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Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 11-11-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,734
Posted By riki4570
You can look at our post, we replaced ours. we...

You can look at our post, we replaced ours. we did it over the course of three days, taKing pictures and labeling things well. It's not bad.
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 04-22-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Posted By riki4570
We bought the Boodocker 45 from Best converters...

We bought the Boodocker 45 from Best converters and here is our story. After many discussions with guy at best we purchased unit. He said it was the best replacement for the Elixer as it would fit...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 02-25-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Posted By riki4570
replacing converter in 2006 27 towlite

We are thinking of replacing the old elixer converter with a new one and my question is , is there enough wire behind unit to pull it out far enough to work on back wiring?
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 12-16-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,444
Posted By riki4570
surge protectors

so is the progressive industries unit have a way to reset after a fault. The reason I am asking is a buddys protector went out with no apparent way to reset. We have been lucky as not to have...
Forum: Exterior 07-20-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,571
Posted By riki4570
Thanks for all the replies. You've been very...

Thanks for all the replies. You've been very helpful.
Forum: Exterior 07-13-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,571
Posted By riki4570
lower awning reinforcement

We have a 27 ft hilo made in 2006 and one of the lower awning bracket attachment screws is loose and cannot be tightened. I was thinking of drilling through to upper wood plate from the bottom and...
Forum: General Hi-Lo camper discussion 05-17-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,292
Posted By riki4570
I agree that it's the fridge cooling fan, but...

I agree that it's the fridge cooling fan, but when our switch is on, the fan always is on. It doesn't cycle on and off. Is it supposed to?
Forum: Exterior 08-21-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By riki4570
Returned the one to Home Depot. Found a Frost...

Returned the one to Home Depot. Found a Frost King model at True Value. Seemed more like the old one than the M-D brand everyone else seems to carry. Of course we did have to trim the length and...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-16-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
JackandJanet, thanks for the additional...

JackandJanet, thanks for the additional information. Now we'll know more about it when we call around.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-16-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thanks KnottyRig. We'll do a little more calling...

Thanks KnottyRig. We'll do a little more calling around with that added info.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-15-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Got up on the roof yesterday, removed the shroud,...

Got up on the roof yesterday, removed the shroud, and blew out everything. No improvement in the temp of the air coming out of the A/C. I do have a question. My husband called around a little to see...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-08-2017, 10:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
KnottyRig, I'm not using an extension cord, at...

KnottyRig, I'm not using an extension cord, at least by my definition. The trailer is plugged into our home 20 amp outlet using the long heavy power supply cord that comes with the trailer. It's...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-08-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thanks Bob. I was kind of wondering about that....

Thanks Bob. I was kind of wondering about that. Never been on the roof before.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-08-2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thanks, KnottyRig for all the info. Blowing off...

Thanks, KnottyRig for all the info. Blowing off the outside is next on my list. The 81 inside the trailer is just the air temp early in the morning, no air on. We only ran the A/C for around 10 or 15...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-07-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Smile I cleaned them dry with a very soft tooth brush,...

I cleaned them dry with a very soft tooth brush, then rinsed them. They are drying as I send this note. Shouldn't take long, it's very warm in the garage.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 08-07-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Finally Plugged the A/C in today.

Finally got to the A/C today. Plugged the trailer cord into a 20 amp outlet in the garage. I know everyone says it needs to be 30 amp, but the fuse in the trailer is 20 amp and we had nothing else...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-16-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thanks, Jack.

Thanks, Jack.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-16-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thank you all for the tips. We should be able to...

Thank you all for the tips. We should be able to check out the temp on the A/C tomorrow morning. I'm glad to know the roof will support a person walking around on it. I think both of our blowers are...
Forum: Exterior 07-16-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By riki4570
Yes, we stopped by Home Depot this morning and...

Yes, we stopped by Home Depot this morning and found one that we think will work. Will check it out tomorrow morning. Too hot out right now.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-15-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thank you. We have the Duo-Therm Penguin 600...

Thank you. We have the Duo-Therm Penguin 600 series that is original with the trailer. I think I'll take a look at the filters etc. Tomorrow. Not too sure about getting on the roof. Does DH go right...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-15-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
Thanks. I guess we'll plug it in and see what the...

Thanks. I guess we'll plug it in and see what the temp is. Too bad we didn't have our gauge with us on the trip.
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 07-15-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,860
Posted By riki4570
A/C not cooling enough for comfort

We just returned from New Mexico where we needed the A/C most of the time. It was around 95 to 100 degrees outside during the day. (Although it would cool down at night we kept the fan running all...
Forum: Exterior 07-15-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By riki4570
Replace bottom door weather strip

The weather strip on the bottom of the door has a tear in it and I would like to replace it. It looks like I should be able to just unscrew the aluminum strip holding the vinyl and put on a new one,...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 10-23-2016, 11:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,385
Posted By riki4570
One more thought.....

We came up with maybe a common thread for both incidents. Both times that the batteries overcharged and either exploded or leaked, the batteries were older. This last set was 3 1/2 years old. The...
Forum: Electrical Systems, Charging and Solar 10-19-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,385
Posted By riki4570
Yes, the batteries were deep cycle. We purchased...

Yes, the batteries were deep cycle. We purchased two new Interstate batteries from Costco today and installed them. The mobile RV person we have used on other issues came over and checked out the...
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