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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters Yesterday, 05:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 541
Posted By ITSNO60
To check and see if it's a voltage drop problem...

To check and see if it's a voltage drop problem you can temporarily add another pair of wires. On mine I actually just added a single #6 on the positive side and the charge current increased...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters Yesterday, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 541
Posted By ITSNO60
Are you saying the charge rate stays around 50...

Are you saying the charge rate stays around 50 amps for the first hour then starts dropping in the 2nd hour, or it starts dropping right away during the first hour?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-21-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 541
Posted By ITSNO60
They were most likely already mostly charged. If...

They were most likely already mostly charged. If you run them down to 10% or so you will see a bulk charge and more current, but when they are nearing a full charge the current drops until it is at...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-20-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By ITSNO60
Many times the bathroom sink will be plumbed to...

Many times the bathroom sink will be plumbed to the black tank and if your bathroom sink faucet leaks this would gradually fill the black tank. If this is the case you will notice your pump running...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-19-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 928
Posted By ITSNO60
What toilet do you have? Some Thetford toilets...

What toilet do you have? Some Thetford toilets are known to leak air from the black tank. The Aqua Magic V leaks air around the hole where the flusher arm goes thru to operate the valve and comes...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-10-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,732
Posted By ITSNO60
You could set up a N/O relay with the fridge...

You could set up a N/O relay with the fridge power running thru it and connect the small wire to the house side of the battery disconnect and use it to trigger the relay, this way the fridge can only...
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,139
Posted By ITSNO60
I thought about that yesterday but then I also...

I thought about that yesterday but then I also thought about that device failing in the locked mode and people not being able to quickly exit in an emergency. It would be easier to reverse the door...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-09-2024, 06:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,732
Posted By ITSNO60
Yes you can. The length of #10, even though...

Yes you can. The length of #10, even though overkill for the current, will help to reduce overall voltage drop which can be substantial in a 12 volt circuit. Of course your new NovaCool only be...
Forum: On The Road... 04-09-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,139
Posted By ITSNO60
It would be easy for anyone to get distracted...

It would be easy for anyone to get distracted when among a group of friends in a new, unfamiliar trailer and see the door not closed all the way and think they are just going to open and slam it...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-09-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,732
Posted By ITSNO60
Yes that is possible if I am understanding what...

Yes that is possible if I am understanding what you are saying, on mine (RML 8555) they grounded the 12 volt element wire (12 AWG) to the fridge chassis then grounded the electronics to the chassis,...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-08-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,732
Posted By ITSNO60
Have you tried bringing in a grounded (negative)...

Have you tried bringing in a grounded (negative) test wire to check for 12V at each of the wires instead of going from wire to wire?

There has to be some 12 volt there to operate the board or the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-08-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 565
Views: 133,662
Posted By ITSNO60
Do it!! If it were me, living in the desert...

Do it!! If it were me, living in the desert southwest, I'd put an evaporative cooler there.
Forum: On The Road... 04-08-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,139
Posted By ITSNO60
We had a case here years ago where a family was...

We had a case here years ago where a family was traveling thru on the interstate with a pickup and truck camper. Grandpa was riding in the truck camper and he was blind. It was after dark. There was...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,285
Posted By ITSNO60
The dual rear wheel Interstates are 3500...

The dual rear wheel Interstates are 3500 Sprinters vs the SRW's which are 2500s,
so with the 3500 you'll get more weight carrying capacity and probably more amenities since the extra capacity...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By ITSNO60
The issue I see with frame repairs is not the...

The issue I see with frame repairs is not the repair itself, but the change in the properties of the adjacent metal due to heat. I have seen failures in the metal right next to the weld. Also, anyone...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-06-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,891
Posted By ITSNO60
This has been an ongoing debate on other...

This has been an ongoing debate on other discussions. The way I see it, you are getting more watts when you use the autoformer. There is no such thing as free power, it doesn't come out of thin air,...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-05-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,732
Posted By ITSNO60
If those indeed all come from the battery you'll...

If those indeed all come from the battery you'll find 2 circuits and 2 fuses. One circuit will be fused at 3 to 5 amps and is power for the board in the old RMD, the other circuit will be the heavier...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-02-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By ITSNO60
10 AWG is perfect for that short distance.

10 AWG is perfect for that short distance.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-02-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By ITSNO60
It's a Maxi fuse and they are commonly used on...

It's a Maxi fuse and they are commonly used on heavy inrush applications like motors, instead of fusible links. The reason is because they have more time delay than a normal ATC or ATO blade fuse....
Forum: Refrigerators 03-26-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,353
Posted By ITSNO60
Here is the complete training manual, the RM 3762...

Here is the complete training manual, the RM 3762 trouble code section starts on page 66. (Various RM 3762 diagnosis and testing is arranged in other sections as well but the DTC section starts on...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-26-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,353
Posted By ITSNO60
Don't give up on it just yet (unless the cooling...

Don't give up on it just yet (unless the cooling unit has ruptured)
This is for the 3762:
Forum: Base Camp 03-25-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 999
Posted By ITSNO60
You need to plug in your trailer, turn on the...

You need to plug in your trailer, turn on the battery switch and let it charge overnight then see where you are at. Once plugged in you should be able to run the furnace and the water pump off the...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 03-25-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By ITSNO60
The bond should be sized (at a minimum) to the...

The bond should be sized (at a minimum) to the largest circuit.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-21-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By ITSNO60
Good luck, you could also find a youngster with...

Good luck, you could also find a youngster with good eyesight to read it.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-20-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By ITSNO60
I'll just throw this out there in case.....I...

I'll just throw this out there in case.....I don't have the IP65 version but my regular old Smart Shunt has a tiny label on it with the serial number, PUK, as well as a scannable QR code label, did...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-19-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,394
Posted By ITSNO60
On the NCV Sprinters all you do it turn on the...

On the NCV Sprinters all you do it turn on the key and the electric fuel pump primes the metal cannister disposable filter in a few seconds, not like the old Mercedes cars where you had a fuel bowl...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-19-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,394
Posted By ITSNO60
$1,500 sounds ridiculous but $150 sounds too...

$1,500 sounds ridiculous but $150 sounds too cheap, unless they just gave you that price to gain a new customer. I mean 13 liters of 229.52 spec oil and a decent filter alone is $120 to $140 most...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-17-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,534
Posted By ITSNO60
I see you are in South Dakota which may have...

I see you are in South Dakota which may have something to do with it! First thing I would try is a small circulating fan inside the fridge to see if it evens the temps out.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-12-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By ITSNO60
You won't find it cheap but Balmar makes products...

You won't find it cheap but Balmar makes products that do what you want:

https://balmar.net/application/marine/battery-monitors/
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-12-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,097
Posted By ITSNO60
Great! And now you have the tool and the...

Great! And now you have the tool and the knowledge to troubleshoot it again if ever needed!
Forum: Refrigerators 03-10-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,534
Posted By ITSNO60
My Dometic came with a condenser fan and they...

My Dometic came with a condenser fan and they placed the snap disc on the coil near the top, see pics. They also didn't vent the flue to the outside and the hot flue gasses were pouring out right...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-10-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,534
Posted By ITSNO60
It is my understanding the Norcold and Dometic...

It is my understanding the Norcold and Dometic both say less than 1". I accomplished that by pulling the fridge out and fastening foil backed rigid foam behind it to bring the gap down to 3/4" and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-07-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,299
Posted By ITSNO60
I would argue maybe 35-40 years. the products...

I would argue maybe 35-40 years. the products from the early to mid eighties are pretty bullet proof, at least the lower models like the 123 chassis cars, and the 124s were great cars although a few...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-06-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,299
Posted By ITSNO60
You did get quite a bit done on that B service. A...

You did get quite a bit done on that B service. A good Indie would probably have saved you some money but for what you got it's not too bad considering the dealer.

One thing I'll say, the Mercedes...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-06-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,299
Posted By ITSNO60
Mansderm161 it would help if you posted just what...

Mansderm161 it would help if you posted just what you got for that $2,600 and what the previous service was for, A service and B service can vary a lot in cost and a transmission fluid and filter...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-06-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,299
Posted By ITSNO60
Fortunately we have a great facility here and...

Fortunately we have a great facility here and I've been there twice. They didn't try and upsell me on much, just my belts which were the originals and 13 years with with 64,000 miles.
I do my own...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-06-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,097
Posted By ITSNO60
I found my numbers, I have 13.5" with everything...

I found my numbers, I have 13.5" with everything off (known as regulator lock up). With my fridge on gas, WH heating water (tank style 6 gal) and both stove burners on high I have 12". Next I turned...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-05-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,097
Posted By ITSNO60
Sorry I missed your earlier post, you use the +...

Sorry I missed your earlier post, you use the + port for pressure and the - for vacuum.

The pressure should not drop below 11" with a 50% load on the system. What happens to the pressure when the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-03-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By ITSNO60
No. A properly wired 4 prong 30 amp outlet is...

No.
A properly wired 4 prong 30 amp outlet is no different than a 50 amp RV or range outlet except that it is 20 amps less. They are both 240/120 services with 2 hots, a neutral and a ground. 120V...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-03-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By ITSNO60
Not exactly following you, you seem to be saying...

Not exactly following you, you seem to be saying the same thing I did. If a product is not listed or certified by UL or any other listing lab it can still be sold, there is nothing in place to stop...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-02-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 102,487
Posted By ITSNO60
Well Marc if you can't find one you can always...

Well Marc if you can't find one you can always make one with "The Right Stuff" by Permatex. That stuff is amazing.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-28-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,357
Posted By ITSNO60
The site I linked below has a wealth of info on...

The site I linked below has a wealth of info on deep cycle lead acid. If you scroll down a ways there is a chart showing the average number of life cycles at different discharge rates. In short,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-27-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By ITSNO60
Well for one, there are plenty of UL listed 50-30...

Well for one, there are plenty of UL listed 50-30 adapters so I'm assuming you meant 30-50, and yes I have not seen a UL listed 30-50. There are however some with ETL listings, and the Camco has a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,870
Posted By ITSNO60
I remember you now Jeff, we have talked about...

I remember you now Jeff, we have talked about Reichert before. I was from Crystal Lake and we bought our cars from Reichert, used at first then in 1965 my Dad ordered a new 1966 Belair wagon in...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-25-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By ITSNO60
I can't answer your question but there is a way...

I can't answer your question but there is a way to make the Mercedes radio sound better on your chassis: https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/115550/
...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 02-25-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By ITSNO60
If you blew the lines out and it helped...

If you blew the lines out and it helped temporarily that is a classic case of a clogged inlet. You don't say which toilet you have but the pic is from a Dometic 300 series.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-24-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,870
Posted By ITSNO60
Good points. Being as I grew up in the desert I...

Good points. Being as I grew up in the desert I always forget about you folks who live in snow/salt country and have challenges I never even considered.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-24-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,097
Posted By ITSNO60
You would purchase a male LP quick connect...

You would purchase a male LP quick connect fitting. They come with male or female threads on the other end to which you would attach a small nipple to fit the test hose. Depending on the availability...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,870
Posted By ITSNO60
I use the Motive as well, but there is yet...

I use the Motive as well, but there is yet another way some folks might not know about, gravity bleeding/flushing. I've successfully done that on my Jeep and my Superduty. The Superduty takes a very...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,870
Posted By ITSNO60
Actually is is hygroscopic. Meaning it readily...

Actually is is hygroscopic. Meaning it readily takes up and retains moisture, I guess you could say it is also hydrophilic although I don't think it actually attracts moisture, I think it absorbs...
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