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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-09-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,824
Posted By Pat.Mann
My fairly new flooded lead acid top out at about...

My fairly new flooded lead acid top out at about 12.7 after relaxing from a full charge. I’d say 12.9 is unusual unless you just shut off charging.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-27-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,497
Posted By Pat.Mann
Always have used ethanol-free for the Honda 2000....

Always have used ethanol-free for the Honda 2000. No issues so far.
Forum: On The Road... 05-14-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,362
Posted By Pat.Mann
Correction - Quiliute Oceanside Resort at La...

Correction - Quiliute Oceanside Resort at La Push, not Quinault.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 05-11-2018, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,509
Posted By Pat.Mann
HDMI splitter would take same program to rear TV....

HDMI splitter would take same program to rear TV. Ours is powered. If not using both, then an HDMI A-B switch should work.
Forum: On The Road... 05-11-2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,362
Posted By Pat.Mann
101 to Port Angeles would also be my vote. On...

101 to Port Angeles would also be my vote. On Olympic Peninsula there is a very nice beach campground on Quinault reservation near Forks. Cape Flattery is worth a visit for the birds - walk to the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-06-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By Pat.Mann
Towing capacity model (SAE recommended practice)...

Towing capacity model (SAE recommended practice) assumes two 150-lb people. Axle loads are totals, just weigh loaded vehicle on CAT scale with WD active. Can be quite informative.
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 04-18-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,756
Posted By Pat.Mann
To Pres2014: I took no pix. We are on the road...

To Pres2014: I took no pix. We are on the road and taking the system out and laying it out to photograph is a fair amount of effort. Incidentally, I also had to add a multiple outlet power cable in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-16-2018, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,683
Posted By Pat.Mann
For a Toyota or Nissan, I use 100k as a cutoff....

For a Toyota or Nissan, I use 100k as a cutoff. If another brand, I would use half that based on Consumer Reports ratings of major system failures in first 3-5 years of ownership.
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 04-16-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,756
Posted By Pat.Mann
We added an HDMI switch before the splitter that...

We added an HDMI switch before the splitter that serves the front and back TVs. This switch takes the output from the blu-ray and the DirecTV receiver and allows you to switch between the two. We put...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-11-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,444
Posted By Pat.Mann
Change of towing capacity guideline

Toyota probably changed the nominal towing capacity of the Sequoia in its user manual specifications based on a new SAE J2807 towing capacity recommended practice rather than any change to the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-19-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,136
Posted By Pat.Mann
Interstate not a good choice for boondocking

Not sure what your travel/camping plans are by season and location, but at least in our experience talking with Interstate owners, they are not well suited to boondocking because the fridge requires...
Forum: Our Community 06-26-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,486
Posted By Pat.Mann
Beautiful, but border and hold-down straps fail quickly

We got two of these mats based on feedback in this forum. They are beautiful mats and do stay clear of sand - goes right through. However, the fabric used for the border of the mats fails rapidly...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-29-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,737
Posted By Pat.Mann
We use one of those squarish 2 x 2 inch or so...

We use one of those squarish 2 x 2 inch or so flat food scrapers to release the gap when the windows stick, 303 once a year or so and they usually open OK, an occasional pry with the scraper and...
Forum: Community Polls 05-04-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,881
Posted By Pat.Mann
First trip

Newbie's guide has good checklists.

Don't let someone interrupt you during hitching or unhitching - you're bound to miss a step. If they do, go through all the steps from the beginning to make...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-01-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,745
Posted By Pat.Mann
2008-2010 Sequoia

If you like the Tundra but in SUV configuration, we have had good luck with our Sequoias (2007 with our 23, 2008 5.7l when we went to the heavier 27). You will have to search to find one under...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-03-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,584
Posted By Pat.Mann
I hold the drain hose up a few inches to let some...

I hold the drain hose up a few inches to let some water build up in the system, then lower it quickly to permit the buildup to drain with a bit more powerful flow than caused by the rinse water...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-03-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,788
Posted By Pat.Mann
Equalizer failed - don't yet know why

Our Equalizer hitch on Sequoia towing 27FB failed within 1 year with major weld breaks - didn't drop anything, but we felt (dealer concurred) we had to replace it because it looked like it was likely...
Forum: Boondocking 01-17-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,163
Posted By Pat.Mann
Both Washington and Texas that I know of have...

Both Washington and Texas that I know of have substantial daily or annual user fees to fund state parks, and an annual pass that is also pretty pricey. Local residents get 50% off in Texas from the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-14-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,141
Posted By Pat.Mann
We have used a Renogy 100w panel as a recharger...

We have used a Renogy 100w panel as a recharger and found that it was not enough to fully recharge the house batteries with hazy sun after running the furnace fan for most of the night with lows of...
Forum: On The Road... 01-09-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,056
Posted By Pat.Mann
Recent fillups for 30-pound tank (7-7.1 gallons):...

Recent fillups for 30-pound tank (7-7.1 gallons):
$13.60 at Tractor Supply in Olympia, WA
$23.50 at KOA in Las Cruces, NM
$20.00 at Ace in Rockport TX with Ace courtesy card

It does vary widely...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-26-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,908
Posted By Pat.Mann
May not be able to get parts until after the 1st

I just noticed a weld crack in the hitch body and have to replace the entire hitch (warehouse stock) since the factory is closed until after the first. Good luck.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-15-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,969
Posted By Pat.Mann
25 vs 27

We went from a 23 to a 27 FB when we decided to most-time it for a while on retirement. If you use your kitchen a lot, and it sounds like you value home cooking for good health, we picked the 27 in...
Forum: On The Road... 11-11-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,928
Posted By Pat.Mann
W a a a y too fast to round trip to NYC in a...

W a a a y too fast to round trip to NYC in a month.
Loop to Austin and back or your Canada idea sounds as fast as is reasonable. We took 2 1/2 months to cross the country from Virginia to Washington...
Forum: On The Road... 11-11-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,705
Posted By Pat.Mann
Internet hot spot, TPMS for trailer

The other lists have given you more than you can possibly carry without upgrading your axles and TV suspension, but the two little items on our list won't add much more:
1. Internet hot spot for...
Forum: Winter Living 09-26-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,987
Posted By Pat.Mann
Electric water heater also a draw

When we have 15 amp power, we usually use gas for the fridge and the water heater as well to keep from popping breakers; that lets the furnace fan get all it wants, and we turn off the furnace when...
Forum: Boondocking 08-20-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,170
Posted By Pat.Mann
Plug in and crank up the TV for a while as a temp generator

While boondocking in Chaco Canyon at 20 degrees we ran the battery too low to power the heater fan, so I plugged in and idled the tow vehicle for an hour or so to power the heater fan to heat the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-02-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,674
Posted By Pat.Mann
Caravan - what CB Radio?

We are going on the WBCCI Alaska caravan this year, and a CB radio is required. Any good guidelines? We are probably not going to install one in our tow vehicle, but use the 12v sockets to power. A...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-26-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,760
Posted By Pat.Mann
All solar not practical for a trailer?

To carry the area and weight of solar panels and the weight of batteries you will need to support a few days without sun in a cold location (say one that gets down to freezing at night occasionally)...
Forum: On The Road... 02-06-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Pat.Mann
Based on a suggestion from a local we met at the...

Based on a suggestion from a local we met at the Peabody Hotel Duck March in Memphis, we camped at a Corps of Engineers site near Nashville called Old Hickory Lake - great advice and a fine...
Forum: On The Road... 02-06-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,284
Posted By Pat.Mann
I keep an Excel spread sheet formatted landscape...

I keep an Excel spread sheet formatted landscape with column width set so a week just fits on a page with the header column repeated each week. Each column has rows for (1) Day of trip, (2) Date, (3)...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 04-01-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,778
Posted By Pat.Mann
I just recharged my batteries from winter storage...

I just recharged my batteries from winter storage (did pull them out of the trailer) and found a LOT of very helpful information at this web site about batteries, chargers, etc. None of my batteries,...
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