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Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 04-02-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
Our problem was definitely the disconnect switch....

Our problem was definitely the disconnect switch. Had it rewired by a professional and our trailer functioned perfectly on our last trip.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-22-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
Good afternoon, just an update. It looks...

Good afternoon,

just an update. It looks like we fixed our trailers electrical issue. Apparently, there was a minor wiring mishap on the disconnect switch that occurred during production. I...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-20-2022, 04:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
Yeah, I guess our solution the last couple years...

Yeah, I guess our solution the last couple years was to be constantly camping, and at 50 amp sites. I'm interested in dry camping more as the campsites and fuel costs are getting pretty high. Gotta...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-19-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
Thank you Persistant. I haven't performed...

Thank you Persistant.

I haven't performed any "after-market" modifications but the wiring to my disconnect and the disconnect itself is now suspicious.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-18-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
I thought I had my problems with my electrical...

I thought I had my problems with my electrical system restored to normal. Unfortunately, this is not the case.

I was previously having trouble with my batteries holding charge overnight when...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-17-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
I have two lead acid sealed Interstate batteries...

I have two lead acid sealed Interstate batteries now. Previously I was on 1 Die Hard battery, which is how I took delivery and I believe it was running low on water and I wasn't storing it on a...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-15-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
Good point. I simply thought the fact that...

Good point.

I simply thought the fact that it was losing charge was somewhat normal. We camp mostly at 5O amp sites and plug in to the site power before lowering the landing gear.

The...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-15-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
I agree on the battery being fully charged or...

I agree on the battery being fully charged or close to it prior to departure. I am just a little cautious now due to the fact that our converter was bad, so it blew up two batteries. I am very...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-15-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
Thank you for the replies. I have had my trailer...

Thank you for the replies. I have had my trailer out on 20+ trips over the last couple years but now I am fine tuning. We fall into the category of those who bought at the beginning of covid but we...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-14-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,482
Posted By MatthewS
ONAN/ Cummins EVP 5500 generator trickle charge question

Hi All,

I have a Voltage toy hauler with an ONAN 5500 evp generator. Does this generator run only off the house battery, or does it have a battery of its own for starting? My unit was getting...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-30-2021, 01:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By MatthewS
Hooking Up fifth wheel Night before??

What is the max time you have left your fifth wheel hooked up to your truck? If hooked up do you put the front jacks down? Considering to hook up the night before we leave for convenience since we...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-30-2021, 01:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
What is the max time you have left your fifth...

What is the max time you have left your fifth wheel hooked up to your truck? If hooked up do you put the front jacks down? Considering to hook up the night before we leave for convenience since we...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-21-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
Here is my set up

Here is my set up
Forum: Towing Talk 04-18-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
We were originally going to buy a 28' RAGEN toy...

We were originally going to buy a 28' RAGEN toy hauler, then we set our minds on a 39' Voltage and assumed the 2500 specs on the RAM website were satisfactory.

Stepping into the 40' toy hauler...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-15-2021, 02:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
I ended up buying a RAM 3500 Dually. I probably...

I ended up buying a RAM 3500 Dually. I probably could've ran my 2500 RAM diesel into the ground pulling the toy hauler all over camping without any problems, but I am very cautious. Thanks for...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-11-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
one last thing for anyone reading this thread,...

one last thing for anyone reading this thread, look at the front axle width and turning radius capability of a Ford F450 before buying a dually if you tow a 40 ft toy hauler. I am not a Ford guy but...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-11-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
The more I comb the truck websites, read and...

The more I comb the truck websites, read and watch user stories, the more I realize how towing capabilities and numbers are somewhat misleading. I was way too quick to purchase not only my truck but...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-11-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
Thanks for the video Tom !

Thanks for the video Tom !
Forum: Towing Talk 04-11-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
I have my Gain set at 8.5 when towing. It brakes...

I have my Gain set at 8.5 when towing. It brakes fine, I am hearing the added rubber of a dually helps things slow down with a trailer behind you. As you all have pointed out, my initial goal was to...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-11-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
Correction; the 2021 Ford 350 DRW is also 96 in...

Correction; the 2021 Ford 350 DRW is also 96 in in width.
Forum: Towing Talk 04-11-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
I spent my Saturday researching 2021 DRW trucks....

I spent my Saturday researching 2021 DRW trucks. The main thing I am looking at is the width of these trucks. From what I have read the Chevrolet 35000 DRW and the Ford 450 DRW ( Ford 350 DRW has the...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-10-2021, 11:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Forum: Towing Talk 04-10-2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,641
Posted By MatthewS
Need advice on our tow vehicle/toy hauler combo

we recently purchased a 39'6 Voltage (3551) and are towing with a RAM 2500 Cummins Diesel. I am feeling like we need a 1 ton dually even with empty tanks and no motorized toys in the garage of the...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 03-15-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,230
Posted By MatthewS
https://store.lci1.com/media/catalog/product/5/6/5...

https://store.lci1.com/media/catalog/product/5/6/564fb951919f29ce534e803d483247aebf87ba6d.jpg?quality=80&fit=bounds&height=650&width=650&canvas=650:650
Forum: Fifth Wheel 03-15-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,230
Posted By MatthewS
Rota Flex 21.000 GVW anti theft pin lock

Hi everyone, fairly new to the forum and recently purchased a Voltage . Does anyone have a good recommendation for a reliable and secure anti-theft pin lock for a Rota Flex ? Thank you in advance
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