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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By Darwin Maring
Could be the fan motor is no good.

Could be the fan motor is no good.
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,262
Posted By Darwin Maring
Just turn off the gas at the tank and give it a...

Just turn off the gas at the tank and give it a try.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-13-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By Darwin Maring
Just Google it. It's just that easy. Do not...

Just Google it. It's just that easy.
Do not reuse the resistor as it could be whats bad.
Start with everything new.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/123736998414

OEM is the way to go.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-09-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,396
Posted By Darwin Maring
Impossible for this question to be answered...

Impossible for this question to be answered safely. If you have electrical experience you can perform safe tests. If not, I recommend you hire a professional.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,071
Posted By Darwin Maring
Absolutely. You need a wired ground between the...

Absolutely. You need a wired ground between the trailer and the tow vehicle. The white wire. You can not depend on the hitch ball to supply an adequate ground. Often the tow vehicle white wire is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Darwin Maring
Microwave should be 120 AC not 12V DC

Microwave should be 120 AC not 12V DC
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-02-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Darwin Maring
Electricity and gas are 2 things left to the...

Electricity and gas are 2 things left to the people who know what they are doing.
Having test equipment and knowledge is paramount to being safe.
Knowing how the power panel works and how to test...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-01-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,745
Posted By Darwin Maring
Stop cutting things. Go to Harbor Freight and...

Stop cutting things. Go to Harbor Freight and get one of these and trace the wires.
https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=wire%20trace get one of these also and that dirt cheep multimeter also....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-31-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,003
Posted By Darwin Maring
Exactly. It a Bougie thing for campers like Rolex...

Exactly. It a Bougie thing for campers like Rolex watches for the wannabe upperclass.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-16-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By Darwin Maring
What is a marrette?

What is a marrette?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-15-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,515
Posted By Darwin Maring
I suggest you contact an electrician.

I suggest you contact an electrician.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-13-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,361
Posted By Darwin Maring
It's normal

It's normal
Forum: General Chat 07-29-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,440
Posted By Darwin Maring
Priceless

Priceless.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 880
Posted By Darwin Maring
Flexseal makes a brush on product also. Im...

Flexseal makes a brush on product also. Im wondering how about having the whole frame sprayed with the Bed Liner product. Seams the frame would outlast everything else.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-24-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,177
Posted By Darwin Maring
When a bearing starts to fail it creates heat and...

When a bearing starts to fail it creates heat and measuring the temp on the hub will give you a heads up. The IR Thermometer allows you to check without touching. If you had placed a hand or finger...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-24-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,177
Posted By Darwin Maring
And that picture tells you you should always...

And that picture tells you you should always check the heat on the hub when you stop for a break, gas or to just check. One of those IR touch less thermometer for me is a must.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Darwin Maring
I think you have done OK. One thing that I would...

I think you have done OK. One thing that I would be sure to do is to mount a block under it and secure the pipe to the block so it will never flex. You also need to make absolutely sure there is no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Darwin Maring
Go to your propane dealer and have them make it...

Go to your propane dealer and have them make it for you. RV places seam to way to high priced and the Propane dealer will have the experts.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-12-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,220
Posted By Darwin Maring
Never ignore a burnt smell. It is telling you...

Never ignore a burnt smell. It is telling you something is wrong. To insure you will be safe, you must find out what was burning.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-09-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,651
Posted By Darwin Maring
That most simple gauge in the picture is all you...

That most simple gauge in the picture is all you need.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-06-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,806
Posted By Darwin Maring
I took mine to an OLD Welder / Fabricator and he...

I took mine to an OLD Welder / Fabricator and he cut the old one off, added a spacer to raise it a few inches and i stalled the new one (Bolt On: If you go the bolt on way then the next time just...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-04-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,651
Posted By Darwin Maring
Go to Walmart and purchase a tire pressure gage...

Go to Walmart and purchase a tire pressure gage exactly like the one that was pictured then set, adjust, check and go camping.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-04-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,651
Posted By Darwin Maring
The gauge on the compressor is reading the...

The gauge on the compressor is reading the pressure i side the air tank. The tire gauge is measuring the pressure inside the tire.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-03-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,527
Posted By Darwin Maring
Check the drain.

Check the drain.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-03-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,527
Posted By Darwin Maring
In the power panel there may be a switch and...

In the power panel there may be a switch and there may be a fuse. Open your power panel, take a picture and post it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-03-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,527
Posted By Darwin Maring
Turn the 12VDC switch off and to be sure, pull...

Turn the 12VDC switch off and to be sure, pull the fuse. Connect to jeep and see if you have 12VDC. That isolates the converter out of the system.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By Darwin Maring
With a new fridge it would have a new burner so...

With a new fridge it would have a new burner so the only thing left is the propane line and associated items.
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 07-01-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By Darwin Maring
Send me half the money and I will send you a...

Send me half the money and I will send you a picture of a scamp.
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 06-29-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By Darwin Maring
Me, I listed a camper this month on Facebook...

Me, I listed a camper this month on Facebook Marketplace and did the extended wide range distribution for 2 days, Friday and Saturday, it cost $10 a day and sold it right away. The weekend is a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By Darwin Maring
Well I read that a really small leak the smell...

Well I read that a really small leak the smell will go away and apparentely you know it doesn't. So, If Im wrong and I have a gas detector and you are wrong and dont, Ill take my chances and play...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By Darwin Maring
With a slow propane leak the bad smell goes away....

With a slow propane leak the bad smell goes away. Here in Louisa County, VA a family was blown up when the mother lit the cook stove. They survived with serious burns. Be Safe, Use the detector if...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By Darwin Maring
Bought one and it is outstanding..

Bought one and it is outstanding..
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By Darwin Maring
Yes, I wired mine to a KEY switch and power it...

Yes, I wired mine to a KEY switch and power it down when not in use. The Key is kept in the AC panel and because it is a key switch it can not be turned off by accident.
Forum: General Chat 06-25-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,420
Posted By Darwin Maring
In Nam we used the 100% deet bug repellant to...

In Nam we used the 100% deet bug repellant to remove paint.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By Darwin Maring
The CLICK is, You cock it and then it is suddenly...

The CLICK is, You cock it and then it is suddenly released (Click) and it fires. Just replace it because something i side is worn out.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By Darwin Maring
Why in the heck didnt think of that. I bought a...

Why in the heck didnt think of that. I bought a wheel around without a timer because the timers on those things seam to go bad. NOW, Thanks to the above post, I will now use one of those external...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-22-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,414
Posted By Darwin Maring
Gelcoat products

Gelcoat products

https://www.glidecoat.com/?fbclid=IwAR04iLCgPbJBzscTlYXcdqi7U2SchFgVe0m6nCtQDLsxbVHuvYYSjazjKi4
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By Darwin Maring
On a non automatic charger (Bought mine at...

On a non automatic charger (Bought mine at Tractor Supply) you can charge as low as 2 Amps and that takes a really long time and is kind to the battery. On my Automatic Battery Tender the battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-22-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,608
Posted By Darwin Maring
What is the charge amp setting on your old school...

What is the charge amp setting on your old school charger?
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 06-21-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By Darwin Maring
You can also list it on Facebook Marketplace for...

You can also list it on Facebook Marketplace for free
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,294
Posted By Darwin Maring
Just buy bottled water and stay safe. Me, US Army...

Just buy bottled water and stay safe. Me, US Army Retired and know the dangers of off the grid water. Stay Safe.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-20-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,501
Posted By Darwin Maring
In That case a replacement axle is even less...

In That case a replacement axle is even less expensive.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-19-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,501
Posted By Darwin Maring
Be ause if you purchase a new torsion axle it...

Be ause if you purchase a new torsion axle it will come with the new bearings and brake assemblies already on it.

Be careful because some are welded on and if so will need to be cut off.
If they...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-18-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,501
Posted By Darwin Maring
A great idea if you can afford it because the...

A great idea if you can afford it because the bulk of the labor is already done in the bearing repacking. Prices below.

...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-18-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,501
Posted By Darwin Maring
If you ha ent repacked before I would suggest the...

If you ha ent repacked before I would suggest the shop. What shop? In the USA RV places seam to be higher in cost. Any mechanic will be able to repack your bearings and inspect the brakes. Should...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,849
Posted By Darwin Maring
Could you have kept the CA coverage?

Could you have kept the CA coverage?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-11-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Darwin Maring
Look for the Curt E16 with R16 slide. Onsale at...

Look for the Curt E16 with R16 slide. Onsale at Uhaul.
And you can use the king pin hitch.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Darwin Maring
Its Scamp, Nuf Said

Its Scamp, Nuf Said
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 06-05-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,263
Posted By Darwin Maring
Get a Georgia credit card. Syphon hose.

Get a Georgia credit card. Syphon hose.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-04-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By Darwin Maring
See if these people have a solution. ...

See if these people have a solution.
https://popuphitch.com/
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