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Forum: General RV Questions 11-10-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,307
Posted By carl
Perhaps a mirror would be helpful when checking...

Perhaps a mirror would be helpful when checking this! Our unit has black plastic along the edge of the slide floor.
Forum: General RV Questions 11-10-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By carl
If you don't feel comfortable testing this...

If you don't feel comfortable testing this yourself, by all means find someone else to do it!
Forum: General RV Questions 11-10-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By carl
With a voltmeter, test power where your cord...

With a voltmeter, test power where your cord connects to the load center first with one probe on the black or red conductor and the other on the white one [should be about 120 volts], then move to...
Forum: Sunset Trail 08-25-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,207
Posted By carl
Be sure the neutral [white wire] and ground...

Be sure the neutral [white wire] and ground [green] wire are not connected together in any way in the breaker box. Also be sure to test that you actually have a proper grounded outlet you are...
Forum: Upgrades and Modifications 08-15-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,645
Posted By carl
I have a 10 gallon heater and I operated the...

I have a 10 gallon heater and I operated the electric and gas together for many years with no problem far as the t & P relief goes. Speed of heating has no effect on that! Now the gas won't work so...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-04-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,100
Posted By carl
The water heaters are so poorly insulated that...

The water heaters are so poorly insulated that they will cycle without any water usage just to maintain temperature. This will be quite frequent if the outside temperature is cool.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-04-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,117
Posted By carl
If you move the pin box, you would go down as...

If you move the pin box, you would go down as needed to raise the RV.
If you move the fifth wheel, you would move it up.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-21-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,353
Posted By carl
There is not a constant energized 12 volt pin...

There is not a constant energized 12 volt pin with the vehicle off as that would lead to many dead tow vehicle batteries. We wouldn't want that, I'm sure! Pin #4 is energized with vehicle switch on...
Forum: General RV Questions 07-13-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,666
Posted By carl
Our 05 screws are steel with painted heads. They...

Our 05 screws are steel with painted heads. They are rusting from weather as well as the effects of being in contact with the aluminum framing. I replace with stainless steel whenever I can. At least...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-18-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By carl
Being an electrician [retired], I say "amen"...

Being an electrician [retired], I say "amen" Lloyd! The brand does not make much difference! In fact, as far as I remember, the only type wire nuts for outdoor use are the ones filled with silicone...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-11-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,762
Posted By carl
There should be a crank for manual slide...

There should be a crank for manual slide operation which will insert thru a hole in the slide's side. There probably is a small plastic lift or slide cap to conceal the hole. The crank was supplied...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-11-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,762
Posted By carl
I can't say where the converter is on an 07 PP ...

I can't say where the converter is on an 07 PP but on our 05 Silverado, it is on the wall of the cargo space. These units were very similar in 05!
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 06-07-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,822
Posted By carl
Not all Amish are craftsman! That is quite a myth!

Not all Amish are craftsman! That is quite a myth!
Forum: Silverado 05-17-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,639
Posted By carl
The GFI outlet can be anywhere inside or out but...

The GFI outlet can be anywhere inside or out but usually inside. My 05 Silverado has one at the range & the other in the bathroom! Basically, each feeds one side of the unit.
If GFI is not the...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-07-2014, 04:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,983
Posted By carl
First thing is to push breaker handle hard to off...

First thing is to push breaker handle hard to off position to reset it. Disconnect the wire from the breaker and turn it on. If it trips, the breaker is bad. Replace it!
Then if it trips...
Forum: Sunset Trail 05-01-2014, 05:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,075
Posted By carl
I have 3 or 4 coming up on our 05 and last fall I...

I have 3 or 4 coming up on our 05 and last fall I put some self leveling sealant on each. They seem to have popped so far without puncturing the rubber and held there for years. I thought perhaps the...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-30-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,818
Posted By carl
The battery only supplies supplemental power when...

The battery only supplies supplemental power when using heavy 12 volt loads. This would include slide, landing gear, jacks, etc. Also could apply if using every 12 volt device in the unit.
Forum: General RV Questions 04-11-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,780
Posted By carl
If your thermostat has a fan switch, be sure it...

If your thermostat has a fan switch, be sure it is set for auto. If that is not the case, I would suspect the fan limit switch in the furnace is stuck in the closed position. This limit switch is...
Forum: Sunset Trail 04-06-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,626
Posted By carl
Be sure to check the manufacturers directions for...

Be sure to check the manufacturers directions for any sealant used on EDPM as I had a dealer recommend a non-sag Dicor to me which was not to be used with EDPM.
Forum: General RV Questions 03-19-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,818
Posted By carl
Disconnect the battery when on shore power and if...

Disconnect the battery when on shore power and if things work okay, the battery is the cause. I have been full timing on shore power for six months with no battery installed. This all assumes your 12...
Forum: Cruiser 03-09-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By carl
This is a little information on how a GFCI...

This is a little information on how a GFCI functions: Circuit amperage does not trip a GFCI outlet! It senses the leakage current from the hot to the ground wire by monitoring the amperage difference...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-06-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,188
Posted By carl
I think they are a good thing! I do have a couple...

I think they are a good thing! I do have a couple suggestions when you get ready to purchase and install them. I would suggest buying the ones which have the aluminum cover when retracted. When you...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-03-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,623
Posted By carl
You can do a search for water heater threads and...

You can do a search for water heater threads and you will find several explanations for testing it.
Forum: General RV Questions 02-17-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,603
Posted By carl
I put half cup olive oil with gallon of water in...

I put half cup olive oil with gallon of water in after last dump and when dumped a full tank today, it was amazing how easily it pulled! It sat maybe 2 hours with the gallon in it before we started...
Forum: Sunset Trail 02-15-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,836
Posted By carl
Perhaps I should explain also that a zero volt...

Perhaps I should explain also that a zero volt reading using my previous post test would indicate the same winding (phase).
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