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Forum: Ultra-Lite 03-22-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 236
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I do not understand putting lugged tires on...

I do not understand putting lugged tires on travel trailers. It may be an issue related to style.

Lugged tire treads help with traction in mud. A tow vehicle may benefit with lugged tires...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 10-30-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
The specifications for the Firman you indicated...

The specifications for the Firman you indicated look like it will run an RV A/C.
Forum: Ultra-Lite 10-23-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
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I have a Honda 1000 watt generator. It is very...

I have a Honda 1000 watt generator. It is very light and quiet. It will not run A/C, microwave, or electric water heater. It will charge my 200 amp hour battery bank using the 30 amp WFCO...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 09-03-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I can't figure out what a CCun is or what a Vlind...

I can't figure out what a CCun is or what a Vlind blind is.

I have a 2018 Kodiak cub. It has thin paneling on aluminum studs. Many small screws provide enough strength for most things.

I...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-08-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Plumbing stuff is endless. Without a picture of...

Plumbing stuff is endless. Without a picture of the cap, I can not help you.
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-08-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
The hex head plugs are standard plumbing...

The hex head plugs are standard plumbing hardware. I purchased replacement nylon plugs at a local hardware store.

I expect the caps are the same. Here in Beaver Dam, WI we have a local chain,...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 03-24-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Solar Install

Some newer Cub owner's have reported a pre-wired solar connection on the roof. Use it if you have one.

A 200 watt solar panel can produce 17 amps at peak power. 12 gauge wire from the panel to...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 01-01-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Thank you for posting the description and the...

Thank you for posting the description and the picture. Greatly appreciated!

Does one of the red and white pairs of wire go to the battery?

I am guessing the inverter in the Keystone kit has a...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 12-18-2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Inverter

"And is the rig prewired for an inverter, hence last breaker labeled 'inverter'? If so, i can't find the other end where it terminates."

My 2018 Cub is wired differently. It does not have a...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 12-18-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Of course, anything is possible, but the neither...

Of course, anything is possible, but the neither solar port is likely linked to any 120 volt circuit breaker.

The port on the front right may be the same as mine. It goes to the battery box on...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 10-07-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
AGM batteries

AGM verses flooded cell batteries is discussed often on IRV2. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

AGM's do not normally vent acid vapors and hydrogen gas. Flooded cell batteries do when...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 10-06-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I have two 100 amp hour batteries in my Kodiak...

I have two 100 amp hour batteries in my Kodiak Cub. They last a couple of weeks without the disconnect. They last several months with the disconnect turned off.

I always start with a full 18...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 08-08-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I don't have a Highlander. I do know you need a...

I don't have a Highlander. I do know you need a 7 pin break connector and an electric break controller. All this requires an addition to the OEM wiring harness and includes at least one self...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-19-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Teacher, As Frank said above, yes you need a...

Teacher,
As Frank said above, yes you need a controller.



The "solar port" is fine for a 100 watt panel. However, you do not need the "solar port". It is just a socket connected to the...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-18-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I have a 2018 176RD. It has a 120 volt outlet,...

I have a 2018 176RD. It has a 120 volt outlet, an antenna jack, and a audio/video cable next to the designated TV mounting spot.


For 12 volts I would fish a 14 gauge cable down through the wall...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-18-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I use an Anderson WDH. It has built in sway...

I use an Anderson WDH. It has built in sway control. However, if you are going to use and Anderson, you need to use special custom installation methods to prevent crushing the Cub "A" frame channel...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-08-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Water Heater Valves & De-winterizing

Valves come in all shapes and sizes. Plumbing routing is what ever the installer decided to do on the day he plumbed yours. Please post a picture.

My Kodiak Cub has a one valve system. The...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 02-16-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I see this old post has not been answered. Sorry...

I see this old post has not been answered. Sorry about that.

40 watts is about 3 amps for 6 hours a day. That is 18 amp hours per day. It will not do much to charge a 60 amp hour battery. It...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 01-16-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
You could take your fully loaded rig to a...

You could take your fully loaded rig to a commercial scale and get the rear axle of your tow vehicle weighed. That would tell you the maximum the jack would need to lift.


What kind of weight...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 07-05-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Wfco

My 2018 Kodiak Cub has a WFCO 30 amp converter/charger. It has a three stage microprocessor controlled charge profile.
Bulk stage initiates when battery voltage is low. Charging voltage rises to...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-28-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
There is a 115 volt socket in the space behind...

There is a 115 volt socket in the space behind the Microwave. I saw mine when the microwave in my Cub broke out of its mounting. It was not supported underneath and was hanging from the front...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-10-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Couple of questions that people may have...

Couple of questions that people may have addressed themselves.

1) This thing has a Winegard connect 2.0 prewired. I see all the hardware and the panel inside. where do you get modules/parts to...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 06-02-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Hello everyone! My wife and I are pondering a...

Hello everyone! My wife and I are pondering a trade in of our little Prolite Profil (Canadaian made brand) for a 2020 Kodiak Cub 175BH. 2 kids make camp life in the Profil quite difficult. Glad I...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 04-17-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
Cub By Pass System

The valve by the water pump is to suck in anti-freeze. Set the bypass valve in the pass through to bypass the water heater, then use the one by the pump to suck anti-freeze for all the pipes and...
Forum: Ultra-Lite 04-09-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 86,805
Posted By persistent
I have the same model and year. Mine is accessed...

I have the same model and year. Mine is accessed through the driver side pass through. Two panels are screwed together and to the floor just to the rear of the access door. It is on the back side...
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