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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,542
Posted By jakesz28
I'm a GM guy, I rented a Ford and Dodge, both...

I'm a GM guy, I rented a Ford and Dodge, both were nice. But I bought a chevy.
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 03-04-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By jakesz28
I would have ordered it with out skylights if I...

I would have ordered it with out skylights if I did not get such a good price on the one on the lot. I did pull down the inside skylight covers and used some dark tint to help reduce the inside...
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 03-04-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,548
Posted By jakesz28
Some of the trim work in the bunk house for the...

Some of the trim work in the bunk house for the lower slide out mattress was not attached good and will pull right off.
The AC duct going to the front bed room had a hole that was blowing into the...
Forum: Z-1 11-17-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,722
Posted By jakesz28
Look at JT strong arms on amazon. They make a...

Look at JT strong arms on amazon. They make a huge difference. I even had x chocks on the old Z1, than added the JT strong arms. On the new Rezerve, I did not even bother buy the wider xchocks.
Forum: Zinger 10-31-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By jakesz28
I have the ReZerve RFZ31BH, so the kids have...

I have the ReZerve RFZ31BH, so the kids have their own TV and DVD player in the bunk house.
Forum: Zinger 10-31-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By jakesz28
First camper I did not have a TV then ended up...

First camper I did not have a TV then ended up with a 23" TV on the mantel/looking self. New camper resulted in buying two 32" tv's on pull out swinging arms, and the 23" tv ended up in the bed room....
Forum: Winterizing 10-26-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,626
Posted By jakesz28
I don't open the low point drains to drain the...

I don't open the low point drains to drain the pink stuff until spring.

I am wondering if I have to much water in the Grey and black tanks though.
Forum: Winterizing 10-25-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,626
Posted By jakesz28
Well I just ran the pink stuff in mine. Started...

Well I just ran the pink stuff in mine. Started by blowing it out first, bypassing the water heater. It only take about 5 minutes to blow all the lines. Than ran 3 gallons thru the lines. Ran every...
Forum: Sunset Trail 10-20-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,420
Posted By jakesz28
I would pull the inside of that sky light down...

I would pull the inside of that sky light down and look for ac leaks in the sky light. Mine had a big hole where the ac was blowing into it.

In my reserve the ac duct runs right beside the sky...
Forum: Sunset Trail 10-19-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,420
Posted By jakesz28
Mine had issues with the air conditioning too....

Mine had issues with the air conditioning too. The divider between the hot and cold air was leaking. It's nothing more then a piece of sheet metal and tape. Then the other large leak I found was a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-19-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Posted By jakesz28
When I went to register my 3/4 ton I looked at...

When I went to register my 3/4 ton I looked at the door tag and title and was going to register it for the 9800 lbs I think it was rated at. The lady working the counter argued that I did not have to...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,809
Posted By jakesz28
I was just trying to say 135 watts is not opimal...

I was just trying to say 135 watts is not opimal for charging 2 6 volt Trojan batteries. Yes it is enough to be noticed and make a difference. But as you said you still have to fire up the generator...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,809
Posted By jakesz28
14.8/17.7=83% loose of 17% efficiency ...

14.8/17.7=83% loose of 17% efficiency
135×.83=112 watts
112 watts / 14.8 = 7.5 amps.

So I just showed you why you see 7 to 7.5 amps of charge. The math works. You are able to return 41 amp...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,809
Posted By jakesz28
Batteries prefer to charge at a specific rate....

Batteries prefer to charge at a specific rate. The charge rate starts in bulk, absorption, and float. With to small of a panel array you would basically only be trickle charging the battery and won't...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-17-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,809
Posted By jakesz28
To properly charge 2 Trojan batteries you would...

To properly charge 2 Trojan batteries you would need 250-300 watts. If you add 2 more batteries you would need 500-600 watts to properly charge the batteries. A cheap quick way to equalize your...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-16-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,809
Posted By jakesz28
I am about to install a 340 watt solar system on...

I am about to install a 340 watt solar system on my 5er. This will be 4 flexible panels and a 40 amp charge conttoller. If I choose to add a couple more panels I can. But at 340 watts I should get a...
Forum: Winterizing 10-15-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,626
Posted By jakesz28
What happens if that pink stuff gets diluted with...

What happens if that pink stuff gets diluted with water? Thats why i blow the lines out, plus what does it take another 10 minutes to blow the lines out first?
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 10-14-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 35,150
Posted By jakesz28
I have never thought about camping in the boat...

I have never thought about camping in the boat ramp. Now I know where to set up when the other spots are taking.

LOL :lol:
Forum: Winterizing 10-14-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,626
Posted By jakesz28
I will be doing this this weekend or early next...

I will be doing this this weekend or early next week. I think last year I used 3 gallons just to be safe. Started out opening blowing out the lines first. I am worried about it getting diluted with...
Forum: General RV Questions 10-11-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By jakesz28
I would look under the sink, there may be a false...

I would look under the sink, there may be a false panel there you have to remove to find it.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-10-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,579
Posted By jakesz28
Are your tires P rated? I have never owned a 1/2...

Are your tires P rated? I have never owned a 1/2 ton truck for a reason.
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-09-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,844
Posted By jakesz28
I just ordered 4 flexible solar panels for my...

I just ordered 4 flexible solar panels for my camper. 85 watts a piece at 24 volts. Going to run two pair in series, similar to the original post. This should be able to charge at about 25 amps at 12...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-06-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,844
Posted By jakesz28
The 530 watts is at 24 volts. Which is charging...

The 530 watts is at 24 volts. Which is charging the battery bank. With his inverter 2000/120 he has about 16 amps of AC available but at a discharge rate of roughly 160 amps from the batteries.
...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 10-04-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,844
Posted By jakesz28
I am about to do a similar solar set up. I want...

I am about to do a similar solar set up. I want to run 4 panels with two pairs in series and then paralleled. The higher voltage will have less voltage loss. Much like the original post.
Forum: Travel Trailers and Toy Haulers | General Discussion 09-04-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 35,158
Posted By jakesz28
You may be able to enlarge the orifice if you are...

You may be able to enlarge the orifice if you are not going to go back to the other set up.
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