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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-11-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,914
Posted By jwcolby54
Lol. Makes an awsome mess. The kids loved it.

Lol. Makes an awsome mess. The kids loved it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By jwcolby54
You seem to be quoting marketing literature. ...

You seem to be quoting marketing literature. Marketing statements from the manufacturer are only good for evaluating the marketing department of the manufacturer.

"Show me the money" to quote the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By jwcolby54
Bob, If you have the smart charger dongle...

Bob,

If you have the smart charger dongle then you are probably OK. Again however, what kind of battery and what external temperature? If you are flooded cell and can keep an eye on the water...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By jwcolby54
Nope. I have their manual for the one in my...

Nope. I have their manual for the one in my coach, but that didn't include a schematic.

I did download the only thing I could find about the smart dongle thingie, which was mostly marketing fluff...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By jwcolby54
Yes, for any specific state of (dis) charge. ...

Yes, for any specific state of (dis) charge. Remember that if a battery is completely discharged, then the current is huge and the voltage drop is large. If the battery is entirely charged, then...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By jwcolby54
So what is a "smart" charger? The battery...

So what is a "smart" charger? The battery manufacturers realized that the batteries should be "bulk charged" with a high current to get back up to an 80% or so charge state, then switch to a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,168
Posted By jwcolby54
The answer to your question is not simple. A...

The answer to your question is not simple. A "smart" charger can be anything from marketing fluff to real technology or anything in between.

From what I can tell, PD was a dumb charger until they...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-06-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,656
Posted By jwcolby54
LOL, I would reply "I expect you not to sell...

LOL, I would reply "I expect you not to sell junk!";)
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 11-06-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,893
Posted By jwcolby54
Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,491
Posted By jwcolby54
I would suggest starting a thread specific to...

I would suggest starting a thread specific to smart chargers and ask your questions there.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,491
Posted By jwcolby54
BTW I should have added that AGM batteries need...

BTW I should have added that AGM batteries need to charge at 14.4 volts, NOT 14.8V. 14.8 is for wet cell and the AGMs will charge too fast at 14.8V. Which reinforces why the charger needs to be...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-06-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,031
Posted By jwcolby54
Well it could be certainly, or just a signal name...

Well it could be certainly, or just a signal name (or variable name if programming).

I ran across the joke back in the 70s when I was tracing schematics and it actually showed an OR gate with 2B...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-06-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,031
Posted By jwcolby54
2B OR NOT 2B Digital shakespear. Which...

2B OR NOT 2B

Digital shakespear.

Which BTW is always TRUE.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,491
Posted By jwcolby54
Frank, I have been accused of being a...

Frank,
I have been accused of being a "disgruntled PD employee" and similar. I am not. I have discussed what things a charger should do in previous threads and don't want to start all that up all...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,491
Posted By jwcolby54
It requires plugging into AC and I haven't...

It requires plugging into AC and I haven't "neatened up" my install yet. I had a stainless steel battery box hand built for my Scamp. NO electronics should be in the battery box simply because of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,491
Posted By jwcolby54
At the risk of being told I am "beating a dead...

At the risk of being told I am "beating a dead horse", even with the "smart dongle" the PD is not a smart charger, and without the smart dongle it is a really dumb charger. Not that others aren't as...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-06-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,982
Posted By jwcolby54
A drunk is at the urinal. Another drunk comes in...

A drunk is at the urinal. Another drunk comes in and starts pouring his beer down the drain. The first drunk yells "STOP, what are you DOING?" The second drunks says "Just eliminating the middle...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-06-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,982
Posted By jwcolby54
A drunk walks into a bar. The bartender tells...

A drunk walks into a bar. The bartender tells him he's too drunk, please leave. The drunk walks out, walks around the corner and comes in the side door. The bartender tells him he's too drunk, to...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 11-06-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,031
Posted By jwcolby54
If order tends to chaos, then our moderators have...

If order tends to chaos, then our moderators have a job for life!
Forum: General Chat 11-03-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,881
Posted By jwcolby54
I carry a walking stick to beat off the deer.

I carry a walking stick to beat off the deer.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-02-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,148
Posted By jwcolby54
Luke, what is the tongue weight, with the propane...

Luke, what is the tongue weight, with the propane and batteries? What class hitch do you use?
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By jwcolby54
My daughter is coming tomorrow and she loves to...

My daughter is coming tomorrow and she loves to visit so i expect to look up the mystery couple tomorrow afternoon and get a tour.
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,088
Posted By jwcolby54
new parkliner

The park hours went to 7:00 pm close tonight at crosswinds campground where I camphost. I came in about 07:30 pm and as i was unlocking the gate to get in, a fiberglass trailer pulled up behind me....
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,915
Posted By jwcolby54
Get an array of mirrors focused on your solar...

Get an array of mirrors focused on your solar panel...

Or Fresnel lenses...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 11-01-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,199
Posted By jwcolby54
LOL, I was just wonderin'. I have heard of...

LOL, I was just wonderin'.

I have heard of folks doing that though generally no one here.

The boler is just small enough to make me wonder.:)
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 990
Posted By jwcolby54
More fun than being in an egg?

Ducks on a waterslide

https://bestpozitiv.ru/video/utyata-v-akvaparke/
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 11-01-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,199
Posted By jwcolby54
Ian, do you pull the smaller behind the larger? ...

Ian, do you pull the smaller behind the larger? Or two tow vehicles?
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 10-31-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,199
Posted By jwcolby54
You might need a 12 step program...:D

You might need a 12 step program...:D
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-31-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,916
Posted By jwcolby54
Inquiring minds want to know... Who was the clown?

Inquiring minds want to know... Who was the clown?
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,874
Posted By jwcolby54
Deryk, i have to say 'responding' to a generic...

Deryk, i have to say 'responding' to a generic form letter with these guys seems like you are seeking frustration. They have never responded to you and yet your response asks about tongue weight? ...
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Posted By jwcolby54
Nice pictures. I come from Arizona (Yuma)...

Nice pictures.

I come from Arizona (Yuma) and only rarely get home. I took my 12 yo son and his friend home for Christmas, and we toured the desert from Yuma up to Quartzsite, across to the...
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,825
Posted By jwcolby54
I want the bigfoot for the width. I am willing...

I want the bigfoot for the width. I am willing to pay the (tow) price. I can't afford any TT new so I keep looking for a used one. If I lived in Canada it would be a bit easier.
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By jwcolby54
Maybe my cube mate reported me to the web...

Maybe my cube mate reported me to the web authorities? ;)
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By jwcolby54
OK, I got in. Now I'm imagining the...

OK, I got in.

Now I'm imagining the insides after hitting the two "Pennsylvania potholes" I encountered on the way back with my Scamp.

the perfect excuse to "redecorate"?
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,874
Posted By jwcolby54
And they may do that themselves with their...

And they may do that themselves with their actions (or lack thereof).
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By jwcolby54
I am coming in through a public access WiFi for a...

I am coming in through a public access WiFi for a major company so perhaps they have some restrictions or something.
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By jwcolby54
Solidly not available for viewing!

Solidly not available for viewing!
Forum: General Chat 10-30-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,825
Posted By jwcolby54
Boy am I glad I read this thread. I WAS looking...

Boy am I glad I read this thread. I WAS looking for a 21' Bigfoot. The only one in the Trailer Weights in the Real World is enormously heavy. I guess I won't as my 3/4 ton won't handle it.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-30-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,916
Posted By jwcolby54
Well that brings up the issue of which one? ...

Well that brings up the issue of which one? Sized to fit through the existing chain and then the correct strength to hold the TT in case of (accidental) use.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By jwcolby54
Well... I'm half done installing them. One...

Well... I'm half done installing them. One problem is that the closet is not square, the top curves. The poles are two sections, which screw together and are exactly the height of the interior hall...
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,916
Posted By jwcolby54
Wow, what a trip! (from the 70's) Sounds...

Wow, what a trip! (from the 70's)

Sounds like a blast though.
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 10-29-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,899
Posted By jwcolby54
I'm thinking my beater 2000 dodge dakota could...

I'm thinking my beater 2000 dodge dakota could handle anything in those films.
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,915
Posted By jwcolby54
no doubt. However they aren't "consumer grade"...

no doubt. However they aren't "consumer grade" either. ;)
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,915
Posted By jwcolby54
LOL. You coulda put the last line...

LOL. You coulda put the last line first!:confused:
Forum: General Chat 10-29-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,915
Posted By jwcolby54
Yes of course. However I was actually talking...

Yes of course. However I was actually talking about individual components bonded to the carrier of the IC.

IC is one of those words which is contextual. There are thousands of ICs created on a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-28-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,265
Posted By jwcolby54
Talking The little electric heaters have two elements, an...

The little electric heaters have two elements, an 800 and a 700. The 800 runs for the low setting, and the 700 is added to bring it up to 1500w (high). 800w or 1500W are the only choices.

BTW in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-28-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By jwcolby54
Shelves

At the cherokee meet someone showed me a wire rack shelving unit for the closet just inside the Scamp door, that they purchased from Ikea. I found them at Target tonight.

Yeaaaa!
Forum: General Chat 10-28-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,915
Posted By jwcolby54
It is more likely the fine gold wires which...

It is more likely the fine gold wires which connect the chip to the pins. Or other components inside of the chip. There are all kinds of things other than just the IC itself embedded in an IC. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-26-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,628
Posted By jwcolby54
ANYTHING will freeze given a low enough...

ANYTHING will freeze given a low enough temperature.

How to Store Batteries – Battery University (https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_store_batteries)
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,796
Posted By jwcolby54
Scamp 16, about to trade up to a Scamp 19. ...

Scamp 16, about to trade up to a Scamp 19. Deeply conflicted whether to go for the deluxe for the front bath, huge refri and all the cabinets, or the standard for the front bunk for kids. :)
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