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Forum: Travel Trailers 09-28-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,997
Posted By atreis
Max cold pressure marked on tires. As for...

Max cold pressure marked on tires.

As for mileage, yes, tires inflated to a higher pressure should have less rolling resistance, all else being equal. However, that difference is miniscule when...
Forum: Travel Trailers 09-02-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,348
Posted By atreis
From experience, look up, not down. The water is...

From experience, look up, not down. The water is almost certainly coming from an issue up on the roof or another penetration. Primary possibilities would be the seem between the roof membrane and...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-26-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,477
Posted By atreis
Everchill makes 12V refrigerators, so it's...

Everchill makes 12V refrigerators, so it's neither AC nor gas, but 12V. Standard equipment is a 3way refrigerator, so the previous owner changed it out. Incidentally, I use a different brand 12V...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 06-12-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,533
Posted By atreis
Camco makes some nice replacement end caps: ...

Camco makes some nice replacement end caps:
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-40324-Insect-Bumper-Pack/dp/B00C5SSDUO

As the other reply pointed out, the platform being cut a bit smaller than the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-27-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,948
Posted By atreis
You're very unlikely to find a narrower diameter...

You're very unlikely to find a narrower diameter sewer hose. The simplest solution may be use a 4" PVC pipe and put screw on caps on the ends and mount it behind or under the bumper (or somewhere...
Forum: Electrical 04-24-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,059
Posted By atreis
1. The battery charges when hooked to mains. ...

1. The battery charges when hooked to mains. (You know that though.) It MAY also charge while going down the road if you're using a 7 pin connector and have the charge wire hooked up and your...
Forum: Electrical 04-10-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,887
Posted By atreis
RVs have two separate power systems - one is 120V...

RVs have two separate power systems - one is 120V AC, like one's house. The other is 12V DC. You appear to have issues with both, which makes it more confusing, but you should trackle them...
Forum: Electrical 04-07-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,887
Posted By atreis
A GFI can be wired such that it protects both...

A GFI can be wired such that it protects both itself and all other outlets on the same circuit (or at least those downstream of it). This is usually how they're used in new construction for kitchens...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-01-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,149
Posted By atreis
It's actually pretty normal, even with cars ... ...

It's actually pretty normal, even with cars ... For cars, the repair shop will do a test drive and break in new rotors/drums and pads during that (so a typical owner would never know this is...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-24-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,149
Posted By atreis
I really don't think we can guess what the full...

I really don't think we can guess what the full story is at this point without more input from the OP. My post gave options, depending on what the situation is ... Whether you agree with the ones I...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-17-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,433
Posted By atreis
Directly under the bracket that attaches the...

Directly under the bracket that attaches the springs to the axle, or just aft of where the axle attaches to the frame. It helps to have some blocks of wood to sit the jack on to get a little more...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-15-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,149
Posted By atreis
A few different points .... * What one can...

A few different points ....

* What one can legally tow without brakes varies (a lot) by state, with mountain states and highly populous states having much lower unbraked weight limits than flat,...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-03-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,213
Posted By atreis
It's more likely that your battery is just going...

It's more likely that your battery is just going dead ... What all are you running off of it, and for how long before recharging? Just FYI, most modern electronics have some parasitic power...
Forum: Travel Trailers 10-26-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,023
Posted By atreis
I tow a somewhat heavier trailer using the...

I tow a somewhat heavier trailer using the Ridgeline's sibling, the Honda Pilot. It's a pretty good tow vehicle, and that trailer is well within its ratings. Be sure and use a good hitch with sway...
Forum: Electrical 10-20-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,665
Posted By atreis
The drop-in replacement LiFePO4 have built-in BMS...

The drop-in replacement LiFePO4 have built-in BMS (Battery Management Systems) that keep the cells balanced, enforce the charge and discharge current limits, have buck/boost voltage converters for...
Forum: Electrical 10-18-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,665
Posted By atreis
The best battery is the one that lasts long...

The best battery is the one that lasts long enough. You need to figure out how much battery capacity you need, and for how long. Generally speaking, if you don't run the furnace (the blower motor...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-13-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,598
Posted By atreis
I don't have a slide so can't help if there's...

I don't have a slide so can't help if there's actually an issue with it but do have a thought ... By chance, are you towing the trailer with a vent or window open? If so, try with them closed. ...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-30-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,635
Posted By atreis
Fill the freshwater tank. When it's empty, it's...

Fill the freshwater tank. When it's empty, it's likely time to dump. That's what I do. (Of course, that means not taking advantage of full hook-ups.)
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-30-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,883
Posted By atreis
If your cab is VERY close to the front of the...

If your cab is VERY close to the front of the trailer, you might see some improvement (think: semis). Given that yours likely has a several foot gap, you're not going to see much improvement at all....
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-25-2019, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,935
Posted By atreis
When I got my first trailer (a popup) my neighbor...

When I got my first trailer (a popup) my neighbor (a truck driver) was watching me struggle to back it and came over. He taught me a little trick: Pull very close to the entrance to the site, then...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-17-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,223
Posted By atreis
Congratulations! FYI - the axle rating is on a...

Congratulations! FYI - the axle rating is on a label on the axle itself. (Might be hard to read on an 8 year old unit though.) My axle was very marginal, so I replaced it myself. Not really...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-17-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,715
Posted By atreis
I've had two ST tires fail. Both failed due to...

I've had two ST tires fail. Both failed due to the piece of metal that was still stuck in the tread. In one of those cases I also lost one of the tires on my TV (it's not just vacation, it's an...
Forum: Electrical 03-27-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,892
Posted By atreis
X3 on Yamaha of Honda (with the Yamaha being a...

X3 on Yamaha of Honda (with the Yamaha being a little more powerful and the Honda a little quieter, but both are good). Cheap means loud when it comes to generators.

Neither of these are duel...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-23-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,125
Posted By atreis
I tow with a 2015 Pilot and have no issues at...

I tow with a 2015 Pilot and have no issues at all. The Pilot is very much up to the task, so I'd imagine the Ridgeline would be too, given they're essentially the same vehicle. As above, I tow at...
Forum: Travel Trailers 02-16-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,441
Posted By atreis
Very generally speaking, Gulfstream is a low cost...

Very generally speaking, Gulfstream is a low cost brand. The quality of components is adequate, but they're not high end. Generally, most of the assembly is pretty good. The most common complaint...
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