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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-24-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
NP, I owe everyone at least a photo as well. We...

NP, I owe everyone at least a photo as well. We are dry camping just outside Western Yellowstone (Baker's Hole Campground). I really like how this trailer, having LED lighting uses so little power....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-12-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Short answer: It's as easy as you make it. My...

Short answer: It's as easy as you make it. My goal was change nothing but the battery location as far as the electrical circuit. In this way if there is some sort of warranty claim I can show as far...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-26-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,384
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Welcome, enjoy, Jayco makes a very comfortable...

Welcome, enjoy, Jayco makes a very comfortable trailer. We are really happy with our '16 26.5 BHS.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-26-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Posted By Onefastdaddy
I would imagine the location is a balance. There...

I would imagine the location is a balance. There is likely no fixed spot in anyone's case that meets the truck vendors, trailer vendors and clearance requirements exactly.
Balance the clearance...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-25-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
GTK on the extra micro-inverter info. Good thing...

GTK on the extra micro-inverter info. Good thing I have no plans to remain connected to the utility more than a couple more days. Then it's off to see the Western USA.

For all who missed the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-25-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
update

Almost there.

I relocated the battery to the larger front compartment. Added a second one. Still need to add a vent but honestly there's tons of ventilation inside the whole front compartment I'm...
Forum: Recall Notices 04-20-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,695
Posted By Onefastdaddy
I went in, they did the recall fix, which was a...

I went in, they did the recall fix, which was a single ring connector, smaller, so the cable that went to the battery now can go onto the breaker. I had them leave it disconnected until someone finds...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-20-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Ok, so, thinking about it more, the diagram above...

Ok, so, thinking about it more, the diagram above is still valid.
A new thought, to get us out on the road sooner (like Monday). I thought why don't I just build myself a 30A 120v receptacle near...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-20-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
I can't argue that sediment at all. The same...

I can't argue that sediment at all. The same thoughts are in my mind.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-20-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Hmm.... Well this is the master document on...

Hmm....

Well this is the master document on what I want: https://www2.enphase.com/global/files/Enphase_Application-Note_AC-Coupled-Battery-Based-Systems.pdf

But, in a small RV it's overkill. So...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-20-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Good question. Never tried it. Just the issue is...

Good question. Never tried it. Just the issue is to keep the micro-inverter alive I have to have pure sine on the same circuit it is feeding. To do that off the grid requires either an inverter fed...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-19-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,696
Posted By Onefastdaddy
2016 Eagle HT 26.5 BHS Solar Installation and Off-Grid prep

Hello,
I thought I would share my solar install and off-grid prep work on our new FW.
I'll try and keep it simple. This is not a howto just trying to share back my own experience.

First off,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-17-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,219
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Agreed on the wiring and plumbing stinking. I...

Agreed on the wiring and plumbing stinking. I mean really it takes so little time to just go that extra inch and do it right vs this throwing it together.
Not paying claims and having a product...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-17-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Yep, Getting a PowerMax PMTS-30 30A auto...

Yep,
Getting a PowerMax PMTS-30 30A auto transfer switch. GoPower also makes one along with others. I'm documenting it all in a new thread.
Drawing a diagram right now.
I will get this done...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-17-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Warning

Just wanted to not leave my last couple of posts there without a warning. Utility Grid and Micro-Grid (battery made AC) should never meet. That's why the solar micro-inverter turns off when the grid...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-16-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
@all: One catch with that YC500A ... it senses if...

@all: One catch with that YC500A ... it senses if there is current on the line and won't turn on without it. I guess to prevent back feeding during a power outage. Found this out after hooking it all...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-14-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Ok, back from the dealer. Good and bad news. Bad...

Ok, back from the dealer. Good and bad news. Bad first. Dealer didn't know either why the wires were crossed or where the coiled up red/black go from the roof. They would have had to run new wires as...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-12-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Thank you for your reply, I will post my results...

Thank you for your reply, I will post my results for sure. FWIW Jayco replied to my eMail to them with my findings about the polarity being off with each of the locations. They were very polite and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Subaru, that's a good theory. My thought before...

Subaru, that's a good theory. My thought before you wrote that was that Jayco is paid an "incentive" to use the kits.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
I'd really like to go riding. We sold our bikes...

I'd really like to go riding. We sold our bikes before moving onto the boat in 2014 but I definitely have my eye on another.
Thanks for all the help, it would be great to have help here in person...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
I was just about to post that, you beat me to it....

I was just about to post that, you beat me to it. :)

I will be there Thursday AM and point this out. I can bring my multimeter and I may have the panel mounted up there, disconnected, and can show...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
You got it! I got a call back from RV...

You got it!

I got a call back from RV Sacramento. BTW, my high expectations of them are well founded. They informed me they just got in the parts for that recall and my trailer is affected. It...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
It is probably worth noting that as far as I can...

It is probably worth noting that as far as I can tell our trailers are warrantied by each of the vendors independently. Your TV thought the TV vendor, the radio, oven, microwave, wheels, suspension...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
I just had a very interesting call with Jayco...

I just had a very interesting call with Jayco Customer Service. He flat out refused to discuss any aspect of wiring with me. He said I was under warranty and that I must discuss this only with RV...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-10-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 16,352
Posted By Onefastdaddy
Yes, exactly, I see you said the Red wire in the...

Yes, exactly, I see you said the Red wire in the middle...isn't that the red from the roof solar?
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