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Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 11-11-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By BeSerious
That is the exact switch/dimmer I installed for...

That is the exact switch/dimmer I installed for the outdoor lights. It is the same size as the On/Off Dimmer switch for the bathroom and inside door lights. So i had to enlarge the opening in the...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 11-10-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By BeSerious
Dimming the “Disco' LED Light-strip

During the search for our NEST, we saw some with an On/Off Dimmer switch, that controlled the overhead LED light strip, that looked like the ones for the bathroom and inside door light. But ours came...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 11-01-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks. Sorry to hear about your computer. ...

Thanks. Sorry to hear about your computer.

GetRealBro
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 10-30-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks for the additional info. The...

Thanks for the additional info.

The existing outside light switch only has incoming and outgoing 12v wires. The ITC 21030-BKBNBK Backlit LED Digital Slim Dimmer has an additional ground wire.
...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 10-29-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks for finding this dimmer that looks just...

Thanks for finding this dimmer that looks just like the other dimmers in our Nest. Amazon delivered mine yesterday. I have a few questions….

1 - Did you install it yourself?
2 - If so, where did...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 09-08-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,947
Posted By BeSerious
This was one of our biggest concerns when we were...

This was one of our biggest concerns when we were deciding. So we tested this at the dealer and decided that it would work for us.

I sleep by the front window. To use the BR at night, I stand up...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 09-05-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By BeSerious
The SeeLevel II tank monitoring system reports...

The SeeLevel II tank monitoring system reports the black tank % in increments of roughly 6% (i.e. 0, 6, 13, 19, 25, 31, 38, 44, 50 etc.). So when our black tank reads 19%, the actual fill-up could be...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-28-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,680
Posted By BeSerious
When I was mapping out our battery upgrade path I...

When I was mapping out our battery upgrade path I discovered some very good threads discussing the need to upgrade the electronics if you switch to Lithium batteries.
...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-24-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,075
Posted By BeSerious
Update: I checked again this AM and realized that...

Update: I checked again this AM and realized that the wall on the shower side does flex in a little (maybe as much as 1/8 in) if I pressed exactly half way up the wall. But the closer I pressed to...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-24-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,075
Posted By BeSerious
I checked our 2019 16U NEST interior walls at the...

I checked our 2019 16U NEST interior walls at the rear door yesterday. They were both solid.

On the closet side the interior wall is held in place by the black plastic access brackets. I couldn't...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-16-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,680
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks for catching an error in the spreadsheet....

Thanks for catching an error in the spreadsheet. The formulas that added up the parasitic loads included the number 7 instead of the cell M7 or R7 :( So the parasitic load is a lower % of the total...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-15-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,780
Posted By BeSerious
You probably already know this, but maybe it will...

You probably already know this, but maybe it will help others.

While reinstalling the pedestal table base, I learned a lot about the NEST’s construction.
...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-08-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
Cover Plate Idea I would prefer to seal the...

Cover Plate Idea

I would prefer to seal the ragged openings in the fiberglass once. And know that they are sealed from more than mice. The 5 openings in the fiberglass for various hoses should...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-07-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks for all the tips/advice. I’ve been...

Thanks for all the tips/advice.

I’ve been running 2 Victor-Tin-Cat traps since we first found the evidence of mice. In total we have live trapped 5 mice and gave them to Mrs Fox :) We caught 2 the...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-07-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,471
Posted By BeSerious
I agree. The 24 gal fresh water tank is...

I agree.

The 24 gal fresh water tank is probably not a serious limiting factor even when boon docking. Because we can always carry extra water in the TV for drinking, cooking, even some washing...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-06-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,471
Posted By BeSerious
Both tanks are enclosed in a galvanized box...

Both tanks are enclosed in a galvanized box attached to the frame.

BeSerious
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-06-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,471
Posted By BeSerious
It is the same product - SeeLevel II. The numbers...

It is the same product - SeeLevel II. The numbers I quoted are from an experiment I ran while connected with a full hook up. I filled the black/gray tank slowly and wrote down the actual readings....
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-06-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,471
Posted By BeSerious
Our 2019 NEST has 2 water tanks: - Fresh = 24...

Our 2019 NEST has 2 water tanks:
- Fresh = 24 gal
- Black/gray comb is 30 gal

The black tank % increments by roughly 6% (i.e. 0, 6, 13, 19, 25, 31, 38, 44, 50 etc.). So when our black tank reads...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-04-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
Technically the fuse is part of the pigtail from...

Technically the fuse is part of the pigtail from the dimmer switch, which is then crimped onto the NEST “wiring harness”. I think the fuse protects the dimmer switch.

I should have been more...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-04-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
Your welcome! The inline fuze was already there....

Your welcome! The inline fuze was already there. If you loook behind the second bracket down, you will see several splices that look like they were done with automotive grade wiring splicers etc.
...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 06-04-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
The outside light switch on the refrigerator wall...

The outside light switch on the refrigerator wall (photo 1) only has two wires: 1 black and 1 black/grey..

Behind the black access/wall brackets in the closet, there are several bundles of wires...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-23-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
Update: When I opened the Victor Tin Cat trap to...

Update: When I opened the Victor Tin Cat trap to give the mouse to Mrs Fox I discovered that there were 2 mice in the trap. Mrs Fox seemed to think that was OK :)

BeSerious
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-23-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
This AM the trap under the dinette seating had...

This AM the trap under the dinette seating had another mouse, increasing the odds the there was another entry point. So I spent some quality time on my back under our NEST looking for additional...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-22-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks all, for your suggestions. I’m still...

Thanks all, for your suggestions. I’m still working on the final plan for sealing those holes. The biggest issue is how irregularly shaped these openings in the fiberglass are. Sealing the holes will...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-21-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
Thanks. I have temporarily plugged the holes...

Thanks.

I have temporarily plugged the holes surrounding the four hoses with foam pipe insulation and installed two Victor Tin Cat live mouse traps. If I catch any mice I'll give them to the...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-21-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
I quickly discovered the seeds on the battery...

I quickly discovered the seeds on the battery case (photo 1). which lead me to three unsealed fiberglass penetrations in front of the right wheel for the propane and water heater overflows (photo 2)....
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-21-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,402
Posted By BeSerious
A nest in our NEST!

Yesterday when I opened a drawer in the galley cabinet, I found that a field mouse had built a nest out of the paper towels under the sink :( So there must be some exterior opening that is large...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-19-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,190
Posted By BeSerious
When our 2019 NEST 16U is parked & leveled, the...

When our 2019 NEST 16U is parked & leveled, the base of the hitch is 15" above the pavement. The top of the receiver on our BMW X5 is 15.5" above the pavement when unloaded. When the X5 is loaded for...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-18-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,132
Posted By BeSerious
The 2020 NEST floor plans are at ...

The 2020 NEST floor plans are at

https://www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/nest/floorplans/

The 2019 Nest only had two floor plans, that most closely match the two “Premier” floor plans. In...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 05-18-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,075
Posted By BeSerious
We bought our NEST from Bayer RV in Dublin Tx,...

We bought our NEST from Bayer RV in Dublin Tx, about 70 mile SW of Fort Worth. Bayer is a small-rural-town type of business -- in a good way :) We only saw 3 employees: the main salesman/manger, a...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 04-28-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,493
Posted By BeSerious
As I posted previously the wall Thermostat on...

As I posted previously the wall Thermostat on 2018 NESTs controls the Fan, A/C, Heat Strip and Furnace. Pressing the Mode switch changes which of these four things the thermostat controls in the...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 04-28-2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,493
Posted By BeSerious
On our 2018 NEST the wall mounted thermostat...

On our 2018 NEST the wall mounted thermostat controls 4 things: the 120v Fan, A/C, Heat Strip and the 12V+Propane Furnace.

The Fan, A/C and Heat strip are part of the overhead "A/C unit" and...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 03-08-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,135
Posted By BeSerious
An excellent, recent post on batteries and...

An excellent, recent post on batteries and battery life...

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f448/difference-in-charging-between-generator-and-shore-power-205736-2.html#post2336958

The whole...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 03-07-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,135
Posted By BeSerious
Determining the exact amount of discharge from...

Determining the exact amount of discharge from the voltage depends on several factors, like temp, time since they were under load, etc. But 11.77v is almost “dead” for most 12v deep cycle batteries...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 03-05-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,135
Posted By BeSerious
My bad. I posted some photos of the distribution...

My bad. I posted some photos of the distribution panel that I had taken previously in hopes that they might help folks looking for the breakers. I should have read page 5-8 fully.


Hopefully...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 03-04-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,135
Posted By BeSerious
In the diagram on page 8-14 (center) there is...

In the diagram on page 8-14 (center) there is reference to 2 - 50amp breakers (CB1 and CB2) but I did not find them.

FWIW the attachments include the wiring diagram, the WFCO WF-8955PEC panel, the...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 03-03-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,135
Posted By BeSerious
The "Battery Disconnect" Switch is somewhat...

The "Battery Disconnect" Switch is somewhat confusingly labeled "Master Disconnect" on the actual switch.

The NEST owner's manual on Page 5-8 says...
"Battery Disconnect Switch ...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 02-29-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By BeSerious
The socket size and torque specs are in this...

The socket size and torque specs are in this thread...
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f546/nest-notes-for-new-nesters-198097.html
There are lots of opinions about the "best" type of torque...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 02-19-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,181
Posted By BeSerious
Weather & medical issues have kept the NEST...

Weather & medical issues have kept the NEST parked in the carport of our tractor shed, since we towed it home last July :( But we have used it quite a bit, including sleeping in it several nights....
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 02-17-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,481
Posted By BeSerious
Here’s our procedure to convert the dinette into...

Here’s our procedure to convert the dinette into to full queen size bed.

1 - We put the long backrest under the front window and one of the tufted side back rests in the tow vehicle. Then we…
2 -...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 02-12-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,811
Posted By BeSerious
This is a good example of how some NESTs have a...

This is a good example of how some NESTs have a dimmer switch that controls the "disco lights". Ours has a plain black on/off switch :(


BeSerious
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-12-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,622
Posted By BeSerious
@TheHoff Thanks for this heads up about potential...

@TheHoff Thanks for this heads up about potential freezing of the NEST on demand water heater if the propane is off. Our NEST is plugged into 30AMP with the thermostat set to keep the interior at 55...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 12-21-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By BeSerious
AirStream has produced 500ish NESTs so far (based...

AirStream has produced 500ish NESTs so far (based on a quick scan of the SN#s of the NESTs advertised by dealers on RV Trader). There are 5 pages of listings for new NESTs, with a lot of 2020...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 12-19-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By BeSerious
The 2019 NEST 16Us have the same floor plan as...

The 2019 NEST 16Us have the same floor plan as the 2020 NEST 16U Premier, which lists for $45,900. So that is a very good price if you want the pantry cabinets instead of the bench seat with 2 small...
Forum: Base Camp 12-17-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,849
Posted By BeSerious
When we were looking for our 2019 NEST, we used...

When we were looking for our 2019 NEST, we used RV Trader to what was available where.

...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-14-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,058
Posted By BeSerious
FWIW it is pretty easy to measure the amp draw...

FWIW it is pretty easy to measure the amp draw across the 12v fuse which supplies power to any item. You simply pull the appropriate fuse and connect a multi-meter (most can measure up to 10 amps at...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 12-11-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,075
Posted By BeSerious
Unfortunately weather and medical issues have...

Unfortunately weather and medical issues have kept our NEST here on the property sheltered by our tractor shed’s carport.

We've spent a lot of time in the NEST, but we haven’t camped in the rain...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 12-10-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,075
Posted By BeSerious
We were concerned about the quality issues we had...

We were concerned about the quality issues we had read about on the AirForum, prior to buying our 2019 Nest last July. But the issues were both small and easily fixed. The ones I can recall were a...
Forum: Nest 2018 - Current 12-01-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By BeSerious
The following is copied from the 2019 NEST Owners...

The following is copied from the 2019 NEST Owners Manual
“Winter Traveling
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect the plumbing system and your personal...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-22-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 55,800
Posted By BeSerious
For me, and I suspect many other folks who...

For me, and I suspect many other folks who recently purchased an AS, the most useful info in this thread were the two attached images. (Thanks Demco.)

At a glance, I realized that the hitch on our...
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