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04-17-2024, 10:40 PMIt takes quite a bit of lifting height, so you need blocking to get the job done. Your GVWR is about 6 ton, and you are unlikely to need to lift half...12 replies | 357 view(s) -
04-16-2024, 03:02 PMI’ll pull into a rest area and take a walk, a nap or both. If it’s too hot to nap in the trailer I’ll grab a camp chair, the back seat cooler and a...28 replies | 1245 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 12:23 PMjkwilson replied to a thread How to Update Owners Dashboard to new RV in Forum Admin, News & Site HelpThat’s generated by the software. It’s determined by your post numbers.9 replies | 503 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 12:21 PMjkwilson replied to a thread I will have somewhat complicated questions... in Electrical System and WiringWelcome! One thing that takes some getting used to is trying to stay under the weight limit of your trailer when making modifications. It’s...12 replies | 594 view(s)
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04-15-2024, 06:55 AMYes it is. Google “Code Grabbing”. But you have to be close when the fob is used.19 replies | 675 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 03:35 PMThe keys are dirt cheap on ebay.19 replies | 675 view(s)
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04-14-2024, 02:03 PMI have 5 sets of trailer keys on the road. One for each of us to carry. One stashed in the truck. One screwed to metal in an out of the way part of...19 replies | 675 view(s)
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04-12-2024, 07:22 PMThere are concerns when tinting double pane windows, whether RV or house. The coating can cause the gas between the panes to get too hot and damage...3 replies | 187 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 03:52 PMMost autonomous LP appliances in RVs will lockout after failing to light three times. Air in the lines or an empty tank will cause it.1 replies | 121 view(s)
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04-09-2024, 08:47 AMUnfortunately, if you aren’t handy and able to do some repairs and maintenance yourself, RV ownership will probably be a little stressful regardless...9 replies | 364 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 06:14 PMjkwilson replied to a thread PD9160AL Converter Tripping GFCI in Garage in Electrical System and WiringIt sounds like a little AC current is leaking to the output. Call the company and explain the issue. They should swap it out.4 replies | 219 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 01:51 PMSince it would take two clogs or crimps to shut off both hot and cold before the faucet, the problem is likely at the faucet. Start by removing the...28 replies | 2244 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 07:07 AMSounds about normal! It’s good to have a checklist to use before you hit the road for things like the pump, water heater, vents etc.. We...8 replies | 805 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 06:57 AMThe problem is,you can’t tell if you have issues. There is no warning you have signal loss unless it lasts for an hour. You can unhook from the...32 replies | 11179 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 09:11 PMHope I’m not dragging this off topic, but I’ve look at the deluxe fan and have a small concern. It looks like the bug screen sits lower on these than...12 replies | 991 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 01:10 PMjkwilson replied to a thread Parents in towable RVs, how do you keep young kids occupied in the truck for hours? in General DiscussionAudio books for kids. Lap desks that fit their car seats with some kind of drawing/coloring/tracing activity.10 replies | 937 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 03:37 PMMy imagined scenario is someone getting up in the morning and heading out the door, coffee cup in hand, and forgetting the safety latch. As they...8 replies | 300 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 12:54 PMShould be able to apply battery voltage. First step is to pull the breakaway and measure the voltage going to the brakes there. Your brakes should...7 replies | 693 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 12:19 PMHaving recently gone through the process of fall-proofing a relative’s home, I don’t like the idea of a light duty latch at the top of the stairs...8 replies | 300 view(s)
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04-02-2024, 09:15 PMI’d consider an alarm rather than a lock.8 replies | 300 view(s)
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04-02-2024, 01:57 PMjkwilson replied to a thread The Breaks Interstate Park VA/KY in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningWhat’s the campground like? My family stretches from Shelby County to Clark County then a break to Barbourville, Pineville and Harlan, but I’ve...9 replies | 557 view(s)
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04-02-2024, 12:51 PMjkwilson replied to a thread The Breaks Interstate Park VA/KY in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningIt’s odd. I had never heard of it until we saw a brochure in a welcome center.9 replies | 557 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 07:46 PMAn old trick is to get a portable AM radio. Tune it to a space with no station and turn the volume up. With the radio close, jiggle wires and...6 replies | 396 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 12:42 PMjkwilson replied to a thread The Breaks Interstate Park VA/KY in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningFollowing this. We picked up a brochure coming through the area last year and are planning a stay as well. Having family from Harlan, KY, it’s a...9 replies | 557 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 08:22 AMWhat brand and model is your water heater?6 replies | 396 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 03:42 PMNot going to use those with something close. The Glow Steps can almost deploy like a ladder in a tight space.21 replies | 6082 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 03:40 PMThey aren’t going to tuck in any tighter than the factory steps when stowed, and I’d guess they are a little lower. I didn’t really pay any attention...21 replies | 6082 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 10:29 AMCheck Lippert’s site. Manuals and videos are available.6 replies | 320 view(s)
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03-16-2024, 08:11 PMTo detect an open ground, the unit is going to check voltage from ground to hot, which should be 120. If both hots to ground are about 120V, the unit...17 replies | 1868 view(s)
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03-15-2024, 07:17 PMThere is no way you’d ever detect an open ground on a circuit in normal use. The ground wire plays no functional part in a system. It could be...17 replies | 1868 view(s)
About jkwilson
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About jkwilson
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- SW Indiana
- Occupation:
- Retired electrical engineer
- Product Line:
- Reflection Fifth Wheel
- Model Year:
- 2014
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John & Kathy
2014 F250 Lariat FX4 6.2L SBCC
2014 Reflection 303RLS
SW Indiana
2014 F250 Lariat FX4 6.2L SBCC
2014 Reflection 303RLS
SW Indiana
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04-18-2024
- 12:32 PM - SolarPoweredRV clicked Likes for this post: Do you consume anything on long travel days? by jkwilsonI’ll pull into a rest...
04-15-2024
- 08:47 PM - BillandLisa clicked Thanks for this post: How to Update Owners Dashboard to new RV by jkwilsonI too had questions on...
- 03:39 PM - WhittleBurner clicked Likes for this post: I will have somewhat complicated questions... by jkwilsonWelcome! One thing...
- 12:47 PM - SolarPoweredRV clicked Likes for this post: I will have somewhat complicated questions... by jkwilsonWelcome! One thing...
04-10-2024
- 02:00 PM - jkwilson clicked Likes for this post: AGM Batteries by BobinICTAs cheap as the lithium...
04-09-2024
- 10:47 AM - ardvark16 clicked Likes for this post: RV warranty by jkwilsonUnfortunately, if you...
04-06-2024
- 07:08 AM - Oldcow clicked Likes for this post: Our first 600 miles with our new to us 397 by jkwilsonSounds about normal! ...
04-03-2024
- 06:02 PM - jkwilson clicked Likes for this post: Ideas for a Child Security Entry Door Latch? by Hoopy FroodWell, things are...
- 02:18 AM - Cahriad clicked Thanks for this post: A really enjoyable upgrade to my 303RLS. New Steps! by jkwilsonEarlier this year I...
03-30-2024
- 09:16 PM - xrated clicked Likes for this post: Outside Heater Panel was blowing some air??? by jkwilsonJust to be sure, I hope...
03-27-2024
- 08:55 AM - jkwilson clicked Likes for this post: iGen 4500 restarts electronics when AC comes on by xratedI know this generator...
03-20-2024
- 06:33 PM - Scott'n'Wendy clicked Likes for this post: Open ground on electrical. by jkwilsonI’m just puzzled that it...
07-12-2021
- 01:32 PM - OurNewEra mentioned jkwilson in post Poor insulation? A/C can't keep up.... I will second what jkwilson said about vent cove...
01-22-2021
- 08:30 AM - M&Lcamping mentioned jkwilson in post Very Noisy Stove Top Hood FanThank you jkwilson --- Had not idea the...
11-24-2020
- 07:36 AM - Canyonlight mentioned jkwilson in post Noisy Pump explained. Finally.John jkwilson - we too had situati...
11-02-2020
- 08:05 AM - OurNewEra mentioned jkwilson in post brake lightsJkwilson, that parts look up ...
09-24-2020
- 12:28 PM - boyscout mentioned jkwilson in post Cost effective Heating...to the 30s. Maybe @jkwilson has done something t...
09-18-2020
- 01:16 PM - LMychajluk mentioned jkwilson in post PTO on new truck?jkwilson - Thx... I may order...
08-25-2020
- 08:58 AM - boyscout mentioned jkwilson in post Sulfur smell only from cold water on kitchen sink...dvice already from @jkwilson about starting to in...
08-12-2020
- 10:33 AM - Second Chance mentioned jkwilson in post Tire Pressure Question... tire. As stated by jkwilson, use the pressures o...
06-16-2020
- 07:04 PM - RoJoSo mentioned jkwilson in post 2019 F250 will not charge trailer battery... it in 30 seconds. jkwilson I will have to check...
06-01-2020
- 08:24 AM - Second Chance mentioned jkwilson in post Truck suggestions for new 303RLS 5th wheel?...d suggested by John jkwilson above is a good choi...
05-26-2020
- 01:03 PM - powerscol mentioned jkwilson in post electrical shock ....u for the advise!! jkwilson John - your probabl...
05-03-2020
- 12:46 PM - DaveMatthewsBand mentioned jkwilson in post New Dude - Battery Question...take though. It was jkwilson I edited my post abo...
- 12:45 PM - DaveMatthewsBand mentioned jkwilson in post New Dude - Battery Question... own. After John jkwilson (who has tested lite...
04-30-2020
- 08:47 PM - boyscout mentioned jkwilson in post New Dude - Battery Question... to the forum. Per jkwilson, the generator doesn...
03-01-2020
- 04:48 AM - Buckaroo mentioned jkwilson in post Atwood-Dometic Water Heater Igniter Board...ifferent things as jkwilson indicated. You are c...
01-28-2020
- 10:12 AM - boyscout mentioned jkwilson in post 12v of charger/converter to breaker/fuse panel... I'm currently with jkwilson in that I don't see ...
12-31-2019
- 07:58 AM - geotex1 mentioned jkwilson in post Rear view Camerajkwilson got it. It's high-d...
12-18-2019
- 09:31 AM - boyscout mentioned jkwilson in post solar trickle charge?...writing to clarify @jkwilson's point and make ano...
09-06-2019
- 08:49 AM - andrewssteve mentioned jkwilson in post Having difficulty installing backup camera. Can you help?... again, I'd go with jkwilson and cut the plugs of...
08-15-2019
- 08:29 AM - boyscout mentioned jkwilson in post Kind KF1000 WiFi Antenna... I'll repeat what @jkwilson has said because it ...
03-27-2024
- 12:19 PM - RustyOTool quoted jkwilson in post A really enjoyable upgrade to my 303RLS. New Steps!Earlier this year I installed...
03-16-2024
- 08:11 PM - jkwilson quoted Scuba Steve in post Open ground on electrical.I’m just puzzled that it w...
03-15-2024
- 03:01 PM - jkwilson quoted lineman1234 in post Electrical GreaseI disagree. And no reason to tur...
- 12:16 PM - jkwilson quoted lineman1234 in post Electrical GreaseSomething people dont think abou...
- 01:29 AM - SolarPoweredRV quoted jkwilson in post New Inverter Air Conditioner.Like trailrydr said, it loo...
03-13-2024
- 08:10 PM - Grandadcast quoted jkwilson in post Two Westlakes blowout on return trip.Same side? I’ve twice h...
- 01:54 PM - jkwilson quoted Jims94vmx in post New Inverter Air Conditioner.A game changer for sure. Wonde...
03-12-2024
- 02:54 PM - traveldawg quoted jkwilson in post New Inverter Air Conditioner.Like trailrydr said, it loo...
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02-16-2024
- 01:41 PM - xrated quoted jkwilson in post New MembersExcept for those of us who ar...
- 01:35 PM - jkwilson quoted Soundsailor in post New MembersWelcome to the forum, Gail. Let ...
02-13-2024
- 12:08 PM - jkwilson quoted shantydreams in post Dehumidifier Recommendations??ok I do not know how to post a li...
- 09:32 AM - Second Chance quoted jkwilson in post Dehumidifier Recommendations??I think you misunderstand how...
- 07:32 AM - shantydreams quoted jkwilson in post Dehumidifier Recommendations??I think you misunderstand how...
02-12-2024
- 09:16 PM - jkwilson quoted shantydreams in post Dehumidifier Recommendations??we use a dryer made by davis inst...
- 07:14 AM - jkwilson quoted Jquillen in post License plates question?Ok dumb question here but I r...
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