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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-20-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By turonueve
turn battery disconnect off(big red knob), hook...

turn battery disconnect off(big red knob), hook up to shore power(or charge batteries), then turn battery disconnect on again.

or, hook up to shore power and pull wire from top of alde furnace,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-20-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,825
Posted By turonueve
We stopped using that button a long time ago. In...

We stopped using that button a long time ago. In my opinion, it is easier and more reliable to simply turn the red knob under the wardrobe (that’s where it is in our classic). Works every time. ...
Forum: Our Community 04-14-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,688
Posted By turonueve
We have the 30’ Classic RBT. Easily...

We have the 30’ Classic RBT.

Easily converted it to King (RV king). Took out the center table. Screwed plywood between the two frames. Moved the automatic lifts toward the center. Pushed...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-16-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
Thanks for posting these well thought out...

Thanks for posting these well thought out financial considerations. I did crunch some numbers but I’m not convinced selling is the best for my situation. We really like our Airstream and it will...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-16-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
I may have found an indoor storage place in...

I may have found an indoor storage place in Georgia for a decent price that is not too far from my family in Tallahassee. I haven’t had much luck finding anything reasonable in Florida. Texas is...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-15-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
Thanks everyone for all the great advice. I...

Thanks everyone for all the great advice. I certainly have a lot to consider.

V/r, Arthur
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-13-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
Your post makes me shiver. Especially the rodent...

Your post makes me shiver. Especially the rodent part. I’d be open to selling it but don’t want to take a loss.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-13-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
Do you think it would be better to store in...

Do you think it would be better to store in Arizona? I have a good covered storage facility but no-one to check on it.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-13-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
Thanks for the suggestions. It will definitely...

Thanks for the suggestions. It will definitely be hard to find a place with electricity that is affordable. A dehumidifier would definitely be good.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-13-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
I wish. We are going to Japan. It wouldn’t fit...

I wish. We are going to Japan. It wouldn’t fit on the road there!
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-12-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,178
Posted By turonueve
Long Term Storage

Hi All,

Just found out we will be moving out of the country for ~3 yrs (military orders).
We are looking for advice on long term storage for our 30’ classic. Currently, we are in Arizona now...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-13-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,635
Posted By turonueve
Nice. Thanks for the pic. Now I know it can be...

Nice. Thanks for the pic. Now I know it can be done. One day I'll do it.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-12-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,635
Posted By turonueve
Drilling a hole to the outside sounds scary. I...

Drilling a hole to the outside sounds scary. I suppose one day I’ll just have to get over it.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-12-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,635
Posted By turonueve
From all the evidence I've gathered, it seems to...

From all the evidence I've gathered, it seems to me like the wire size of the 7 way is not large enough to efficiently operate the charger. All the wires of the 7 way on my TV are small.
...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-11-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,635
Posted By turonueve
Mounting DC-DC charger

Hi everyone,

We have a 2021 30' RB classic.
Pretty sure about installing a DC-DC charger sometime soon because of our lithium configuration. I understand how the wires connect in the TV.
...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-11-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By turonueve
Thanks so much everyone. This is awesome. It...

Thanks so much everyone. This is awesome. It is way easier (and cheaper) than I thought it was gonna be to get more solar!

Arthur
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-11-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By turonueve
Steve, Great to hear about a nice tool. I...

Steve,

Great to hear about a nice tool. I just purchased a Fluke digital clamp meter but unfortunately, it does not have the inrush current feature on it. It was more expensive too. I wish I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-11-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By turonueve
Nice to know. When I look at the roof, it looks...

Nice to know. When I look at the roof, it looks like the there are only 3 connectors:

425266

How would I go about attaching the other two?

Thank you, Arthur
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-11-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,456
Posted By turonueve
Victron MPPT 150/35 Panel limit

Hello,

Our '21 Classic came with the Victron MPPT 150/35 and 3 90W (270 total) panels.

The trailer has 2 100AH BattleBorns.

Can I add more panels to the roof and keep the same setup...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-09-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By turonueve
There is one next to it on the bus bar. But that...

There is one next to it on the bus bar. But that one is a 100w and from the inverter. There is a larger wire going to that one. I'll get some pics this weekend.

According to one chart, the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-08-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By turonueve
Hi Richard, The fuse is on the positive...

Hi Richard,

The fuse is on the positive battery terminal bus bar. It is between the converter and the battery. There is another fuse between the battery and the inverter. That one is a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-07-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,306
Posted By turonueve
Interesting perspective! Makes me feel better...

Interesting perspective! Makes me feel better about the wire rats nests in all the hidden cubbies of my trailer.

Arthur
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-07-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By turonueve
Hi Richard, I’d love to know what caused...

Hi Richard,

I’d love to know what caused the 50A fuse to blow. It has happened 3 times since owning the trailer (16 months now). The first time was when it was brand new. I think we drove it...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-07-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,985
Posted By turonueve
SmartShunt & InfoMonitoring

Hi,

On my ‘21 Classic, the monitors on the CZone, under the sink, and on the wall indicate the voltage going to the batteries(lithium battleborne) from the converter while it charges the...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-17-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,629
Posted By turonueve
Easiest way I’ve found: Take the food out and...

Easiest way I’ve found:
Take the food out and put it in a cooler.
Open the fridge doors and let sit for 20 min or so.
By then, the ice that is stuck to the back wall should be melted enough that...
Forum: On The Road... 03-15-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By turonueve
Nice. Bitcoin = digital energy.

Nice. Bitcoin = digital energy.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-13-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,788
Posted By turonueve
Love the Diesel but don't love the price per...

Love the Diesel but don't love the price per gallon right now. Hopefully, it doesn't stay this high forever.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-13-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By turonueve
Soft Start

Finally installed a MicroAir soft start this weekend to both ACs on our our 21 classic. There are great videos online that made the install fairly easy. The hardest part was climbing around and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-13-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,436
Posted By turonueve
All of the 'issues' we've had with our Airstream...

All of the 'issues' we've had with our Airstream are minor. I can see that if you are not handy with tools it would be a real hassle. The foundation and design of the AS is solid regardless of the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 03-11-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,378
Posted By turonueve
Wow. Great write-up! Thanks so much Pete. ...

Wow. Great write-up! Thanks so much Pete.

-Arthur
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-22-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 371
Posted By turonueve
Water pump access

Hi,

We have a 30’ Classic and the water pump is under the fridge. If you pull the drawer out you can see it but it is still hard to access.

I need to replace the pump and two of the screws...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 753
Views: 108,214
Posted By turonueve
Glad my dog is a little guy because my badass RAM...

Glad my dog is a little guy because my badass RAM 2500 Cummins diesel has a really low payload rating on the sticker. Regardless, it tows our 30’ Classic no problem at all. 😀

cheers,
arthur
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 01-09-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,879
Posted By turonueve
Lift install

Hi,

We have a 2021 Classic. We'd like to get it lifted. Is this possible?
The Dexter website and all I've found only goes to 2020 models.
Will appreciate any help.

-Arthur
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-06-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,874
Posted By turonueve
On our 21 Classic, there is a 60A box fuse on the...

On our 21 Classic, there is a 60A box fuse on the battery terminal that powers (is wired to) the converter.
Ours was blown for a few weeks and i thought the converter was bad. Replaced it and...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-07-2021, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By turonueve
Shorter term storage

Hello,

Since we purchased our AS 5 months ago, we’ve lived in it full time.

Now we have a house and will be keeping it in storage with plans to use it on the weekends year round. We live...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 11-06-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By turonueve
Thank you so much! We are trying to decide on one...

Thank you so much! We are trying to decide on one now. Nice to have a review!
-Arthur
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-02-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,310
Posted By turonueve
Very nice!!! Congrats on your creative setup. ...

Very nice!!! Congrats on your creative setup. Gives me a few ideas.

-Arthur
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-02-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,279
Posted By turonueve
Upgrading the inverter isn’t simple plug & play. ...

Upgrading the inverter isn’t simple plug & play. You likely will need a more robust wire gauge to handle the increased amps. Also, the microwave will not run on the 1000W inverter.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-01-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,706
Posted By turonueve
I asked the folks at Battle Born about the...

I asked the folks at Battle Born about the necessity of pulling the fuse, disabling the charge line, or installing a DC-DC charger after installing Lithium batteries. This is the response I received...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-01-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,357
Posted By turonueve
Now that’s funny right there! I don’t care who...

Now that’s funny right there! I don’t care who you are or how much you know about towing capacities.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-01-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,753
Posted By turonueve
Doable? yes “Comfortable margin?” no I...

Doable? yes
“Comfortable margin?” no

I love jeeps but have never owned a gladiator. Typically, jeeps are not great for towing.

Payload is just as important (or more) than GVWR. I didn’t...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-31-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,706
Posted By turonueve
Wulfraat, I’m concerned the 30A fuse also has...

Wulfraat, I’m concerned the 30A fuse also has something to do with the electronic trailer brakes. At least in my RAM 2500.

If you disconnect the 7 way while the TV engine is off will it not...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-31-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,706
Posted By turonueve
Waiting for an “evidence based” answer to this...

Waiting for an “evidence based” answer to this question. There is however, an awful lot of speculation and anecdotal recommendations regarding this subject.

I have that setup, did not disconnect...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-29-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,401
Posted By turonueve
Yes. I love our Classic. However, the AV...

Yes. I love our Classic. However, the AV system astounds me. If I want to listen to music, it is easier (and sounds better) to connect my iphone to a bluetooth speaker. If I want to watch a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-29-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,553
Posted By turonueve
Aaron, On our 21 Classic there are two large...

Aaron,

On our 21 Classic there are two large square fuses attached directly to the positive battery terminal. A safety feature i think. If you have them, they are easy to see. I’ve heard...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-28-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,553
Posted By turonueve
When my batteries started dying, I finally...

When my batteries started dying, I finally figured out it was a blown buss fuse on the positive battery terminal. A simple thing but took me forever! Replaced it and it fixed the problem. There is...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-28-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,210
Posted By turonueve
Find the TST transmitter under the wardrobe. It...

Find the TST transmitter under the wardrobe. It is the flashing red button.

After you hold “go” for 3 seconds on the TPMS monitor, “accept” pops up.
Then press the + button 5 times until...
Forum: Tires 10-28-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,184
Posted By turonueve
+1 for VIAIR 450 P (RV). Costs a little more...

+1 for VIAIR 450 P (RV).
Costs a little more but works perfectly.

-Arthur
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,633
Posted By turonueve
Thanks Rich for the breakdown. I understand a...

Thanks Rich for the breakdown. I understand a little more now.

Currently, my ‘21 2500RAM diesel with it’s 260A alternator is connected to my 21 Classic with 270W solar and two 100A BB...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,633
Posted By turonueve
Hi Rich, How do you know for sure that your...

Hi Rich,

How do you know for sure that your alternator doesn’t sense that the AGM (or any trailer battery) is on the charge line? Is there an indicator that shows that the TV stops charging? ...
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