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Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-22-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,693
Posted By RUSSELL
hi Phil,

Your solar panel manual must have one to many zeros in its power output. IT must mean 500 watts,and not 5000. The solar panels would have to be 10 times bigger and you would need a tractor trailer to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,723
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi Hansen,

I am with you about the back roads and seeing the country instead of back end of another truck.The big cities scare the heck out me. The other drivers think that you can stop on a dime and keep...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-09-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,115
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

I would call this maintenance area P.M. and that does not mean postmortem. It would mean preventative maintenance or P.M. for short.
Same thing happen to me once on my batteries since then I...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,815
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

When you get to Tok Alaska head for Fairbanks and take a ride on the paddle Wheeler, Then take the highwayTo Anchorage on the way stop ar Denaly national Park. Camp outside the park since the park...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-08-2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By RUSSELL
Thumbs up Hi Bob,

You just not pay enought taxes in N.J. They need more for the roads. Someone told you that your taxes in N.J. are highest in the nation. Pay more so welfare bunch do not have to work.
Regards...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,815
Posted By RUSSELL
Thumbs up Hi,

The roads are not the problem or the hights. The road is good except in few places where they are working on it. So slow down and you will be OK. The biggest grade is about 6%. I have been up that...
Forum: Boondocking 06-04-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,094
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Stay out of Death Valley. The tepe3rature runs about 120 doring the day and road tempature 165. and nothing is open. The native go to cooler climate of Baker Ca. where temp. is only 110 during the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-03-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,000
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Buy a new tooth brush and get a magnet and see what happens. Normaly the motor is made out of copper wire and not much iron but you may get lucky. In my AS during costruction they droped a bolt in...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-02-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,115
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Turn on your gas. Your fridge schould work on that. It is better than killing your batteries.
Your fridge schould have gas only botton on it.
Regards Russell:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-02-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,000
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

Back up camera now is under$59. You can use that to locate the brush. Let your doughter from now on brush her teeth in the kichen.Just kidding.
Regards Russell:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-29-2008, 07:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,571
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Robert when were you in the tool business? Also Where?I thought I was the only one.I was a Mac Tool Dealer in Barstow Ca. and Mac Tool field manager in Fresno Ca.Total of 15 years If you want write...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-28-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,571
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

I would drill a hole in the center of the dent 1/8" insert a rivet in and use the rivet gun as puller to pull the dent out . It takes about one squeise on the rivet gun to expand the rivet with out...
Forum: On The Road... 05-28-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,784
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Before you go to Zion stop at Brice Canyon. They have a nice campground there. It is about `100 miles north of Zion.
Regards from Russell in sunny and warm Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-28-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,896
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

I wish I coud draw you a schematic. Here it goes.

+-------------- to magnet from Controler in TV Battery
_ ------------- to Magnet Chasis ground and TV ground. The controler modulates the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-23-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

I do not see why not as long as there is support in the roof. You will need to run 115 v to the unit. I would let a pro do it.

Regards Russell:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-21-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 31,044
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Great job on the dinnet. When you go to Alaska take your time. The road is good in most places going north. There probably be construction by Distruction Bay and the road between Haines Junction in...
Forum: On The Road... 05-21-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 13,895
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Going to stay home. The health issue and doctors will keep me here for the summer.
Regards from Russell in hot and sunny Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-20-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,656
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Buy a new valve and fix it yourself unles it is under waranty. I would not take to the dealer if he far away.
Regards from Russell in hot and sunny Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-20-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,823
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Was it raining? Probably loose conection in your plug. It happen to me in Alaska during a rain storm. The4 only cure is to replace the plug. Regards from Russell in hot and sunny Tucson...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-15-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

I do not know exacly but I would pick the lowest possible. The plastic lines do not like high pressure. I have and inside pressure relif and I hook up one on the hose to lower it more.
Regards from...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-15-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,749
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

If you have any knowledge of electricity it would be simple but according to you you have no idea. My recomendation is to hire an electrician. The question schould be how much current will your...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-06-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,097
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Fill your water tank to the top this will push water into the lines and help with the priming. Also hook up city water and presurized your lines. Aftret you presurized thelines turn of the city water...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-05-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Andy is right. If the fuze holds 2 twice and blows on the third time it is probably to small. Try 5 amps higher. It it holds you solved a the problem, Also ge your self a small amp meter. They...
Forum: Windows & Screens 05-04-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,678
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Have you try a hair drier. I use it to remove old decals of Mac Tool Trucks. It worked well. TYhe heat is only applied to a small area and usin a raysor blade it came of without hurting the paint.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-03-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,784
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Nothing personal agains saving cost of fuel. But lets think about it. If we get better milage on our tow vehicles do you think for moment the US goverment and the oil co. will drop the price of fuel....
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 05-03-2008, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,261
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

I do not understand is your solar panels put out 100w or does your tv uses 100w?
The solar panels job is to charge your batteries only. The batteries supply the 12 volts to the trailer.
Another...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-01-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Tucson is a bad place to come for a wedding. I came here three yeras ago and bought a house. We left California for good. Where are you planing to stay with your trailer. There is a great...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-30-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Check for dirt and the gap on the igniter. Does it even try to fire? You can here it arking when it fires.
Russell in warm and sunny Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-24-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

The hole will stop the crack. Also put in a pop rivet to cover up the hole.
Russell at warm and sunny Tucson aZ.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Member Introductions 04-18-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,446
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Go for a minimum 3/4 ton Chev, ord, or Dodge pickups. Like someone said one time that you never have to much power in your vehicle. You just not have to use it all.
Russell:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-12-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,048
Posted By RUSSELL
Angry Hi

Worry, Worry. You are lucky that you were not standing in water or you were not grounded well. Find the short and fix it before you take your trailer anywhere where it is wet. You may light up like a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-03-2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,549
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

I see your white wire got very hot on the fuse panel. Check to make sure the screw is tight.
As to the third wire I do not have an answere for you. I think it was going to the light on control...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-19-2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,731
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

Try Intell Power converter. I am very happy with ours.
Regards Russell in Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-15-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,534
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

If your cruise works then the cable from cruise control to speedo head is busted or ypu speedo is bad. Does your odometer work?Check that wich will tell you what is bad.
Regards from Russell In...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-14-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,411
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi To All The Tool Junkies,

As a former Mac Tool Dealer and a machine shop owner one can never have to many tools. Tools are like dope we never have enough.Give me more. I do not know when I will use them but I do need them...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-10-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,623
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

If he wants to tow his AS with a Pacifica. Good Luck.First truck or a good gust of wind will have him in a dich. I hope he has good medical and vehicle insurance that cowers ignorance.
Regards From...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-08-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

I schould have kept mine Univolt. I called it a hummer. The only way to sleep on the couch was to pull tghe plug on it.
I just replaced it with Intell Power 60 amps. Got it directly from the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,696
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile hi,

Stay in Wiliams and take the train into the South Rim. It is a fun ride.
Regards from Russell In sunny and cool Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-03-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,214
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi

What,what is he using?:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Russell.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 02-21-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,445
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Yes you are right most automatic units are very costly. Most camp grounds we sty in have cable tv. Why not just buy a long coax cable for 20 dollars and be done with it. Of course if you are in the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-20-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,680
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile hi

Are the plugs for 12vdc and television cable? My questions is what are they for? You can replace them with modern units if they are for TV and 12v.
Regard from Russell:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-20-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,548
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

Got my AS magazine 1 week ago. Love it especialy Mr. Tin hut and his adventures with the boss of the house. I can relate to all he writes about the Mrs. Tin hut. It would not be fun if we ever did...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-19-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Look at Blue Ox web site. It sounds like you have the same one as I do.I normaly hich up and leave the jack down far enough so I can hich easier. I go 4 links from the top of chain and hook up on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,935
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Dittos on the 3/4 ton. I have one with gas 350 Vortex. My new TV will be a duramax.
Regards from Russell in sunny and warm Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Our Community 02-19-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 319,508
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

U.S Army 1955 to1957 Radar operator and maintanace.
U.S. Air national Quard 1957 to 1959 Radar repair and maintanace,
Regards Russell:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Axles 02-17-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,297
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Overlander

You are wrong the jorney beggins with two dead bateries and a blow out.
Russell:D:D:D:D:D:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-16-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,405
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi Zep,

Thanks for the info. and shematics. Will try to hook up 12 volts and see if the shore power indicator works.
Regards fromm Russsell in sunny and warm Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-16-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,405
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

Well I finaly instaled my intel charger with a monitor. What a joy. No more 60 cycle hum and when the charger it is off the batterys are not hot anymore.
My instalation was simple becouse the fuze...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-12-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi All,

Great Post. It is very funny to us living in Tucson Az. and loving the 75F.
After living in Calif. in the Sierra Nevada mountains where they have over 6 feet of snow.
Regards from Russell...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 02-12-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By RUSSELL
Smile Hi,

Best way is take the trailer and have them mach it. The other way is take one wheel off and have them mach it. That is what I did.
Regards from Russell in sunny and warm Tucson Az.:D:D:D:D:D:D
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