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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-06-2023, 05:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,968
Posted By MPD56
Thanks for the post. They didn't come good for my...

Thanks for the post. They didn't come good for my nose cone two years ago.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-05-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,968
Posted By MPD56
Mine is in the dealer now for it's 3 roof ...

Mine is in the dealer now for it's 3 roof

Still haven't cooled down to talk about it.

This one blew back on the I-75 in Michigan
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-21-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,083
Posted By MPD56
The house hold wiring is protected by the breaker...

The house hold wiring is protected by the breaker or fuse in the house.

By Ohms Law and the electrical code. It doesn't matter what you plug into the house plug. The over current (breaker) device...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-04-2023, 05:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,358
Posted By MPD56
Thanks Craigav I work at a place that has...

Thanks Craigav


I work at a place that has multiple boilers that produce steam for generation.

We can only schedule preventive maintenance if we know the condition of the water.

Glass or...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,358
Posted By MPD56
If the water was pure H2O, you wouldn't need an...

If the water was pure H2O, you wouldn't need an anode.

Some anodes can be made of magnesium, aluminum or zinc.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,358
Posted By MPD56
Just my 2 cents All my trailers , I've...

Just my 2 cents

All my trailers , I've installed a ball valve with Teflon tape. Just in case the two dissimilar metals react.

Easy to winterize and if you lose the air cushion in the tank....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-28-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,668
Posted By MPD56
Not to mess anyone up. But you get what you...

Not to mess anyone up.

But you get what you pay for. And all have pros and cons.


I think temporary the generator will be fine.


I can explain more if anyone want me to.
Forum: Tech Talk 10-17-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,555
Posted By MPD56
Weatherman1 Thanks for sharing your...

Weatherman1

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

It's people like you that makes this forum great.
Forum: Tech Talk 10-16-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,555
Posted By MPD56
G1 in Ontario means I'm supposed to know how to...

G1 in Ontario means I'm supposed to know how to (LOL) installed, maintain and diagnose any device that uses more then 400,000 BTU. For over 40 years.


How a GE gas powered jet engine turns a...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-15-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,555
Posted By MPD56
Interesting but believable? Top of my head ...

Interesting but believable?

Top of my head

Higher altitude means thinner air , less oxygen so the flame would be yellow.
Incomplete combustion.

The flame should be blue and with proper...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-02-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,178
Posted By MPD56
Cornwall Drove by there a few weeks ago. ...

Cornwall
Drove by there a few weeks ago.

We have two months of camping up north.

My last tralier they changed the panel.

Hard to troubleshoot over the internet. I would think this problem...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,756
Posted By MPD56
I'm wondering if the auto reset plugs in like a...

I'm wondering if the auto reset plugs in like a normal fuse. If it does, I'd try putting in a normal fuse to see if it holds. If you lose the fuse, then you would know that there was a true...
Forum: Tech Talk 08-20-2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,671
Posted By MPD56
I'm blessed to work in a place I can learn every...

I'm blessed to work in a place I can learn every day

If it has wire to it, I'm suppose to know how to install or troubleshoot and repair it.

We consume over 100 megawatts per hour and in a...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-19-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,756
Posted By MPD56
Interesting? By meaning the BMPro controller...

Interesting?

By meaning the BMPro controller is the Solar Controller. I would think that if it is only the AC unit and bedroom lights and other DC lights stay on it wouldn't be the controller.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-19-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,178
Posted By MPD56
Interesting? First thoughts are problem with...

Interesting?

First thoughts are problem with fuse holder
on printed circuit board. Check voltage on line and load side of fuse holder. Another guess is the fuse blown light is defective.
Forum: Tech Talk 08-19-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,671
Posted By MPD56
Yes. When I'm troubleshooting, I don't assume...

Yes.
When I'm troubleshooting, I don't assume anything. The resistance should be less going through the ground wire then the sablilizer (the path of least resistance). If the trailer is plugged...
Forum: Tech Talk 08-18-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,671
Posted By MPD56
If it is easier. Clamp on to the neutral and...

If it is easier. Clamp on to the neutral and then the hot.

If they are not equal, then the difference is flowing through the ground
Forum: Tech Talk 08-18-2022, 04:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,671
Posted By MPD56
Plug in the trailer to a non-GFI and measure the...

Plug in the trailer to a non-GFI and measure the current going through the ground

Only reason I'm posting this, is your an Electrician. I wouldn't want anyone else trying this. The safe way...
Forum: Tech Talk 08-17-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,671
Posted By MPD56
I was at a Michigan state park last week and...

I was at a Michigan state park last week and connected to a 30 amp pedestal, protected by a 30 amp GFI breaker

The neutral and the ground is touching

Example neutral screw on plug could be...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-14-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By MPD56
LOL I just had my meds so I will have to think...

LOL
I just had my meds so I will have to think about the wiggy test.

I know I was involved with the operation of a ground fault protection for a 60 Megawatt generator. Residential GFIC devices...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-14-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By MPD56
Cavie: Thanks and sorry, I apparently wrote...

Cavie:

Thanks and sorry, I apparently wrote this reply, believe it or not! After waking out of a coma in a hospital bed.

I spent 5 months in the hospital, 3 of those months not knowing I was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-31-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,087
Posted By MPD56
Sorry you're right. I've been in a hospital...

Sorry you're right.

I've been in a hospital bed since March 3rd, two months of that in a comma.

Woke up and wouldn't believe I have been married for 40 years.

If it ever happens to you....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-30-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,087
Posted By MPD56
Congratulations I bought a 2019 355MBQS...

Congratulations

I bought a 2019 355MBQS last year and pull it with a 2013 F350 short box (7-3/4) and Husky sliding hitch.

Never had a problem.
Forum: Tech Talk 07-29-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,783
Posted By MPD56
This very interesting? In Michigan State...

This very interesting?

In Michigan State Parks they are starting to install 30 and 50 amp ground fault breakers.

Just for kicks, if you take a multi meter and go from the neutral to the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-25-2020, 09:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,416
Posted By MPD56
I had this problem with my 2008 and 2015 F350...

I had this problem with my 2008 and 2015 F350 diesel

There is a recall, and I believe they resolved it by updating the 7 pin trailer connector from 2016.

Road Sault and grime was getting into...
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