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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-06-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,021
Posted By rcharrette
Thanks everyone for the replies, this is a MH,...

Thanks everyone for the replies, this is a MH, 2018. I had my last camper for 5 year so we are working through the "new camper quality issues". The dealer is 2 months out to get me in and look at...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-05-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,021
Posted By rcharrette
Hi, thanks for the reply. I’ve actually tried it...

Hi, thanks for the reply. I’ve actually tried it both ways several times. It makes no difference.
What’s really got me confused is both units are doing this. So either both have the exact same...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-05-2019, 04:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,021
Posted By rcharrette
AC trouble

Hi all, I have 2 Dometic AC units on the roof of my MH. Both are doing the exact same thing.
I turn on the AC (front, rear or both it doesn't matter) the fan comes on the compressor kicks in and...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 02-11-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,235
Posted By rcharrette
Ha, I'm like you. For 5 years I had then sensors...

Ha, I'm like you. For 5 years I had then sensors working on both my black and grey tanks but it took a lot of work! Sometime I'd have to fully flush my tank 3 or 4 times to clear a sensor. Most of...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 02-11-2019, 02:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,766
Posted By rcharrette
When camping in colder temps our family of 4...

When camping in colder temps our family of 4 would wake up in the morning with puddles of water in the window frames. I'm pretty sure it's unavoidable but a dehumidifier and cracking roof vents...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 02-10-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,192
Posted By rcharrette
@beachbourbon, I PM'ed you. If your interested in...

@beachbourbon, I PM'ed you. If your interested in used I have one for sale.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 01-30-2019, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,705
Posted By rcharrette
Solar charge controller?

Hi all, for the past 2 years now I've been slowly building our solar system for our 27' Kodiak 240BHSL. I initially purchased a Renolgy 100W starter kit

(Renogy 100 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 01-03-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By rcharrette
Excellent, thats how I was reading it as well,...

Excellent, thats how I was reading it as well, just wanted to confirm as this set 6V set up is a bit new for me and I'm starting to get a bit deeper into it with mod's and upgrades.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 01-02-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By rcharrette
Great, thanks for the reply. I'm getting ready to...

Great, thanks for the reply. I'm getting ready to install a Victron battery monitor and I know I'll need to input the Amp hours of my battery bank.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 01-02-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By rcharrette
6 Volt Battery Amp hrs

Hi all, I think I found my answer but just want to confirm. Last year I switched from my 2 12V deep cycles to 2 6Volt's. I gotDuracell Ultra 6V Golf Cart Battery.
It has a 208AH capacity for each...
Forum: Boondocking - Dry Camping 10-03-2018, 11:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,753
Posted By rcharrette
Ha!

Thanks Franktafi, I think I'm a slow learner though as it took me close to 4 years and at least 3 sets of batteries to get to this point :)
In hindsight I'd have upgraded the converter to a 4 stage...
Forum: Boondocking - Dry Camping 10-03-2018, 01:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,753
Posted By rcharrette
My .02

We've had our Kodiak 240BHSL for about 4 years now and we dry camp ALOT. The problem you'll run into with your 2 batteries is running them down too low and not getting them fully recharged.Especially...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 09-21-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
The Saga continues!

It's been over 2 months now and still no check from the warranty company. At this point I have nothing good to say about Protective Extended Warranties. After the adjuster came out we were told all...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 08-21-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,215
Posted By rcharrette
Yes, that’s what I said as well, DSI-FLT is for...

Yes, that’s what I said as well, DSI-FLT is for propane. My problem is the propane switch on the control panel is set to off and the electric is on (switch is lite up) yet I’m getting the DSI-FLT...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 08-21-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,215
Posted By rcharrette
DSI-FLT light on electric?

Hi all, the last 2 times I've connected to 30amp service the DSI-FLT light has come on. I have my hot water heater set to electric, NOT propane.
It was my understanding this light was connected to...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-17-2018, 03:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
I had tires replaced and brakes/ wheel bearing...

I had tires replaced and brakes/ wheel bearing checked last winter. I’d hope if there was a cracked axle they would have caught it but I guess you never know??
Anyway it all seems to be moving...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-15-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
Hi all, just wanted to give an update on this as...

Hi all, just wanted to give an update on this as it's still on going.
Yesterday I called in to check the status of thing. The inspector that came out to look at the axle Friday should have had...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-09-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
Warranty company is XtraRide. I made a claim...

Warranty company is XtraRide. I made a claim about 2 years ago on the microwave (and one other item I can't remember right now.).They covered it and it was a very easy process. I can't imagine how...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-09-2018, 03:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
The fight begins!

So I got a call from the mechanic today and he said the warranty company denied the claim! We called the warranty company and moved our way a few levels up the food chain and finally the answer was...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-08-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
@rich2481, I asked the guy at the repair shop to...

@rich2481, I asked the guy at the repair shop to inspect the other axle for any signs of damage, etc and he said of course he would do a thorough inspection of the whole system. I spoke with him last...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 08-08-2018, 02:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,142
Posted By rcharrette
Broken Axle!

Yesterday we were driving the Sea to Sky Hwy from Squamish BC to Whistler. We were just getting to the edge of Squamish when "bang" and the trailer lurched hard. I was initially just stunned, didn't...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,746
Posted By rcharrette
@wahoonc good point. When at altitude we need to...

@wahoonc good point. When at altitude we need to keep our fridge on gas (not auto) in order to run the microwave with our 2000W Yamaha or it will overload it. Just habit now and really don't think...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,746
Posted By rcharrette
Congrant's and welcome!

IMO I'd start with one Yamaha ( or Honda) 2000 generator. That should run everything on your camper except the AC. I originally got a Honda EU 3000 (or 4000??) years ago with the intention of running...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 07-14-2018, 01:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,553
Posted By rcharrette
Leaping into solar!

Ok, more like dipping my toes in at the moment. I picked up the Renolgy 100W starter kit with 30amp Wanderer charge controller. I’m looking for idea’s on installing it permanently on the roof? For...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 07-04-2018, 01:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,301
Posted By rcharrette
Thanks for the reply Aaron. Solar is of course...

Thanks for the reply Aaron. Solar is of course another worm hole for me to dive into at this point. I did see the system I was looking at seems to be easily expandable. What I'm hoping is for now to...
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