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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-08-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,127
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Pictures help, it's probably relatively easy to...

Pictures help, it's probably relatively easy to go back to factory and have it work, and shouldn't be too expensive certainly not what you were quoted, for that price I could fly down from Canada,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-31-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By Joe MacDonald
I use https://novuspolish.com/ on my motorcycle...

I use https://novuspolish.com/ on my motorcycle windshield, it takes a bit of time, but works well
Joe
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-05-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,739
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Your batteries would really have to be rundown to...

Your batteries would really have to be rundown to see a difference between a 30 and 45 amp charger, A 10 amp charger will fully charge most car batteries in 2-3 hours from dead, so 30 amp should be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-14-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,406
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Can you get the info off the charge controller?...

Can you get the info off the charge controller? Maybe one of us can find the manual online, however if you are going to put 500watts of solar, you will probably need a bigger controller
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-14-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,406
Posted By Joe MacDonald
if you have power going in, it should be coming...

if you have power going in, it should be coming out, is there a battery hooked up to the system? some controllers won't light up if they don't see one.
Inverters can be battery hogs, I have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,012
Posted By Joe MacDonald
the connections would arc however, if there was a...

the connections would arc however, if there was a DC load connected in the trailer, the switch was in the open position, and something conductive fell across the terminals. think of the arc you get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-03-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By Joe MacDonald
White in the trailer would most likely be a...

White in the trailer would most likely be a negative wire, so it makes sense to go to a black which is typically negative on a pump, so what you are looking for is the positive wire for the pump,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-26-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Pictures?

Pictures?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-25-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Noalox is used when joining copper and aluminum...

Noalox is used when joining copper and aluminum conductors to prevent galvanic reaction (dissimilar metals), it does also help prevent oxidation
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-03-2022, 06:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Second the hose clamps, great for a temp fix and...

Second the hose clamps, great for a temp fix and also, I prefer the copper crimp clamps rather than the cinch rings

Joe
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-03-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Push on circuit breakers of all brands have been...

Push on circuit breakers of all brands have been prone to that type of failure, In a residential building, I generally install panels with bolt-on breakers, a bit more expensive, but peace of mind...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2022, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By Joe MacDonald
so that type of bolt is definitely not...

so that type of bolt is definitely not appropriate to put into steel,(in my opinion) it is designed for wood, or a softer than steel compound like plastic or lead anchors
typically the mounting...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-19-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By Joe MacDonald
the fiberglass is a pretty important structural...

the fiberglass is a pretty important structural part, so if it's a smaller hole, not so bad, if it's the whole side of the trailer, probably not towable, scamp may be able to do the repairs, or a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Try an automotive glass company

Try an automotive glass company
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-13-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,537
Posted By Joe MacDonald
I flush my white hose at the end of the season(...

I flush my white hose at the end of the season( chlorinated city water), let it hang 3-4 days until completely dry inside, then screw the ends together- no critters that way.
Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Hey Gail, hope you and Ed are doing well, I would...

Hey Gail, hope you and Ed are doing well, I would check for power at the fridge connection point on the DC side when you are on battery only, it shouldn't be the gas solenoid, because that is DC...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-22-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By Joe MacDonald
not likely, the lean could well be because the...

not likely, the lean could well be because the axle is past it's life expectancy, check the clearance between the top of the tire and the wheel-well, and do the same on the other side.
you can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-17-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By Joe MacDonald
first, that switch setup looks kinda sketchy,...

first, that switch setup looks kinda sketchy, even if it is only 12v, I see the potential for shorts, and that switch is not DC rated, second, the bottom of your fuse panel has a negative bus bar...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-15-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By Joe MacDonald
the black trim beside the hinges is a screw...

the black trim beside the hinges is a screw cover, it should go all the way around the door, pop it out of the track, and you should see the screws. if you damage the cover, it is available from most...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-15-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By Joe MacDonald
if you can post a picture of what is on the...

if you can post a picture of what is on the converter that would be a big help, if the converter is removed, how are you charging the batteries?

Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 470
Posted By Joe MacDonald
my fan never worked in the 115 position, only in...

my fan never worked in the 115 position, only in the 12v, make sure your battery is in and connected

Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,529
Posted By Joe MacDonald
when I had my 1300, the bumper mounts were the...

when I had my 1300, the bumper mounts were the stock square tubing extended past the trailer as described above, they were not angle as shown in the pictures
Joe
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-09-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,353
Posted By Joe MacDonald
mine always runs 5-10 seconds, and it also cycles...

mine always runs 5-10 seconds, and it also cycles as the taps are on
Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-09-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,529
Posted By Joe MacDonald
as far as I know, all had the rear bumper, I have...

as far as I know, all had the rear bumper, I have never seen one without, not to say it couldn't be though, to me, it looks like the PO cut it off right at the rear crossbrace.
personally, I would ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2022, 06:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,152
Posted By Joe MacDonald
sadly yes, I have yet to find one that makes me...

sadly yes, I have yet to find one that makes me thinner, younger or less bald

Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,276
Posted By Joe MacDonald
even if the little t handle breaks, they are...

even if the little t handle breaks, they are readily available and easy to replace, LPS, WD-40 or any other penetrant will help.

Joe
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-27-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,498
Posted By Joe MacDonald
I just bought a 2005 GMC envoy XL Denali , v8,...

I just bought a 2005 GMC envoy XL Denali , v8, 7200 lb rating for 4000 $CAD.
mint condition, only 100K miles, good for another 150K plus.
If you look, there are deals out there, be patient, and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-27-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,596
Posted By Joe MacDonald
strip the wire, if you know how to solder, tin...

strip the wire, if you know how to solder, tin the ends, push the stripped end through the hole, it will be gripped by the silver tab on the opposite side. not the best, but my marker lights work the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-26-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,596
Posted By Joe MacDonald
got a picture? or a part number? Joe

got a picture?
or a part number?

Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,276
Posted By Joe MacDonald
there should be an access hatch on the outside...

there should be an access hatch on the outside behind the fridge, open the hatch and you should find a model number.
my 76 had a 3 way, but many of the trilliums had different styles
Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-26-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,152
Posted By Joe MacDonald
I have 2 glass mirrors in my trillium, they've...

I have 2 glass mirrors in my trillium, they've been there a long time, one on each side of the bathroom door, and, I just remembered one on the medicine cabinet door
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-25-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By Joe MacDonald
My 5500 has only a 15 amp feed, I use the...

My 5500 has only a 15 amp feed, I use the breakers more as switches so I can isolate different areas when using the trailer, or working on it.
Joe
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Joe MacDonald
It was weird for me also, my fan cycles a odd...

It was weird for me also, my fan cycles a odd times whether it's hot or cold outside
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-22-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,596
Posted By Joe MacDonald
there should be a DOT number on the lens, try...

there should be a DOT number on the lens, try googling that, if they work good, and the sockets are good, I would say keep them.
Many here have replaced the guts inside the taillight with some type...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-21-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By Joe MacDonald
it will cycle when needed, my norcold N3150...

it will cycle when needed, my norcold N3150 cycles the fan only when needed
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-20-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By Joe MacDonald
you have only a 120v feed supply, and any supply...

you have only a 120v feed supply, and any supply needs to be switchable inside a building/trailer, that's why one is considered main, one is branch.
however, if you really wanted to separate you two...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-14-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By Joe MacDonald
the square covers are readily available from rv...

the square covers are readily available from rv supply places, is there a battery in the trailer, some 1300's didn't work unless there was a battery, if they were converted to LED, make sure the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,225
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Brakes are nice to have, if you ever needed them...

Brakes are nice to have, if you ever needed them in an emergency.
My 76 1300 did not have brakes from the factory, and I towed it successfully for many years with my mini-van and had no issues. the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By Joe MacDonald
it sounds more like a bad connection, unless you...

it sounds more like a bad connection, unless you only have 2-3 strands left, that shouldn't make a huge voltage drop. re-check your splices, are you soldering or crimping?, if you can solder, that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,150
Posted By Joe MacDonald
if you get "nylock" nuts, they have a nylon piece...

if you get "nylock" nuts, they have a nylon piece on the end that stops them form loosening, you can also get "acorn" nuts that cover the end of the screw completely leaving a dome that is not sharp,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-29-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Joe MacDonald
is it on leaf springs, or is it a torsion axle?,...

is it on leaf springs, or is it a torsion axle?, if you put someone inside over the wheels and they bounce up and down does it bottom out?, do you have 2-3 inches of clearance above the tire in the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-28-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Joe MacDonald
nice support, I see the water pump under the...

nice support,
I see the water pump under the fridge, you might want to relocate it, i would hate to have to take the fridge out to change the waterpump or a filter.
Joe
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-24-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 522
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Could be an issue with the scamp wiring, or with...

Could be an issue with the scamp wiring, or with the adapter. you definitely should hook up the ground wire and the other three leads if you want the brakes to function and the battery to charge,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,026
Posted By Joe MacDonald
if you can get to the two wires you could always...

if you can get to the two wires you could always get something like this:...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,026
Posted By Joe MacDonald
you could try replacing the igniter portion, this...

you could try replacing the igniter portion, this site: https://youngfartsrvparts.ca/search?q=2923024109
shows the igniter portion alone, so it must be replaceable. the wire connector would push...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-10-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By Joe MacDonald
if you check other threads, you may see that...

if you check other threads, you may see that others have used a resin product injected into the wood to stabilize it, and larger screws, for the pins, penetrating oil and maybe heat on the top...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-01-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By Joe MacDonald
try...

try https://www.garnetinstruments.com/product/709-seelevel-ii-tank-monitor-system/

i use the earlier version , and have had no issue in 10 plus years, external sensors, easy to apply and set up
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-30-2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Make sure the 12 battery you are using is strong...

Make sure the 12 battery you are using is strong enough to make the light illuminate, and since you mention current tester, not Voltmeter, i take it you are putting the meter in series with the bulb?...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-24-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 783
Posted By Joe MacDonald
newer converters would be DC, some of the old...

newer converters would be DC, some of the old ones used AC, these would not charge a battery, but would run 12v lighting.
there doesn't appear to be a DC section in that unit, and someone has...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-20-2022, 04:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,022
Posted By Joe MacDonald
Try old farts RV, they may have a used original ...

Try old farts RV, they may have a used original
Joe
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