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Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 02-17-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,608
Posted By Chalkie
That is actually beginning to sound like...

That is actually beginning to sound like something is loose or disconnected INSIDE the breaker panel. I would suggest removing the front panel and taking a look. If you are not comfortable with that...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 01-06-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,148
Posted By Chalkie
The real problem with gauges for the LPG is that...

The real problem with gauges for the LPG is that what you can actually get out of it is dependent on the temperature. The colder it gets the less you will get from the tank. I will admit that I have...
Forum: Fifth Wheel 12-30-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,752
Posted By Chalkie
Since my trailer is a bit nose high I looked up...

Since my trailer is a bit nose high I looked up that Correct Track. All I see is that it is for aligning the trailer wheels. I see nothing about it affecting the height of the trailer. Can you...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-17-2014, 02:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,852
Posted By Chalkie
I understand the Hollywood reference, but .........

I understand the Hollywood reference, but ...... in our camper lighting in the shower is not an issue. I mean, really? Do you not know where your body parts are? Do you really need blinding light to...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-10-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,944
Posted By Chalkie
I looked at the Onan website and may not have...

I looked at the Onan website and may not have looked at the exact model you have but it was a 5500. It clearly states that the 5500 has a magneto. So if it needs that voltage, makes me wonder if the...
Forum: Toy Hauler 12-10-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,980
Posted By Chalkie
Wow! That is a lot of damage! Were you able to...

Wow! That is a lot of damage! Were you able to get the license or company of the truck that caused that? Your insurance company might want to go after them. For that much rock they clearly did not...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 12-10-2014, 03:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,030
Posted By Chalkie
I am not going to pass judgment, however I do...

I am not going to pass judgment, however I do suggest that you do more research. I will not get into a p***ing contest with you, but whether it be Dodge or Ford, there is more than just the addition...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 12-09-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,030
Posted By Chalkie
As you so rightly pointed out, it won't add...

As you so rightly pointed out, it won't add anything officially (not even unofficially). It is the AXLES that determine the payload, not the springs and the more weight in springs and other add-on's...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-09-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,731
Posted By Chalkie
The explanation I got was because a 6V battery...

The explanation I got was because a 6V battery has heavier plates than a 12V battery. That is why a 6V battery has a longer life expectancy, and, as I was told, why it charges faster. Darned if I can...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-09-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,944
Posted By Chalkie
I think I am confused. The battery should only be...

I think I am confused. The battery should only be necessary for starting the generator. Once the generator is running it has a magneto that takes care of providing spark to keep the engine running....
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-05-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,731
Posted By Chalkie
Yes, I agree. The only advantage to the 6V...

Yes, I agree. The only advantage to the 6V batteries would be the shorter charging times.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-05-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,731
Posted By Chalkie
You can get AGM batteries in 6V. They are far,...

You can get AGM batteries in 6V. They are far, far less prone to be affected by heat like a battery that you constantly have to add water to.


I had to replace a battery on my truck a couple of...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 12-04-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,731
Posted By Chalkie
If you are willing to take the hit on weight with...

If you are willing to take the hit on weight with adding more batteries like that, I suggest looking at using 6V batteries. You will have more reserve capacity with the 12V batteries in parallel, but...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 11-30-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,390
Posted By Chalkie
Since Camping World is all the same company...

Since Camping World is all the same company whether in Salt Lake or Denver, I can not see how they could play the you didn't buy it from us card.


I too bought ours from Camping World in...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-25-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,372
Posted By Chalkie
Personally, based on what Wahoonc is saying and...

Personally, based on what Wahoonc is saying and your stated limits, I think you are pushing hard in the realms of the very unsafe.

When you are pulling a trailer that weighs as much, or worse,...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-24-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,918
Posted By Chalkie
Several years ago, my father was quite ill in...

Several years ago, my father was quite ill in Nebraska in December. We borrowed the father-in-law's fifth wheel just to sleep in. We plugged into my sisters house and kept the heat going to be...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 11-20-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 56,824
Posted By Chalkie
I dumped the Akuret tires in favor of Goodyear...

I dumped the Akuret tires in favor of Goodyear G614's. When the guys at Discount Tire examined them they agreed that my decision to replace them was good. One installer made the comment that he had...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-19-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,676
Posted By Chalkie
I agree, and 65 seems to be the sweet spot for...

I agree, and 65 seems to be the sweet spot for best fuel economy. While my tires are rated for higher speeds as they are not ST tires, I can usually squeeze around 10.5 mpg at 65. That number can...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 11-19-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,064
Posted By Chalkie
Seems no one else is going to answer this, so I...

Seems no one else is going to answer this, so I will take a crack at it. I do not have a TT and therefore no WD hitch, but my next door neighbor does.


His immediate comment is that if you are...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 11-16-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,486
Posted By Chalkie
I can't say how it is where you are, but around...

I can't say how it is where you are, but around here if a park is not on a public/municipal water system they are required to test their well(s) periodically.


We used to own a place with a well...
Forum: Travel Trailer 11-11-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,755
Posted By Chalkie
Hard to believe that you are warmer (more than...

Hard to believe that you are warmer (more than double) than we are today, with you in the "Great White North". I think I am jealous.

We are in our second year of ownership and I have not done...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 11-11-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,515
Posted By Chalkie
Last year, I drained everything and then pumped...

Last year, I drained everything and then pumped in the pink stuff. This year, on the advice of three neighbors with RV's, I made a fitting so that I could hook up my compressor to the trailer. I blew...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 11-07-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,018
Posted By Chalkie
I have a CB but have only used it in the last few...

I have a CB but have only used it in the last few years when offroading with the quads. I do have HAM radio in the truck and you would be surprised how many truckers use HAM as well. One advantage is...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-05-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,754
Posted By Chalkie
Yeah, well..... I'll keep my Ford for now....

Yeah, well.....

I'll keep my Ford for now. I really think we will upgrade to a dually, but only after we sell our house to downsize. In the meantime, our '08 Ford works well for us. At this...
Forum: Towing Talk 11-05-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,754
Posted By Chalkie
I agree, if a SRW Ford beat out a Dodge DRW, I...

I agree, if a SRW Ford beat out a Dodge DRW, I have to wonder how a Ford DRW would have stacked to the GMC DRW. Any time I see a test like this I can only conclude that the test was handled in such a...
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