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Dick
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2008
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Blairsville, GA
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Ivylog started following Emergency exit window stuck closed , Accessory USB hub , Norcold 1200 refrigerator is Not Cooling - I bet you've never heard that before :) and 7 others
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Don’t make the same mistake I did of putting way too much money into a NoCold 1200 because of Boondocking misinformation about a residential refrigerator. As others have said, $5000 will buy a lot of solar and lithium batteries, not to mention the money saved by dry camping. One 100AH Lithium battery will run a residential refrigerator 24 hours and can be bought for $200.
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Since you do not dry camp NO… no payback! We Snowbird in SE Fla with 900W of solar (diy for $1200) and 600AH of Lithiums (diy for $1800 2 years ago). ..$3000 total. Even dry camping in the summer for 40-50 days puts the payback at 10+ years which will likely age me out. In the winter I’ll shut the 50A breaker off inside and use the inverter to power things unless AC is necessary, like today plus doing laundry. Any time a high amp item is used for more than 2 minutes, I turn the 50A back on until finished as the batteries will not make it through the night unless I turn the TV/Sat receiver breaker off. Most winters this works fairly well but this winter with all the rain and overcast days I can only turn the charger off… leave the 50A on 24/7. During the summers I’ve had mixed results with the solar being enough to not run the generator. This past summer (hottest on record) was one of the best (dispute the hype about it being hot) as we were able to park in the sun unlike most summers where we park in the shade. In 6 days I might have to run the generator 3-4 hours, mainly when using the induction or topping the batteries off at night. I did shut the TVs off which negates fast forwarding through the commercials.
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I went 10 years on the rears of my 04 Dynasty based on detailed inspections and then put on the rear of a 10 wheel dump truck for another 5 years…295 Goodyear Marathons made in Germany. Replaced with 11R22.5 Hankooks which are the same diameter and a very common truck tire. Replaced the 5 year old cracking 295 Michelin’s on the new to me 08 Navigator with 11Rs and 315 Continentals on the front.
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Ceiling Exhaust vents
Ivylog replied to Steve barnett's topic in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps
Find the fuse block (10-12 fuses) sometimes in the bath room, rear closet or next to the 120V breaker panel… fuse is on it. -
Strange behavior… Engine will not shut off?!?
Ivylog replied to Bigdogracing's topic in General Motorhome Discussion
My engine not shutting off was caused by the BIRD back feeding power to the rear start board. -
Wheel Bearing Oil Bath or Grease Packed
Ivylog replied to Venturer's topic in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes
Shade tree Dick…I’ve previously posted that instead of repacking wheel bearings (or converting to oil bath) I just add half a cup of 90 gear oil to soften the grease. Been doing this to all my trailers for decades. Thought it would be a good time to check the condition of the ones I did a couple years ago, mainly because of the problems Jeff Macklin is having after having a shop replace a wheel seal on a oil bath conversion. It got so hot, the oil caught on fire… likely caused by the bearing preset was too tight. While my grease was soft, there wasn’t as much oil as I expected having put half a cup in 2+ years ago… lost a little oil taking the cap off and decided to add some more. When I work on the front tires I use a pry-bar to check for play in the bearings before taking the wheel off. I’m of the opinion, if it’s not broke, leave it alone. -
Hydraulic system very very slow
Ivylog replied to John C's topic in Chassis, Handling, Tires & Brakes
Hydraulic system for the slide’s doesn’t have a filter… located under the steps. It’s 12V motor may not have a full 12V. I’d start there. Under one of the steps you should have a plastic bin. Remove it and check from above. -
Watched the AZExpert video above and no wonder his 4 AGMs won’t last through the night even running the generator 6+ hours… his inverter was drawing 100 amps. I’m unhappy when mine is at 10 amps during the night. He says 120V lights… who still uses 120V incandescent lights? Don’t get me wrong as I like this guy but when it comes to electrical???
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Emergency exit window stuck closed
Ivylog replied to martinsimba's topic in Body, Awning, Roof, Slides, & Steps
Silicone spray the rubber seals. -
Yes, but why start it? Do northern farmers start their tractors during the winter??? Combines probably sit for 8+ months without being started… only in the MH world do some start every month.
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No brake lights with exhaust brake
Ivylog replied to OhReally's topic in General Motorhome Discussion
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Dual emote grill temp sensors… one on alternator and other on top radiator hose. Yes, still no DC-DC and I don’t disable the BigBoy.
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It may be the headlight switch but I’d check the J12 connection on the VIP Smart Wheel first.