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Forum: Classified Archives 03-20-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,496
Posted By beemerphile1
Looks like this is the same trailer located in...

Looks like this is the same trailer located in Dayton;
Casita Travel Trailer Forum -> Classifieds -> 2007 Casita 17' Liberty Deluxe...
Forum: General Chat 01-27-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,295
Posted By beemerphile1
We have had the same one for about the same time....

We have had the same one for about the same time. It works fine at monitoring for power outages, freeze alerts, and water leaks.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-30-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,495
Posted By beemerphile1
Thanks for the link, I just ordered a...

Thanks for the link, I just ordered a BatteryMINDer to add to the other six chargers I own. I have been intrigued by the pulse desulfation mode of the BatteryMINDer. Now I get to try it out.

If...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-30-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,495
Posted By beemerphile1
The HF trickle charger is NOT a battery...

The HF trickle charger is NOT a battery maintainer as compared to the Deltran Tender and the BatteryMINDer. I would not trust any battery connected long term to the HF trickle charger.

A...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-26-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,495
Posted By beemerphile1
I have used two Deltran Battery Tenders for many...

I have used two Deltran Battery Tenders for many years, they are excellent battery chargers/maintainers.

You may also want to look at the BatteryMINDer brand of maintainers. I believe they have...
Forum: General Chat 12-24-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,003
Posted By beemerphile1
Your post is confusing. Good Sam is an RV club,...

Your post is confusing. Good Sam is an RV club, being a member has nothing to do with insurance. If you bought insurance through Good Sam, you probably bought National General insurance or a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-25-2014, 08:58 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,967
Posted By beemerphile1
When we got the wife's CPAP we had a choice...

When we got the wife's CPAP we had a choice between Resmed brand and Respironics brand.

The Resmed is 24v and requires a $70 converter to operate on 12v.

The Respironics is 12v and uses a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-24-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,256
Posted By beemerphile1
Installation is for the Aliner. The biggest...

Installation is for the Aliner.

The biggest issue with absorption refrigerators is the installation. There is only so much that can be done to correct a bad installation. I have installed...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-23-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,256
Posted By beemerphile1
We run an electric 2.7CF (dorm) electric...

We run an electric 2.7CF (dorm) electric refrigerator. We use a 2000w Xantrex Prowatt pure sine inverter drawing from two East Penn group 24 gel batteries. We also have a 15amp automatic transfer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-22-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,967
Posted By beemerphile1
Good advice. My son is a wheelchair/scooter...

Good advice. My son is a wheelchair/scooter tech. On the high end units they swap out the batteries every 18 months.

He keeps me supplied with MK Battery 12v group 24 gel batteries. I can get...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,194
Posted By beemerphile1
I always keep a number of cans of dehydrated...

I always keep a number of cans of dehydrated water on hand for emergencies. It takes much less space than hydrated water and weighs practically nothing....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-28-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,170
Posted By beemerphile1
Easy, a USB port is 5vdc, not 110vac or 12vdc. ...

Easy, a USB port is 5vdc, not 110vac or 12vdc. Thus it can have 4.2a available at a 5vdc USB port.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-02-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,861
Posted By beemerphile1
If you are going to have a multiple battery bank...

If you are going to have a multiple battery bank and do dry camping a good charger or solar is a must. If you go solar you could keep that dinosaur you have.

If drycamping/boondocking, and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,879
Posted By beemerphile1
Most common issue is for the seal/O-ring to be...

Most common issue is for the seal/O-ring to be dislodged in the check valve during improper winterizing. Many have had success getting the seal back into place without replacing anything.
Forum: Money Matters 06-26-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,970
Posted By beemerphile1
Good for you, keep up the good work. Use the...

Good for you, keep up the good work. Use the momentum you gathered paying this debt to pay off all bills and build a bank account. Never pay the banks another cent in interest!

Debt free is the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,687
Posted By beemerphile1
So in your opinion that statement gives a license...

So in your opinion that statement gives a license for rudeness?

Most all RVs use a battery and some method of charging regardless of the outer body so it seems like a valid subject to me.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-23-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,687
Posted By beemerphile1
For those beating up the OP for asking about...

For those beating up the OP for asking about putting a battery charger in a truck camper;
Maybe you should note that the OP only made one post on the forum and that was on 2-5-2013. I doubt they...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-19-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,963
Posted By beemerphile1
I'm not surprised he said no, 5,000 watts is...

I'm not surprised he said no, 5,000 watts is almost 42 amps and would require a 50 amp connection. I'm pretty sure you mean 5,000 BTU which would probably use less than 800 watts and could easily...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-18-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,335
Posted By beemerphile1
You are referring to a safety device to prevent...

You are referring to a safety device to prevent catastrophic leak events, It consists of a small ball that sits in a chamber. With normal LPG flow the gas goes around the ball and works normally. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,465
Posted By beemerphile1
I realize that but there is no reason to do it...

I realize that but there is no reason to do it that way unless a boost in pressure is needed from the pump. Even then that boost will only work until it cavitates.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-17-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,567
Posted By beemerphile1
The trailer is designed to support the weight at...

The trailer is designed to support the weight at the tires, tongue, and nowhere else. Do not lift at the corners by the stabilizers unless you want to fold it like a taco.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-17-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,007
Posted By beemerphile1
Maybe a vent cover like the MaxxAir and let...

Maybe a vent cover like the MaxxAir and let convection take care of the circulation.

Keep in mind that air can't go out the top unless it can come in somewhere else.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-17-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,493
Posted By beemerphile1
Before you connect anything put a meter on those...

Before you connect anything put a meter on those wires and verify what there are. Previous owners could have changed many things since 1998. Do yourself a favor and test before you connect.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-17-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,963
Posted By beemerphile1
The direct connection to generator is typically...

The direct connection to generator is typically about 8 amps unregulated.

What is the converter output? If more than 8 amps it will be faster.

Unless you have a top quality upgraded converter,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,335
Posted By beemerphile1
Possibly but the hose is more likely. ...

Possibly but the hose is more likely.



No connection. Any work been done on the electrical system recently?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,582
Posted By beemerphile1
Is the thermistor in the correct position?

Is the thermistor in the correct position?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By beemerphile1
When was the last time the refrigerator was...

When was the last time the refrigerator was serviced? Your manual probably recommends annually.

Before wasting much time on anything I would pull the burner and clean it, remove the baffle from...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,465
Posted By beemerphile1
The city water is connected after the pump. RV...

The city water is connected after the pump. RV demand pumps have a check valve that prevents the water from going backwards through the pump.
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,847
Posted By beemerphile1
I've read they make great meth labs. If used to...

I've read they make great meth labs. If used to cook meth it becomes a haz-mat site and I wouldn't want it back.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-11-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,185
Posted By beemerphile1
I've seen regulators that use; 1/2" pipe thread...

I've seen regulators that use;
1/2" pipe thread
3/8" pipe thread
1/4" pipe thread
1/4" inverted flare

I think most common are the 1/4" pipe thread or 1/4" inverted flare.

Look at the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-09-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,996
Posted By beemerphile1
The best battery isn't dependent on what RV you...

The best battery isn't dependent on what RV you have, it is dependent on how you camp.

If you always camp with electric hookups, you will be okay with the cheapest 12v battery you can find, even a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,407
Posted By beemerphile1
I have used typical residential fixtures in an...

I have used typical residential fixtures in an RV. Buy ones that use a medium base bulb. Purchase 12vdc medium base CFL lamps. It works very well and opens up the options available. The 12vdc...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-05-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,244
Posted By beemerphile1
Less lawyers (barristers) to file lawsuits might...

Less lawyers (barristers) to file lawsuits might be part of it. North America is a very litigious society.
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,856
Posted By beemerphile1
I pay a fire extinguisher technician about $1,000...

I pay a fire extinguisher technician about $1,000 per year to service my office building extinguishers. This annual service is mandated by law.

I asked him a few years ago about this turning over...
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,563
Posted By beemerphile1
I have owned one of the Harbor Freight DIY type...

I have owned one of the Harbor Freight DIY type trailers for almost 20 years. It has around 40,000 miles on it.

I have replaced the tires a couple times, the lights a couple times, the springs...
Forum: General Chat 06-02-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,856
Posted By beemerphile1
I turn mine upside down once or twice a year and...

I turn mine upside down once or twice a year and thump it against the tire. I'm not convinced it is more than an urban legend but it doesn't hurt.

Yea, I know, somebody knew somebody that had a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-02-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
Posted By beemerphile1
Sounds like you will be creating a lot of extra...

Sounds like you will be creating a lot of extra work. I run a cord from our canopy back to the trailer where I installed 12v receptacles on the outside of the trailer.

Unless you go big bucks for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-29-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,084
Posted By beemerphile1
It is really easy to do by relocating a couple of...

It is really easy to do by relocating a couple of wires. Rather than me explain it, read here;
Daniel Stern Lighting Consultancy and Supply...
Forum: General Chat 05-28-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,680
Posted By beemerphile1
Simple answer to the original question; ...

Simple answer to the original question;

Batteries wired in parallel you add the ah rating.
Batteries wired in series the ah rating stays the same and you add the voltage.

ie; two 6v batteries...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,857
Posted By beemerphile1
That blanket statement is a common myth. Many...

That blanket statement is a common myth. Many LED lamp replacements are dimmer than the original incandescent. You need to know what you are buying.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-28-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,949
Posted By beemerphile1
They aren't the same. About the only thing they...

They aren't the same. About the only thing they have in common is the zerk.

Bearing Buddies should never be used on a spindle that has brakes.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,915
Posted By beemerphile1
I don't think it is possible. Some...

I don't think it is possible.

Some refrigerators have a heater around the door seal to prevent condensation/mold. You would be able to turn that feature off. The switch is sometimes hard to find...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-14-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,913
Posted By beemerphile1
Flooded batteries really need to be vented...

Flooded batteries really need to be vented outside. The vented boxes that are commercially available have an intake hole in the floor and an exhaust hole in the top which is piped outside through a...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-12-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,748
Posted By beemerphile1
Link to the ad; Amerigo fiberglass camper...

Link to the ad;
Amerigo fiberglass camper (https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvs/4460328803.html)
Forum: Classified Archives 05-07-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,722
Posted By beemerphile1
Ken, We are practically neighbors. I am...

Ken,

We are practically neighbors. I am located in Tallmadge.

I am interested in the trailer if available. I've got the cash, no hassle, if you've got the title. Let me know.
Forum: General Chat 05-01-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,528
Posted By beemerphile1
Were you satisfied with the price you got for it?...

Were you satisfied with the price you got for it?

If so you should still be happy. The buyer/seller isn't harming you in any way.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-22-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By beemerphile1
I hope it is approved for potable water use.

I hope it is approved for potable water use.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-22-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,427
Posted By beemerphile1
Check out the Propex heaters; Propex HS2800...

Check out the Propex heaters;
Propex HS2800 heater - High output, blown air space heater gas powered (https://www.propexheatsource.co.uk/heaters/hs2800#efficiency)

Uses less electric and less LPG...
Forum: General Chat 04-09-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,356
Posted By beemerphile1
Anyone considering AAA should be aware that they...

Anyone considering AAA should be aware that they have very strict limitations, even at the Plus level.

Also AAA is regional, not national, some regions will not tow a trailer no matter what...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-09-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,511
Posted By beemerphile1
Use Krylon Fusion paint. It is made for plastic...

Use Krylon Fusion paint. It is made for plastic and works well.
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