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Today, 07:56 AMButcher replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringEasier than backing up your trailer in a tight campsite. ;)17 replies | 525 view(s)
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Today, 07:31 AMButcher replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringOne benefit with a DIY is that you have probably researched into it and with that time spent, you can probably mix/match to get all the options you...17 replies | 525 view(s)
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Today, 07:18 AMThe rail does have some play in it, but it's strong. I plan on 'tighten up' the guides on mine. The rail is really heavy gauge metal. The only...9 replies | 660 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:11 AMButcher replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringI went down the same rabbit hole, just deeper. I installed two 304ah batteries in 2022 and I am in the process of installing two more. That should...17 replies | 525 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:29 AMButcher replied to a thread Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement in Electrical System and WiringA LifePo4 battery is a type of Lithium-ion battery. Just saying. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery17 replies | 525 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 10:20 AMWith all that money spent replacing them, why not replace the metal stems? It's not the stem that fails first, it's the rubber seal. I don't know the...5 replies | 299 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 09:10 AMI have a 2020 29RS, I will do my best measure mine today. Do you want the max width ?6 replies | 390 view(s)
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03-24-2024, 09:06 AMThe reason why I have not taken this apart , is that when I refinish my butchery, I want it to look stock. I always expect that whatever I take apart...3 replies | 278 view(s)
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03-24-2024, 08:57 AMRemove the screw, push in some glue into the screw hole. Put a slightly larger or longer screw in it. Seal it up afterwords. The screw should never...7 replies | 389 view(s)
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03-24-2024, 08:40 AMI looked behind my 29RS and there is a huge amount of space behind the TV. One of my projects in the future. Sadly, one of many.3 replies | 278 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 09:29 AMIf you feel strongly that you need to change out the grease, I suggest to do it. It's just a bit of time lost and sometimes the satisfaction of being...54 replies | 4896 view(s)
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03-22-2024, 11:04 AMYou are mistaken. I work mostly on Mercedes and except for their FWD/4WD versions, there are still old school bearings/races. I suspect cars that are...54 replies | 4896 view(s)
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03-22-2024, 10:05 AMCars are different than trailers, but we used to pack bearings when we replaced brake rotors. Why? because the hub was removed to replace the brake...54 replies | 4896 view(s)
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03-22-2024, 09:48 AMThanks for the tip on the Kool RV. I've wanted to use the RV Airflow Systems, but it's pretty expensive for what you get. Now that there is a...112 replies | 38316 view(s)
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03-17-2024, 09:37 AMI purchased one and by the time I got done, I ended up butchering it to my liking. The stock rail size is way too long for my liking. It almost...9 replies | 660 view(s)
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03-17-2024, 09:18 AMNo, I have not......yet. The main thing I want to do is the large right slide. I do plan on getting this done before the camping season, but I need a...30 replies | 3985 view(s)
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03-13-2024, 01:09 PMThe only wrong way is the way you don't want to do it. If you feel comfortable to take that action, I say go for it. I do stuff like that all the...6 replies | 321 view(s)
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03-13-2024, 08:04 AMConductivity is important but to date, I have never worked on a car where the manufacturer puts anything on a battery terminal. I worked on high end...6 replies | 321 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 10:40 AMButcher replied to a thread ALL NEW COIL SPRUNG suspension for Fifth Wheel RVs! in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionRV's, like every other stuff that are made, are designed to fit a budget. You can buy a $200k car that drives like a dream. Complete with air...16 replies | 881 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 10:25 AMWeight and power would be my concerns. Unless Grand Design has strengthened that area, I would find another option. I like butchering stuff. I...8 replies | 675 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 10:16 AMThis guy has done that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KfySrVdnqk7 replies | 293 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 10:08 AMI suspect you might have a difficult time to run 120V up there. Assuming Grand Design engineers for the additional load of an A/C system, you might...8 replies | 675 view(s)
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03-07-2024, 08:25 AMStick with OEM. Many times the dealers are more because it's just one more middleman in the chain before the part gets to you. Comments about...24 replies | 2119 view(s)
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03-06-2024, 03:49 PMReally? Comparing the RV standards to airplanes? I live in Boeing country and would never say that they are a safety conscience company but I...11 replies | 738 view(s)
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03-06-2024, 10:18 AMWell.....If your total battery voltage is that low the lithium battery is done. I was thinking cell voltage. The way I understand, the BMS should...7 replies | 975 view(s)
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03-06-2024, 08:56 AMThere are way too many additional parts/components that are added to convert to disc brakes. All those additional parts are just another thing to...11 replies | 738 view(s)
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03-06-2024, 08:52 AMThe BMS prevents the batteries from under/overcharging. If the BMS does not do it's job, it's possible that one of the batteries to fail. Once one of...7 replies | 975 view(s)
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03-04-2024, 10:38 AMButcher replied to a thread Lithium Battery Operating Slide-Outs Question in Electrical System and WiringCommon sense would think that owners manual is not right. I suspect, somewhere in that manual there is additional information that contradicts that...26 replies | 2181 view(s)
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03-02-2024, 11:29 AMButcher replied to a thread Lithium Battery Operating Slide-Outs Question in Electrical System and WiringUsing a bit of common sense, there is no way a Schwintek uses 95A. Just check the wiring to the motors. Not certain what gauge there is, but there...26 replies | 2181 view(s)
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03-02-2024, 09:47 AMButcher replied to a thread Lithium Battery Operating Slide-Outs Question in Electrical System and WiringI have no idea how much the fuse is rated for the slides, but a quick look would determine what size it is. If the fuse is not blowing, it's a safe...26 replies | 2181 view(s)
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03-29-2024
- 12:40 PM - Riverbug clicked Likes for this post: Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement by ButcherIt definitely requires...
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- 04:14 PM - SolarPoweredRV clicked Likes for this post: Industry Looking for Lithium Battery Replacement by ButcherI went down the same...
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- 08:50 AM - Butcher clicked Likes for this post: Added access door behind TV in Reflection by ardvark16I looked behind my 29RS...
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03-06-2024
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03-04-2024
- 12:03 PM - Butcher clicked Likes for this post: Lithium Battery Operating Slide-Outs Question by BoredWeaselI have a schwintek slide...
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- 04:42 PM - roegs01 mentioned Butcher in post Schwintek with skids...e to rollers. Butcher .....Checking back ...
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08-14-2022
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07-22-2022
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06-17-2022
- 09:38 AM - Butcher mentioned xrated in post Using an AGM batteryxrated I agree 100%. That i...
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03-29-2024
- 07:56 AM - Butcher quoted Riverbug in post Industry Looking for Lithium Battery ReplacementIt definitely requires an inv...
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03-28-2024
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03-24-2024
- 09:16 AM - 303travel quoted Butcher in post Roof screw backing outRemove the screw, push in so...
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03-22-2024
- 10:54 AM - Scott'n'Wendy quoted Butcher in post Re-pack bearings necessary?The front wheel bearings are...
03-17-2024
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03-16-2024
- 07:08 PM - minnow101 quoted Butcher in post Schwintek with skidsI watched one video of the V...
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03-14-2024
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03-09-2024
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03-06-2024
- 03:49 PM - Butcher quoted Second Chance in post Upgrade to disc brakes?If you fly commercially, just abou...
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03-04-2024
- 10:38 AM - Butcher quoted SolarPoweredRV in post Lithium Battery Operating Slide-Outs QuestionIn my Grand Design Owner's manual, ...
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- 01:12 PM - SolarPoweredRV quoted Butcher in post Lithium Battery Operating Slide-Outs QuestionUsing a bit of common sense,...
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