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Check all battery connections, even unseen
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
JD, This is the Brand of shunt I have. The app is poorly rated. It's a BMPRO BatteryCheck. Very basic information. https://teambmpro.com/wp-content/uploads/140000_M-BatteryCheck.pdf -
A while back I installed the rain gutters around the windows. Great suggestion! However, I'm getting rain water into the battery box area; more than I would like to see. It's starting to corrode the tray parts. How bad would it look if I put a strip of gutter over the battery box hatch, and/or over the hatch vent holes? The pin-striping is in the way of where I would like to place a strip. Has anyone come up with a better solution, or needed to? Thanks, Chris
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Check all battery connections, even unseen
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
I will have to think about that. I'm still honing my skills with electricity. Rather do it with an experienced person. Maybe if I upgrade batteries and other components. Great upgrade thread JD. -
While conducting preventative maintenance, I found a couple potential unseen issues with the batteries. First, there was a loose connection on the primary negative terminal where wires leave the batteries into the trailer. Could have added resistance. Next, I was troubling as to why I could not connect to my Bluetooth battery monitor from Australia (POS) - came with the used trailer. Come to find out there was unseen-corrosion inside the cable connectors on the battery monitor device itself as you see in this photo. I'm hoping to change out with a victron Bluetooth SmartShunt. Seems like they are difficult to find on Amazon this week. "Victron Smartshunt 1000amp/50mv Bluetooth Smart Battery Shunt" https://www.hodgesmarine.com/vicshu050210050-victron-smartshunt-1000amp50mv-bluetooth-smart.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwy7CKBhBMEiwA0Eb7amH5p-goWq5Zt4LI753IetrA3bdX3UP2nU4Y37hxTqzVQAvbBbS3yBoCVegQAvD_BwE When I'm on the PC next, I will search the forums to see who has experience with these Victrons. I am trying to figure out where I'm going to put this and figure out where this yellow wire goes from the current setup. Does anyone know where the yellow wire might go? This is a 2016 LE-II, not sure if the wire is stock or not. Seems like it is.
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Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Oh, and another electrical wire fell off the pump itself on this last trip. Had to snug up the "bite" on the connector. Easy fix. -
Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
If I keep too many spare parts it could cost me $60K+, for a RAM 2500. I only have a 1500 now and I'm full-timing solo these days, so can't add too much more weight. LOL A spare water pump boondocking seems like a must. -
Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Good grief Charlie Brown, this part is more than 50% the cost of a new pump with all new parts. I think I'll get the new part AND a new pump. Winter is coming and I'm full-timing in it for now. I think someone said it might be a good idea to have an extra on-hand anyways. Why not?! -
Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Well, I found the source of of the water pump noise. I think it's this part: https://www.amazon.com/SHURFLO-94-800-02-Water-Drive-Assembly/dp/B00UYWVB0C/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=shurflo+4008+parts&qid=1632405066&sr=8-18 -
Why an inside hot water heater switch?
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
While at an RV park, or any full hookups, what do prefer to use, electric or gas hot water? I like reaching for the gas button in the morning and the water is ready in 10 or 15 minutes. I immediately turn it off after showering. What do you think is easier on the HW tank, electric or gas? -
Cool. That was my pic from last week's question. I was wondering what that box did. Now I need to check it and that wire. Love you guys. You're the best. Chris
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Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
@mossemi. Your guess is my description. I did not stay boondocking too long to. I'm back on city water at the moment. When I get the energy up to test everything again I'll see if the knocking goes away and if the pump continues to runs for a moment, periodically, without any demand for water. -
Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Ok. I did what JD suggested. Although I did not get much in the left side white line. The other side appeared to have water in it when loosening up the fitting. If I can upload this video you'll see it's making a hell of a racket but I am getting water through the system now. Suggestions for the very loud pumping. The pump itself is very quiet until the pressure is built up. The entire water system is just banging and knocking like crazy. If I wait long enough and run water long enough I assume that goes away? Hopefully I've set the permissions correctly on this video. To hear the noise. It's even louder up front in bathroom. Pump also turns on and off every few minutes just for a split second. Could that indicate a leak in the system where pressure is being released? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppIlm1Bx_7EqSiWVP_uRH0zHOGFhJf4w/view?usp=drivesdk -
Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
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Cannot pump water from fresh tank
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
I cannot be sure myself. This is the first time I'm attempting to pump from fresh tank. This pic is from the factory, I'm sure. -
My freshwater tank is full, water pump is on, but I'm not getting any water coming through the system. Do you see anything wrong with the valve configuration for the 2016 Elite 2? I have been able to pump in the winterization configuration when I cleaned out everything with vinegar water.
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Yeah, I finally got on the roof to see what was what. I'll order the new part today. For now, a temporary prop will do. I'm full-timing for now, so I need the fan going. Thank you everyone for the details.
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While adjusting the fan in the middle of the night a metal part broke off in the fan and flung pieces around. Now the fan will not shut off unless I pull the fuse. Has anyone seen this part break before? It is metal. I'm sure it's not replaceable after 5 years. Thoughts? Maybe I can contact MaxFan and see if they have a spare part.
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Great thread Bill. I hope I can remember how to find it when I do need to get in that silly cabinet. It's annoying that it's so very sealed. But, I bet it won't leak inside the cabinet.
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Well, it took a while to get around to it, but I finally conducted a vinegar cleansing on the water system. I'm back on normal city water and the bathroom faucet has not dripped a bit. I was worried, as it was dripping almost to the point of a solid stream. I let the vinegar/water mix set for about 4.5 hours, periodically running water through each faucet to flush (kitchen, bathroom, outside shower). Here are my general notes and how I did it. I did not yet run through hot water heater as I did not have a 1.5" socket on hand to remove anode road to flush. That's soon, to check. Think I "mucked" anything up? I did see the water pump screen/filter was not too tight with a minor leak. I hand tightened. All good. I should remove and inspect that too. * I referenced the Oliver how-to winterizing video for basic setup, reference only. # Rinse system with Vinegar water solution - Mix 50/50 vinegar to water in a 5 gallon bucket - Use 3-foot host connected to the winterizing port on rear of rig, place other end in 5-gallon bucket - Turn off water supply from city water (outside spigot) - Open up water faucets to reduce pressure - After pressure is reduced, turn off faucets - Close the bypass valve to hotwater heater (only if not rinsing hot-water heater - Suburban only) - Will need to drain/rince hot water tank afterwards. - Good time to check or change anode rod - Configure water valves for winterization mode - Turn on water pump - Run vinegar mix through all faucets (cold & hot) until smelling vinegar - kitchen - bathroom - outside shower - toilet - let soak in lines 4 to 5 hours, periodically opening faucets for a quick flush, with some mix still in bucket. # Normalize system - Re-fill bucket with clean water - With water pump still on, run all fausets and toilet, removing all vinegar - Turn off water pump - Normalize bypass valves as described for trailer - Turn on fresh city was to trailer - Run city was through all faucets - * If fresh water tank indicates water has entered, use water jump to pump out the water - with the city water turned off. - Do not run water dump completely dry. - Empty black then grey tanks.
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Why an inside hot water heater switch?
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
And here I thought I was asking a silly question. Timing is everything. -
Why an inside hot water heater switch?
Wayfinder replied to Wayfinder's topic in Mechanical & Technical Tips
Thanks everyone for the information. I really appreciate the support. -
What's the purpose of the hot water heater switch inside the trailer? Turning it off does not turn off the water heater. Thanks.
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I'm not sure why, but even hooked up to 30 amp, my Blue Sky Battery monitor is indicating a slow discharge, now 91% full, but my cheap Bluetooth-enabled shunt, on the battery, which came with #110, indicates all for 12v flooded lead acid are full. I'm not sure what's going on. I've tried "rebooting" the trailer and all electronics (resetting ALL breakers and surge protectors). Everything else seems to be working just fine. NOTE: The charging status does seem to blink at different stages of what should be charging. As it should. I'll see what the solar does to the indicator today, as the sun is actually shining. Ideas? I should call that Blue Sky guy, someone had recommended months ago, maybe it was @SeaDawg or @John E Davies. I might be soloing it for a while, maybe even an early Full-time status, for a while at least. That's for another day. Thanks!
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I only order by the case. It costs less that way. 😉