Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
08-02-2019, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 913
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
08-02-2019, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
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Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste
08-02-2019, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,744
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Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste
08-02-2019, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
My 16' Funlite was missing the plug so I just...
My 16' Funlite was missing the plug so I just installed this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006JLSN8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My tank has 3/8" NPT threads on the plug...
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
07-26-2019, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 913
Voltage Drop in Charging Circuit
I replaced my converter and installed a new 12 V fuse block. Everything that was working (bath fan seems to be toast) before is still working.
I left the converter plugged in overnight to check...
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
07-25-2019, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Progresss!
New fuse block came in today while wiring was in progress! Had to extend a couple lines to reach the fuse panel, but everything appears to be working! YAY!
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
07-24-2019, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
So, the work continues. Got the parts, but...
So, the work continues. Got the parts, but shouldn't have cheaped out on the 12V fuse panel ... the one I bought broke in trying to install it. Waiting for a replacement one. Meanwhile, I have gotten...
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Forum: Exterior
07-11-2019, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,094
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
07-10-2019, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,945
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
07-08-2019, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,258
Under the aluminum is a steel framework/foam...
Under the aluminum is a steel framework/foam insulation and interior and exterior sheathing. Some Hi-Lo's also have rubber roofs.
There's a great thread about JackandJanet's 200 Watt Solar install...
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Forum: Exterior
07-04-2019, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,094
Sealing roof
After reading through the forums and further inspection of my Funlite, I've decided that I need to do something about the roof. I've discovered what looks to be galvanic corrosion (as described in...
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
07-03-2019, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Upon further investigation, the shore power...
Upon further investigation, the shore power breaker is only 15 Amp. The "extra" extension cord they wired up is connected to the "Main" bus-bar in the Load Center which can only accept 4 breakers....
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Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste
07-03-2019, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,744
Black Tank
Well, I finally got the black tank off. Turns out this isn't the original tank, it appears that it was replaced in 1992.
I was wondering how they plumbed the shower and that 'mystery' is solved,...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
07-01-2019, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,945
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Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste
06-30-2019, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,744
Thanks for the tip. I haven't gotten around to...
Thanks for the tip. I haven't gotten around to that yet (more important things to take care of first). I've been trying to get the BW tank out first so I can find a replacement. Looks like I'll have...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
06-27-2019, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,945
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
06-27-2019, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,945
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
06-27-2019, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
So, I've made some more odd discoveries poking...
So, I've made some more odd discoveries poking around inside the couch (where all the electrical/utilities are installed). There are just 2 breakers, looks to be a main and a secondary. Someone...
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
06-27-2019, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar
06-27-2019, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Noisy Converter?
Finally got to plug my camper into shore power to start to check things out. First thing I noticed is that the converter is very loud. Doesn't sound like a fan noise, more like a transformer noise....
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-21-2019, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,127
Okay, last issue solved. Found...
Okay, last issue solved. Found https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009TAOBW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on Amazon. 1 7/8" ball/1" diameter shank rated to 3500 #. Going to the...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-20-2019, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,127
BTW - My TV is a 2013 Chevy Traverse 2LT with...
BTW - My TV is a 2013 Chevy Traverse 2LT with towing package. Rated to tow 5200 with or without a WD hitch, Max tongue weight is 520 #. I towed it home about 40 miles through city streets and back...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-20-2019, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,127
Design flaws - weight ratings
I have been re-thinking about the axle/tire combination/weight ratings of my '83 Funlite and am close to being convinced that if I want to take this rig on any longer trips, I need to upgrade a...
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Forum: Running Gear | Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Axles
06-20-2019, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,945
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Forum: Water heater
06-19-2019, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 961
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