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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets Yesterday, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By Al and Missy
Different toilet, but.....

I had a similar leak. It was around the actuator shaft of the valve. Replacing the valve fixed it. If the leak were past the valve, it wouldn't leak except when the valve was open.


I believe...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-07-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,987
Posted By Al and Missy
Wrong! A proper 50A installation...

Wrong!


A proper 50A installation (original, or professional after-market v. amateur DIY) should have 240V 60 cycle 50A service with neutral. The 50A trailers use one of the hot legs to neutral...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-03-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,296
Posted By Al and Missy
I vote for JC refrigeration

I had the cooling unit replaced in my 2002 3762 after going through the new Dometic, Vitrifrigo, and replace cooling unit tradeoff. The work was done at a nearby shop who botched the job. I had to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-02-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,268
Posted By Al and Missy
NADA is now JD Power. I'm not sure when that...

NADA is now JD Power. I'm not sure when that changed, but in the last year the private party price for my 2002 has dropped nearly 10k. I don't know whether that is due to the post-Covid market drop...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-02-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,665
Posted By Al and Missy
I put one on my F-150 and used it to back my 25. ...

I put one on my F-150 and used it to back my 25. I had a relatively straight driveway but was trying to make a 90 degree turn at the very end to get the trailer in front of one of 3 garage door...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-27-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By Al and Missy
I did. ...

I did.


https://www.airforums.com/forums/f38/sofa-replacement-project-2002-classic-30-a-195228.html
Forum: Refrigerators 03-10-2024, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,504
Posted By Al and Missy
Another thing to look for. The installation...

Another thing to look for. The installation manual for my Dometic says there should be no more than 1" air space on the sides and top of the unit. My 2002 trailer has a vent in the roof over the...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 03-07-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,417
Posted By Al and Missy
Rot repair and mitigation

In the first post I mentioned that I had discovered some rot in the rear side storage compartments. The roadside was the worst, with a 20 sq. in. area where the rot had disintegrated the top layer...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-05-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,976
Posted By Al and Missy
I have a 2013 and got the recall.. I belong to a...

I have a 2013 and got the recall.. I belong to a Cummins forum and several people have reported having the recall done with little or no impact to performance. It is my understanding that having the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-01-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,262
Posted By Al and Missy
That sounds like it has a Class III hitch. From...

That sounds like it has a Class III hitch. From the TriMax web site:



Class III hitches used as weight carrying are rated up to 6000 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-28-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,088
Posted By Al and Missy
The current drawn by a 50A trailer from a 30A...

The current drawn by a 50A trailer from a 30A site is limited to 30A by the circuit breaker. I can't see any justification for concern about a 30-50 adapter.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-25-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By Al and Missy
Battery disconnect switch needs to be in USE to...

Battery disconnect switch needs to be in USE to charge batteries.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-24-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,109
Posted By Al and Missy
We bought a business in a mall once. When we...

We bought a business in a mall once. When we asked the prior owner which knife was his favorite, he responded "...the one I have the most of."
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-24-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,298
Posted By Al and Missy
50% discharge, below which loss of capacity is...

50% discharge, below which loss of capacity is typical, is around 12.0 volts. If you typically ran them at 10.4 - 11 volts they didn't owe you anything.


Al
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-14-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,700
Posted By Al and Missy
While you are at it.....

I recommend you rework the tubing to the plastic drain plug. The offset makes it drain very slow, and the stress from the crimp along with age and vibration will ultimately cause the tubing to fail...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-05-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,273
Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks - Yes we replaced (and upgraded) the foam...

Thanks - Yes we replaced (and upgraded) the foam in the seat and back cushions. The old might have been serviceable, but the vinyl backing was smelling and I suspect the foam had absorbed the odor. ...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-05-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,273
Posted By Al and Missy
Before and After Dinette Seats

Here is what our dinette seats looked like after 8 years. The second owner (who apparently never used the trailer) reupholstered the sofa and dinette with leather, but leather was only used in the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-29-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,257
Posted By Al and Missy
When connected to a utility power system, the...

When connected to a utility power system, the neutral is required by code to be connected at the power entry panel to earth ground by one or more ground rods. An EMS is typically used with utility...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-28-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,298
Posted By Al and Missy
This is the first time I have read that the AC...

This is the first time I have read that the AC side was fitted with a plug. I was reacting to your comment "DC is the red/hot, white/neutral and ground". There is no hot or neutral on the DC side. ...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-28-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,925
Posted By Al and Missy
Another thought

From a Victron Ad:
Power Assist - The MultiPlus-II safeguards against overloading a restricted AC source, such as a generator or shore power connection. Initially, battery charging will be...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-27-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,298
Posted By Al and Missy
White (neutral) is an AC line. If that is...

White (neutral) is an AC line. If that is connected to the DC side, that isn't right. AC side of converter should have three connections - Hot - Black, Neutral - White, and ground - green or bare. ...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-26-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,298
Posted By Al and Missy
I can't think of any way that a circuit breaker...

I can't think of any way that a circuit breaker could fail and cause capacitors in the converter to blow. Where in the circuit were they - AC line input filter or DC output filter?


If they were...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-26-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,298
Posted By Al and Missy
Are you certain you hooked up the replacement...

Are you certain you hooked up the replacement converter properly? AC side black is hot, white is neutral, green is ground. On a newer trailer the DC side should be red is plus, and black is...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-26-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,273
Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks for the pictures. As you suggested, ours...

Thanks for the pictures. As you suggested, ours is quite different, and was re-upholstered just before we bought it.

With our springs on the back, our snap buttons are on the front. Our...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-24-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,273
Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks Tom. As I was writing the post I realized...

Thanks Tom. As I was writing the post I realized that we made the seat bottom cushion too deep. It hangs over the front of the base and occupies space that should be taken by the back cushion when...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-24-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,273
Posted By Al and Missy
Rebuilding Dinette Benches

The second owner of our trailer, sometime in 2014/2015, recovered the dinette and sofa in leather. At least the contact areas were leather. Years ago we replaced the sofa with recliners. Now the...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 01-03-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,417
Posted By Al and Missy
Anatomy of a Storage Hatch Leak (and a fix)

Several years ago I posted about a leak in my roadside storage hatch. I thought I had fixed it. But we moved and the trailer was no longer stored inside. Several weeks ago I went down and...
Forum: Axles 01-03-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,016
Posted By Al and Missy
My 2002 Classic had Henschen axles. I suspect...

My 2002 Classic had Henschen axles. I suspect your 2001 Safari does as well. On my classic the only modifications necessary to mount the axles were:
1. Slot one of the mounting holes (same hole...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-06-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,805
Posted By Al and Missy
In my trailer, the system will switch from the...

In my trailer, the system will switch from the heat pump to the furnace at some outside temperature. Are you sure that did not happen?

Idk what temperature that switch occurs at, and it is...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 12-06-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,512
Posted By Al and Missy
Regarding the NC trailer detection: The...

Regarding the NC trailer detection: The controller detects the trailer by measuring the resistance between the blue wire and ground. Your test light may not have the proper resistance for the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-21-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By Al and Missy
My 2001 did not have a wall control for the AC. ...

My 2001 did not have a wall control for the AC. It was all on the unit, including controls for the heat strips. There was a wall thermostat for the furnace.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-21-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,808
Posted By Al and Missy
Furnace and heat pump are two separate systems. ...

Furnace and heat pump are two separate systems. To get the furnace you have to have the thermostat set for FURNACE. It may say FUR or FURN. Press the MODE button until you see the furnace...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-31-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,500
Posted By Al and Missy
If it was intended to draw in outside air, the...

If it was intended to draw in outside air, the intake should be a significant distance from the exhaust. I'd suggest you seal that gap at the blower intake, and check the batteries in your CO...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-29-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By Al and Missy
There is no "heating element" for the gas-only...

There is no "heating element" for the gas-only water heater. Heat from the burner travels through a tube that goes through the water tank, heating the water. Possible reasons for not heating...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-24-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By Al and Missy
At least on my trailer, the standard body rivets...

At least on my trailer, the standard body rivets are 5/32 buck rivets, and can be replaced (with some decrease in strength and increase in leak potential) with Olympic rivets that the mandrel can be...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-23-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,334
Posted By Al and Missy
Wild guesses - 1. A furnace duct somewhere...

Wild guesses -

1. A furnace duct somewhere is obstructed. Mine are accessible under the floor of the hanging locker where the water pump is. I found one crushed and one disconnected. Have you...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-19-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,214
Posted By Al and Missy
First, IIRC type 1s are manual reset, type 2s are...

First, IIRC type 1s are manual reset, type 2s are automatic.


Second, your converter is specified to provide 55 amps. A responsible manufacturer would probably add some margin, maybe 5%-10%. It...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-18-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,214
Posted By Al and Missy
What uncle_bob said, but....

Rodster,
1. you do not have a 14.6 amp charge current, you have a 14.6 volt charge voltage.
2. Per PD, the FULL CURRENT OUTPUT (55 amps) of your converter is available for charging. It is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-17-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,880
Posted By Al and Missy
How do you satisfy FALR without a WD hitch? I...

How do you satisfy FALR without a WD hitch? I don't see how stiffening the rear axle suspension (presume you meant Timbren SES) provides any significant return of weight to the front. There is...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-17-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By Al and Missy
You should be able to open the filter at the...

You should be able to open the filter at the pump's input to let air in the intake line. Since the pump is above the tank, the line should drain.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-17-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,214
Posted By Al and Missy
I'm not a Lithium expert, but what I think I know...

I'm not a Lithium expert, but what I think I know is that they will accept a much higher charging current than lead-acid. Lithiums can be charged at up to 1.0C, lead acids at 0.3C, where C is the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-28-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,010
Posted By Al and Missy
Doubling the stored power also doubles the time...

Doubling the stored power also doubles the time to recharge. The rule of thumb I have read is to have the same number of watts of solar as amp-hours of battery. That said, the actual need depends a...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-22-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,503
Posted By Al and Missy
I bought a MicroAir EasyStart in 2018. I don't...

I bought a MicroAir EasyStart in 2018. I don't know if it is the best in today's market but it works great. I have an older Honda 2000i and it runs my 13.5K BTU AC fine on gasoline and propane at...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 09-17-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks for the encouragement. I have disc...

Thanks for the encouragement.

I have disc brakes, so there was no need to pull a drum to see inside it. I could see the front side of the rotor through the spokes of the wheel and the rear of the...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-17-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,868
Posted By Al and Missy
JC Refrigeration (who I think is the manufacturer...

JC Refrigeration (who I think is the manufacturer of the unit you bought) has an excellent video on replacing the cooling unit.
Forum: Tires 09-16-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 74
Sticky: Tire Questions
Views: 9,335
Posted By Al and Missy
Recommended Pressure Request

Hello Tireman9 and Capriracer and thanks for your counsel here about tires. I relied on both of you when replacing the 16" Michelin LT tires that began life on my Safari 25 in 2014, were moved to my...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 09-16-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By Al and Missy
Update - Probably just seepage

I raised the trailer today and inspected the axle end and wheel. There was no grease evident on the rear, so the seal is good. The wheel rotated smoothly and the only noise was brake pad drag. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-14-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By Al and Missy
Battery Self-Discharge Rate "Test"

Background -
Some time ago I rewired the "Kill Switch" in my trailer to totally disconnect the batteries.

Details -
FWIW, I unintentionally tested the self discharge rate of my two Group 27...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-14-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,509
Posted By Al and Missy
Speaking of a typical converter charging...

Speaking of a typical converter charging lead-acid batteries:

The converter does not have "two sides". The batteries and the trailer loads, from the converter's perspective, are the same since...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 09-14-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,134
Posted By Al and Missy
If you look between the tires, you will see a...

If you look between the tires, you will see a short section of steel channel that the axles are bolted to. That is what I (and others) are calling the axle carrier beam.


Use of a load spreader...
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