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Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 02-06-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 806
Posted By Vicr
Yuma or the Foothills? I'm out in the Foothills...

Yuma or the Foothills? I'm out in the Foothills close to Las Barrancas Golf Course. I'm also a retired electrician and have a toner which might make it easier to find the open neutral.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-03-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,334
Posted By Vicr
60.4% of all the electricity produced in America...

60.4% of all the electricity produced in America comes from fossil fuels so the EV thing isn't so "Green" after all.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 806
Posted By Vicr
Well, yesterday I was out exercising my 2nd...

Well, yesterday I was out exercising my 2nd Amendment rights but I just went thru all the files from the "Jayco Precept and Alante Owners" Facebook group and the closest I got for a 120v wiring...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 01-23-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 806
Posted By Vicr
You might want to tell us what year and model...

You might want to tell us what year and model coach you have. I have access to wiring diagrams for Precepts and Alantes.
Forum: Tech Talk 01-22-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By Vicr
Everything lined up. I have a '16 Jayco Precept.

Everything lined up. I have a '16 Jayco Precept.
Forum: Tech Talk 01-21-2024, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By Vicr
Yes. I recently removed my Thetford toilet...

Yes. I recently removed my Thetford toilet because of a broken foot flush (bad design) and replaced it with a Dometic 310 and it's a night and day difference. Just be aware to order the correct...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-10-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By Vicr
DO NOT start the generator until all your wiring...

DO NOT start the generator until all your wiring has been repaired. As a matter of fact for your best safety turn the output breaker off (and locked out if possible) until the wiring has been...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-05-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,107
Posted By Vicr
So, the resi grade Eaton breakers are the least...

So, the resi grade Eaton breakers are the least expensive and manufactured to minimum industry standards. The 15/20 "dual" (we, electricians, call them peanut breakers) breaker is essentially two...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-05-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,107
Posted By Vicr
Just curious, what brand breaker was it and was...

Just curious, what brand breaker was it and was it tight onto the bus bar?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-05-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,107
Posted By Vicr
Yes, but with all electrical troubleshooting you...

Yes, but with all electrical troubleshooting you need to have a baseline. If I were to roll up on this as a service call the first thing I'm going to do is grab my Fluke and head to the the pedestal...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-05-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,107
Posted By Vicr
This is exactly what I was talking about in post...

This is exactly what I was talking about in post #16.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-05-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,107
Posted By Vicr
OP hasn't mentioned what the voltage at the...

OP hasn't mentioned what the voltage at the pedestal was when both heaters worked vrs. the voltage now when they trip the breaker. If the available voltage has dropped then the heaters will pull more...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-03-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By Vicr
We towed the same for 6 years and left the CRV...

We towed the same for 6 years and left the CRV hooked to the coach many times, all I ever did was unplug the toad from the coach just to be sure any electrical gremlins might crop up.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 01-02-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Vicr
Be aware that the inverter derives power from...

Be aware that the inverter derives power from your batteries converting 120v from 12v and requires that the batteries be fully charged for optimum operation. Also, if you have a residential...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 12-30-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By Vicr
Did you install a fuse at the battery end of the...

Did you install a fuse at the battery end of the new 12v circuit?
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 12-26-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,470
Posted By Vicr
And we know as the voltage drops current rises....

And we know as the voltage drops current rises. And for those that need an explanation I found this helpful article: https://opentextbc.ca/basichvac/chapter/ohms-law-and-watts-law/

As an...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 12-26-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,470
Posted By Vicr
No one here mentioned available voltage while...

No one here mentioned available voltage while connected to shore power. In the OP's particular case with 2 AC's and the power management system if the voltage at the pedestal drops much below 115...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 12-13-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,806
Posted By Vicr
This is a very common problem. The furniture was...

This is a very common problem. The furniture was made by Flexsteel and used several bad batches of material in'16 and '17. The best thing to do is have them re-upholstered. Your not going to fight...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-07-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By Vicr
You need to reset you limits. Watch this: ...

You need to reset you limits. Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWFVeDrGW-I
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 11-22-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By Vicr
What does "no power at all" mean, both 120v and...

What does "no power at all" mean, both 120v and 12v? Are you plugged into shore power? Did you trip the shore power breaker? Did you trip the main breaker in the converter panel? Do you know how to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-20-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 828
Posted By Vicr
x2 on replacing a Thetford toilet with either the...

x2 on replacing a Thetford toilet with either the Dometic 320 or 310. After our flush arm broke this summer while out on a 9 week trip I "jerry-rigged it with cable ties and ordered a new Dometic 310...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-02-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,201
Posted By Vicr
Have you checked your tire pressure?

Have you checked your tire pressure?
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 10-26-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By Vicr
Yes I am familiar with this problem. Either have...

Yes I am familiar with this problem. Either have an RV shop tear the slide box apart and add a steel header to take the sag out (maybe even put a slight crown in it) or have an RV shop add a rubber...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 10-22-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,249
Posted By Vicr
Red Coating

https://www.sprayon.com/product/el601-red-insulating-varnish/
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-22-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,683
Posted By Vicr
Just curious Alicia, what brand breaker was it...

Just curious Alicia, what brand breaker was it that failed?
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