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Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-19-2023, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,302
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
I think you will need to provide the mafg name...

I think you will need to provide the mafg name and model of the fridge for help and pictures of the fridge and the wires. Most fridges in RV's are powered by propane called absorption refrigeration...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 09-25-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Charging trailer batteries from truck.

Connect the Truck to the trailer. Measure the voltage at the trailer batteries. Start the truck. Then measure voltage at the trailer batteries. If it is more than the batteries are charging and if...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 06-11-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,707
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Well if you disconnected all the wires to a...

Well if you disconnected all the wires to a switch and a light remains on than that switch most likely doesn't control that light unless it is an extremely unusual situation. Most likely the second...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 06-11-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,361
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Problems Seen in Campgrounds and RV Parks.

The most common problems I've seen in RV Parks and Campgrounds are worn out receptacles and either too many RV's on the same circuit or undersized wiring. Any of these conditions can result in low...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 06-10-2021, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,890
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
What that does is restrict the flow not lower the...

What that does is restrict the flow not lower the pressure. If you have a flow the pressure will drop but if the flow stops then the pressure will rise such that the flow restriction has no effect...
Forum: Library of Owner & User Manuals 04-11-2021, 12:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,548
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
There is a breaker that trips as soon as I try to...

There is a breaker that trips as soon as I try to activate it Well than either you have an appliance possibly defective that is creating an overload including possibly the charger converter or you...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-09-2021, 01:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
I am amazed that any idiot can buy a truck and...

I am amazed that any idiot can buy a truck and 15,000 pound fifth wheel with no experience ever towing and hook up and go and be completely legal with 25,000 pounds of combined weight and give or...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 04-09-2021, 12:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,313
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
If you leave the black tank open because your...

If you leave the black tank open because your connected or drain it to often your going to have problems with build ups and pyramids.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Propane Systems 04-08-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
You would expect the positive to be switched in a...

You would expect the positive to be switched in a negative ground system but if somehow the negative was switched and grounding of a winding in the motor occurred current could flow in the motor with...
Forum: General RV Related Discussions 04-01-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Here's an article on Towing rating...

Here's an article on Towing rating https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-capacity
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-20-2021, 02:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
A certain number of people hired as engineers are...

A certain number of people hired as engineers are not engineers but people hired as supervisors. Their job is to watch others work and report back to the hire ups. Others are hired to calculate costs...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-19-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
If you attended a university where you are not...

If you attended a university where you are not immersed in a culture of math and science are not required to take a physics course on electricity and magnetism then not being able to make a light...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-19-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Electricity is dangerous some people will not...

Electricity is dangerous some people will not understand it no matter how many books they read and classes they take. I have worked with people who passed the same exams as I have and they can't make...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-16-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Not to put words in Paul's mouth but when he says...

Not to put words in Paul's mouth but when he says the 50 amp short stop is not doing anything he means to say it is not providing the proper protection for the downstream wire. It won't click off at...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-16-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
If you're unhappy with the replies than you can...

If you're unhappy with the replies than you can buy a book on basic electricity and educate yourself on the subject otherwise get the dealer to do your work. If something goes wrong a lawyer is who...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-16-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
The purpose of breakers and fuses is to protect...

The purpose of breakers and fuses is to protect the wire and from a fire caused by short circuit, overload, or insulation failure. They can only protect downstream of the power source. A breaker in...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-15-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,983
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
A fancy double cell service router with load...

A fancy double cell service router with load balancing won't make up for poor cell service found in rural areas. The only real solution is a high gain multiband directional antenna of the log...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-15-2021, 03:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,983
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Just what do you think that Bluetti thing is...

Just what do you think that Bluetti thing is going to do for him? 120 volts at 30 amps is 3600 watts. That Bluetti thing that has an advertised 5100 watthout capacity with only a 2000 watts load...
Forum: General Off-Topic Discussions 03-11-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,598
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
The fact that they still can't get enough N95...

The fact that they still can't get enough N95 masks to meet demand shows how incompetent the capitalist government is and what a failure the capitalist free market system is. Can't produce enough...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-11-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,913
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
When asking three women in an office do they feel...

When asking three women in an office do they feel hot, cold or just right each one will have a different answer.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-11-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,575
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
I have a FiveStar brand mounted on a sliding 20...

I have a FiveStar brand mounted on a sliding 20 ft pole made of two pieces of 10 ft EMT you can make one with just one piece if you wish. The pole is secured to the trailer spare tire rack.with hose...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-11-2021, 04:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,043
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
From the picture and what you say it looks...

From the picture and what you say it looks correctly wired to me. The only real question is are the breakers the right size to protect the wires. A 30 amp breaker protects a #10 or larger wire and a...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 03-11-2021, 03:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,983
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
You'll do fine with 30 amps as long as you don't...

You'll do fine with 30 amps as long as you don't try run to many loads at once. Your more likely to have problems with the campsite power pedestal and their wiring. You'll want enough battery energy...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 01-31-2021, 04:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,752
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Basic electricity video

Here's a good basic electricity video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX4s-bxn4fs That also covers batteries and solar power.
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 01-31-2021, 01:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,752
Posted By kimbo@alum.mit.edu
Using Lithium batteries

There is more than one kind of lithium battery type chemistry. Unless the inverter charger controller mfg. recommends specific batteries you will need to do your own engineering to be sure you don't...
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