Hi Boxer1200
I'm curious if your 12 volt battery voltage differs much from your 12 volt converter voltage. Try the following experiment....
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Reply to Flickering Tail/Running Lightsby Boxer1200My previous trailer(2019 Jayco) and this one('24 Solitude) both do this with my 2022 Chevy. It's a "feature" I've decided. May have something...
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by Boxer1200This one has me stumped....
As the title states, the furnace works as advertised on battery power. When hooked up to shore power, it'll run...1 Photo-
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by steveluannjI bought a used 2022 280RS in December, and verified that the water heater worked as designed. I winterized it carefully, but when I took it out today...
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Yesterday, 07:33 PM -
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?I can take another pic tomorrow...little bit dark now...but there is no extra reinforcement. Just a 2x2 box tube to raise the trailer a bit....
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by ajg617I've sent the list below (well almost all of it) to GD in prep for the factory visit. I added 11-15. What I had not seen before until this evening is...
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Reply to Flickering Tail/Running Lightsby YodaIf it is not the truck, - which I suspect is with the truck system checking everything, check the pin box electrical connections. The white wires there...
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Reply to wires for dc/dc battery chargerby YodaThis very long thread may help https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...harger-project Start with post 208 (page 14) unless you...
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by ncitroI think it is usually 10/2 with a ground. Its usually orange, and yes it should be marked with a size on the jacket....
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by reubenrayIt works pretty good and depending on where I am at in my RV sometimes it works great and sometimes not so great. It depends on where the TMO towers...Yesterday, 06:03 PM
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by YodaSay What? Can you post a wider view showing the springs and hanger's set up? I' curious of what reinforcement was done to support the double...
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Contact GD Parts with your VIN and see if they have that part.
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by CindyJust saw your post about using T-Mobile gateway... I have a Verizon jetpack that I use for checking email, banking & surfing the web (Amazon $$$)...Yesterday, 05:23 PM
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by jaschembrancitro Yes, the breakers are 30/30/15/15/15. When it comes time for the inverter, we will look at that - now I'm thinking we should not have upgraded...
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by ncitroYour inverter limitation should be based on the size of the 12v wires you run to it and the breaker feeding its in and out. Verify on your rig, but the...
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by jaschembraHi Everyone - We have a 2023 Reflection 337RLS with the orange Romex wire "Inverter Prepped". We have 460Ah of lithium batteries on their way...
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Reply to Group 27 or 24 batteriesby howsonThe "charge controller" is the MPPT Solar Controller (it works with the 370W solar panel).
According to the Parts Lookup website...-
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Reply to wires for dc/dc battery chargerby ncitroYou can fish from the pinbox back to the front storage bay fairly easily if you have a fiberglass fish rod. There’s insulation in there so it may take...
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by mark60509I have a 60A DC/DC battery charger which requires wires from the pickup to the battery bay in the 5th wheel. Question is how do you get the wiring from...
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Reply to Group 27 or 24 batteriesby TCampersWe are waiting on our 2024 303RLS to come in and I am trying to decide on what to do for batteries. We plan on doing a bit of boondocking with it. I am...
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by howsonThere's been a few threads like this lately. This is one I specifically remember: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/operati...8240-inverter-...
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Channel: Solar
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Reply to Solar Controller Bluetooth Issueby RBaustertWell....I just received an email from Lippert. They are authorizing a replacement. Called by local dealer and they seam a tad confused on what the next...
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Reply to Torque Electrical Connectionsby Jlawles2I have one of the vortex tools. great little investment for small things like firearms. However if you have a 1/4" torque wrench it may be low...
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Yesterday, 03:13 PM -
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According to the information that I have access to the inverter prep is shown under the bed in the center, this can be a general area. Are there any removable...
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by jaschembratbwilliams Grabbed your pictures!! Our 2 LiTime 230Ah batteries are on their way (we just returned the 2 LiTime 100Ah we had purchased) - we wanted...
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Reply to Flickering Tail/Running Lightsby rtrainerGood question on the door. I don't remember but will make that something to pay attention to when I get back to looking at it.
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?That is the plate around the opening for the slide...
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Reply to Flickering Tail/Running Lightsby Jlawles2IIRC any time the trailer is connected to the truck and the truck is ON but not necessarily running they lights could flicker as part of the connected...
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Yesterday, 01:34 PM -
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by rtrainerI noticed the other night when we parked that the tail and running lights were flickering. The truck (2023 GMC 3500) was still connected but not running....
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by YodaScott'n'Wendy
I agree with Rob and the others - its a paint crack. However I would keep an eye on the area around the improperly placed gusset...-
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Reply to Torque Electrical ConnectionsThis is what I have, with it you may use the correct 'force'
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-torq...nting-kit.html-
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?Ha...Not exactly a confidence inspiring nickname......
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Reply to Torque Electrical Connectionsby YodaHoward - Why do you keep doing this - posting great information? Even the article title is calling me.
UGG!!!!!!!...-
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by Cate&RobYes . . . the “Correct Track” hangers also accomplished lifting the trailer frame approximately 2” for better clearance over recent production trucks...
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?I was kind of wondering about the proper method. I was thinking of a mini-grinder with a wire brush, but if I did that would obliterate signs of a crack....
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?Funny you should mention that. There is a spot on the opposite side of the trailer that looks extremely similar....and the first thought that went through...
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by gto1970Hi
i I found this for you .i might take my door and frame completely out and put a shower curtain in .
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by Cate&RobIf that is a crack, it is in the brace that LCI welds between the flange and the web of the I Beam chassis frame. This “reinforcement” has proven...
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Reply to Hello from Western North Carolinaby TKazWNCThanks for the welcome. Unfortunately won't be able to attend the rally. Maybe the next one....
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Reply to Hello from Western North Carolinaby TKazWNCYes, on the GSD, her name is Dixie and she too will be 11 in a couple months. At 11 they deserve the treats they desire, IMHO. Luckily Dixie regulates...
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by mpkingKinda Ditto. The park that I bought the generator for, electrified 2 years ago. So I haven't run the generator after the initial thread. Honestly,...
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by howsonAnother random thought: if able, go up on the roof and see where the vents are located.
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by AlexPetersonDo use a sharp blade to pick at the paint initially until you ascertain if it indeed a crack. Sanding tends to mask small cracks by rolling the metal...
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by howsonThanks for that input, Mike. As mentioned by Brian in post 2 (and reinforced by your firsthand experience) the OP should be very cautious and assume...
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by NoPeekingThis is interesting. I am looking forward to seeing your results. I have the same bunk/bath configuration in my 2400BH. Those linen shelves are useless...
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by howsonFor readers of this thread, below shows the location Davebrooke05 is referencing. (BTW, welcome to the forum!)
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Not sure if there is any wiring in that area, that would be anybody's guess. If you really want to do this I would start with a small hole to have a look...
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by Davebrooke05The 21bhe has a very skinny linen closet behind the shower that has no doors and you can barely fit anything in it and anything you can falls out don’t...
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Reply to Why automatic transfer switch?by TucsonJimHi there.
One of our members Jomani has put together an exceptional tutorial on how to install a transfer switch and 3000 watt inverter using...-
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Reply to Torque Electrical ConnectionsI used to work on an assembly line manufacturing bi-level train cars for Toronto. We had a torque screwdriver for all terminal strip connections. (1987)...
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Reply to Select between two shoreline inputsby Jlawles2If you already have both input wires ran to the same location that is easily accessible, then installing a 2 pole rotary switch is a no brainer to prevent...
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Reply to Select between two shoreline inputsI agree with Howard. Plus if some one opens the door for the one with out a plug in it there would be bare studs sticking out that would have power, bad...
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Reply to Select between two shoreline inputsby howsonHow about installing an ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch)? This way, if the "impossible" happens and both connections are powered (by accident)...
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by howsonMike Sokol recently published an excellent article on torquing electrical connections. It includes a recommendation for the tool as well as torque specs....
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by Oldguy001For reasons I won't go into here, I installed a second 30 amp power inlet on the opposite side of our Transend RV Trailer. Now, I would like to be able...
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Reply to Slide out bracketby LGallawayThanks for the advice.
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by ajg617Yep - that didn't bother me - looked like the paint was scratched....
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Reply to Slide out bracketPoor weld for sure. I would check all other welds on your RV, if you are having weld done might as well get the others fixed if there are any.
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I would not rely on pop rivets in the exterior aluminum panels. If you could locate the wood structure that would be your best bet, the tripod is even...
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?Ya, I want to wait until warmer temps so after I sand off the paint, I can spray some paint back on to protect it.
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by ajg617I'd be more concerned with the rust line above the paint crack - that to me looks like the start of movement where water has entered and rusted the frame....
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03-17-2024, 07:18 PM -
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Reply to Slide out bracketby TedSLooks like the welder totally missed it. The drive shaft is bent as a result, too.
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Channel: Slide-Outs
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Reply to Is this a frame crack?by AlexPetersonLooks like a paint crack. Pick at the paint with the corner of a razor blade to see if you can flake a few pieces off. It isn't in an apparently stressed...
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Reply to Slide out bracketby TucsonJimIt sure looks like a defective weld to me. Another area of concern is the corrosion on the gear track and gear assembly. This may cause excess friction...
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I took a peek at my frame above the suspension recently. Things look fine, except for maybe this 'kinda looks like the start of a crack?" maybe?...
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?For sure.
I'm only on two RV forums frequently. Maybe other brands have more issues....-
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by LGallawaythis weekend when we got to the campground, I noticed that when the passenger side slide went out, it was going up and down. when i checked the slide...2 Photos
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?by COReflectionYeah I read about that one too and those are not the ones that I'm calling credible. I would have to do some digging to find them again. They are out...
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Channel: Suspension , Brakes and Tires
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?Maybe, in the video he says "Grand Design loaned us a double axle Momentum travel trailer" And they brought it to the Navistar proving grounds.....
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Reply to regulatorsby Jlawles2The red regulator has a much higher output pressure and I think is primarily used to prevent liquid from entering the line between the 2 sides of the...
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?by ncitroI was not aware of a collaboration, I thought they just happened to be using a Momentum....
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?I find it interesting that when SuperSprings did their testing, the trailer was a Momentum supplied by Grand Design. With the implied collaboration...you...
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Reply to 2022 Chevy 3500 Airbag Install?by howsonI don't think so, unless it's a Lippert-specific product designed for their suspension or a Dexter-specific product designed for their suspension. ...
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?Well, maybe. I haven't seen any though. On the other forum a guy posted up a video of someone he didn't know that had ditched his trailer claimed it was...
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?by BeachcamperI was going to get the sumo springs since I run Timbrens on my F350 and thought it would be a good alternative to shocks. But when talking to Lippert...
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?by YodaOK - I found this long video of a frame crack above a sumo spring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtSsxr_vYvY Keep in mind these folks put thier rig into...
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Reply to Hi all. We're new to Grand Design .by TucsonJimWelcome. I live in Arizona. If you need some boondocking ideas, please PM me.
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Reply to 2024 bathroom flexible shower doorby TucsonJimSince it's still new and covered under warranty, you can contact customer service at 574-825-9679 and see if they'll send you a new one.
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Reply to Curt Flex Air ride heightby TucsonJimIt's probably fine. I think they used to install the same pin box a few years ago. With some recent events on social media related to frames, they are...
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by Dave27Yoda We use a 30A cord with a 50A receiver on the camper side and 30A plug on the campground side. We never need 50A, so no reason to carry around the...
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Reply to 2022 Chevy 3500 Airbag Install?by nprarioAre there any Approved modifications to the trailers suspension?
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?by COReflectionYeah there are lots of them posted on these camper forums........
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?I'll get a pic after the snow stops. But I'll start another thread. It may take this one in some other direction that may or may not be related to sumos...
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Reply to Upgraded Suspension Too Much?by YodaIf you can post up a couple of pictures. Is thee a gusset in the area?
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Reply to 2022 Chevy 3500 Airbag Install?imo.....Brinkley will have all the problems all the other RV's have..or..they will be a short lived business. Time will tell....
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Reply to 2024 bathroom flexible shower doorby howson
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Reply to 2022 Chevy 3500 Airbag Install?by howsonGD's warranty-related statement is 100% consistent with what I've heard from them since I purchased my 315RLTS in July 2018. A search of this forum (see...
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