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Forum: Class C 06-08-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,526
Posted By Microguy
Thanks, I will work with both of those...

Thanks, I will work with both of those suggestions. i thought about a small fan before, but just didnt get to it.
So much going on right now.
Forum: Class C 05-25-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,526
Posted By Microguy
Question on Dometic ammonia fridge operation

We just got to a campsite, and it's hot out there, and it's taking forever for the fridge to cool down. Even the ice in the coolers is melting and dang it, my ice cream is going to me melted.

I...
Forum: Class C 05-24-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,608
Posted By Microguy
Ours had a problem also, it looked like the...

Ours had a problem also, it looked like the control unit or the motor. I replaced the control unit, still no good. Tried replacing the motor, and found out it was just jammed up. They stop...
Forum: Class C 05-01-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,999
Posted By Microguy
Thanks. Just browsing around and found the...

Thanks. Just browsing around and found the exact unit for sale. but I'm going to upgrade it, more sensors, at the same time I replace the camera\display.

Not looking forward to it, but it can...
Forum: Class C 05-01-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,733
Posted By Microguy
Installed real power meters

Been busy. I planned on designing and installing some voltage\current meters in our RV, but it kept getting more and more complicated. Finally found some ready made units online pretty cheap and...
Forum: Class C 04-28-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,394
Posted By Microguy
"Free"..... yeah. Costing a fortune. But...

"Free"..... yeah. Costing a fortune.

But thanks for the replies. I spoke to my brother in law and indicated he ma have backed into something and bent it.

And yep, after I install the AC/DC...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-18-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,003
Posted By Microguy
We did check that, and it kinda makes sense to...

We did check that, and it kinda makes sense to sort of divide the water up between the two tanks, kitchen sink and shower in one, toilet and bath sink in the other. And at least in ours, it would...
Forum: Class C 04-18-2019, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,725
Posted By Microguy
Just an idea..... I replaced our heater with a...

Just an idea..... I replaced our heater with a tankless unit. Installed the controller an.... nothing. Regular switch was on, but no power to the new control unit. Turns out, there is another...
Forum: Electrical 04-17-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,946
Posted By Microguy
One thing to keep in mind, if you use an inverter...

One thing to keep in mind, if you use an inverter (12V to 120) you're just wasting power. IF you have 12V, AND can get a 12V operational TV (With the quality etc... all being acceptable), then thats...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-17-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,003
Posted By Microguy
This is a valid issue, and one I wondered about. ...

This is a valid issue, and one I wondered about. I dont recall the exact sizes, but was a bit surprised at the various tank sizes. I didvexpect them to "add up" a little closely. And was even...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-17-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,267
Posted By Microguy
Ok, here I am....

I am Microguy. That comes from my background in electronics R&D and microprocessors (and having to come up with a name for places like this). My fiance' works in the areospace industry in QC...
Forum: Interior 04-17-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,727
Posted By Microguy
Stuff tie downs....

We had a problem with stuff sliding around on the counters and inside some of the cabinets. I ordered a few various sizes of “shock cord” (same stuff bungee cords are made from) and added a few...
Forum: Class C 04-17-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,394
Posted By Microguy
Question on rear ladders

My brother in law gave us this BT Cruiser, he never used it, but did loan it out at least once.

Im finding curious problems in the back end. Missing backup sensor, lights that dont (and cant)...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-17-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,032
Posted By Microguy
Heres what our converter (Intelipower PD9200...

Heres what our converter (Intelipower PD9200 series) manual says;

When operating normally, the output is a nominal 13.6VDC

If the converter senses the battery drops below "a preset voltage...
Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions 04-17-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,667
Posted By Microguy
Claybar an RV? Id say a little more than a...

Claybar an RV? Id say a little more than a little energetic... looks good.
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-17-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,032
Posted By Microguy
Just for clarity, keep your terms straight. I...

Just for clarity, keep your terms straight. I think we know what youre talking about, but others.....

Converter converts the AC into DC and should keep a charge on the batteries. An inverter,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,261
Posted By Microguy
I thought about just adding gin to the water...

I thought about just adding gin to the water tank. In the spring, just enjoy it, have a party.
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,377
Posted By Microguy
I replaced out hot water heater because one of...

I replaced out hot water heater because one of the inlets\outlets had rusted out.
After looking, we saw the tankless heater was only about $60 more than the tank version. So we went tankless....
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,032
Posted By Microguy
Sounds like your converter isnt working to keep...

Sounds like your converter isnt working to keep the batteries charged. I would disconnect the battery and see what your 12 volts looks like.
Forum: Class C 04-16-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,476
Posted By Microguy
Yes, takes more to go uphill that downhill. ...

Yes, takes more to go uphill that downhill.

If the motor worked before, it could be the brushes inside, or an electrical connection to/from the motor. Sometimes, electrical contacts will corrode...
Forum: Class C 04-16-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,129
Posted By Microguy
On our GS, theres no box, just a "L" bracket...

On our GS, theres no box, just a "L" bracket mounted to some framework in the battery compartment.
If you look at that photo, theres a small black plastic box next to the solenoid, thats it.

yep,...
Forum: Class C 04-15-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,999
Posted By Microguy
Bingo! Finally got it traced out today. Wire...

Bingo! Finally got it traced out today. Wire goes all the way to the back end and I was able to trace it to what i thought was an "opps button" (blank plug) on the rear bumper. There should be...
Forum: Class C 04-15-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,129
Posted By Microguy
Yeah.... I just found that 5A fuse. But...

Yeah.... I just found that 5A fuse. But everything was dead, so it all got replaced.

Working as it was designed now. I think the solenoid may have been OK, but the intelitec "isolater" was bad,...
Forum: Class C 04-14-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,129
Posted By Microguy
Hey, nothing wrong with youtube for info and...

Hey, nothing wrong with youtube for info and ideas. I will do it differently next time I replace the awnings though.... ;)

They have a newer model truck in the video. But according to the vid,...
Forum: Class C 04-14-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,999
Posted By Microguy
Nope, this is all we have. Its stuck on with...

Nope, this is all we have. Its stuck on with some great double sided tape or glue. No visible information. The display (Black block) seems to be all encapsulation, doesnt come apart. Wire goes...
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