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Forum: Jokes and Humor 05-30-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By KiwiBruce
Brings back memories from when I was doing...

Brings back memories from when I was doing training for my marine service tickets.
All the brand specific training courses were only a week long, so the comment was

"On Monday I could not spell...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-16-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,161
Posted By KiwiBruce
Some LED's can be dimmed but not all, you can get...

Some LED's can be dimmed but not all, you can get a dimmer with remote etc off eBay for not a lot of cash, yes just like the one in the last post. My brother has them in his truck sleeper.
When he...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-16-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By KiwiBruce
Also the fridge Solar charger, control panel,...

Also the fridge Solar charger, control panel, inverter, TV signal boost, and all the other control panels that are in every darn thing these days.
The only way to find out is to open all your...
Forum: Campfire Chat 12-04-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,189,849
Posted By KiwiBruce
Had a big day, made and replaced the hinged...

Had a big day, made and replaced the hinged support for the main slide out wiring. Previous owner had a tire blow that took out the original support.
Then washed and waxed the end caps, now I wish I...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-30-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By KiwiBruce
Short story No it won't really work. Take a look...

Short story No it won't really work. Take a look at this link, it's about fixing bike stuff.

https://www.ar15.com/.../1039864_Help____Need_the_BEST_epoxy_for_joining_A...

Hope this helps
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-28-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,189,849
Posted By KiwiBruce
Today we replaced the fabric for the patio awning...

Today we replaced the fabric for the patio awning and added nuts to the A/C mounting bolts to stop them backing off.

Now it should not leak after a drive down the road, just hoping the unit did...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-13-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By KiwiBruce
This sounds a little like what I am going thur at...

This sounds a little like what I am going thur at moment with my six year old batteries, you didn't say how old the batteries are. They may be getting to that stage where they are done. Even if they...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-16-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,650
Posted By KiwiBruce
This weekend I replaced the brakes and repacked...

This weekend I replaced the brakes and repacked the wheel bearings on 12 year old Ez Lube axles, mine for only six months. The inner bearings had lots of grease, the outer not so much but enough, as...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-14-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,875
Posted By KiwiBruce
I was looking at the Interstate/Costco batteries...

I was looking at the Interstate/Costco batteries the other day, you have to return them to Costco if you have a problem under warranty. They are even distributed by Costco.
I also wondered if they...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 03-02-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,666
Posted By KiwiBruce
One solution could be to rent a uHaul truck with...

One solution could be to rent a uHaul truck with a tow hitch, a Pickup or a SUV.

How "used" a trailer are you thinking of as some states (Georgia) don't require a title for vehicles over ten years...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 03-02-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,666
Posted By KiwiBruce
Also if you register it here in Georgia you will...

Also if you register it here in Georgia you will have to pay the Ad Valorem Tax the first year.

Are you sure you need a Georgia License and not a government ID, just to make sure you are legal.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-25-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,665
Posted By KiwiBruce
I'm not sure which ends you are looking for, but...

I'm not sure which ends you are looking for, but according to Jayco standards and options it has roof top and ground Solar Prep.
As I was told by a Jayco salesman the ground connection is for a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-20-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,665
Posted By KiwiBruce
I always thought black goes to negative. Am I...

I always thought black goes to negative. Am I wrong about that?

If it were only DC, then yes. But as it is 120/240AC and 12 volt DC then it is different.
In the AC world Black (for Death)...
Forum: Jayco Mods 02-14-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,435
Posted By KiwiBruce
Thanks for the tip on the panels, I now also have...

Thanks for the tip on the panels, I now also have a pair of 150 watt panels on the way. So far I have a Bogart TriMetric meter installed, up graded the battery cables and am about to install the...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-05-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,332
Posted By KiwiBruce
I like the Battery Minder Solar...

I like the Battery Minder Solar Charger/Maintainers as they seem to be the only one that desulfate the batteries, helps to extend the life of the battery. I use the AC version on my bike batteries,...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 12-04-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,008
Posted By KiwiBruce
Ah yes, but do eat what you kill? Anyone have...

Ah yes, but do eat what you kill?
Anyone have recipes?

Now you will have to keep at it as they just move in from around about.

I use a .177 pellet gun around the house when they start chewing...
Forum: Tech Talk 12-03-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By KiwiBruce
That's a bit like asking "How long is a piece of...

That's a bit like asking "How long is a piece of string".
Not that I know much about this, but it depends on what size of wire is installed and if you are going to run a charge controller or not.
...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-25-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,390
Posted By KiwiBruce
Kiwi, the country (New Zealand) not the camper or...

Kiwi, the country (New Zealand) not the camper or the fruit & first name. And yes we have sailboats as well as a 5th wheel.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-27-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,301
Posted By KiwiBruce
First off disconnect from shore power. It should...

First off disconnect from shore power. It should have fuses that should be blowing also if you have a shorted wire.

Second disconnect the battery, then with multimeter check that the positive post...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-27-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,078
Posted By KiwiBruce
I grew up around boats and spent many, to many...

I grew up around boats and spent many, to many years rigging boats. A lot of boats have master switches to help keep the batteries charged between uses, also to ease your mind when away from the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-22-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,934
Posted By KiwiBruce
I am going thru the same at the moment, I have a...

I am going thru the same at the moment, I have a 7 watt solar panel hooked up to 2 12 volt batteries and am thinking of upgrading to a 15 watt solar panel with controller by Battery Minder Model...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-27-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,766
Posted By KiwiBruce
I have just been looking at the 2016 Owners...

I have just been looking at the 2016 Owners manual, it states;

"Solar Prep
Your recreation vehicle has been wired with a (exterior) plug in that will allow the batteries
to be trickle charged...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-27-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,824
Posted By KiwiBruce
I have just been reading the owners manual for a...

I have just been reading the owners manual for a 2016 Designer, maybe the same as yours, and says;
"Solar Prep
Your recreation vehicle has been wired with a (exterior) plug in that will allow the...
Forum: Boondocking 09-27-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,102
Posted By KiwiBruce
One thing you did not mention, how old is the...

One thing you did not mention, how old is the battery?

With age the plates get a build up of sulfate that reduces their capacity. You might do well putting on a solar battery charger/ de-sulfator...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-19-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By KiwiBruce
Go to a generator manufactures web site, most of...

Go to a generator manufactures web site, most of them have a guide on buying generators. Once you work out how big etc check the web for one that fits the bill.
Some generators can be hooked...
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