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Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 04-16-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,214
Posted By daleyocum
In my case, a 2018 FB25, it was easy to get the...

In my case, a 2018 FB25, it was easy to get the Ethernet cable inside through the refrigerator access door slightly ajar. I just have a short Male to Female cable from the router in there and then...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-16-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,033
Posted By daleyocum
Oh, one other thing I forgot to mention, you...

Oh, one other thing I forgot to mention, you can’t really start with a couple of Lithiums and add a couple more in a year or two. The batteries don’t assist at one another quite like lead acid do...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-15-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,033
Posted By daleyocum
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At a minimum, besides an upgraded converter as you mention, you’ll want a battery monitor such as a Victron SmartShunt or BMV-712. Without that you won’t be able to reliably know what your battery...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-24-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,322
Posted By daleyocum
With towing all these heavy trailers, be it 25 or...

With towing all these heavy trailers, be it 25 or 27, it’s all about payload, not really the bogus “towing capacity” the manufacturer slaps on the vehicle. My FC25, loaded for travel and fluid in...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-04-2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,658
Posted By daleyocum
I can’t speak to the smaller models but on the...

I can’t speak to the smaller models but on the models with both tanks below the floor and a single outlet you just need to raise the end of the outside drain hose a foot or more above floor level to...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 03-03-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,896
Posted By daleyocum
I also went through microwave withdrawal on the...

I also went through microwave withdrawal on the FC25FB. I tried two solutions. Both worked and they are detailed in this thread...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-03-2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,658
Posted By daleyocum
I do the same thing. In a pinch, if you...

I do the same thing.

In a pinch, if you don’t mind dumping maybe a gallon of gray water on the ground, you can connect your normal, unextended, slinky hose to the connector and hold the end above...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-29-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,658
Posted By daleyocum
We’ve been known to use a Flojet RV waste pump to...

We’ve been known to use a Flojet RV waste pump to send gray water up to 100’ down a hose to a place far from where it will be encountered by others. We use nothing but biodegradable soaps. As...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-16-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,468
Posted By daleyocum
We cut down a stock twin T&N mattress to fit our...

We cut down a stock twin T&N mattress to fit our FB25T so that’s an option. It’s just foam so an electric knife or bread knife does just fine. You might also be able to order one for your previous...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,915
Posted By daleyocum
It IS Ford’s backup assist technology. That tech...

It IS Ford’s backup assist technology. That tech can use two methodologies for tracking the trailer tongue angle, a checkerboard sticker or, in later models, a yaw sensor strapped to the trailer. ...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-22-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,398
Posted By daleyocum
The Ryobi is interesting but it’s gas only. I...

The Ryobi is interesting but it’s gas only. I doubt there is a marketed conversion kit for propane. Cool to have electric start, though.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-22-2024, 02:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,938
Posted By daleyocum
Prices on the Champion vary wildly depending on...

Prices on the Champion vary wildly depending on sales and the season. $399 is an amazing price, grab it at that price or even $499. You can buy 2-3 for the price of a converted Honda. Honda has...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2024, 02:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,915
Posted By daleyocum
No. The AS camera is wireless whereas the Ford...

No. The AS camera is wireless whereas the Ford harness is expecting a video feed over wires.

Not that you asked and I don’t want to derail this thread but do pay close attention to the payload...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,915
Posted By daleyocum
See post #11 in this thread. It’s just a 2x1...

See post #11 in this thread.

It’s just a 2x1 piece of aluminum bolted to the bottom of the propane tank platform.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,915
Posted By daleyocum
2015 was the first year Ford had backup assist. ...

2015 was the first year Ford had backup assist. It’s evolved and gotten more reliable over the years. Don’t be surprised if it looses the sticker frequently on you. It’s not your fault!
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-14-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,116
Posted By daleyocum
Already answered above but as was stated they are...

Already answered above but as was stated they are different. In my opinion the only reason to use the Garmin cameras is because you want to use their RV GPS systems and avoid yet another screen in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,915
Posted By daleyocum
That would be A. The truck has decided the...

That would be A. The truck has decided the trailer has gotten disconnected. Likely the 7pin connector but might be a bad connection or bad umbical cord.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,915
Posted By daleyocum
The sticker works much better if you don’t put it...

The sticker works much better if you don’t put it on the tongue. We use ours every time we backup only having issues with it if the sun is shining directly into the camera.

Since this photo was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 37,482
Posted By daleyocum
The best i’ve been able to do is search the...

The best i’ve been able to do is search the surrounding 500 miles or so and see if you can find something similar to what you want and the get dealer to send you a photo of the door stickers.

If...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2023, 11:59 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 37,482
Posted By daleyocum
This is excellent advice and what caused me to...

This is excellent advice and what caused me to bite the bullet and move from a F150 XLT SuperCrew short bed with 1,750 payload to a Superduty to pull our heavy FC25FBT which puts like 1,300 lbs on...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-18-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,198
Posted By daleyocum
Right, I think from the factory only the new...

Right, I think from the factory only the new Tradewind, with its factory installed Multiplus 3000, does it the way people would prefer and expect where every outlet in the coach is inverted.
Forum: On The Road... 12-10-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,425
Posted By daleyocum
We do our own test by letting any new TP we are...

We do our own test by letting any new TP we are considering sit overnight in a glass of water and then see how easy it breaks up in the morning. Manufacturers will occasionally change their process...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-06-2023, 02:45 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,437
Posted By daleyocum
Another battery placement opt

Thanks for bring back this thread. In that spirit, I just finished switching around the lithium batteries on my FC25FBT. It turns out two Battleborn Gamechanger 3 batteries (270ah each) fit under...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-02-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By daleyocum
Test your ACUTAL battery capacity

When I switched out my Lithium batteries I did what I should have done long ago and set my battery monitor with the ACTUIAL battery capacity, not what was the theoretical total capacity of the...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-30-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 20,900
Posted By daleyocum
The Container Store Elfa shelves fit almost...

The Container Store Elfa shelves fit almost exactly in our FC25. I did flip the door so it opens into the kitchen instead of the bedroom.

You CAN put a little microwave on a pullout on the top...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-30-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,198
Posted By daleyocum
Mine was easy because the 6ga wire was already...

Mine was easy because the 6ga wire was already going through the area where my new electronics was going. This is a FC25FBTwin. It all goes under the curb twin bed.

Just finished switching over...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-26-2023, 12:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,198
Posted By daleyocum
When I rewired my 2018 with the Multiplus 3000...

When I rewired my 2018 with the Multiplus 3000 inverter I noticed that Airstream used thin, like 4-6 gauge wire from the battery to the inverter. If that’s what you have I wouldn’t simply drop in a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-24-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,198
Posted By daleyocum
Some of us have rewired our trailers with 3000...

Some of us have rewired our trailers with 3000 watt Inverters the Victron Multiplus 3000 and 300ah+ that allows every outlet in the trailer to be hot on battery. Basically the trailer thinks it’s...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-07-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,623
Posted By daleyocum
True if you were trying to squeeze every last...

True if you were trying to squeeze every last watt out of the inverter. It’s not really reasonable to upgrade the wires in the walls, though. Most folks just live with the 15a limit unless you are...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-07-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,623
Posted By daleyocum
The person on the east coast I would trust...

The person on the east coast I would trust without reservation to do this kind of quality install is Ronnie Dennis of Airstream nuts and bolts. He is in Alabama, though. He does work in the field...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-05-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,623
Posted By daleyocum
You likely can’t just swap the inverter if that’s...

You likely can’t just swap the inverter if that’s the question. At a minimum the wires from the batteries (assuming they are still outside) to the inside of the coach would need to be upgraded. ...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-04-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,656
Posted By daleyocum
Keep in mind that Battleborn batteries won’t...

Keep in mind that Battleborn batteries won’t charge in any significant way below 14.4 v. They also need to get at least there to internally rebalance.

A single voltage 9a Orion set to 14.5...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-30-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
People are DMing me asking about where I’m...

People are DMing me asking about where I’m putting the pair of Game Changer 3 batteries in the 2018 FC25FBT. Here’s a top view of the curb side front twin bed with the plywood removed.

The...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-30-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
Battleborn claims it’s the progressively higher...

Battleborn claims it’s the progressively higher resistance as you go down the string of batteries. The chargers sense the lowest resistance battery and charge it (too fast in the case of the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
That got me thinking…anyone know of an easy way...

That got me thinking…anyone know of an easy way to connect inductive current sensors to a Victron Cerbo GX, perhaps though the analog inputs or one of the digital buses? It would be nice to not have...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
That’s super innovative. A nice solution for...

That’s super innovative. A nice solution for those not concerned about ground clearance. Doesn’t that result in double shunts, though, one for each battery and one master one? I’d be worried about...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
Battleborns have a built in battery management...

Battleborns have a built in battery management system so that may be different than others in the article. Battleborn needs it to get to 14.4 for the built in battery balancing circuit to kick in. ...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-26-2023, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By daleyocum
Mine was galvanized steel. I guess newer ones...

Mine was galvanized steel. I guess newer ones aren’t as fancy.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-25-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By daleyocum
Had the exact thing happen to me. This was super...

Had the exact thing happen to me. This was super unpleasant to fix. Tried a bunch of things to get the old broken bolt out to no avail. You might get lucky with bolt extractors but they didn’t work...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-25-2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
I did separately charge all the batteries to 14.5...

I did separately charge all the batteries to 14.5 recently before I hooked them back up in parallel to my new bus bar but some were too far gone at that point. The problem is when the entire battery...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-24-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
I did some more poking around and decided to take...

I did some more poking around and decided to take this opportunity to switch to two Battleborn Game Chnage 3 batteries. They will completely fill the curb side outside compartment but I’ll get back...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-23-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
I also thought they would equalize (charge) one...

I also thought they would equalize (charge) one another while at rest but I’m beginning to suspect these batteries don’t actually charge until they are presented with north of 14v. Battleborns don’t...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-22-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
Yep, that’s the plan. I’ll sell at a steep...

Yep, that’s the plan. I’ll sell at a steep discount the ones with good life left in them. For my purposes all five need to match which these will definitely never do so I need to replace the whole...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-21-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
If you have a warranty claim they seem very...

If you have a warranty claim they seem very particular about the wiring and might say you didn't follow instructions. Their manual specifies the leads coming from either end of the string or going...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-21-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
I was hoping to switch to GC3s but alas they are...

I was hoping to switch to GC3s but alas they are too tall for my area under the curb twin bed. I have electronics at the top of that bay currently which limits the height. I really don’t want to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-21-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
Your setup, with separate wires for each battery...

Your setup, with separate wires for each battery to a bus bar, is what I have now and is really the best way to do it. Takes a lot more wire, though. Battleborns don’t have any way to talk to each...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-21-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,869
Posted By daleyocum
How to kill your lithium batteries

When I installed my high end electrical upgrade in my FB25 (500ah Battleborn lithium, 500w solar, Victron Multiplus 3000, etc.) I made one error that resulted in me needing to replace all five...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-17-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,817
Posted By daleyocum
Where did you end up putting them? The GC2s seem...

Where did you end up putting them? The GC2s seem a bit tall for the obvious places inside.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-08-2023, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,366
Posted By daleyocum
I crawled around under the trailer from one end...

I crawled around under the trailer from one end to the other and stuffed stainless steel wool with sealant into any hole I could find on my FB25. There weren’t many, usually AS does a pretty good...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-08-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,800
Posted By daleyocum
They mean measure the distance from the ground to...

They mean measure the distance from the ground to the highest point on the front wheel well when not hitched. When you hitch you’ll notice that distance increases as the rear squats. 100% would...
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