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RE: Large camper with single AC
Do not close any vents.. An A/C needs a certain airflow to work properly and closing registers will restrict the amount of air flow thru the unit and lead to icing. Some systems have a register in the ceiling assy. (usually called a quick cool feature) that can be opened to add airflow in that area.
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prichardson
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07/05/20 08:06am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Air Conditioning how many do not use it.
It all depends where you are at. Here in the deep south it is a must except in the middle of winter. That said there are many times in my travels to the northern or higher altitude parts of the country that it was not needed.
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prichardson
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06/23/20 07:33am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Any help? First camper/trip issue with water heater.
Most likely dirty orfices and/or miss positioned pilot light. The pilot flame should envelop the top third of the thermocouple. The pilot assy. needs to be positioned so that the pilot flame will ignite the main burner.
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prichardson
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06/15/20 07:24am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Toilet Mold
If you leave the lid open it will help. Mold likes dark damp still air places.
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prichardson
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06/14/20 07:31am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Help with A/C freezing up ..
What temperature did he have his thermostat set at? Trying to keep it too cold at lower ambient can lead to freeze up; however, the frost sensor (if there is one) should prevent it. Doubt if it low refrigerant as it is a new unit. Poor installation leading to re-circulation or restricted airflow could also be the problem.
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prichardson
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06/08/20 07:11am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Best Way To Add A/C to a older trailer?
If you go the portable route, be sure to get a model that uses two hoses to the outside and not the single as shown in the link. They are much more effective when used as the primary cooling source.
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prichardson
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06/07/20 07:18am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: ClassA to small TT set up.
Yes you need blocks under the tires for side to side leveling as TTs are not designed to be lifted by the stabilizers. As far as heavy hitch assy.; it does not need to be removed from the truck. In fact on an overnight stop you don't even need to unhitch unless front to back leveling is grossly off. It shouldn't take any longer to get a TT on the road than a class A with a toad. It all depends on how complicated you make it for yourself on either rig. I can be on the road with my TT is less than 30 minutes and I have friends that can take half the morning getting their class A ready.
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prichardson
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06/06/20 08:15am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New travel trailer check list
Be sure to run all installed devices, ie furnace, A/C, stereo, etc. thru at least one cycle.
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prichardson
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05/15/20 07:20am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Galveston - Bolivar Ferry
Ditto of 2112. never a problem. Turn the LP tanks off while waiting to board then pull to the side after leaving and turn the LP system back on.
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prichardson
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05/12/20 07:24am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Need batterys.
Sounds like you are worried about recharge time. Charge time is dependent on how much amperage has been removed from the battery bank. It does not matter if it is 2 12s in parallel or 2 6s in series. As far as the charger is concerned it is one big 12vdc battery.
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prichardson
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03/16/20 08:07am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fridge Defend
Sounds to me like improper installation; especially in respect to meeting ventilation requirements.
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prichardson
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03/05/20 07:16am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tire flat spots
Date code 2016 and we are already in the 10th week of 2020. Those tires are entering their 4th year. I would replace them because of age.
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prichardson
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03/02/20 06:59am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: SF 42 furnace madness
Swap the two blue wires where you made the connection at the furnace.
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prichardson
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02/24/20 07:14am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Quiet boondocking Moab + South Grand Canyon late march
For the Grand Canyon South Rim consider the NPS campground at Desert View. While not true boondocking its location within an easy walk to the rim and away from the crowds at Canyon Village make it very pleasant.
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prichardson
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02/19/20 07:24am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Adding outdoor lights to my RVs
I would doubt if the lights proposed by the OP would would run afoul of any regulations unless one turned them on while on the road.
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prichardson
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01/31/20 06:54pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Florida to Texas
As long as you avoid rush hour going west thru Baton Rouge on I12 & I10 is not a problem. Weekends are even easier. US190 is street level city traffic.
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prichardson
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01/30/20 06:48pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Florida to Texas
Ditto. Time your travel to avoid "rush hours" in Baton Rouge and be careful in the construction areas between the Atchafalaya Basin bridge and Lafayette and the Texas line to Beaumont.
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prichardson
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01/27/20 06:45am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Lights
Loose bulb or connection.
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prichardson
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01/22/20 07:45am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Maximum length rig considerations
For National Parks 30' is pretty much the limit especially in the dry camping areas. A few have some larger sites with hookups that accept longer. Quite often it is the road accessibility as much as the site size that creates the length limit.
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prichardson
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01/22/20 07:35am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Battery Replacement Assistance
What make and model refrigerator do you have? Many have a heat strip between the doors to prevent sweating. This is in the 12 VDC circuit and is a high draw item. On some it can be turned off.
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prichardson
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01/17/20 07:26am |
Travel Trailers
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