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Forum: General Chat 03-11-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/3x3-pole-t...

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/3x3-pole-tongue-extension-for-a-hymer-gt-91269.html
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-10-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,466
Posted By OCJohn
SOLD - thanks for looking

SOLD - thanks for looking
Forum: General Chat 04-08-2021, 05:56 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Sold what?

Sold what?
Forum: General Chat 04-08-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
No, but the AC controller appears to be a much...

No, but the AC controller appears to be a much simpler (non-proprietary??) deal.

Mobile Climate Control is the outfit that designed and built the GT's AC system. In the AC document (files section...
Forum: General Chat 04-08-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
No luck with Sam/Suiet Hacks or the guy in Canada...

No luck with Sam/Suiet Hacks or the guy in Canada who bought all the EHGNA remains?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-08-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,227
Posted By OCJohn
I've got two 160w Renogy flex panels mounted the...

I've got two 160w Renogy flex panels mounted the same way [VHB perimeter without a vent/gap...) and have had no problems. When I did the install 2 years ago, Renogy's own media and instructions did...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-08-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,466
Posted By OCJohn
I’d be delighted. :) If you’re in BC,...

I’d be delighted. :)

If you’re in BC, there’s a remote chance we’ll take it to Waterloo OR in two weeks. Send me a deposit and I’ll definitely be there.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-08-2021, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,466
Posted By OCJohn
Install and all fab work is mine. There are quite...

Install and all fab work is mine. There are quite a few different theories about flex panel installation. (As stated in the ad, they are Renogy 160s...) And after reading all the pros and cons about...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-06-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,466
Posted By OCJohn
2019 Hymer Touring GT

molded fiberglass travel trailer. This is among the best equipped Hymer GTs in the US. And possibly the only one with a proper roof mounted solar system. Low miles and minimal wear. We love it, but...
Forum: General Chat 02-09-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Are you on the Hymer Facebook group...

Are you on the Hymer Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/HymerGT/files)? There's info on the KS2 inverter/charger (in the Files section) but we never found a factory wiring diagram....
Forum: General Chat 12-04-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Nice. Very tidy.

Nice. Very tidy.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-13-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,447
Posted By OCJohn
Another NOG spot opening

Sharon and I are going to pass on attending our first NOG this year. Just too much going on for us. Space B-11 should be opening up within the hour of this post.

Y'all have fun.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-24-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,685
Posted By OCJohn
Food for thought... ...

Food for thought...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyyDRxkaD2U
Forum: General Chat 07-22-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
I drove mine from the dealer in Dallas to our...

I drove mine from the dealer in Dallas to our home near Disneyland. All without sway control. It felt nervous at higher speeds and gusty winds. Especially so in west TX with a 75mph speed limit for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-07-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,685
Posted By OCJohn
6v golf cart batteries like Crown or Trojan are...

6v golf cart batteries like Crown or Trojan are the way to go if you do any boondocking. There's a reason golf carts use 6v batteries and not 12. If you're buying two anyway, cost is the only...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,348
Posted By OCJohn
That's my take. I've got the skills and tools to...

That's my take. I've got the skills and tools to handle a frame off, but I'm also lazy and wouldn't want to do it just for fun.

Someone who does Airstream restorations probably has the experience...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-15-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,348
Posted By OCJohn
Here’s a YouTuber dropping the frame from a FGRV....

Here’s a YouTuber dropping the frame from a FGRV.
https://youtu.be/oCxPM43dgQ4
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,122
Posted By OCJohn
5-Month UPDATE: this 24" tongue extension has now...

5-Month UPDATE: this 24" tongue extension has now traveled a couple thousand miles with at least 200 over washboard, dirt roads. Nothing's come loose. There's no sign of fatigue. And the trailer...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-10-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,447
Posted By OCJohn
Are you going, Steve? I know you're no longer a...

Are you going, Steve? I know you're no longer a Hymer guy, but I'll still hang with you...
Forum: General Chat 04-22-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Love to see photos of your A/C fixes. Please post...

Love to see photos of your A/C fixes. Please post if you took any.
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 03-31-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 20,602
Posted By OCJohn
https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uplo...

https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/where-is-waldo-coronavirus-edition-book-5-5e73257690fa2__700.jpg
Forum: General Chat 03-01-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Yeah, but if you do that in the middle of a race,...

Yeah, but if you do that in the middle of a race, the blood expands in a neat looking pattern on your white Nomex glove.:thumb
Forum: General Chat 03-01-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Finally a chance to use the safety wire pliers...

Finally a chance to use the safety wire pliers and garage sale tin of stainless wire I’ve had forever... :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-01-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,852
Posted By OCJohn
Post some BEFORE photos!

Post some BEFORE photos!
Forum: General Chat 03-01-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 44,781
Posted By OCJohn
Update: 15 miles of washboard dirt roads led to...

Update: 15 miles of washboard dirt roads led to the campsite below. Worth it, but the beating and vibration exposed a few areas of weakness that need attention...

medicine cabinet – mirror...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-01-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By OCJohn
My wife and I started out with a teardrop and...

My wife and I started out with a teardrop and LOVED it. But that was before the dog. Daughter. And youth sports every weekend. We had to part with ours, too.

Now the daughter is off to college...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-21-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,576
Posted By OCJohn
lol - you’re not alone. I just like his...

lol - you’re not alone. I just like his solar/battery info and skip past his thoughts on climate science.
Forum: General Chat 02-19-2020, 10:16 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,266
Posted By OCJohn
That's a big unit.

That's a big unit.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-18-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By OCJohn
She's a beaut. Looks ready to leave the driveway...

She's a beaut. Looks ready to leave the driveway and start roaming free.

Look forward to photos of it out in the wild!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-18-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,908
Posted By OCJohn
That’s the right attitude, IMO. You gotta start...

That’s the right attitude, IMO. You gotta start somewhere. And the sooner you do, the sooner you’ll start learning about the the needs and preferences you don’t even know you have yet.

Good luck.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-17-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,043
Posted By OCJohn
Good info Jon. Thanks.

Good info Jon. Thanks.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-16-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,043
Posted By OCJohn
There's a fellow on the Ollie forums who got 4...

There's a fellow on the Ollie forums who got 4 BBs in his Ollie. He said he just had to set them in the tray vertically.

My problem would be paying for them.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By OCJohn
lol – yeah, we have gotten a bit off track. (We...

lol – yeah, we have gotten a bit off track. (We mean well, though.)

I am still of the mind that the initial hassle (expense and learning curve) of a good solar system will be worth it in the long...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-16-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By OCJohn
Casually sipping my coffee and reading this just...

Casually sipping my coffee and reading this just now...

I thought "huh, 24v max (VOC) sounds awfully low for a MPPT controller." (One of the oft hyped advantages of MPPT controllers over PWM was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-14-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,029
Posted By OCJohn
Bilstein shocks are another good option if you...

Bilstein shocks are another good option if you don't want adjustables. Not likely they're any cheaper though.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-14-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By OCJohn
True. But if you size your system correctly...

True.

But if you size your system correctly to compensate for that, you have nothing to setup or aim (unless parked in shade) and receive a charge even while driving.

There are advantages and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-14-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,029
Posted By OCJohn
I became interested in the Andersen because our...

I became interested in the Andersen because our Hymer has a short, pole tongue and is not well suited to typical bar type designs. I loved the Equal-i-zer hitch I had years ago on another trailer....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-14-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,029
Posted By OCJohn
Do/did you have one? What do/did you tow with it?

Do/did you have one? What do/did you tow with it?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-14-2020, 12:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By OCJohn
I just reread this. Is there a reason you’re not...

I just reread this. Is there a reason you’re not considering more solar? Cost? Installation obstacles?

A single 60w panel would give anyone power frustrations.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-13-2020, 11:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By OCJohn
Man, I'd want no part of lifting ANY sized...

Man, I'd want no part of lifting ANY sized generator in and out of the TV every time I set camp. While I'm with Steve about trying avoid them all together, I understand the necessity for some folks. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-13-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By OCJohn
You’ve mentioned this in several threads and I...

You’ve mentioned this in several threads and I don’t doubt you a bit. But I think it would be helpful to also share more about your power consumption, devices/appliances and the sorts of weather and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-13-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,286
Posted By OCJohn
I’m sure it’s no bargain but there was a guy at...

I’m sure it’s no bargain but there was a guy at Quartzsite with a Honda 3000 that was easily the quietest generator I have ever heard. He was all-in with a permanent mount and no solar, but I was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-13-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By OCJohn
FYI – Jon Vermilye had a very reasonably priced...

FYI – Jon Vermilye had a very reasonably priced solar charge controller (never installed) and battery monitor set at the Quartzsite meet swap meet. It was the Bogart kit with the Smart battery...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-13-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,096
Posted By OCJohn
Justus – I have not used rustoleum brand, but did...

Justus – I have not used rustoleum brand, but did recently use a similar zinc/galv spray coating I found at the local industrial hardware store. I used it as a primer and thought it went on and dried...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-13-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By OCJohn
Discount Solar in Quartzsite has good reviews on...

Discount Solar in Quartzsite has good reviews on Yelp.

I assume your use of the word install was deliberate and you’re looking for fixed panels? Either way, I’d suggest roaming the Casita forums...
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,147
Posted By OCJohn
I get it. A new trailer AND a new TV isn't in the...

I get it. A new trailer AND a new TV isn't in the cards for me either. Also the reason I'm not looking at 5th-wheels... I don't own a truck! Our Excursion diesel SUV is rated for towing 11,000 lbs,...
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,147
Posted By OCJohn
I looked at a couple of BFs last week also. I...

I looked at a couple of BFs last week also. I liked the walk-around bed, huge fridge and homey, traditional cabinetry quite a lot. But at 6' 4" tall, I couldn't stand up in it. That's a deal breaker...
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,147
Posted By OCJohn
I look forward to reading that wherever you post...

I look forward to reading that wherever you post it.
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-10-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,923
Posted By OCJohn
Here you go... ...

Here you go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwMlL7OsG40
Forum: General Chat 02-07-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,879
Posted By OCJohn
“... And yelling at the BLM bitterly and...

“... And yelling at the BLM bitterly and endlessly will result in only one thing: gates and chains shutting the area down to ALL users, while the Director implements a study for access fees, travel...
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