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Yesterday, 09:57 AMAgree. The right answer for vehicles is probably hybrids. But the “right” answer doesn’t always prevail. There are a lot of “fingers on the scale”...84 replies | 9160 view(s) -
Yesterday, 09:43 AMYou are exactly correct. Net metering is a construct to incent solar installs. I think (but don’t quote me here) there is a sunset date on it of...84 replies | 9160 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:31 AMThe generation side was deregulated in Illinois in the late ‘90s, when the vertically integrated utilities were forced to divest of their generation...84 replies | 9160 view(s)
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05-27-2023, 05:28 PMGreat to hear. Thanks!3 replies | 264 view(s)
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05-26-2023, 12:06 PMLMagelitz replied to a thread Solitude 310GK Suspension Upgrade Advice in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionYes, it does. I noticed that when we weighed recently after doing the inverter/batt install. I can’t tell exactly how much is attributed to the IS,...10 replies | 262 view(s)
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05-26-2023, 10:58 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread Solitude 310GK Suspension Upgrade Advice in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionI’m with everyone else. Trailer axles are right at 13000lb, dual pane, washer dryer, heavy diesel genny, and a pretty heavy inverter and batt...10 replies | 262 view(s)
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05-25-2023, 06:33 PMChecked mine today. DOM 3/31/22, so I guess I’m good. Hard to believe because we picked up the trailer in late April.7 replies | 526 view(s)
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05-23-2023, 08:42 PMI don’t know of any advantage, and would have preferred 120/240. When I talked to the Cummins dealer about the Quiet Diesels, the 120v was the only...19 replies | 1208 view(s)
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05-23-2023, 09:22 AMThat looks like a good transfer switch. Agreed, I would have preferred a 120/240V genny. Split phase is unavoidable for shore power, so it would...19 replies | 1208 view(s)
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05-23-2023, 08:44 AMIt’s the only one I know of that’s like that. The Progressive Dynamics transfer switches always have a contactor energized. Agreed on failure...19 replies | 1208 view(s)
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05-23-2023, 07:53 AMI didn’t set up the bypass I have for the purpose of being automatic, but I suppose it could be used that way. The shore contacts on the WFCO...19 replies | 1208 view(s)
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05-22-2023, 09:33 PMOvertaxed I think somewhere buried in the Victron documentation (can’t tell you where off the top of my head), they actually recommend a bypass be...19 replies | 1208 view(s)
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05-22-2023, 08:22 AMThis is an old thread, so you may not get responses from some that posted. If you have the firebox up front that the Genny sets in, then you have...16 replies | 16282 view(s)
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05-20-2023, 07:49 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread Storing a heavy trailer in the driveway - can it be done? in General DiscussionI’m not a civil engr…all I can give you is some “life experience” hauling grain and heavy equipment. It’s likely going to depend on your base under...12 replies | 1929 view(s)
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05-19-2023, 08:38 PMLMagelitz replied to a thread Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison in Tow VehiclesThanks to all for the discussion, I really appreciate it! I have some things to try now. We’re going out west later this summer, so I’ll be going...19 replies | 891 view(s)
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05-19-2023, 08:26 PMLMagelitz replied to a thread Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison in Tow VehiclesAh, I haven’t tried it with the exhaust brake yet. Thanks!19 replies | 891 view(s)
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05-19-2023, 08:23 PMLMagelitz replied to a thread Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison in Tow VehiclesDidn’t try that.19 replies | 891 view(s)
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05-19-2023, 01:22 PMI haven’t figured this out yet, so I’ll ask the group. Ford owners, if you experience this, feel free to chime in. When descending a hill in...19 replies | 891 view(s)
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05-18-2023, 10:37 PMIs this something that Grand Design will send a letter about?7 replies | 526 view(s)
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05-18-2023, 08:13 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread Wanted, all leaf spring experts. leaf spring band clamp needed in Axles, Brakes, and Suspension^^^^This^^^^^ screamineagle Mine left pretty quick as well.6 replies | 341 view(s)
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05-18-2023, 08:01 AMTruck computer says around 9, but it’s usually a few tenths better than the computer when I check it. We are 25k lbs total.8 replies | 411 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 09:00 PMI am! It’s on my list of to-do’s before we leave again… Thanks,13 replies | 1743 view(s)
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05-13-2023, 07:43 AMLMagelitz replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringUnless he has the hot in the equipment ground position, but then nothing would work in the trailer, so that can’t be it. Hard to say how much would...28 replies | 3311 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 09:46 PMLMagelitz replied to a thread 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on? in Electrical System and WiringI’m also with Jomani …check the receptacle that the cord was plugged into. Did you have any recent lightning incidents?28 replies | 3311 view(s)
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05-11-2023, 12:00 PMI had 8k axles installed in January. Doesn’t look like I have any conflict. They cut off part of an overhang circled in yellow.5 replies | 470 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 09:25 PMIf anyone is interested in upgrading from 7k to 8k axles, I have a set of 8k axles from our 310 that we brought back from MORRyde. They only have...0 replies | 256 view(s)
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05-10-2023, 09:14 PMThe WFCO transfer switch in our 310 switches L1, L2, and neutral. Equipment ground isn’t switched. I also have a Progressive Dynamics PD52 transfer...7 replies | 849 view(s)
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05-07-2023, 06:58 AMNo storage behind the axles on the outside, and very little inside, really makes it add up on the pin. Carrying water in the tank is about the only...104 replies | 9307 view(s)
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05-06-2023, 05:36 PMardvark16 I’m right there with ajg617 on pin weight. Last time I weighed I was 3250lb. That’s with dual panes, washer/dryer, QD8000 diesel genny up...104 replies | 9307 view(s)
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05-06-2023, 06:08 AMHoopy wins the internet humor contest for the day!84 replies | 9160 view(s)
About LMagelitz
Basic Information
About LMagelitz
- Biography:
- Corn/soybean farmer currently
Retired Electrical Engineer of 33 yrs
- Location:
- Central IL
- Product Line:
- Solitude
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Larry and JoAnna
‘23 Chevy 3500HD CCLB DRW High Country 6.6L Diesel, received 10/26/22
‘22 Solitude 310GK-R, ordered 1/14/22, received 4/27/22, Hensley BD5, MORRyde IS 1/17/23
Central IL
‘23 Chevy 3500HD CCLB DRW High Country 6.6L Diesel, received 10/26/22
‘22 Solitude 310GK-R, ordered 1/14/22, received 4/27/22, Hensley BD5, MORRyde IS 1/17/23
Central IL
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05-29-2023
- 10:24 AM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: California Diesel Truck Ban by OvertaxedAgree. The right answer...
05-27-2023
- 05:27 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: The Big one by huntindogI have been RVing since...
05-26-2023
- 08:35 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: 2018 2400BH with failed Schwintek motor and slide stuck in closed position by Greg_CContinued from above …...
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- 06:26 PM - SolarPoweredRV clicked Likes for this post: California Diesel Truck Ban by LMagelitz….. up to and including,...
05-23-2023
- 04:01 PM - HighClouds clicked Thanks for this post: New GMC 3500 Dually by LMagelitzLooking at getting a GMC...
- 08:27 AM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: How reliable is the Multiplus II? by OvertaxedOh, I didn't realize the...
05-20-2023
- 09:00 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison by FedMillFord owner chipping in...
- 07:27 AM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: King Bed vs Queen Bed by We purchased the trailer...
05-19-2023
- 08:34 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison by COGrandDesJust curious, what don't...
- 08:32 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison by COGrandDesI haven’t figured this...
- 08:31 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison by huntindogOkay to be honest,its...
- 08:25 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison by Redapple63I haven’t figured this...
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- 08:24 PM - LMagelitz clicked Thanks for this post: Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed Allison by 2Amy4805That is exactly what I...
- 01:13 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Schwintek TSB by ajg617Is this something that...
05-14-2023
- 02:57 PM - LMagelitz clicked Likes for this post: Kitchen Island collapsing - is it a thing of the past? by ajg617These pictures are from...
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05-22-2023
- 09:33 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Overtaxed in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?Overtaxed I think somewhere bu...
05-18-2023
- 08:13 AM - LMagelitz mentioned screamineagle in post Wanted, all leaf spring experts. leaf spring band clamp needed...ere. ^^^^This^^^^^ screamineagle Mine left pretty qu...
05-12-2023
- 09:46 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Jomani in post 50 Amp cable female end at trailer: what's going on?...I’m also with Jomani …check the rec...
05-11-2023
- 04:41 AM - FT4NOW mentioned LMagelitz in post Neutral BondingAgree with LMagelitz , I knew the neutral...
05-06-2023
- 05:36 PM - LMagelitz mentioned ajg617 in post My CAT Scale Results...;m right there with ajg617 on pin weight. Last...
- 05:36 PM - LMagelitz mentioned ardvark16 in post My CAT Scale Results...hru storage space. ardvark16 I’m right ther...
04-04-2023
- 10:24 PM - LMagelitz mentioned mylostclub in post Slide out rail/track openings in steel framemylostclub Here is a previous t...
04-03-2023
- 10:23 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Jomani in post Charge wire not fused at the coach...coach batts. 2. Jomani brought up an excell...
04-02-2023
- 02:07 PM - jjbbrewer mentioned LMagelitz in post Charge wire not fused at the coach...air compressor. LMagelitz suggested 30A which ...
03-20-2023
- 08:50 AM - LMagelitz mentioned Harvestmoon in post GM Half-ton Max Tow Package - Worth the upgrade?...E that 6.6 engine. Harvestmoon , I’m on board...
02-25-2023
- 02:25 PM - LMagelitz mentioned tonywelle in post Towing a 13k 5th with a 6.6 GM gas... on this topic? :) tonywelle This above! I’...
01-17-2023
- 07:56 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Bob Chamberlin in post 15 Amp 12 V fuse randomly blows w no activity (or not)...here the issue is. Bob Chamberlin I’d do what @S...
01-14-2023
- 08:11 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Second Chance in post Just ordered a GD Solitude 310 GK...7;t buy any. I use Second Chance ‘s method. If...
01-13-2023
- 07:50 AM - LMagelitz mentioned trailrydr in post 310GK-R roof caulk failure... maintenance… trailrydr has the best solutio...
01-10-2023
- 08:54 AM - LMagelitz mentioned xrated in post "Power" to the People....via Westinghouse...is a big portable. xrated you’re gonna n...
01-06-2023
- 06:46 AM - LMagelitz mentioned A.Texas.Yankee in post EMS in front of MultiPlus ii, Technical questionsThanks to @A.Texas.Yankee and @JKellerJr for t...
01-04-2023
- 07:01 AM - LMagelitz mentioned SolarPoweredRV in post Victron Equipment...8217;m dreaming big SolarPoweredRV.:)
01-03-2023
- 07:35 PM - traveldawg mentioned LMagelitz in post Drain your Washer hookup lines occasionally!...the valve. I think LMagelitz has the best suggest...
12-29-2022
- 10:26 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Slappy in post Bought My First Grand Design Today! Momentum 398M-R...ide on for a hitch Slappy ? (From ur other pos...
- 10:07 PM - LMagelitz mentioned Slappy in post Bought My First Grand Design Today! Momentum 398M-RWell, congrats Slappy! Glad to hear you go...
05-29-2023
- 11:48 AM - SolarPoweredRV quoted LMagelitz in post California Diesel Truck BanThe generation side was deregu...
- 10:09 AM - Overtaxed quoted LMagelitz in post California Diesel Truck BanAgree. The right answer for v...
- 09:57 AM - LMagelitz quoted Overtaxed in post California Diesel Truck BanThis is the really the problem...
- 09:43 AM - LMagelitz quoted Overtaxed in post California Diesel Truck BanThe reality is, stuff like net...
- 09:31 AM - LMagelitz quoted SolarPoweredRV in post California Diesel Truck BanFortunately, Electricity prices wil...
05-26-2023
- 12:06 PM - LMagelitz quoted ajg617 in post Solitude 310GK Suspension Upgrade AdviceSeems that I recall IS adds...
- 11:08 AM - ajg617 quoted LMagelitz in post Solitude 310GK Suspension Upgrade AdviceI’m with everyone else. ...
05-25-2023
- 06:49 PM - ajg617 quoted LMagelitz in post Schwintek TSBChecked mine today. DOM 3/31/...
- 06:33 PM - LMagelitz quoted ajg617 in post Schwintek TSBDoubt it - even auto manufa...
05-23-2023
- 08:42 PM - LMagelitz quoted Overtaxed in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?Is there any advantage to an i...
- 09:29 AM - Overtaxed quoted LMagelitz in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?That looks like a good transfe...
- 09:22 AM - LMagelitz quoted Overtaxed in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?Interesting, thank you. I th...
- 08:52 AM - Overtaxed quoted LMagelitz in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?It’s the only one I know...
- 08:44 AM - LMagelitz quoted Overtaxed in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?Oh, I didn't realize the WFCO ...
- 07:53 AM - LMagelitz quoted Overtaxed in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?Interesting. Because you hav...
- 05:13 AM - Overtaxed quoted LMagelitz in post How reliable is the Multiplus II?Overtaxed I think somewhere b...
05-22-2023
- 01:37 PM - 2Amy4805 quoted LMagelitz in post Generator Prep PackageThis is an old thread, so you ...
- 08:22 AM - LMagelitz quoted 2Amy4805 in post Generator Prep PackageFor those of you considering ...
05-20-2023
- 09:06 AM - SGT ROC quoted LMagelitz in post Storing a heavy trailer in the driveway - can it be done?I’m not a civil engrR...
05-19-2023
- 08:26 PM - LMagelitz quoted Redapple63 in post Question for GM 6.6 Diesel Owners with 10 speed AllisonI don’t have the 10 speed, but ...
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