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Forum: Ultra-Lite 05-01-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 592
Posted By chrisski
I have used fiberglass over cracks in a tank to...

I have used fiberglass over cracks in a tank to stop a leak.

Always scary cutting into a tank.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 04-27-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By chrisski
If you search load bearing capacity of tires,...

If you search load bearing capacity of tires, you’ll find that the more the tire is inflated, the more the tire carries.

Lack of any other info, I’d inflate the tire to 50, and then look at a spec...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-19-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 212
Posted By chrisski
I doubt a roof mount AC would be more efficient,...

I doubt a roof mount AC would be more efficient, but if it’s higher BTUs, perhaps it will cool down more.

Rooftop ACs top out at 15k BTU on a 20 amp circuit breaker with 120 volts. If you have a...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-03-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,314
Posted By chrisski
I have a 2005 Ford F250 6.0 diesel and towing I...

I have a 2005 Ford F250 6.0 diesel and towing I get 9 - 11 MPG.

Fuel prices are the least of my expenses and am happy to have a reliable vehicle that I maintain and does not break down and tows up...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-03-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 232
Posted By chrisski
I unsuccessfully mounted them on my 2018 285 LBS....

I unsuccessfully mounted them on my 2018 285 LBS. I will never self install one again unless the fasteners are installed from the factory.

Shoring was the issue with inadequate tech data about...
Forum: Travel Trailer 04-01-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By chrisski
Replace the water pump. Each water pump has...

Replace the water pump.

Each water pump has a check valve that prevents water from going into the fresh water tank after its pumped. If this valve leaks, it goes into the fresh water tank...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 03-23-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 293
Posted By chrisski
For tracing the wiring, The black sheet on the...

For tracing the wiring,
The black sheet on the bottom of the RV is a huge job to get off and on. Mine is secured with, forgot the name, but it a bullet fired nail that goes into a frame. When I...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 03-12-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 338
Posted By chrisski
I replaced my pump with a 45 psi 3.0 GPH pump...

I replaced my pump with a 45 psi 3.0 GPH pump with accumulator tank. This accumulator makes it quiet. A bigger would be 60 psi and 5.5 GPH.
Forum: Ultra-Lite 03-09-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By chrisski
Dew condenses does work good. You may be...

Dew condenses does work good.

You may be able to notice where the roof bends and see the studs from the type at the right lighting.

If you go inside, look at the ceiling and it has trim going...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 02-23-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By chrisski
48 volt to 12 volt converter .

Have you considered ditching the 12 volt battery?

I have a 24 volt system and ditched the 12. Volt battery and put in a 70 amp dc to dc converter.

Runs my leveling jacks and slide outs fine. ...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 11-27-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By chrisski
I have Airbags and they do level the ride, but if...

I have Airbags and they do level the ride, but if I forget to inflate the bag from the bare minimum 5 LBS to my preferred 65 LBS when I go for a ride, I don't notice it.

Only thing I've found is...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-27-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 578
Posted By chrisski
I am unfamiliar with this model. I do...

I am unfamiliar with this model.

I do recommend running off the waterpump and tank occasionally. This way, if you do have a leak, you will hear the pump go off occasionally and you have a leak...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 11-27-2023, 12:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By chrisski
Securing a slide out topper

Is the thin gauge aluminum wall of a slide out the proper backing material for a 13’ 6” slide topper?

I am installing a 13’ 6” slideout topper by myself.

The awning is secured by two plates...
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