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05-26-2023, 08:31 AMjkwilson replied to a thread US/Canada border crossing links/guidance in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningAs of now, yes. Beef and pork aren’t restricted for personal use. Poultry is because of Avian Influenza.61 replies | 8118 view(s) -
05-25-2023, 10:14 PMjkwilson replied to a thread US/Canada border crossing links/guidance in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningFood is pretty easy. Well publicized online, but changes often in response to events. Potatoes with skin on need to meet qualifications. Uncooked...61 replies | 8118 view(s)
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05-25-2023, 08:36 AMA GFCI only trips on current mismatch, not overload or surge. For the GFCI to trip, the current in the hot has to be different from the current in...5 replies | 341 view(s)
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05-24-2023, 07:01 PMNot normal. What kind of refrigerator? Does your rig have a generator or solar? Compressor refrigerators aren’t very compatible with GFCIs.5 replies | 341 view(s)
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05-23-2023, 04:27 PMjkwilson replied to a thread Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitch in General DiscussionThat will make the problem much worse.20 replies | 1999 view(s)
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05-22-2023, 12:41 PMUse the spring mounts on the frame. Go from one to the other to cradle the axle.9 replies | 1510 view(s)
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05-22-2023, 11:31 AMjkwilson replied to a thread Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitch in General DiscussionHaving 300 pounds that far off the back of your trailer probably already greatly exceeds the capacity of the receiver, so I think you can dismiss the...20 replies | 1999 view(s)
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05-22-2023, 11:23 AMYes, in a breakdown situation…but you’ll need to chain or strap that axle end up to keep it off the road and transfer the weight to the other axle. I...9 replies | 1510 view(s)
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05-19-2023, 05:05 PMWinegard makes a booster with signal level indication built in that will fit in the space where the factory booster goes. The Sensar Pro. Doesn’t...5 replies | 319 view(s)
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05-14-2023, 03:45 PMjkwilson replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringAny wiring problem at the pedestal that could cause current in the ground would be instantly obvious. The ECG in the trailer has no load except in a...28 replies | 3310 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 10:07 PMOne additional detail I thought about. The 1400W electric produces just a little more than half of the heat of the gas version. Might cause delays in...36 replies | 2619 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 01:04 PMDoes it power up and blow air? Are you on shore power? If those answers are yes, your best next step is to get on the roof and pull the cover off...4 replies | 328 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 12:59 PMjkwilson replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringI wouldn’t argue with that being a possibility. I tend to make it lower likelihood, and think you do as well, because of likelihood and the odds that...28 replies | 3310 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 09:30 AMjkwilson replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringI can’t think of a way that could happen. Ground can only have current flow if there is a ground fault occurs where current from the hot flows in the...28 replies | 3310 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 06:46 AMjkwilson replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringAbsent a problem in the trailer, supply wiring issues won’t cause current to flow in the grounding conductor.28 replies | 3310 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 10:17 PMjkwilson replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringYou likely have something going on with the ground and neutral in your trailer since you don’t mention tripping breakers. If ground and neutral are...28 replies | 3310 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 11:35 AMPretty well the norm to have a 12V refrigerator with a solar panel to keep it going on the road. Boondocking will likely require a generator or...18 replies | 1238 view(s)
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05-11-2023, 04:32 PMDon’t forget efficiency loss. Probably only an 85% conversion efficiency. For the converter to supply 55A in charging mode, that’s 55A * 14.4V or...23 replies | 1965 view(s)
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05-11-2023, 07:23 AMIt’s not too surprising to see the charging load change when you power cycle. Like I said above, there are timing components in the process as well...23 replies | 1965 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 07:12 PMThe converter doesn’t distinguish. Current is current and it doesn’t matter if it’s running a light, charging a battery or doing a little of both....23 replies | 1965 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 06:17 PMjkwilson replied to a thread Intermittent tail & running lights problem. in Electrical System and WiringNo, it comes from the trailer battery. You are connecting the 12V charging line, which goes directly to the battery, to the running light wire.9 replies | 403 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 08:05 AMIs your current setup a separate oven and cook top, or a range. You used the word stove, but you are looking at an oven.36 replies | 2619 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 07:55 AMThe power source for an electric stove will need to be much more robust than what feeds your current stove. You’ll need new wiring from panel to...36 replies | 2619 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 07:53 AMjkwilson replied to a thread Intermittent tail & running lights problem. in Electrical System and WiringThere is plenty of arcing on 12V. You can weld the frame of a vehicle with a 12V battery.9 replies | 403 view(s)
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05-08-2023, 09:19 PMYou will likely be disappointed in the result. The charging current is determined by the battery state of charge. You can add another 40 or 50A of...5 replies | 337 view(s)
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05-08-2023, 09:09 PMI’d plan on about 24”. That’s about what my 303 is. Height likely varies with year.2 replies | 344 view(s)
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05-08-2023, 09:08 PMjkwilson replied to a thread Intermittent tail & running lights problem. in Electrical System and WiringPower the lights from the trailer battery with a fuse in the 7-pin plug like this This will save changing the truck fuse. Get a portable AM...9 replies | 403 view(s)
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05-07-2023, 09:35 AMjkwilson replied to a thread Black tank Oops - the good the bad and it could have been SO much uglier in Plumbing and Water SystemsYou aren’t alone! My strategy is to never take my hand off the dump valve while the flush is running. If I have to go elsewhere, I turn the flush...4 replies | 632 view(s)
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05-04-2023, 09:52 AMBearings and drums aren’t part of the brake assembly. No reason to replace bearings unless there is something wrong with them or the races. Changing...1 replies | 252 view(s)
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05-02-2023, 06:17 AMFill us in on some details. Is this a factory inverter or an aftermarket installation? Common causes of tripping that don’t involve an actual...14 replies | 1186 view(s)
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- Reflection Fifth Wheel
- Model Year:
- 2014
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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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05-27-2023
- 04:58 PM - LanerC clicked Thanks for this post: Bearing failure by jkwilsonIt is the bearing, the...
05-13-2023
- 01:47 PM - Hillbilly Papa clicked Likes for this post: Air conditioner not cooling by jkwilsonDoes it power up and...
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- 05:21 AM - Scott'n'Wendy clicked Likes for this post: 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? by jkwilsonYou likely have...
05-12-2023
- 10:22 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? by jkwilsonYou likely have...
- 10:14 PM - jkwilson clicked Likes for this post: 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? by JomaniI think you may have a...
- 12:13 PM - Jomani clicked Likes for this post: Yet Another Converter Question by jkwilsonYour converter may...
05-11-2023
- 04:35 PM - jkwilson clicked Thanks for this post: Another storage saddle bin fix by MoonShadow_1911Yesterday I opened the...
05-10-2023
- 06:26 PM - FT4NOW clicked Thanks for this post: Intermittent tail & running lights problem. by jkwilsonYou need to have the RV...
05-09-2023
- 07:13 AM - FT4NOW clicked Likes for this post: Intermittent tail & running lights problem. by jkwilsonPower the lights from...
05-08-2023
- 09:47 PM - MoonShadow_1911 clicked Thanks for this post: Adding portable charger by jkwilsonCurrently I’m only...
05-07-2023
- 12:58 PM - SGT ROC clicked Likes for this post: Black tank Oops - the good the bad and it could have been SO much uglier by jkwilsonYou aren’t alone! My...
05-22-2023
- 03:28 PM - Soundsailor mentioned jkwilson in post Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitchAgree with jkwilson, you're already at o...
- 12:59 PM - Hoopy Frood mentioned jkwilson in post Bearing failure...ire off the ground? jkwilson's suggestion was a g...
01-15-2023
- 10:51 AM - dryfly mentioned jkwilson in post 1 brake heating up?...starting the think jkwilson has a good point on ...
01-11-2023
- 06:21 AM - dryfly mentioned jkwilson in post Rechargeable AA and AAA batteriesjkwilson I've been using Ene...
10-21-2022
- 06:49 AM - rv quilters mentioned jkwilson in post Battery Charging Ratejkwilson , This helps a lot. ...
09-04-2022
- 03:54 PM - Bukrub mentioned jkwilson in post Haloview RD7 problems...one on the road. jkwilson What kind of adapter...
08-18-2022
- 02:50 PM - xrated mentioned jkwilson in post Share your AC easy start results......se that question to jkwilson He is a retired ele...
08-16-2022
- 09:29 AM - alias100 mentioned jkwilson in post A/C power usage data?jkwilson fmartinmn Thanks for...
08-08-2022
- 02:50 AM - jm_bc_ mentioned jkwilson in post Melted 30a Dog Bone and Voltage Imbalances...th 50a service. jkwilson - appreciate your co...
07-18-2022
- 07:29 AM - jkwilson mentioned xrated in post Fridge now at 38F - Quick Fix... I’m betting xrated meant to type “...
06-17-2022
- 08:48 AM - Butcher mentioned jkwilson in post Using an AGM batteryjkwilson I do not think it's ...
12-03-2021
- 07:53 AM - Canyonlight mentioned jkwilson in post Surface CrackJohn jkwilson - this is the first ...
10-04-2021
- 07:54 AM - Canyonlight mentioned jkwilson in post Atwood Refrigerator - Electric Mode Failure?...ttleBurner and John jkwilson - if any ideas on wh...
08-10-2021
- 09:20 AM - jkwilson mentioned Kevin2282 in post Screw Into Frame to Add Sewer Hose Storage...the beam clamps as Kevin2282 did and that's how I...
07-29-2021
- 07:19 AM - OurNewEra mentioned jkwilson in post Recommended cold PSI and Tire Linc settings for Goodyear Endurance on 22RBE...ings are similar to jkwilson is running.
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...
05-26-2023
- 09:07 AM - secjcc quoted jkwilson in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceAs of now, yes. Beef and pork...
- 08:31 AM - jkwilson quoted secjcc in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceAnyone know if I can take c...
05-25-2023
- 10:14 PM - jkwilson quoted Ynot4me2 in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceI guess all is possible for t...
- 08:36 AM - jkwilson quoted Daduck99 in post Fridge blows GFCI with no batteryNo solar, no generator. The f...
05-24-2023
- 07:01 PM - jkwilson quoted Daduck99 in post Fridge blows GFCI with no batterySorry in advance if this topi...
- 05:18 PM - huntindog quoted jkwilson in post Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitchHaving 300 pounds that far of...
05-23-2023
- 04:27 PM - jkwilson quoted uwskier in post Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitchIf this would work from a cl...
05-22-2023
- 12:41 PM - jkwilson quoted 2015rlrl in post Bearing failureIt is the bearing, the bearin...
05-14-2023
- 03:45 PM - jkwilson quoted Scott'n'Wendy in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?You would be surprised what incorr...
- 05:22 AM - Scott'n'Wendy quoted jkwilson in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?Absent a problem in the trail...
05-13-2023
- 10:07 PM - jkwilson quoted Maximus216 in post Replacing the furrion gas stove with an electric ovenWe don't use the furrion gas st...
- 12:59 PM - jkwilson quoted Tom Traveler in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?i can think of a scenario where t...
- 10:00 AM - Tom Traveler quoted jkwilson in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?...ping. I agree with jkwilson, however, that the m...
- 09:30 AM - jkwilson quoted Redapple63 in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?He mentioned using a dog bone 5...
- 07:43 AM - LMagelitz quoted jkwilson in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?Absent a problem in the trail...
- 06:46 AM - jkwilson quoted Scott'n'Wendy in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?^^This^^^ Ground is your safety. ...
05-11-2023
- 08:08 PM - xrated quoted jkwilson in post Yet Another Converter QuestionDon’t forget efficiency loss....
- 04:32 PM - jkwilson quoted Jomani in post Yet Another Converter QuestionYour converter may indeed b...
- 07:23 AM - jkwilson quoted Roll With The Changes in post Yet Another Converter QuestionThanks for confirming my thought process. ...
- 06:29 AM - Roll With The Changes quoted jkwilson in post Yet Another Converter QuestionThe converter doesn’t d...
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