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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-30-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,663
Posted By The Minimalist
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-30-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,418
Posted By The Minimalist
Hi, guys. I just read through this whole...

Hi, guys. I just read through this whole multi-year post and was surprised to see no mention of the "Document Center", found under the "More" tab at the top of the page. There is a world of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,281
Posted By The Minimalist
Try pushing the door inward next to the latch as...

Try pushing the door inward next to the latch as you try to turn it. Once open..............oil is your friend.;)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,281
Posted By The Minimalist
Once you find the model number of the fridge...

Once you find the model number of the fridge unit, you can search for the manual in the document center under the 'More' tab at the top of the forum page.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-27-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,667
Posted By The Minimalist
For a good primer on 12 volt systems, go here: ...

For a good primer on 12 volt systems, go here:
The 12volt Side of Life (Part 1) (https://marxrv.com/12volt/12volt.htm)


Good foundational knowledge on systems and how to calculate demand, etc.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 07-02-2022, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,795
Posted By The Minimalist
Our 2008

Here is our 2008 parked this morning at Jennings Ferry Campground USACOE near Eutaw, AL as we head up for a couple of weeks in GSMNP. My wife proudly displays Little Joe, parked in front of our 2014...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-23-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,414
Posted By The Minimalist
Worth considering is the trailer is towed level....

Worth considering is the trailer is towed level. Tongue too high or too low can change the factory camber angle, though I think it would have to be extreme to have that dramatic an effect.


If...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By The Minimalist
Try a Sani-Seal polyurethane seal. As I...

Try a Sani-Seal polyurethane seal. As I understand it, they were originally for RVs to allow for the vibration of travel. I use them on my home toilets as well. Available at most big box stores.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,921
Posted By The Minimalist
Especially if there is a large incline in the...

Especially if there is a large incline in the camping site, up or down.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-04-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,921
Posted By The Minimalist
Go with the Ultimate Jack. Maximum flexibility. ...

Go with the Ultimate Jack. Maximum flexibility.



Check it out. You'll like what you see.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-07-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,916
Posted By The Minimalist
I installed all this in 2013, so I'm not sure...

I installed all this in 2013, so I'm not sure which kit I ordered. However, I looked on the e-trailer site and I'm pretty sure I would have ordered the ETBC7. This kit has everything you need to hook...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-03-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,263
Posted By The Minimalist
Being that you are in Colorado, you may want to...

Being that you are in Colorado, you may want to look for a used Little Joe. They were made in Henderson, Colorado until recently and I think most of them were sold West of the Mississippi. They are a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-31-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,916
Posted By The Minimalist
I did my 2014 Outback with the 7 pin kit for...

I did my 2014 Outback with the 7 pin kit for e-trailer. Under the hood is not a problem. Under car was not bad until I got to the back where I had to detach a couple of plastic shields to route the...
Forum: Money Matters 01-01-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,517
Posted By The Minimalist
....and, need I say it,....... time of year. ...

....and, need I say it,....... time of year.


I'm thinking that this year, as we get Covid under control (ever hopeful), buyers wanting to shake off cabin fever might be better motivated.

...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,559
Posted By The Minimalist
Caution: with 100 psi air, you're likely going to...

Caution: with 100 psi air, you're likely going to be searching for that orifice in the next county.


Plain old denatured alcohol from the local hardware or big box home improvement center will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-04-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,402
Posted By The Minimalist
Generally true, but there are marine starting...

Generally true, but there are marine starting batteries and marine deep cycle batteries. You never want to use a starting battery in an RV. For the sake of economy however, the marine deep cycle is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,465
Posted By The Minimalist
Go down to Lowes or Home Depot and get some vinyl...

Go down to Lowes or Home Depot and get some vinyl j-channel that matches your trailer. Remove the nail strip, cut to size and affix with HD double sided tape, as in this picture. You could mount it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,742
Posted By The Minimalist
I'm not talking about the black discoloration but...

I'm not talking about the black discoloration but the little bright silver spot/circle. Looks like someone very small was arc welding on it. :eek:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-20-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,742
Posted By The Minimalist
In your second picture, that connector is burned...

In your second picture, that connector is burned on the outside. I'd be looking for something near it that has a similar burn from contact with the connector. That might not solve the problem, but it...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-20-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,534
Posted By The Minimalist
We tow with an 2014 Outback, 2.5l with the CVT. ...

We tow with an 2014 Outback, 2.5l with the CVT. Little Joe loaded to go, 1760 lbs. Typically drive 55 to 60. We're at 87K+ and so far so good. Trans fluid analysis at about 60K showed fluid good as...
Forum: General Chat 05-09-2019, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,630
Posted By The Minimalist
The manufacturer is Pelsue, located in Colorado....

The manufacturer is Pelsue, located in Colorado. Though there is similarities to the Little Joe/Ponderosa trailers made by Weiscraft in Henderson, Co which is just a few miles from Pelsue, they are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,231
Posted By The Minimalist
Two Group 24 marine/rv batteries would weigh...

Two Group 24 marine/rv batteries would weigh about 88 lbs. Two 6 volt golf cart batteries would weigh about 126 lbs. So which batteries does the OP have.



Two full 20 lb propane tanks weigh...
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,725
Posted By The Minimalist
Get a good book. Minimal power requirements and...

Get a good book. Minimal power requirements and it won't disturb other campers.;)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-08-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,742
Posted By The Minimalist
I highly recommend that anyone who is unfamiliar...

I highly recommend that anyone who is unfamiliar with trailer DC systems go here:


The 12volt Side of Life (Part 1) (https://marxrv.com/12volt/12volt.htm)


Good basic primer on trailer wiring,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-10-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,972
Posted By The Minimalist
Could we see the data? I have a 2014...

Could we see the data?



I have a 2014 Subaru Outback, 2.5i with the CVT transmission, with 80K+ miles on it and have been towing a 2008 Little Joe which grosses ready to travel at 1760...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-10-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,972
Posted By The Minimalist
My Little Joe has a demand pump running off of...

My Little Joe has a demand pump running off of the battery. My 2.6 gallon porta potty fits neatly in it's closet under the right seat, ie: not bags. Grey water runs into a 3 gallon bucket which we...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-23-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,944
Posted By The Minimalist
You will have to trim back the nailer strip to...

You will have to trim back the nailer strip to about the height of the outer lip.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-19-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,944
Posted By The Minimalist
I had the same problem on my Little Joe. The...

I had the same problem on my Little Joe. The sides flare out a bit from top to bottom, so rain running down the sides could run into the window. I installed common vinyl J-channel, as used with vinyl...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-01-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,436
Posted By The Minimalist
I would agree that 'perfect' resides in your...

I would agree that 'perfect' resides in your ability to adapt.



My vote for, ' the quintessential automobile endowed with an "honesty" and competence that is endearing much like a loyal and...
Forum: General Chat 06-06-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,767
Posted By The Minimalist
We love our Little Joe. Fits our style perfectly....

We love our Little Joe. Fits our style perfectly.



Check my post, #7, here: https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f62/looking-for-a-little-joe-trailer-69107-2.html#post517887?highlight=weiscraft
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-14-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,701
Posted By The Minimalist
Byron, I would suggest that despite Kerchoffs...

Byron, I would suggest that despite Kerchoffs loop law and that trailer batteries are 'usually' away from possible metal contact, best practice would always be to disconnect the the negative terminal...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-11-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,098
Posted By The Minimalist
Were you using any aerosols, such as PAM, at the...

Were you using any aerosols, such as PAM, at the time. Aerosols, even alcohol from a spray bottle, can sometimes set them off, especially in our small trailers.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,242
Posted By The Minimalist
It might be worthwhile to rent one of those ozone...

It might be worthwhile to rent one of those ozone generators. Open everything and let that thing do it's job. Of course you still need to take care of the source of the water intrusion.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-19-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,640
Posted By The Minimalist
I'm wondering if the knob isn't stuck down. Is...

I'm wondering if the knob isn't stuck down. Is there any clearance between the bottom of the knob and the panel? I'm thinking that either the mechanism is stuck in the depressed position, or the knob...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-19-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
Posted By The Minimalist
As above, I fill to the bottom of the fill tubes....

As above, I fill to the bottom of the fill tubes. The key is not to cover the slots in the sides of the tubes, they are there specifically to allow the gas produced during charging to escape. If you...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-17-2017, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,663
Posted By The Minimalist
Though there is a correlation between the...

Though there is a correlation between the pressure applied to the pedal and the output of the controller, the output is actually controlled by an accelerometer in the controller which measures the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,917
Posted By The Minimalist
Did you check for spider webs?

Did you check for spider webs?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-16-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By The Minimalist
Are you looking for a company local to you, or a...

Are you looking for a company local to you, or a nationwide master list. I don't know of a master list such as this, but you may do an on line search for RV service associations and contact them for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,917
Posted By The Minimalist
You didn't give a model number, but it's likely...

You didn't give a model number, but it's likely your Americana has a #45 orifice, which has a diameter of .082 in. Things you can't even see can reduce the efficiency of the orifice. If you pull it,...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-13-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,254
Posted By The Minimalist
Re: Tom's post, we tow an '08 Little Joe, with...

Re: Tom's post, we tow an '08 Little Joe, with trailer brakes, with a 2014 Outback, 2.5L CVT. Weighed for camping, it comes in at 1760 lbs or so, with a 178 lb tongue weight. Given that the Forester...
Forum: General Chat 08-13-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,048
Posted By The Minimalist
A candidate for the Document Center!

A candidate for the Document Center!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Posted By The Minimalist
Franswa, Grumman Goose on patrol?

Franswa, Grumman Goose on patrol?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,516
Posted By The Minimalist
The add on gauges work on pressure, not fluid...

The add on gauges work on pressure, not fluid level. The only tank gauges that work are the ones that operate off of a float in the tank. I don't think they are worth the extra cost, except maybe on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,586
Posted By The Minimalist
Before you go farther in your consideration, I...

Before you go farther in your consideration, I suggest that you look at the installation requirements for the bar fridge. Most compressor fridge installations specify minimum clearances between...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,459
Posted By The Minimalist
May I suggest that, for the benefit of the OP, it...

May I suggest that, for the benefit of the OP, it would be useful to list your normal towing speed along with your mileage, given that speed and wind resistance have such a great impact on mileage.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-09-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By The Minimalist
Why do you think the converter is broken? If the...

Why do you think the converter is broken? If the battery pack was running through the converter, then it appears that the DC section is OK. Have you checked all of the fuses and breakers? Some fuses...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-09-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,741
Posted By The Minimalist
Bill's article can now be found here: ...

Bill's article can now be found here:

Duckworks - Simple Boat Food (https://www.duckworksmagazine.com/12/howto/food/index.html)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-07-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 882
Posted By The Minimalist
You can go to Trailer Weights in the Real World,...

You can go to Trailer Weights in the Real World, located here:

https://lakeshoreimages.com/spreadsheets/Weight.xls


Filter the total column for 'less than or equal to 2000' and you will get...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-06-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,531
Posted By The Minimalist
Nor would I place cinder blocks on their side as...

Nor would I place cinder blocks on their side as shown. They can carry greater weight stacked vertically. Yet, the method still applies.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-05-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,531
Posted By The Minimalist
Go here for a simple way of checking trailer...

Go here for a simple way of checking trailer weight using a common bathroom scale:

https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx
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