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Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-13-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,813
Posted By Paprika
Here's the RV-200S -CON manual

It's ridiculous that Contoure wants you to beg on your knees, pretty please with sugar on top, just to get a copy of the product manual. After a good deal of searching, I finally found a downloadable...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-02-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Posted By Paprika
Many thanks for posting that followup, Cispook--I...

Many thanks for posting that followup, Cispook--I had the same question.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-05-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,443
Posted By Paprika
Hensley hitch

"My salesperson said that Hensley is not worth the hassle and you have to be on flat ground to hook it up."

I started my Airstream career (2017 International 27 FB) with a ProPride hitch--an...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-19-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,353
Posted By Paprika
Before I became a full-timer, I always kept my RV...

Before I became a full-timer, I always kept my RV as ready to go as possible. (This is especially useful if you're concerned about using it as an escape pod in case of natural disaster.)

I kept it...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-19-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,236
Posted By Paprika
I wouldn't use silicone on any exterior seam. Not...

I wouldn't use silicone on any exterior seam. Not only doesn't it hold up well outdoors, but when it fails, it's almost impossible to remove completely, and--here's the killer--nothing will stick to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-15-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,662
Posted By Paprika
BMV-712 hookup

It's not possible to tell from that photo how you wired the shunt.

The basics: ALL the wires that were on the negative battery post must be relocated to the "load" side of the shunt. And only one...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 02-29-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,842
Posted By Paprika
Just speaking from general knowledge: 1....

Just speaking from general knowledge:

1. It's a DC permanent magnet motor, so as long as it was wired correctly at installation, reverse polarity will never be an issue.

2. Similarly, if the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-08-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,824
Posted By Paprika
What Rich said. Your Flying Cloud's furnace...

What Rich said. Your Flying Cloud's furnace blower does not need 120 VAC. It's a Suburban RV furnace that runs on 12 VDC.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-08-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
Posted By Paprika
To summarize (and I know I'm repeating here): ...

To summarize (and I know I'm repeating here):

1. Charging below 32° F will damage the batteries. Yes, the Battle Born circuitry will probably shut down charging before that, but do you want to be...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-02-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,577
Posted By Paprika
Carbon monoxide from Mr. Heater

The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is not catalytic. (As far as I can determine, none of the Mr. Heater products are.) Therefore, it does produce carbon monoxide, and is a potentially deadly hazard...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-02-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,167
Posted By Paprika
Steel wool on the outside of a coach will get...

Steel wool on the outside of a coach will get damp or wet. Damp steel wool can spontaneously combust. (Oxidation is exothermic, and when you have a lot of it in a small space, you can get lots of...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 10-24-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,630
Posted By Paprika
I'd be very wary. At minimum, I'd have them...

I'd be very wary. At minimum, I'd have them remove the shower compartment, and then while it was off, I'd personally inspect the interior with a strong flashlight and an inspection mirror. Better...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-12-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 31,566
Posted By Paprika
Here's my experience, for what it's worth. ...

Here's my experience, for what it's worth.

I have a 2017 International 27FB. I started off towing with a 2017 F150 SuperCrew EcoBoost 3.5 (gas) with max payload and towing packages. The truck had...
Forum: Boondocking 09-05-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,022
Posted By Paprika
Just a cautionary note about Kickstarter...

Just a cautionary note about Kickstarter projects: don't expect delivery on schedule. These kinds of tech projects often ship six months to two years after the promised delivery date. That doesn't...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-05-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,603
Posted By Paprika
"Does the bluetooth signal come from the monitor...

"Does the bluetooth signal come from the monitor or the shunt?"

From the monitor. In my experience, with the monitor lying on the floor under the bed of my 27FB, I can read it with my phone from...
Forum: Roof 09-05-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,638
Posted By Paprika
Suggestion: rather than Gorilla or other tape,...

Suggestion: rather than Gorilla or other tape, use 3M 2425 no-residue duct tape (https://www.amazon.com/Residue-Duct-2425-HD-Inches-Yards/dp/B0013AZ4W0?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1). It's...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,603
Posted By Paprika
Most folks here use the Victron BMV-712. The...

Most folks here use the Victron BMV-712. The Trimetric is an older design--it works, but the controls and LED displays are primitive and clunky and the display is bulky.

Worst of all, it lacks...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-01-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,823
Posted By Paprika
That high a concentration of bleach can damage...

That high a concentration of bleach can damage seals. I'd cut way back if I were you.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-01-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,236
Posted By Paprika
Based on my experience with my 2017 International...

Based on my experience with my 2017 International Serenity 27FB, and on what I've read in threads here, the major issue with Airstreams--more important than anything else--is sloppy workmanship.
...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-31-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,032
Posted By Paprika
Check the thermal cutoff...

Check the thermal cutoff (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077YR29HL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)--a small electronic part in a clear plastic sleeve that's visible when you open...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 08-31-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,977
Posted By Paprika
When installing, make sure there is a "drip loop"...

When installing, make sure there is a "drip loop" before the cable enters the camera's case. In other words, don't let the final inches of cable go downhill into the case. I lost two cameras to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-18-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,322
Posted By Paprika
If you want something to clean electrical...

If you want something to clean electrical contacts, it's hard to beat DeoxIT...
Forum: Boondocking 08-12-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Paprika
You mentioned ResMed, Bill. If you're using a...

You mentioned ResMed, Bill. If you're using a ResMed CPAP (as I am), you can get a 12V adapter for it. Try a Google search for 'resmed 12v adapter".
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-10-2019, 10:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,734
Posted By Paprika
I'm with Steve: your symptoms sound like what...

I'm with Steve: your symptoms sound like what happens when the shunt is not "seeing" the solar controller's input, because the controller is wired to the negative battery terminal (or to the battery...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-10-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,604
Posted By Paprika
There's an illustrated explanation of the thermal...

There's an illustrated explanation of the thermal cutout issue here (https://www.andybaird.com/Eureka/pages/water-heater.htm). Of particular interest: if you don't feel like putting fifteen or twenty...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-08-2019, 12:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,812
Posted By Paprika
"The site has tons of redirects and tracking junk...

"The site has tons of redirects and tracking junk trying to load."

Right. I use Ghostery Lite, which tells me the following trackers are trying to load on this page:

Google Adsense...
Forum: On The Road... 08-08-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,545
Posted By Paprika
"Apple's compass gives latitude and longitude but...

"Apple's compass gives latitude and longitude but not elevation."

Turns out it depends on how large you set your system font. If it's too large, the elevation will not be shown.

I'll say it...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-07-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,126
Posted By Paprika
"Can I leave the negative solar wire routed to...

"Can I leave the negative solar wire routed to the battery terminal... ?"

No. In order for the BMV-712 to measure power input/output accurately, all current must pass through the shunt. That...
Forum: On The Road... 08-03-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,545
Posted By Paprika
I just say, "Hey, Siri--what's my elevation?" No...

I just say, "Hey, Siri--what's my elevation?" No app needed.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-19-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By Paprika
As you know, Heliotrope went out of business a...

As you know, Heliotrope went out of business a good many years ago. And the HPV-22 is a decades-old design that doesn't have the settings or options to play well with many modern batteries. I'd...
Forum: Tires 07-13-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,882
Posted By Paprika
I agree that Viair is one of the best choices....

I agree that Viair is one of the best choices. Cheap compressors are nothing but a pain. However, after lugging around one of the large Viair models for years, I switched to their 88P model...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-12-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 349,923
Posted By Paprika
There's been a lot of discussion of a "Battery...

There's been a lot of discussion of a "Battery Smart" device. Victron does make a product called Smart Battery Sense (https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/smart-battery-sense), and I think...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-23-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
Posted By Paprika
Welcome, Jon! I've been traveling in my 2017...

Welcome, Jon! I've been traveling in my 2017 International Serenity 27 FB Queen for two years now, and I love the rig. As long-time cruisers, you've got a good background for RVing. But of course...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-10-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By Paprika
I've used both the old 75/15 with the Bluetooth...

I've used both the old 75/15 with the Bluetooth dongle, and the new Bluetooth-equipped 75/15. In my experience, the range is similar for both--about 30 feet. I can "see" the device with my iPhone...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 06-08-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,792
Posted By Paprika
I replaced mine with a Force 10 Euro Standard...

I replaced mine with a Force 10 Euro Standard marine stove (https://www.suremarineservice.com/Galley/Force-10-Galley-Ranges/63356.html). All stainless, extremely well made, has quiet electric...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-08-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,971
Posted By Paprika
I've owned three different tank flushing systems....

I've owned three different tank flushing systems. The first, a "cyclone" type with spinning nozzle that I installed on my previous RV, clogged after about a year. Its replacement, with a plain...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-07-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,238
Posted By Paprika
Good advice from Belegedhel. I agree that...

Good advice from Belegedhel. I agree that treating your rig as a closed system is your best bet. One tip based on my experience: those air conditioner intake filters get filled with dust a lot faster...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-07-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,125
Posted By Paprika
"The charging earlier every morning is a fallacy....

"The charging earlier every morning is a fallacy. Every panel designed has a nominal voltage some 33% higher than the system voltage already."

This statement doesn't take into account the behavior...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,004
Posted By Paprika
I fixed mine with filled epoxy. But I like Bill's...

I fixed mine with filled epoxy. But I like Bill's piano-hinge idea. Those bulky internal hinge bodies really do get in the way!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-06-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,524
Posted By Paprika
"I attached the round cutouts with clear...

"I attached the round cutouts with clear non-foamy gorilla glue painted around the edge of the fixture."

At least with my fixtures, there was no need to glue on the filters--instead, I put them...
Forum: The Pet Forum 06-05-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,371
Posted By Paprika
"would a Grandam kitty really be happy with where...

"would a Grandam kitty really be happy with where we could put a litter box for her in a 27 ft. trailer?"

You probably know this, but one of the best ways to get a cat used to traveling is to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-05-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,311
Posted By Paprika
"would still like easy way to stop it" Turn...

"would still like easy way to stop it"

Turn off the Atkinson solar charge controller, if possible (see instruction manual...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-05-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,783
Posted By Paprika
Your SurgeGuard EMS should cut off power to the...

Your SurgeGuard EMS should cut off power to the RV if voltage drops too low. That's part of its job: to protect your trailer against damaging conditions. I don't know what the SurgeGuard's cutoff...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-03-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,231
Posted By Paprika
I'm with the others here: I would never be...

I'm with the others here: I would never be without an EMS. Understand, the Progressive Industries units we're talking about here are not just surge protectors. They also protect against too-low...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-03-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,524
Posted By Paprika
Those ice-cold factory LEDs are horrible....

Those ice-cold factory LEDs are horrible. Fortunately, there's an easy, cheap fix, and you won't have to buy new fixtures: insert colored filters...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-02-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,311
Posted By Paprika
Aha, RowieBowie snuck in ahead of me. :-)

Aha, RowieBowie snuck in ahead of me. :-)
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-02-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,311
Posted By Paprika
The HASCO part is a DC power relay...

The HASCO part is a DC power relay (https://www.onlinecomponents.com/hasco-components/carb1cdc12n2s-11506472.html#)--I got that by Googling the part number you supplied. But that's just one component...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-02-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 27,341
Posted By Paprika
"Everyone at Alumapolosa, Airstream Life and...

"Everyone at Alumapolosa, Airstream Life and Airstream stepped up to the plate and said they would cover all the damage."

That's good as far as it goes. But when you were adjusting your hitch and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-01-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,722
Posted By Paprika
The switch is easy to change, as others have...

The switch is easy to change, as others have said.

It's odd that your old switch would have melted, because that could only happen if current were passing through it for a while--which only occurs...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-01-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 27,341
Posted By Paprika
"That daisey chain set up has been usedfor years....

"That daisey chain set up has been usedfor years. Works as long as everyone follows the rules."

"Everyone following the rules" would have to include the so-called electricians (were they really,...
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