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Generator Power Distribution

Posted 03-26-2025 at 11:19 AM by Keys Dave

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Originally Posted by Forester2

I was disappointed when my 2000 watt generator was unable to run the microwave in my Flying Cloud 23fb. I have had a thought that maybe the time I tried it my batteries were not fully charged and the converter was channeling my gen output towards that reducing output to microwave. Have not pulled out microwave to check wattage yet. Does this make sense or am I barking up wrong tree. Wouldn't this also be true trying to run A/C even with a soft start?

Not sure what generator you have. My Honda...

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Can Shower Head Be Disassembled

Posted 10-20-2024 at 01:12 PM by Keys Dave

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Originally Posted by daleyocum

Interesting, on my 2018 FC25 the existing shower head mount “just worked.” That’s not a hard thing to update if need be, though, as you say. This new head, being solid brass, does have more heft to it.

My shower head used a clear plastic post . I have never seen that before, it's not the standard 3/4 round holder that most use.

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Does Front Hitch Make It Easy To Maneuver In Tight Spaces?

Posted 04-02-2024 at 10:39 AM by Keys Dave

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I have installed a front hitch on my last 3 F350 trucks. Many years ago we were renting a house in the Keys that required parking the boat in a 12 foot wide gated yard at the end of a 500 plus foot narrow street. It was almost impossible with the crew cab truck. I installed a 7 way plug on the front of the truck and powered the lights on the trailer. On the Airstream it powers the rear camera so I can see where I am going.

As for capacity Torklift makes a 10,000 lb Hitch with 1000 toungue...

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