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RE: Transfer switch salvagable?
I expect I will just keep. Unless someone in dire need happens to show up at my door. The guy at Progressive was such a nice guy I really don't want to trouble him (and embarass myself further ;) )
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Horsedoc
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07/04/20 07:05pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Transfer switch salvagable?
How lucky can I be? The new switch came in on friday from Fed Ex. This morning I went over the schematics of the switch and took a pile of photos. Pretty hot here in Ga and I hooked a fan up to move some air as I worked. 2 minutes previously there was power and then none. Hmmm? Tracked back to the 30 amp receptacle I just rebuilt, knew it was good. Went further up the line and flipped a 30 amp breaker. It felt loose. My son took a look and said the same thing. 'bad breaker'. We replaced the breaker and had power. Plugged in the MH and 30 seconds later the transfer switch clicked over and was ready to go to work.
All the worry and a new transfer switch I didn't need. BUT, I didn't have to go to the trouble of taking all the wires and box out and then putting the new switch in. Turns out a 7 dollar breaker was the problem all along. That yellow on my face is egg, that smile on my face is satisfaction of not having to take out and replace all that equipment.
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Horsedoc
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07/04/20 09:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: SWFL to Hiawassee Ga pulling a 30 ft TT
get off 75 at the Forsyth Ga exit. Head north thru Montecello to Madison Ga. I Madison get US441 north thru athens and Commerce (cross I-85 there) Stay on US 441 to Clayton. Turn left in Clayton on 76 (at the dairy queen) and stay on it to Hiawassee. Leave that Atlanta traffic to the folks that liver there. They have enough problems just surviving there.
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Horsedoc
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07/02/20 07:29am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Transfer switch salvagable?
Make and model of transfer switch?
Progressive Dynamics PD52
I spoke with a guy at the factory and his advice was to go ahead and replace it. Said that once they start sticking it won't get any better.
I just ordered one from their authorized distributor in Tennessee. Guy said it should go out today and I should have it by Friday.
Somehow I doubt the delivery date but I can always hope I guess.
Leisure Time Distributing
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Horsedoc
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07/01/20 09:28am |
Tech Issues
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Transfer switch salvagable?
Apparently my Progressive Dynamics has failed. I thought it was a faulty 30 AMP connection on the ole at my garage. Rebuilt the connection and definitely have power there.
I can start the genset and have power when it runs.
The switch had a couple of moments delay before it would switch over, but I was told and read this was to protect the genset until it ran smoothly.
Pretty much figured the switch is at fault. There is a pile of wires and work to replace it - likely beyond by confidence and ability. My hope is that there is some sort of re-set or such that can be done to "un-stick" the points and get it working right again.
I have seen several videos on trouble shooting etc but found nothing on what to do if trouble is found.
Is there such a thing as manually operating the switch manually a few times - with the power and gen set off of course? Ideas or solutions?
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Horsedoc
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07/01/20 07:23am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Route from the South to Glacier Natl Park
We have done the route from Missoula north. I believe it is 93 up to the west side of Flathead Lake. We were towing in a 36 ft Itascal Horizon. Not a bad road back then, but pretty crooked if you are trying to make time. Road follows the lake shore pretty much all the way past the lake.
In Kalispell we went US 2 through Hungry Horse. We stayed a few days in West Glacier and did day trips across the top to the east side of the park. In August there was still a lot of snow around the visitors center. Streams were full and running fast.
I believe the Going to the Sun Road has been re-done since we were there, adding width and some barriers in places.
I might call the pakr and make sure the GttS Road is open if that is one of your objectives. There is a length limit but we were OK in the Honda we were towing at the time. The Red Buses were running, but I preferred my own driving rather than riding with some guy I didn't know or how well he handled a loaded truck
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Horsedoc
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06/29/20 05:16pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Hauler to get my trailer from Florida to Canada?
Florida to Canada. 7x16 cargo trailer. Insurance on me.
Joe, my crowd delivers autos from Ft Lauderdale to NY city but Canada might be a bit further than our drivers would want to go. Something they don't like about crossing into Mexico and Canada. (mainly Mexico I think) I would not even want to give you a price on crossing the border. You might think I have lost my mind
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Horsedoc
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06/28/20 07:42pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: The one thing I hate working on is...
Trying to make sure my Brake Buddy works like it is supposed to is my PIA
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Horsedoc
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06/25/20 09:41am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Hauler to get my trailer from Florida to Canada?
From where in Florida to where? Length and weight? We might do the haul. Insurance on you or us?
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Horsedoc
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06/24/20 03:48pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Do You Trust Hitch Locks?
I guess my rationale is a bit different. I don't want to be 'locked' to the towed. Nothing wrong with a pin thru the bolt holding the hitch insert in place -
I check the hookup a couple or three times on a 200 mile trip.
I have this thing about fire. When we had a pusher I worried about fire and trying to unhitch the towed and being unable to unlock the pin holding it to the Jeep, or the Jeep catching fire and both burning up as I struggle to disconect them. Just a phobia I know, but my phobia and I'll take my chances on a stolen or lost pin.
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Horsedoc
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06/20/20 05:54am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Without getting political....
Not political at all. I quit Atlanta a while back when they forced the City/State into a deal to build the new stadium with the moving top. Traffic in downtown makes it extremely difficult to get to and worse, the price of the tickets made it almost impossible to see a game.
I can still watch a game on TV but who wants to see that bunch get beat!
Think my money, time and energies will go to college games from now on.
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Horsedoc
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06/16/20 07:14am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Changing oil & can only fit in half a quart :S - QG 4000
I think it might sound strange to some of you, but adding oil with a ketchup bottle works. Put the tip down in the hole and squeeze gently. The space allows the air to come out as the oil goes in. Have tried too many time to jus use a funnel or even pour from the neck of the oil bottle.
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Horsedoc
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06/16/20 06:44am |
Tech Issues
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RE: potential new rv resort
I have seen several 'used to be KOAs" that failed because there was nothing to attract customers locally. Most of what they had was over-nighters traveling and long termers trying to stay afloat.
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Horsedoc
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06/14/20 08:59am |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
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RE: Radio won't turn off
try holding the off button in for a few seconds. That is the way you have to turn off the radio on my Canyon Starr
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Horsedoc
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06/14/20 08:19am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Any safety issues these days?
Stay away from driving through Atlanta. The nutcases were outtrying to shut down oneof the interstates for a while. National Guard pretty much stopped that stuff
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Horsedoc
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06/03/20 01:15pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: External Antenna for iphone
Years ago I had a Wilson magnetic antenna we would just sit on the dash of the MH and did well from Georgia to western SD (until we hit remote areas in the Black Hills. Now I have an iphone and the antenna does not work with it - plug in does not fit. Like the reception with the antenna.
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Horsedoc
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06/03/20 01:07pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: 'Question About LEAD LEAD LEAD Acid Batteries
I believe it was a piece on batteries the found interesting and shared.
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Horsedoc
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06/03/20 01:02pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: New to RVing, GVWR and multiple State DL
There are some Bounder MH out there with the Chev engine that can be bought worth the money. Not the strongest or fastest but will get the job done. Select what you tow carefully. That is what kills your power on steep hills and mountains.
I-24 at Monteagle, Tenn is the place I have found that tells me if I have enough power. A 300 Cat engine in a 36' Winnebago was OK. A 425 Cummins in a 40' Damon was more than adequate. Haven't crossed in the present gas V-10 Newmar 40 footer but I am pretty sure it will get across, but I may get passed a lot going up.
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Horsedoc
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05/31/20 01:33pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: 12V wiring Aluminum Cargo Trailer conversion
Wire it like a house and don't take any chances
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Horsedoc
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05/26/20 03:36pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Rubber roof glue?
Eternabond tape comes in 4 and 6 inch widths.
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Horsedoc
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05/25/20 04:17pm |
Tech Issues
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