPKFR&colid=1...Yesterday, 09:42 AM -
Reply to Restrictor in spray port water lineby RanjuberYes we have tried multiple times but there’s no water pressure at all, no resistance when pushing in connector. There’s no water source that needs...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 09:34 AM -
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by pldwelleHere are pictures of mine, both are inside the storage cabinet behind the batteries. I assume the big one is the battery disconnect and the smaller one...3 Photos
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 09:04 AM -
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by TucsonJimGood morning. I ran 2 AWG from the truck to the trailer, then terminated the wire on buss bars near the DC to DC converters. Then I ran 6 AWG from the...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 08:41 AM -
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by JkwilsonOnly 8 lbs more than a typical group 27 lead-acid that is routinely used as the dealer supplied battery....
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 08:07 AM -
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Reply to Restrictor in spray port water lineby steveluannjMine also was stuck after the winter, but after I gently pushed the check valve in to free it, it worked again. It may be a tolerance issue. Have you...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 07:47 AM -
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by GD1Thanks Jim, the victron a 50Amp unit seems like just the ticket. It would work great even on short trips.
Reubenray, it's only 58lbs, pretty...-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 07:44 AM -
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Reply to Camera Systemsby ajg617I think I'm going to replace with the Haloview when I get home. The frustrating part is that I think the only thing wrong with the Furrion monitor is...Yesterday, 07:42 AM
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby Cate&RobHi bilco82
The twin overflow pipes have proven to be successful at stopping the siphon action described in those other threads. What this...-
Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 07:15 AM -
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by ncitroI have mine configured to one of the Ford upfitter switches that are only live when the truck is running. There’s also a remote trigger on the Renogy...
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Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 07:14 AM -
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Reply to Replacing slide skiby Cate&RobBWSTGDS Jeff
Thanks for taking the lead on a project that many of us are facing. GREAT pictures to help us all understand what we also need...-
Channel: Slide-Outs
Yesterday, 07:07 AM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby bilco82Cate&Rob, I'm trying to protect against the siphoning issue with my fresh water overflow. After some research on this forum, it appears I may have...
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Channel: Plumbing
Yesterday, 07:02 AM -
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Reply to Reese goose box 298BH 150 seriesby Jsm180When I was shopping for a new 5th, priority one was, it had to be able to use a goose box. The turning point hitch was not compatible at that time, that...
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Channel: Towing and Hitches
Yesterday, 06:33 AM -
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I believe the DC-DC only charges when the truck is running.
TucsonJim Two 30a dc-dc chargers. Just out of curiosity, did you run one large...-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 06:06 AM -
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by reubenrayTo the OP why did you choose 300ah Lithium battery? Isn't this very heavy?
To ncitro - will a DC to DC converter drain or damage the truck...-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 05:54 AM -
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Reply to Replacing slide skiJeff,
Thanks for sharing those pictures, really helps everyone see the actual assembly. I think you are on the right track with installing...-
Channel: Slide-Outs
Yesterday, 05:41 AM -
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BadDogMax
It seems that you are correct in thinking that you just need to cut the loop and install a solar controller. I would disconnect...-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 05:34 AM -
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by BadDogMaxToday I had some time to visit the trailer and do some more investigation.
To check the wire loop without cutting it, I tried to trace the...3 Photos-
Channel: Electrical
Yesterday, 12:36 AM -
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by TucsonJimJust for clarification. I have two 30 amp DC to DC chargers which were the maximum capacity Victron was offering at the time I purchased them. In the...
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Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 11:49 PM -
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by Sandridge4howson Did you ever replace your cap lights or know of any one who has? I was doing an inspection and it actually looks like the protective cover on mine...
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Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 09:45 PM -
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Reply to Replacing slide skiby BWSTGDSSome good ideas and the factory assembly info is helpful, thankyou. Did some more investigation today. The floor material is in pretty good condition,...
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Channel: Slide-Outs
04-23-2024, 09:08 PM -
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Reply to Fresh Water Ventby Cate&RobThe overflow is the only vent on a 150 Series Reflection 5th Wheel.
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Channel: Plumbing
04-23-2024, 08:54 PM -
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Reply to Furnace Driving Us Crazyby Hiker52We have a 2024 Solitude 370DV, took delivery April 13, unfortunately I didn't have the dealer turn the furnace on when we did the walk through. Turned...
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Channel: HVAC
04-23-2024, 08:52 PM -
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Reply to Restrictor in spray port water lineby RanjuberWhen I connect the quick connect hose to rear spray port no water comes out. It is like there is no pressure at all. I also inserted the quick connect...
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Channel: Plumbing
04-23-2024, 08:45 PM -
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by GD1Thanks for the good feedback. There's a lot of variables to this.
For this phase, I'm good running the oem converter since it sounds like...-
Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 08:24 PM -
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by TE1956rally can you provide some ideas of what you might be interested in?
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Channel: Introduce Yourself Here!
04-23-2024, 08:17 PM -
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Reply to Camera Systemsby nprarioHaloview BT7 here and we are really happy with it.I had the Lippert Insight camera so the original mounting holes are not covered just filled in with...04-23-2024, 08:16 PM
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Reply to Camera SystemsWell, I never tried to fit it. It may fit but I just don't know for sure. The RD7 came with a mounting plate that has the same footprint as the Furrion...04-23-2024, 08:09 PM
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Reply to Camera Systemsby ajg617Does the rear camera fit in the GD mount made for Furrion?...04-23-2024, 08:02 PM
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Reply to Camera SystemsWe have a Haloview RD7. Would recommend
Country Campers....I have the 7" monitor and I think it is too big....04-23-2024, 08:00 PM -
Reply to Speed Rating on new tires?I always start out saying that's what I'm going to do to....and then there I am doing 80.
Along I40 and I10 last winter everyone else was...-
Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
04-23-2024, 07:57 PM -
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by bellisThat was most helpful. This thread was also helpful.
https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...ank-reinforcem...-
Channel: Plumbing
04-23-2024, 07:21 PM -
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by MonkerThanks all, Yes it's a 30amp system and I did verify that the labels are correct. I have no problem doing the wiring, i'm just surprised they missed...
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Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 07:14 PM -
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Reply to Camera Systemsby ajg617I feel your pain. The monitor on my Furrion died on the way to Elkhart. I'm convinced the antenna cable connection inside came off - it always did rattle...04-23-2024, 06:55 PM
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by howsonbellis
Could the leak be from the cone washer? It's inside the female end of the elbow connector. Easy to change. See https://gdrvow...-
Channel: Plumbing
04-23-2024, 04:38 PM -
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Reply to Speed Rating on new tires?by howsonI'm a conservative old codger that pokes along at 65 mph. If I'm going faster it's only to pass and it's a short duration, thus the Sailuns work for...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
04-23-2024, 04:33 PM -
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Reply to Cleer Vision Windows (New!)by GMandGWAEngraved (on the inside). Attaching a pic (hopefully, first time doing that).1 Photo
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Channel: Exterior
04-23-2024, 04:29 PM -
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by ncitrooh you’re right. I’m used to seeing the inverter breakers back to back....
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Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 04:23 PM -
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by howsonNot a normal failure, David. Rare (from my perspective) for them to fail. What is the source of the replacements that have been installed? If you have...
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Channel: Leveling System
04-23-2024, 04:19 PM -
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Reply to Speed Rating on new tires?Huh...
I didn't realize the Sailuns were only rated at 75mph. I am occasionally at or above that. Guess Sailuns are off my list now as well....-
Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
04-23-2024, 04:18 PM -
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by howsonDave,
You seem to have a clear grasp on how the panel is wired. If I'm wrong, fire back and I can dig up a diagram to show what's going on to incorporate...-
Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 04:16 PM -
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Reply to Solar Disconnectby howsonExactly! It's all about the size/configuration of the array and it's maximum specifications--then sizing the other components supporting the array (solar...
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Channel: Solar
04-23-2024, 04:08 PM -
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Reply to Cleer Vision Windows (New!)by howsonIs it a sticker or actually engraved in the glass? (Obviously I haven't seen one myself!)...
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Channel: Exterior
04-23-2024, 04:01 PM -
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Channel: Electrical
04-23-2024, 03:49 PM -
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I have not had that issue with the switch. I wonder if there is a loose connection somewhere, seems to be lots of jumper wires on the back of the panel....
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Channel: Leveling System
04-23-2024, 03:47 PM -