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04-14-2024, 02:04 PMI was watching a review video by Josh the RV Nerd and he said the drum on the ABS brakes will be red and non-ABS are black.5 replies | 194 view(s) -
04-14-2024, 01:35 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Do you bring spare keys with you on the road? in General DiscussionWe bring the extra keys with us but we each keep a set on our person when away from the trailer or truck. I used to leave a set of trailer keys...19 replies | 635 view(s)
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04-12-2024, 10:44 AMI had USAA for a number of years but when they decided to become a financial services I felt they started to change. I noticed my rates going up when...52 replies | 5493 view(s)
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04-11-2024, 12:38 PMLippert has a couple of videos that discuss the descaling procedure and though I have not been able to find it I assume there is a recommended...28 replies | 2221 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 12:53 PMWell the video was disappointing. I already know what a Mercedes front end looks like. Plus it looks like the video has been pulled from YouTube. ...13 replies | 1315 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 12:43 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Where do you keep your AGM Batteries? in Electrical System and WiringI keep them on the front frame just like your typical flooded cell battery.3 replies | 258 view(s)
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04-09-2024, 08:22 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread RV warranty in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsAs has been stated an "extended warranty" is nothing more than a service plan where the issuer tells you they might or might not cover a repair on...9 replies | 360 view(s)
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04-08-2024, 05:45 PMI recently replaced all of the main cabin ceiling fixtures with these: ...16 replies | 1247 view(s)
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04-06-2024, 10:57 AMI don't know about the OP but I don't like the Roku TV software or the remote. I prefer Samsung's software and like having a full function remote....31 replies | 2356 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 04:41 PMMy RV is insured under my auto policy with NC Farm Bureau. Liability is handled by the tow vehicle. I carry replacement cost collision and...52 replies | 5493 view(s)
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04-05-2024, 04:22 PMHow timely. I was finally able to finish up my soundbar and TV replacement today. I went with a 32" Samsung and ran into the following situations: ...31 replies | 2356 view(s)
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03-31-2024, 07:52 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Two is company, Three is a crowd! in Electrical System and WiringI've always called them remodel boxes.19 replies | 2174 view(s)
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03-31-2024, 05:14 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Two is company, Three is a crowd! in Electrical System and WiringWe've done this in previous trailers too. I have to add another outlet for the TV to handle the soundbar and Blu-Ray player so will be replacing the...19 replies | 2174 view(s)
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03-28-2024, 08:41 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22 in Electrical System and WiringGood point on the no power to the jack. I guess I'm so use to it always having power I don't think about it not being disconnected. Personally I...17 replies | 1399 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 09:31 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22 in Electrical System and WiringIt makes sense. Thanks. I don't think you would want everything to go through the new cutoff switch. At a minimum I would want to leave the...17 replies | 1399 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 03:35 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22 in Electrical System and WiringI've thought about this too though it hasn't made my list as of yet. Will the battery cutoff be an issue with the Furrion solar charge controller...17 replies | 1399 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 11:40 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread Want to change LA battery out for Lithium, any problems swapping? in Electrical System and WiringSome of the newer converters support lithium battery charging profiles. The best way to find out if yours does is to lookup the model number on the...18 replies | 1665 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 05:07 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread What did you do to your Grand Design today? in General DiscussionThanks for the suggestion. I have a lifetime assortment of crimp connectors, wire ties and the like at home. Out of that I put together a kit that...807 replies | 229786 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 11:32 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread What did you do to your Grand Design today? in General DiscussionFixed a bad crimp where the ground wire attaches to the frame. I was doing a visual inspection of the exposed wiring on the A-frame and gave the...807 replies | 229786 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 08:56 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread Specifications of the Ideal Towing Vehicle for an Imagine 22MLE in Tow VehiclesA 350/3500 is overkill. The OP stated in their post, " If I were to replace the 22MLE in the future the replacement would be the same size or...19 replies | 2065 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 06:29 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Very Weak Water Pressure On Hot Water Side,Tankless Heater Not Turning On in Plumbing and Water SystemsI asked you in your other thread on this problem if that black piece connecting the red PEX coming off of the mixing bowl and attaching to the red...16 replies | 1912 view(s)
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03-24-2024, 09:22 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread Specifications of the Ideal Towing Vehicle for an Imagine 22MLE in Tow VehiclesYou bring up being pushed around. I noticed a big difference when we went from our 2015 Scab to the 2023 Screw. The extra 800 - 900 lbs made a big...19 replies | 2065 view(s)
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03-24-2024, 07:21 AMI would also look into Truma's water heaters though I don't don't know their cost or availability. Some of their models have a 12VDC circulating...15 replies | 2063 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 09:48 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Specifications of the Ideal Towing Vehicle for an Imagine 22MLE in Tow VehiclesWe own a 2023 22MLE. The delivered weight of ours was a couple hundred pound more than the published dry weight and the tongue weight was more. I tow...19 replies | 2065 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 04:42 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Do I Have A Check Valve On My Tankless Water Heater? in Plumbing and Water SystemsThat little tank is the mixing bowl. Its purpose is to provide a consistent temperature by mixing hot and cold water that feeds the hot water lines...12 replies | 754 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 03:54 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Do I Have A Check Valve On My Tankless Water Heater? in Plumbing and Water SystemsHere is a parts diagram I found the other day here on the website. It doesn't list a check valve but it might be helpful in showing some of the...12 replies | 754 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 12:53 PMretired_engineer replied to a thread Do I Have A Check Valve On My Tankless Water Heater? in Plumbing and Water SystemsHave removed the heater screen and checked it? It is just above the drain valve on the outside.12 replies | 754 view(s)
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03-20-2024, 10:02 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread Converter or truck charging battery in Electrical System and WiringI can't speak to other trucks but in both my 2015 and 2023 F-150s the Aux line was only active when the ignition was turned on.20 replies | 2070 view(s)
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03-20-2024, 09:43 AMretired_engineer replied to a thread About to purchase a 2024 2600RB, what accessories are folks buying? in New To RV'ing, Purchase Questions & General ConcernsWe went ahead and had a MORyde 3000 and wet bolts installed before we picked our trailer up. I figured we would be replacing the nylon bushings...11 replies | 1316 view(s)
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About retired_engineer
- Location:
- The Piedmont, NC
- Product Line:
- Imagine Travel Trailer
- Model Year:
- 2023
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2023 Imagine XLS 22MLE
2023 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost
2023 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost
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04-12-2024
- 03:40 PM - retired_engineer clicked Likes for this post: Grand Design's new Lineage motorized RV by AlbertasaurusYeah, it's nearing...
04-10-2024
- 03:57 PM - txarsoncop clicked Likes for this post: TCL replacement ? by retired_engineerWhat happened to it? ...
04-08-2024
- 06:38 PM - reubenray clicked Likes for this post: Dome Lights? by retired_engineerI recently replaced all...
04-06-2024
- 09:25 PM - UtahBear clicked Likes for this post: TCL replacement ? by retired_engineerWhat happened to it? ...
04-04-2024
- 08:55 PM - retired_engineer clicked Likes for this post: Two is company, Three is a crowd! by 2610mlI also bought a trailer...
03-28-2024
- 02:44 PM - Riverbug clicked Likes for this post: Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22 by retired_engineerIf you install a...
03-27-2024
- 09:16 PM - retired_engineer clicked Thanks for this post: Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22 by RiverbugI've thought about this...
03-21-2024
- 06:04 PM - retired_engineer clicked Likes for this post: RVing Etiquette by Scott'n'WendyWhat is wrong with...
- 07:54 AM - Al in West Virginia clicked Thanks for this post: Heeellllpppp New RV owner with a water problem by retired_engineerHi everybody! Grand...
- 07:53 AM - Al in West Virginia clicked Thanks for this post: Heeellllpppp New RV owner with a water problem by retired_engineerIf memory serves, ...
03-20-2024
- 10:33 AM - retired_engineer clicked Likes for this post: New members who don’t follow up on their posts!!! by RiverbugThird reply and OP still...
01-10-2024
- 02:14 AM - trailrydr mentioned retired_engineer in post Upgrade to dual pane windows?Agree with retired_engineer on cost and performa...
06-30-2023
- 08:23 PM - retired_engineer mentioned powerscol in post Loud Sonic Boom - water tank?...ne in the link from powerscol. It helped me find a...
06-22-2023
- 06:21 PM - Riverbug mentioned retired_engineer in post Water Leak ):Agree with retired_engineer - I think you'll be ...
04-14-2024
- 10:09 PM - RV2600RB quoted retired_engineer in post Do you bring spare keys with you on the road?I bring spare keys for everything tha...
- 03:58 PM - huntr70 quoted retired_engineer in post ABS BrakesI was watching a review video by Josh...
- 03:21 PM - New England Weekender quoted retired_engineer in post Do you bring spare keys with you on the road?We bring the extra keys with us but w...
04-11-2024
- 12:38 PM - retired_engineer quoted WhittleBurner in post OK, something is wrongOn our tankless at home (which we ...
04-10-2024
- 04:18 PM - ajg617 quoted retired_engineer in post Grand Design's new Lineage motorized RVWell the video was disappointing. I a...
04-07-2024
- 05:11 AM - trailrydr quoted retired_engineer in post TCL replacement ?I don't know about the OP but I don't...
04-06-2024
- 11:26 AM - NB Canada quoted retired_engineer in post TCL replacement ?I don't know about the OP but I don't...
- 10:57 AM - retired_engineer quoted NB Canada in post TCL replacement ?What happened to it? Mine wo...
04-05-2024
- 04:57 PM - ajg617 quoted retired_engineer in post Declined insurance quoteMy RV is insured under my auto policy...
- 04:41 PM - retired_engineer quoted ajg617 in post Declined insurance quoteThere's been some interesti...
- 04:40 PM - UtahBear quoted retired_engineer in post TCL replacement ?How timely. I was finally able to fin...
04-01-2024
- 07:56 AM - SGT ROC quoted retired_engineer in post Two is company, Three is a crowd!I've always called them remodel boxes...
03-31-2024
- 07:52 PM - retired_engineer quoted Scott'n'Wendy in post Two is company, Three is a crowd!Google 'receptacle wing box'. It w...
- 05:14 PM - retired_engineer quoted trailrydr in post Two is company, Three is a crowd!Great post! When we added ano...
03-28-2024
- 08:41 AM - retired_engineer quoted Riverbug in post Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22If you install a complete cut...
- 08:41 AM - retired_engineer quoted SolarPoweredRV in post Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22If you install a complete cut-off s...
- 07:02 AM - Riverbug quoted retired_engineer in post Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22It makes sense. Thanks. I don't thi...
03-27-2024
- 11:29 PM - SolarPoweredRV quoted retired_engineer in post Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22It makes sense. Thanks. I don't t...
- 09:31 PM - retired_engineer quoted Riverbug in post Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22For whatever reason GD doesn'...
- 06:25 PM - Riverbug quoted retired_engineer in post Moving Lithium battery under Dinette in MLE22I've thought about this too though it...
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