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Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers Today, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,018
Posted By JCWDCW
I googled to find the prewire on our 2016 Benz...

I googled to find the prewire on our 2016 Benz and found it buried under the dash as per the video
I bought the correct cable on Amazon
Took a while as it had to come from Tekonsha but after some...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers Yesterday, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,018
Posted By JCWDCW
Tekonsha P3. Hands down Have had Three with...

Tekonsha P3. Hands down

Have had Three with different trailer set-ups. The on;y better controller I've had was the Jordan but no longer made
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-21-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,179
Posted By JCWDCW
You might want to carry a Toad!!!!! I...

You might want to carry a Toad!!!!!


I agree you probably will want to go with a suspension hitch to soften that ride
Keeping trailer tires as low as reasonable willhelp the shock through the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-20-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By JCWDCW
There may be a breather one way vent J under the...

There may be a breather one way vent J under the sink on the drain piping. It breaks vacuum on the drain to stop the trap from being sucked dry. Sometimes it sticks open and the fan draws odour up...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-20-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By JCWDCW
Check whether the wintering valve ahead of the...

Check whether the wintering valve ahead of the pump is switched to draw water from the tank. Also make sure the cover on the strainer ahead of the pump is tight
Can you open the cover or panel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-04-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By JCWDCW
The only concern is overheating of the electric...

The only concern is overheating of the electric motors
Club member wirh an Acura has that issue in mountains
although the trailer weighs a lot more than the base amp
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-24-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,099
Posted By JCWDCW
I m pretty sure you have a regulator problem. My...

I m pretty sure you have a regulator problem. My Fridge wouldn't light. I got full propane 11 inches wc on my gauge at the fridge til it fired up and pressure dropped to an inch or so. New regulator...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-10-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,741
Posted By JCWDCW
Do the new compressor fridges have the...

Do the new compressor fridges have the ventilation fan on the coils. That might not be wired to the fridge power
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-09-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,545
Posted By JCWDCW
I have a similar switch on the positive terminal...

I have a similar switch on the positive terminal that feeds the trailer (in the battery box)

However now that a have had solar installed I’m not sure it will work as originally intended. Need to...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-06-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,619
Posted By JCWDCW
Completely agree with those who say 65 pisg is...

Completely agree with those who say 65 pisg is not an issue
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 01-25-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,288
Posted By JCWDCW
As noted you can buy a bushing to adapt 1/2 to1/4...

As noted you can buy a bushing to adapt 1/2 to1/4 inch
Just be sure to use a brass not steel fitting.
In the US yellow teflon tape is required on the treads. Be sure to soap test your connection...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-10-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,889
Posted By JCWDCW
My take is that the cast part is welded to flat...

My take is that the cast part is welded to flat steel
Nothing wrong with that except if the weld is not properly completed and possibly cooled under controlled conditions it develops stresses next...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-24-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By JCWDCW
It may be the pressure balancing cartridge Had...

It may be the pressure balancing cartridge
Had a similar problem on. Moen shower valve in a house
As I recall it is under a threaded plug
After several attempts I had to soak everything in CLR to...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-29-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,364
Posted By JCWDCW
Down side of TSP is that it is a phosphate. Not a...

Down side of TSP is that it is a phosphate. Not a good thing to be adding to our sewage since it passes through to the rivers and lakes
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-28-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By JCWDCW
On the ground it was On the '72 we borrowed...

On the ground it was
On the '72 we borrowed there was a hose connection to drain the grey water from the sewer cap while the BW valve was closed
Forum: Refrigerators 11-02-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,776
Posted By JCWDCW
The fridge flame does not “roar” It is only the...

The fridge flame does not “roar”
It is only the size of your fingers tip
Fridge does not need thr 1000s of BTUs that the water heater uses
Forum: Refrigerators 10-31-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,776
Posted By JCWDCW
Some good advice here My sense is that if you...

Some good advice here
My sense is that if you are getting a flame and it continues to spark then the board is not seeing the signal from the sensor. Presumably you have a good flame about the size...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-28-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,913
Posted By JCWDCW
Yes unless the jack is connected directly to the...

Yes unless the jack is connected directly to the battery which is our current gig
I was always able to run the jack from truck umbilical hook up when batteries were out for the winter
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-21-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,939
Posted By JCWDCW
Question...somewhat relative to this thread ...

Question...somewhat relative to this thread

I am looking to replace aged AGMs
The thought of one lithium is tempting but do I have to change the inverter. Haven't looked at ours but it is factory...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-15-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,540
Posted By JCWDCW
AS has the Fiama bike rack that mounts on the...

AS has the Fiama bike rack that mounts on the back of the AS...noted above, rather permanently, unfortunately as it mounts right on the frame and the interior ribs . But it is rated for max 75bs. I...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-15-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,788
Posted By JCWDCW
Yes and AS isn't the only trailer with this...

Yes
and AS isn't the only trailer with this problem although only AS has the particular aluminum cover.
The crank is meant for emergencies.

I change tanks more than I've ever used or likely...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-07-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,478
Posted By JCWDCW
Agree You’re full hence the gurgle

Agree
You’re full hence the gurgle
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-07-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,456
Posted By JCWDCW
Yes! just don’t get too close to the joints and...

Yes! just don’t get too close to the joints and fittings with the nozzle 2 inches away from the trailer. You can also tear away caulking and seals
New trailer coating is pretty tough but not...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-01-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,631
Posted By JCWDCW
I originally stated no lacquer solvents or gun...

I originally stated no lacquer solvents or gun wash. My preferred solutions didn't work at all.....paint thinner, WD40. I found an old can of lacquer thinner and did a test spot; didn't harm the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-05-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,673
Posted By JCWDCW
I believe Andy Thompson said that the 23FB...

I believe Andy Thompson said that the 23FB benefits with a full tank of water because the tongue weight is a bit light.
We have a lot of equalizer dialed in on our Benz and we don't seem to need...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-21-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,607
Posted By JCWDCW
Our 2014 had a threaded rod and T handle I...

Our 2014 had a threaded rod and T handle
I suspect yours is the same
I bought a new handle that threaded back on
I think your handle just split
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-16-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,363
Posted By JCWDCW
I’ve had spray nozzles on 4 Airstreams I...

I’ve had spray nozzles on 4 Airstreams
I wouldn’t be without it!
Two Thetford plastic toilets and seldom any soil that needed spray
Two Ceramic toilets that foul EVRY time they were used
The...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-16-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,421
Posted By JCWDCW
You might consider putting dish water into the...

You might consider putting dish water into the black tank to extend the grey capacity. It also helps dilute the Black system contents when finally dumping
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-05-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,410
Posted By JCWDCW
Most likely the step light and most likely a wire...

Most likely the step light and most likely a wire on the switch is loose and making contact to by-pass the switch
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-27-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,245
Posted By JCWDCW
Lower voltage is less brakes Pulsing is not...

Lower voltage is less brakes
Pulsing is not normal
I don’t have an answer for that
Andy Thompson recommends full voltage on the controller but in my experience you have to get the trailer weight...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-15-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By JCWDCW
Exactly!

Exactly!
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-13-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,522
Posted By JCWDCW
True New York City water contains hundreds of...

True
New York City water contains hundreds of fibers per cubic metre according to information I read some years ago
Asbestos in your lungs is an issue because your body can’t get rid of it
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-13-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,522
Posted By JCWDCW
Absolutely correct To generate enough asbestos...

Absolutely correct
To generate enough asbestos dust to be a serious health hazard you woul need to be grinding and sawing a lot of vinyl asbestos tile
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-12-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,804
Posted By JCWDCW
Almost certainly the regulator. If you can adjust...

Almost certainly the regulator. If you can adjust it, fine. My experience was that the pressure would rise to 11" wc until I tried to use gas. Then it dropped to nearly zero....typical symptoms of...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-09-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,126
Posted By JCWDCW
Kill a car battery and you lose 25% capacity ...

Kill a car battery and you lose 25% capacity
Deep cycle battery will lose 10%
Those are traditional numbers
An AGM is a form of lead acid so maybe you took 10% off the capacity at the time. Your...
Forum: Roof 07-07-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By JCWDCW
Just sika flex it

Just sika flex it
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-03-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,142
Posted By JCWDCW
Not true. My US tanks were never questioned, both...

Not true. My US tanks were never questioned, both original to a US trailer and replacements purchased in Texas
But our recertification period is a bit less
Someone mentioned $120 US for a new tank....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-17-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,654
Posted By JCWDCW
What treatment are you using? The little enzyme...

What treatment are you using?
The little enzyme packets seem best
We use TST but have used others
Note that if you use bleach you need to dump and rinse before you add the enzyme packet.
My ‘89...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-16-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,514
Posted By JCWDCW
You called it right. Damage always suggests a...

You called it right. Damage always suggests a solution
Congrats
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-14-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,965
Posted By JCWDCW
Material buildup is not affected by an anode rod....

Material buildup is not affected by an anode rod. It simply stops corrosion of steel components in the tank if or where they exist and are electrically bonde to the tank, as noted above Atwood’ does...
Forum: On The Road... 06-11-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,577
Posted By JCWDCW
ditto

ditto
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-09-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By JCWDCW
Might have to relook at that I never had liquid...

Might have to relook at that
I never had liquid until we ran the AC
Tks
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-08-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By JCWDCW
Our 2012 23ft has the drain coming from inside...

Our 2012 23ft has the drain coming from inside the refrigerator compartment with a plastic strainer on the end. Your strainer might be plugged
Anyway water running down the trailer is not a crisis...
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,532
Posted By JCWDCW
Yess to aalll.., guilty as a 25 year veteran

Yess to aalll.., guilty as a 25 year veteran
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,532
Posted By JCWDCW
The power jack will get noisy as is goes under...

The power jack will get noisy as is goes under high loads. It may help to keep the umbilical connected to the TV if your batteries are weak
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,225
Posted By JCWDCW
You have to allow for weight distribution The...

You have to allow for weight distribution
The stated tongue weight is without WD.
Our Ford Edge 2WD is not rated for the 16 Bambi if you go by tongue weight but it has crossed the continent three...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,225
Posted By JCWDCW
If my wife can pull a 16 Bambi across Canada and...

If my wife can pull a 16 Bambi across Canada and the rockies twice, out to the east coast and Newfoundland twice, around Superior and over 30,000 km by herself, using a Ford Edge 3.5 V6, your...
Forum: Axles 05-21-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,841
Posted By JCWDCW
I suspect you clipped the curb a glancing blow...

I suspect you clipped the curb a glancing blow which puts strain on the axle from an entirely different angle than it was designed to resist. We have run up over curbs many times without damage, but...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 05-16-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,431
Posted By JCWDCW
I think it is for broiling under the flame in the...

I think it is for broiling under the flame in the cavity at the bottom of the oven
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-12-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,518
Posted By JCWDCW
I had success killing them with RAID Can’t say...

I had success killing them with RAID
Can’t say if there were Eva’s that hatched later as we sold the park model
Infestation was in Ash wood from a big box store
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