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Today, 12:30 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Brake wiring guage - stock - or upgrade in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionThanks I ran across this video that was very helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dt11D0am6Q To convert the wire size he mentions...4 replies | 100 view(s) -
Today, 12:27 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel? in Electrical System and WiringThe the main power bar (where battery attaches) using a 30A inline fuse. I used 10 awg wire BTW14 replies | 441 view(s)
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Today, 11:46 AMThis is going to sound like a strange question to some. I discovered the OEM brake wiring on my trailer may be undersized. I say may as I have...4 replies | 100 view(s)
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Today, 09:53 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel? in Electrical System and WiringTake measurements of the bracing under the floor and then go inside and transfer those locations to the floor. I used a 1/8" pilot bit and a piece of...14 replies | 441 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:23 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel? in Electrical System and WiringThe panel may be rated at that but the primary re-settable circuit breaker may not. You will find that breaker under the primary battery connection...14 replies | 441 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:07 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Cheap Lithium Batteries--Do You Have Them, Do You Like Them in General DiscussionNice install What sort of tray do you have your batterys on, I see the solid hold downs. do the Ampere Time 300ah have bluetooth, or are you...27 replies | 6603 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:52 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel? in Electrical System and WiringFor my CPAP install and back up lights I added a second 12V fuse block (Blue Sea) I have a write up at the GD forum and here....14 replies | 441 view(s)
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03-21-2023, 09:47 AMWith my 2022 F350 I had to switch to 16" tires (235/80/16) I wanted to go to 235/85/16 but was concerned with clearance, to get close to level. I am...11 replies | 652 view(s)
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03-20-2023, 08:50 AMpowerscol replied to a thread US/Canada border crossing links/guidance in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningI drove to Alaska last August and used it to enter the first time, then did not coming back. I got scolded badly at the border and was told I had to...27 replies | 1477 view(s)
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03-20-2023, 12:44 AMpowerscol replied to a thread US/Canada border crossing links/guidance in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningGood news, but the web page is still saying to use it. I guess things are the same no matter what side of the border your on. Gooberment at it best -...27 replies | 1477 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 04:53 PMIt all depends on the load and how far away your battery is. This article might help...2 replies | 198 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 04:28 PMYou want to come help? I have my pallet forks for my tractor and a couple of HF dolly's I plan to make cradles for the axles to sit on to get in...16 replies | 1529 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 03:48 PMpowerscol replied to a thread US/Canada border crossing links/guidance in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningYou must use ArriveCAN for crossing any time you enter Canada - they get grumpy if you don't....27 replies | 1477 view(s)
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03-19-2023, 03:21 PMUpdate The axles arrived. I used Iron Bear. https://ironbeartrailer.com/ Talk to to Brad - he really knows his stuff. Dexter referred me to him.16 replies | 1529 view(s)
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03-18-2023, 08:55 AMYou have a TT, so whatever you truck will turn the trailer will follow PLUS trailer tail swing. You don't list you truck, but most manufacturers list...8 replies | 532 view(s)
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03-10-2023, 07:38 AMAll of Lippert springs are China. Dexter is making more and more in Texas. Iron Bear is a Dexter dealer and has excellent pricing - might be worth a...41 replies | 3620 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 10:48 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Looking to Alaska in 2024 in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningDid it last year. Take it slow or you will damage stuff. get the Milepost book and read up. Take the western entrance through Washington State...16 replies | 1855 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 10:01 PMCheck with Iron Bear out of Denver CO on the springs https://ironbeartrailer.com Ask for Brad41 replies | 3620 view(s)
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03-09-2023, 01:53 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Creede to Yellowstone in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningScenic route - good roads, but slow going at times, From Creed 149 north to 50 then west/north to Grand Junction then west on I70 to Fruita (state...1 replies | 231 view(s)
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03-08-2023, 03:33 PMpowerscol replied to a thread On our first longer trip going East Coast to West Coast and back Winter 2023 in Welcome Mat | New Member IntroductionsI hope you plan to see Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef NP's and other places like Monument Valley - SE Utah. The Rocky Mtn Nation park coming from the west...5 replies | 387 view(s)
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03-08-2023, 03:22 PMWhat your looking for are picture frame corner mounts like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/114713536436 The picture is held tight to the wall from...6 replies | 348 view(s)
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03-08-2023, 03:15 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Who has had Brass bushing issues on their CRE3000 suspension in Axles, Brakes, and Suspensionedited by travelog (moderator) to remove some inaccurate info.... what powerscol posted here is good info. Actually they do use the wet bolt to...56 replies | 4118 view(s)
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03-03-2023, 08:49 AMI am wishing you the best and stay safe. I will be doing my axle replacement here in a month or so, so depending on who gets there first maybe we can...41 replies | 3620 view(s)
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03-02-2023, 05:28 PMSteve I just happened upon this thread. Based on your weights above you are tad nose high - slightly more weight on the rear. It wold be grate to...41 replies | 3620 view(s)
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03-01-2023, 10:57 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Is the roof & floor of the Reflection 150 series made of OSB? in General DiscussionAt least on mine roof is OSB on wood trusses. Floor other than pass through is laminated with insulation - you should be able to see this where...4 replies | 563 view(s)
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02-27-2023, 04:26 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Proper blocking to replace axles, and replacement sequence in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionThanks Rob My concern is the slope of the drive (over 30' it drops about 2') and the trailer shifting on the shims, thus wanting the full cribbing...5 replies | 494 view(s)
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02-27-2023, 12:10 PMpowerscol started a thread Proper blocking to replace axles, and replacement sequence in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionI am embarking on replacing my axles and wanted to run my jacking/blocking plan by folks that know. First my concrete driveway is slightly sloped, so...5 replies | 494 view(s)
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02-25-2023, 10:09 AMmsutoad I think what they mean to say and did not tell you how, is to back the nut off to the end so you can drive or press the bolt out to free the...30 replies | 1958 view(s)
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02-25-2023, 09:10 AMJust a tip here. Be sure your new wet bolts take grease. I have seen posts where some new ones have been mis-drilled or are plugged from the...30 replies | 1958 view(s)
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02-23-2023, 10:18 PMOn my Alaska trip the only reservations I made was at Denali. Otherwise after noon while traveling we researched out next stop and called. Now...43 replies | 4753 view(s)
About powerscol
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About powerscol
- Location:
- SW Colorado
- Occupation:
- Retired Engineer
- Serial Number:
- 573FR2725J3406349
- Product Line:
- Reflection Fifth Wheel
- Model Year:
- 2018 220RK
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2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus and Solar
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03-23-2023
- 02:02 PM - MoonShadow_1911 clicked Likes for this post: Brake wiring guage - stock - or upgrade by powerscolI would do 12 AWG. It's...
- 12:00 PM - Jomani clicked Likes for this post: Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel? by powerscolYou should be able to...
03-22-2023
- 04:53 PM - ExNihilo clicked Likes for this post: Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel? by powerscolSo this question is just...
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03-21-2023
- 04:00 PM - ExNihilo clicked Likes for this post: Battery Wire Gauge? by powerscolWith my recent dead...
03-19-2023
- 04:33 PM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Best Torque Wrench by Hoopy FroodPick up a 1/2" drive...
- 04:16 PM - ajg617 clicked Thanks for this post: US/Canada border crossing links/guidance by powerscolYou must use ArriveCAN...
- 03:44 PM - geotex1 clicked Likes for this post: 6K Axle Tube Strength verses Tube Thickness by powerscolUpdate The axles...
03-12-2023
- 12:12 PM - jjbbrewer clicked Likes for this post: Solution to water loss while traveling by powerscolHere is a close up of...
03-10-2023
- 07:21 AM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Looking to Alaska in 2024 by powerscolDid it last year. Take...
- 07:05 AM - Canyonlight clicked Thanks for this post: Looking to Alaska in 2024 by powerscolDid it last year. Take...
- 06:16 AM - [email protected] clicked Thanks for this post: My Solitude Suspension Rebuild by powerscolSo I got the MORryde CRE...
03-09-2023
- 10:15 PM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Cross country trip and must see places by MoonShadow_1911I’m working on planning...
03-23-2023
- 08:24 AM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?...'s a great write-up powerscol, I'm going to be mak...
03-10-2023
- 07:54 AM - geotex1 mentioned powerscol in post My Solitude Suspension Rebuild[email protected] what powerscol said! Aside, the cus...
03-09-2023
- 11:15 AM - traveldawg mentioned powerscol in post Who has had Brass bushing issues on their CRE3000 suspension...tallation. Thanks, powerscol.
02-25-2023
- 10:11 AM - powerscol mentioned msutoad in post Wet bolt bushing questionmsutoad I think what they me...
10-25-2022
- 01:50 PM - powerscol mentioned MTB Hauler in post Broken Wet Bolt...ting under load. MTB Hauler - also check the hol...
09-03-2022
- 08:05 PM - powerscol mentioned GeoffnCheri in post I40 road conditions from Amarillo to Little Rock?...Texas and Oklahoma. GeoffnCheri It cant be any worse...
06-12-2022
- 09:39 PM - jproctor9 mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?[QUOTE=powerscol;425369 You will fin...
05-30-2022
- 08:33 AM - powerscol mentioned traveldawg in post My 2022 King Ranch finally got here... the trailer level? traveldawg I will know here th...
- 07:52 AM - traveldawg mentioned powerscol in post My 2022 King Ranch finally got here...ries Thanks Keith powerscol I used LocTite Pro L...
05-03-2022
- 02:51 PM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?... says. Thanks powerscol, I'm not an electric...
- 01:28 PM - MoonShadow_1911 mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?...In a nutshell, what powerscol said is correct. It'...
- 11:34 AM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?...the chassis ground powerscol? I'm installing a 3,...
- 07:18 AM - Canyonlight mentioned powerscol in post Durango - Albuquerque- Colorado Springs...nal feedback, Keith powerscol will probably have s...
05-01-2022
- 08:55 AM - powerscol mentioned dually mike in post One circuit no power...en apart. 40312 dually mike There will actuall...
04-27-2022
- 03:29 PM - powerscol mentioned 4x4dually in post Has anyone priced out a Ram Lately? OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!...et the numbers? 4x4dually your right about the...
- 07:54 AM - powerscol mentioned huntr70 in post Has anyone priced out a Ram Lately? OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!...o pass emissions. huntr70 Being an engineer I ...
01-28-2022
- 12:29 PM - powerscol mentioned SolarPoweredRV in post Use of puck/rail adapters for 5th wheel hitchesSolarPoweredRV David I agree - Unfo...
01-13-2022
- 11:25 AM - powerscol mentioned Bungy in post 1st leg of Alaska trip Durango CO to Dawson Cr BC...ter than the 240RL, Bungy do you happen to kno...
12-09-2021
- 10:43 AM - powerscol mentioned Widget in post Wiring Refrig to run on interverter while driving...ave a 30A service. Widget The engineer in me j...
09-14-2021
- 06:37 PM - geotex1 mentioned powerscol in post Do Not Use Blaster brand Dry Lube on door locks - Dissolves Foam...aster Corp videos. powerscol, I have a trick to f...
03-23-2023
- 02:40 PM - ItchinToGo! quoted powerscol in post Cheap Lithium Batteries--Do You Have Them, Do You Like ThemNice install What sort of tra...
- 12:30 PM - powerscol quoted MoonShadow_1911 in post Brake wiring guage - stock - or upgradeI would do 12 AWG. It's highly unlik...
- 12:00 PM - MoonShadow_1911 quoted powerscol in post Brake wiring guage - stock - or upgradeThis is going to sound like a ...
- 11:58 AM - Jomani quoted powerscol in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?For my CPAP install and back u...
- 09:56 AM - Soundsailor quoted powerscol in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?Take measurements of the braci...
- 09:53 AM - powerscol quoted Soundsailor in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?That's a great write-up powersco...
- 08:24 AM - Soundsailor quoted powerscol in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?...'s a great write-up powerscol, I'm going to be mak...
03-22-2023
- 11:23 PM - powerscol quoted Jomani in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?You should be able to see t...
- 04:07 PM - powerscol quoted ItchinToGo! in post Cheap Lithium Batteries--Do You Have Them, Do You Like Them1. I chose Ampere Time 300ah 2....
- 03:52 PM - powerscol quoted ExNihilo in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?So this question is just a re...
03-20-2023
- 09:56 AM - trailrydr quoted powerscol in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceI drove to Alaska last August ...
- 09:06 AM - NB Canada quoted powerscol in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceI drove to Alaska last August ...
- 08:50 AM - powerscol quoted Ynot4me2 in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceThe ArriveCan App is now only...
- 07:29 AM - Ynot4me2 quoted powerscol in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceGood news, but the web page is...
- 12:44 AM - powerscol quoted Bungy in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceThe Arrivecan app is dead ...
03-19-2023
- 09:54 PM - Bungy quoted powerscol in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceYou must use ArriveCAN for cro...
- 09:00 PM - geotex1 quoted powerscol in post 6K Axle Tube Strength verses Tube ThicknessYou want to come help? I have ...
- 04:53 PM - powerscol quoted fam5mel in post Battery Wire Gauge?With my recent dead battery ...
- 04:13 PM - Castlerock quoted powerscol in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidanceBe prepared for some strange q...
- 03:45 PM - geotex1 quoted powerscol in post 6K Axle Tube Strength verses Tube ThicknessUpdate The axles arrived. I us...
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