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Forum: Base Camp 05-24-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,133
Posted By cajohnson
I’m working on the ferrite fix. Got the part from...

I’m working on the ferrite fix. Got the part from Airstream. The red wire into the water heater is tagged 12 volt positive, the black 12 volt negative. Anyone know which of the wires the ferrite...
Forum: Base Camp 12-30-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,005
Posted By cajohnson
Basecamp rear window shattered

I went out to start prepping our 2022 Basecamp 20X for the winter escape from Montana and the window in the rear cargo door is completely shattered. It's been in the driveway backed up to the garage...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-30-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By cajohnson
The problem I see with the dimmer switch is all...

The problem I see with the dimmer switch is all of the on/off buttons are in one unit, not separate. Loved the dimmer switches on the 23FB and the Flying Cloud 19 but this setup looks that might be...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-25-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By cajohnson
Doug…Is there a trick to pulling the lens off the...

Doug…Is there a trick to pulling the lens off the light? Does the whole face come off or just that inner circle?
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-12-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By cajohnson
Swapping out ceiling lights

I've seen this addressed before but I've never seen a real answer. Maybe there isn't one.
I've been getting things sorted out in the new 2022 20X. So far, so good. The thing we can't get used to are...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-08-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,133
Posted By cajohnson
Alright. I dug around elsewhere and followed...

Alright. I dug around elsewhere and followed various threads and the only thing I could see that I hadn't tried was a suggestion to disconnect and reconnect the batteries for a system re-set.
Threw...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-08-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,133
Posted By cajohnson
I spoke with the folks in SLC and they suggested...

I spoke with the folks in SLC and they suggested the cause is usually water pressure. Since it worked the first night we were out and had hookups at the state park that got me to thinking maybe it's...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-08-2022, 07:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,133
Posted By cajohnson
It dropped to 60 degrees overnight so I just...

It dropped to 60 degrees overnight so I just checked the furnace. It comes on just fine so I don’t know if that eliminates the propane regulator as the problem but it does mean we’ll have heat if not...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-07-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,133
Posted By cajohnson
That's interesting. While I know the water heater...

That's interesting. While I know the water heater isn't heating I'm not sure about the furnace. Just put a note by the coffee maker to check it in the morning. Right now it's so dang hot outside...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-05-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,133
Posted By cajohnson
On Demand Water Heater Blues

We've downsized from a 23FB to a new 2022 Basecamp 20X. So far we're very happy with the change but the "on demand" tankless water heater (Suburban Advantage) has been a dud. So far with three trips...
Forum: Base Camp 07-31-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Steve…Thanks for the detailed response including...

Steve…Thanks for the detailed response including the diagram. Grappled an old unused ether cord from a computer and it works. I appreciate it.
Forum: Base Camp 07-31-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
That was my suspicion Dave. I put the cover back...

That was my suspicion Dave. I put the cover back on because I wasn’t sure but may not next time. Or, figure out a quicker way to hold hold it in place. Thanks.
Forum: Base Camp 07-30-2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Daisy Chain

How did I not know about the daisy chain cable? That’s embarrassing. I would imagine that’s it. Thanks.
I’m still wondering if anyone knows for sure if the Lithium Iron batteries need to be vented....
Forum: Base Camp 07-29-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Battery venting

An earlier response stated they had removed the battery compartment cover because the Lithium Iron batteries don't need venting. I'm finding conflicting information on that. Any answers?
Thanks
Forum: Base Camp 07-29-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Steve... My app is only showing one of the two...

Steve...
My app is only showing one of the two batteries (wired in parallel). Is there a setting to show both?
Craig
Forum: Base Camp 07-29-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Amp hours on the Renogy app

Steve...I'm curious about the "Maximum Capacity" reading of 100 Ah. That's what mine also shows. (I've just installed them) I was expecting it to read 200 Ah since I have 2 100 Ah batteries wired in...
Forum: Base Camp 06-03-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Yep

You are right Bill. I heard back from Renogy and I will need the dongle. Great customer service from those folks by the way. I still ended up saving a lot of money not needing the smart shunt.
I...
Forum: Base Camp 06-02-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Thanks Steve. I've contacted Renogy and asked if...

Thanks Steve. I've contacted Renogy and asked if the module is needed. I'll post the reply when I get it.
Craig
Forum: Base Camp 06-02-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Accessing the app

Will I need either the BT-2 Bluetooth Module or Monitoring Screen in order to access the app or are the batteries Bluetooth compatible as they come?
Forum: Base Camp 06-02-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
That's some VERY good information. I had...

That's some VERY good information. I had purchased the Victron Smart Shunt to provide some more information (it showed up yesterday in fact) but what the app shows is pretty much what I'll need....
Forum: Base Camp 05-30-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Voltmeter in Basecamp

While on the subject of the battery upgrade on the Basecamp can someone tell me exactly what type of a voltmeter setup is stock in the trailer. On my 23FB I installed the Victron BMV-712 Smart. It...
Forum: Base Camp 05-30-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Thanks for questions. They got me doing some...

Thanks for questions. They got me doing some digging. The main difference between the RBT100LFP12SH-US and the battery you referenced is a lifespan of more than 4000 cycles as compared to a lifespan...
Forum: Base Camp 05-30-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Thanks for the reply. As mentioned by another...

Thanks for the reply. As mentioned by another member I'm thinking mostly about charging the batteries in colder weather here in Montana and it's not uncommon for us to be out in low temps. But, I had...
Forum: Base Camp 05-25-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,789
Posted By cajohnson
Renogy RBT100LFP12-SH-US in a BC20X

Has anyone installed the Renogy 12V 100Ah Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/ Self-Heating Function RBT100LFP12SH-US in a Basecamp BC20X?
We've recently sold our 23FB and will take possession of...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-17-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,705
Posted By cajohnson
I do have a meter. Unfortunately back home in the...

I do have a meter. Unfortunately back home in the shop

I picked up a battery charger at an auto parts store. Plugged it in to the standard plug on the post and hooked it up directly to the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-16-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,705
Posted By cajohnson
Victron BMV 712 not closing shunt

Hi...
We're on the long route to Texas from Montana and on the Oregon Coast.
We have shore power in the campground but it is not showing the normal 13.6 volts when I'm plugged in.
I've got a surge...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-06-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Well, they can be accessed without the removal of...

Well, they can be accessed without the removal of the cabinets but I can't say I'm impressed with their methodology. The brackets holding the shade have two vertical holes on each side. The bottom...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-01-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By cajohnson
That would complicate things, wouldn’t it Bob?

That would complicate things, wouldn’t it Bob?
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-31-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By cajohnson
Finally an update on my step repair. Since in my...

Finally an update on my step repair. Since in my situation it was the right hand (looking at the step) bolt that had come loose I just drilled out the four rivets holding the sides of the sheet metal...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-31-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Dinette Shade Replacement

Anybody have suggestions for a window shade replacement by the dinette table? I found the right one (Airstream part #703700-04) on the Zarcor Solutions website but I'm hoping not to spend $156.80 +...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-20-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Propane lines - standard or metric?

Finishing up the lift kit on our 2018 23FB. I'm rerouting the under carriage propane line and need to know if I should pick up a metric or a standard tube flaring tool. Anyone know?
Thanks
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-11-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Does your modified setup allow you to still make...

Does your modified setup allow you to still make a bed out of the dinette?
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-11-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Rugs

An off the wall question. Where did you find rugs to fit your 23FB? It's really narrow down the hallway and the 24" wide ones don't quite fit.
cj
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-12-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By cajohnson
Step Repair

I've a 2018 23FB and am having problems with the step. The bolt on the right side that holds the top brace of the steps has backed out. My question is do I have to remove the small belly pan to the...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-23-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Steps

Chrisnancy...
Thanks for your detailed instructions on the step repair. Very much appreciated. Just got home to Montana after a month on the road and as soon as the rain stops I’ll dig into the job....
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-19-2021, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
I’d love an easier way. We’re on our way home...

I’d love an easier way. We’re on our way home tomorrow and it’s on my list for when we get there. Thanks.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-17-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Well FE, I guess some things are better and some...

Well FE, I guess some things are better and some are worse but those steps did take me a couple of years to memorize the process. Course I’m a guy who hasn’t remembered why I went in the basement for...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-13-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Removal of step

We are about a month into a six week road trip and the step on our 2018 23FB isn't staying completely up in the retracted position when we're on the highway. It comes partway down.
Anyway it looks...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-15-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Does anybody know if having two six volt...

Does anybody know if having two six volt batteries wired in series is going to change the installation on the Victron BMV-712?
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-15-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Well, they added the solar a year or so after I...

Well, they added the solar a year or so after I bought the trailer so there was no factory install there. Just the inverter switch. It always seemed odd to me that there was no readout in the trailer.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-15-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Alright...looking again at the wiring on the...

Alright...looking again at the wiring on the portable solar plug it's obvious it just goes straight to the positive and negative terminals on the battery so I'll certainly need a charge controller....
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-15-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Adding portable solar to roof solar

My questions have probably been answered somewhere on the site but I can't seem to narrow it down.

We had two 100 watt solar panels added to the roof of our 2018 23FB by the dealership in Salt...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-12-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Thanks Jeff. I'll check locally and if that's not...

Thanks Jeff. I'll check locally and if that's not possible I'll put it on the "to do when the credit card is paid off" list. Enjoy your trip down the coast. It's beautiful. But, put on your Zen like...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-11-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
I'm not planning on doing the work myself. I tend...

I'm not planning on doing the work myself. I tend more toward over estimating my mechanical abilities on my motorcycles than the AS. I just found it curious that with all of the folks on this thread...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-11-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Lift kit drama

Well, this is interesting. I'm now up to page 63 on this thread and got curious about the lift kits. Decided to take the advice of sending a picture of the axle sticker to Decker to get a price on...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-11-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 545,742
Posted By cajohnson
Bedroom windows closing on lowest setting

After retiring in June then spending seven weeks on the road and just now settling in as the house-husband I've finally had the time to work through about the first forty pages of the 23FB thread....
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 05-07-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,787
Posted By cajohnson
Gently whacked the mixing valve a few times and...

Gently whacked the mixing valve a few times and problem fixed. Thanks y'all for your input.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 04-23-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,787
Posted By cajohnson
Low hot water pressure after spring opening

Flushed out the antifreeze, sanitized the fresh water system, no leaks or exploded shower heads ... but ... low pressure in the hot water side of the system.

There's pressure filling up the hot...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-13-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,811
Posted By cajohnson
Inverter/Converter questions

So, I should know better after five years of AS ownership and fifteen years of Lance Camper ownership prior to that...but.

We upgraded last spring to a 2018 Flying Cloud 23FB. I've noticed the...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-26-2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,036
Posted By cajohnson
It turns out the model doesn’t connect with the...

It turns out the model doesn’t connect with the IPhone 6 (I think mine is a 6S). I ran across a fix but it was more complicated than I felt I wanted to mess with since I hate that damn unit anyway.
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