I have a thirty amp that plugs into a regular fuse slot that is a big rectangle and find them to purchase when I but a regular fuse in I get a spark and a regular fuse blows guit often.
Pro Question: if I move the flux capacitor from my trucks 12volt system to the RVs 120volt system, will I need to connect the centrifuge through the converter and the nuclear rods through the inverter or will I blow a fuse? I'm 99% done with the install. Also, once the truck and trailer reach 60mph, will the field generator encompass both the truck and trailer or just the trailer.....and how will that impact weight distribution once the trailer passes through the event horizon? Important info many ask but nobody seams to know the answer.
So we haven’t fixed the harmonic distortion between the flux capacitor and the nuclear rods. The transverse effects lay waste to the semiconductor electrodrivetrane. Half of the rig shows up in one point in time whereas the other half seems to be a shadow. I’ve called in help from others but no luck yet
I havewatched your video and followed your recommendations for sanitizing the freshwater system/tank. My fridge has a built in ice maker. I haven't used it for several years. Is it necessary to sanitize it and how would you go about doing it?
If you haven't used it I you shouldn't have to sanitize it. If you decide to use it again I would consider running the sanitization solution through the ice maker. let it set for a while, then run fresh water through for a few cycles until you don't smell the solution. then you are good.
On the refrigerator topic, I’ve heard people adding a small computer type fan on the inside to help cool? Is that something I should do on my Coleman TT with domestic 7 cu ft
Hi really enjoy tech tips . I have a question on solar-powered generator, is it possible to run your 50 amps rv on it when boondocking. And if so which one do you recommend.
my question is ..i have hydraulic leveling jacks..i have 1 jack that does not retract all the way... but i have found that if i turn off and on system several times it will eventually fully retract ... i suspect a valve in main unit ... but im not a tech..thoughts
Love your tech tips. We have no problems yet, but our first trip in our new 2022 Entegra Ethos 20A is next week. Thanks to you I will be taking a complete tool kit with me, and a spare mounted on a Roadmaster spare tire carrier. I think we are ready.
I have no battery power. Hooked to truck or shore power it’s all good. All fuses in unit are good. In line fuse from electric jack back is good. Ground is good. Batteries are brand new. Any ideas?
Rats HATE PEPPERMINT, I use a peppermint oil/water mix and use a spray bottle to spray it all over the underside of my trailer and truck also in the engine compartment. Smells sweet but the rats run from it, tried and trued. Good day campers.
I have a Battle Born battery in my RV and the OEM WFCO 55AMP Power Converter with 13.6V output. Does it hurt to charge the battery with OEM Converter since it never fully charges the battery to14.2v-14.6v?
This is not good for lithium batteries. The BMS balances the cells once the voltage hits 14.4 from the battery. A standard converter charger does not achieve 14 volts in absorption or float. This means the battery will never be fully charged and will wear out as the cells tend to get out of balance without the help of balancing the cells.
Shawn Woods here on RUclips did a video on what works and what doesn’t to keep rodents out! Nothing passed the test except for mint oil and traps. He has some ridiculously cool traps that he uses!!
Great videos - thanks. Can you talk about maintenance requirements for hydraulic systems like large slides and HWH struts? Specifically, how does one retract the system components if control panel is non responsive.
Could you guys do a video on pressure tanks vs accumulater tanks and when you need them? Or using drills/impact guns to raise/lower stabilizers, is it a good idea? How much weight is to much for stabilizers?
I have outside cats that I feed 2 times a day and they still kill the rats and mice for me, I know people who do not feed the cats and they do not stay around to control the pests, it is in their nature to kill them so from experience feed them and they will take care of the problem for you. When I had no cats around had rats and mice and destroyed a very nice pop up camper did everything the soap, steal wool and rat bait. The cats have worked for me the best.
How do you check for a propane leak with a manometer when you don’t have a propane stove? I have propane water heater and furnace. Appreciate your info,
We've had ours for over 4 seasons and use Irish Spring soap in just about every space. Lol. Not a rodent yet. Ants this year bc I forgot to spray anything touching the ground and around it. One dose of the spray and they were gone.
Last year we had a mouse problem. I bought a couple dozen bars of Irish Spring soap and put them everywhere, inside and in the basement. The mice ATE them! Every bar had teeth marks in it! I tossed all the bars I could find (still finding them in random spots and yes, they all have bites out of them) and went back to traps...
Hey Todd, Regarding running both pump and city water, in the case where pump pressure is greater than city pressure, isn't there also a risk of pushing water backwards into the city system if your backflow preventer is missing or malfunctioning, thereby risking contamination of the city water system. This would be a pretty big deal and in my mind would be one of the biggest reasons to not run both systems at the same time.
My heater won’t shut off even after disconnecting the thermostat. It’s not just the blower motor the air coming out is hot. Do you have any ideas as to what the problem may be and what I can do to fix it?
I have a issue with my diningroom slide-out , it is very heavy( dining room table ,residential refrigerator food pantry and fold out 6x13 deck. It has never extended out and made the floor flat. Like it is missing something. I've adjusted the cable system often. Placed lippert rollers under the outside edge. The dealer has messed with it 4 times and each time unable to fix it. Would you be interested in a challenge? We are heading to Florida panhandle from Virginia on the 21st
I have a two week old fith wheel the main slide would not come in on are first long trip had to figure out how to get in on my own and dealer can't even look at it for 4 mounts and need to know if there is a motor also on the geared bars that come out that might have a sheer pin or is it just the tube that looks like a long tounque jack.
Typically there is only 1 motor and good eye, it looks just like a tongue jack. Usually there is a synchronizing bar between each ram but only 1 motor.
Question... my roof A/C are freezing up... why? and what should I do? Also, one of my Coleman Mack 8 Plus low profile is going bad.. that's the one that is freezing the most. If anyone knows where to find a Coleman A/C in the east coast, new, please let me know.
I have a tri-axle MORryde suspension trailer with 10k hubs. I recently packed the bearings with a high timken load grease. Would it be advisable to add a bit of 90 weight oil to improve lubrication while traveling? Standing still I understand this is not desirable. But what about traveling? Thank you
What about tire maintenance for a rig that sits for 6 to 7 months on site. I travel for work and got tired of hotels. So now I will pull into a park for 6 to 9 months at a time and wondering how to keep the tires in good condition while sitting for long periods. My tires are under the slides on both sides.
Being shaded is going to help. Try these tips 1) Thoroughly clean tires with soap and water after setting up 2) Cover tires to block direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays. 3) Try to stay out of a high ozone area. 4) If you know you're going to be there for half a year, consider removing the tires and storing them in a cool dry place. Separate them with cardboard.
Can I install my 6000watt inverter off the 12volt cables that are on the convertor which are in the back of camper under the refrigerator? Or do I have to place it in the front near the batteries and run a 120 cord clear to the back to run refrigerator while driving to the camp site???
I'm no professional but, I always understood that the inverter needed to be as close to the batteries as possible. Then run a 120 cord to the back for your fridge. There's so much power going through the cables between the battery and the inverter it needs to be a short distance. That's what I was told at least.
They do try but with all products, they are trying to meet the demand and most of the components are the least expensive to be able to compete in the market. Some manufacturers do build better quality above the rest but you’ll pay much more. In the RV industry you do get what you pay for.
No the pump is an on demand pump. This means it charges the lines to 45-55 psi and will turn off. Once you open a faucet then the pressure drops which then kicks on the pump. It will cycle off when you stop using water.
Next time I'm taking notes.
The rats that are kept out by a mote is for two legged rats. And a bunch of really hungry gators also help. But I like your way of thinking. Lol
I have a thirty amp that plugs into a regular fuse slot that is a big rectangle and find them to purchase when I but a regular fuse in I get a spark and a regular fuse blows guit often.
Pro Question: if I move the flux capacitor from my trucks 12volt system to the RVs 120volt system, will I need to connect the centrifuge through the converter and the nuclear rods through the inverter or will I blow a fuse? I'm 99% done with the install. Also, once the truck and trailer reach 60mph, will the field generator encompass both the truck and trailer or just the trailer.....and how will that impact weight distribution once the trailer passes through the event horizon? Important info many ask but nobody seams to know the answer.
You’ll need a few more solar panels up top to generate the necessary 1.21 Gigawatts to power the flux capacitor… 😁
@@mattmcd6514 that was my next question. What awg would be needed and in what lengths to support the amperage without loss.
You’re a nut JD! That had me rolling. In all seriousness, I believe the answer to that is, yes 👍🏻
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy awesome! I'll see you in the year 2051!
So we haven’t fixed the harmonic distortion between the flux capacitor and the nuclear rods. The transverse effects lay waste to the semiconductor electrodrivetrane. Half of the rig shows up in one point in time whereas the other half seems to be a shadow. I’ve called in help from others but no luck yet
I havewatched your video and followed your recommendations for sanitizing the freshwater system/tank. My fridge has a built in ice maker. I haven't used it for several years. Is it necessary to sanitize it and how would you go about doing it?
If you haven't used it I you shouldn't have to sanitize it. If you decide to use it again I would consider running the sanitization solution through the ice maker. let it set for a while, then run fresh water through for a few cycles until you don't smell the solution. then you are good.
What is the best way to walk on a rubber roof on a trailer . Also what area to avoid
On the refrigerator topic, I’ve heard people adding a small computer type fan on the inside to help cool? Is that something I should do on my Coleman TT with domestic 7 cu ft
air movement in the fridge is great for achieving lower temps
Add steel wool at your open spots they won't chew through that
Hi really enjoy tech tips . I have a question on solar-powered generator, is it possible to run your 50 amps rv on it when boondocking. And if so which one do you recommend.
How long will propane tanks last(fuel).I bought my rv in February and have not used my propane and still full
Join this group. facebook.com/groups/nrvta a lot of RV techs hang out in there.
my question is ..i have hydraulic leveling jacks..i have 1 jack that does not retract all the way... but i have found that if i turn off and on system several times it will eventually fully retract ... i suspect a valve in main unit ... but im not a tech..thoughts
Join this group. facebook.com/groups/nrvta a lot of RV techs hang out in there. They may be able to help.
What's the best way to clean a air conditioner?
When winter camping and it's raining how do you stop the condensation from accumulating on the inside walls and cabinets of the 5th wheel
should i put a heater behind my fridge
Love your tech tips. We have no problems yet, but our first trip in our new 2022 Entegra Ethos 20A is next week. Thanks to you I will be taking a complete tool kit with me, and a spare mounted on a Roadmaster spare tire carrier. I think we are ready.
I have no battery power. Hooked to truck or shore power it’s all good. All fuses in unit are good. In line fuse from electric jack back is good. Ground is good. Batteries are brand new. Any ideas?
battery disconnect switch might be active.
Please post a video on how the black tank flush works with preferably a cut-away of the inside of a black tank.
Kind of “crappy” of you to ask ;)
"I'm not part of the Qanon" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I love the outtakes!!
Rats HATE PEPPERMINT, I use a peppermint oil/water mix and use a spray bottle to spray it all over the underside of my trailer and truck also in the engine compartment.
Smells sweet but the rats run from it, tried and trued.
Good day campers.
How long is the course?
And can anyone... Even someone like me with zero experience learn this?
Yes. We have students come through all the time with little RVing experience. We are in desperate need of female RV techs.
I have a atwood model 93257 control board 4pin it is bad.got a atwood model 93305 control board 6pin and 4pin is there an adapter to use this one
How to sanitize your clean water system?
Great suggestion!
I have a Battle Born battery in my RV and the OEM WFCO 55AMP Power Converter with 13.6V output. Does it hurt to charge the battery with OEM Converter since it never fully charges the battery to14.2v-14.6v?
This is not good for lithium batteries. The BMS balances the cells once the voltage hits 14.4 from the battery.
A standard converter charger does not achieve 14 volts in absorption or float. This means the battery will never be fully charged and will wear out as the cells tend to get out of balance without the help of balancing the cells.
This is great stuff. Thank you. My question is every season is it good to rotate your trailer tires?
Be a good You Tuber.
Shawn Woods here on RUclips did a video on what works and what doesn’t to keep rodents out! Nothing passed the test except for mint oil and traps. He has some ridiculously cool traps that he uses!!
You guys are great!!! Good questions JD... LOL
Can you do a review of the newer 12volt refrigerator
We have a couple in house and we are putting them through the riggers
Ya it's in my RV and it's my understanding RVs are moving in that direction to reduce build cost
I love the concept. Apples to apples compressors are safer than propane heated coils.
Hey Todd
Do you have any maintenance recommendations for our stock 5th wheel pin box? Thanks!!
Hey Todd, this a great segment to your video's. Really like the good information that is put out!
Awesome, thank you!
Great videos - thanks. Can you talk about maintenance requirements for hydraulic systems like large slides and HWH struts? Specifically, how does one retract the system components if control panel is non responsive.
Could you guys do a video on pressure tanks vs accumulater tanks and when you need them? Or using drills/impact guns to raise/lower stabilizers, is it a good idea? How much weight is to much for stabilizers?
I've used impact drivers to raise and lower stabilizer jacks and it worked great it's way faster than using some kind of hand mechanism.
Do I need back flush valves on my black flush lines? Cause they seem like they always leak and I rather remove them.
I have outside cats that I feed 2 times a day and they still kill the rats and mice for me, I know people who do not feed the cats and they do not stay around to control the pests, it is in their nature to kill them so from experience feed them and they will take care of the problem for you. When I had no cats around had rats and mice and destroyed a very nice pop up camper did everything the soap, steal wool and rat bait. The cats have worked for me the best.
How do you check for a propane leak with a manometer when you don’t have a propane stove? I have propane water heater and furnace. Appreciate your info,
I now the heater works and stove top because of the walk thru but still haven’t used it
You said, get a cat and don’t feed it. Dude that is so me. Keep on keep’n on.
We've had ours for over 4 seasons and use Irish Spring soap in just about every space. Lol. Not a rodent yet. Ants this year bc I forgot to spray anything touching the ground and around it. One dose of the spray and they were gone.
Last year we had a mouse problem. I bought a couple dozen bars of Irish Spring soap and put them everywhere, inside and in the basement. The mice ATE them! Every bar had teeth marks in it! I tossed all the bars I could find (still finding them in random spots and yes, they all have bites out of them) and went back to traps...
Hey Todd, Regarding running both pump and city water, in the case where pump pressure is greater than city pressure, isn't there also a risk of pushing water backwards into the city system if your backflow preventer is missing or malfunctioning, thereby risking contamination of the city water system. This would be a pretty big deal and in my mind would be one of the biggest reasons to not run both systems at the same time.
Would you do a recommendation on windshield protection for towed vehicles?
My heater won’t shut off even after disconnecting the thermostat. It’s not just the blower motor the air coming out is hot. Do you have any ideas as to what the problem may be and what I can do to fix it?
I have a issue with my diningroom slide-out , it is very heavy( dining room table ,residential refrigerator food pantry and fold out 6x13 deck. It has never extended out and made the floor flat. Like it is missing something. I've adjusted the cable system often. Placed lippert rollers under the outside edge. The dealer has messed with it 4 times and each time unable to fix it. Would you be interested in a challenge? We are heading to Florida panhandle from Virginia on the 21st
Todd
I have a question about the RV fridge. When it is in storage if available is it best to keep the RV fridge plugged in or turned on.
if it’s in storage then unplug it, clean out the fridge and freezer and keep the doors open.
I have a two week old fith wheel the main slide would not come in on are first long trip had to figure out how to get in on my own and dealer can't even look at it for 4 mounts and need to know if there is a motor also on the geared bars that come out that might have a sheer pin or is it just the tube that looks like a long tounque jack.
Typically there is only 1 motor and good eye, it looks just like a tongue jack. Usually there is a synchronizing bar between each ram but only 1 motor.
Question... my roof A/C are freezing up... why? and what should I do? Also, one of my Coleman Mack 8 Plus low profile is going bad.. that's the one that is freezing the most. If anyone knows where to find a Coleman A/C in the east coast, new, please let me know.
I have a tri-axle MORryde suspension trailer with 10k hubs. I recently packed the bearings with a high timken load grease. Would it be advisable to add a bit of 90 weight oil to improve lubrication while traveling? Standing still I understand this is not desirable. But what about traveling? Thank you
What about tire maintenance for a rig that sits for 6 to 7 months on site. I travel for work and got tired of hotels. So now I will pull into a park for 6 to 9 months at a time and wondering how to keep the tires in good condition while sitting for long periods. My tires are under the slides on both sides.
Being shaded is going to help. Try these tips
1) Thoroughly clean tires with soap and water after setting up
2) Cover tires to block direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays.
3) Try to stay out of a high ozone area.
4) If you know you're going to be there for half a year, consider removing the tires and storing them in a cool dry place. Separate them with cardboard.
Can I install my 6000watt inverter off the 12volt cables that are on the convertor which are in the back of camper under the refrigerator? Or do I have to place it in the front near the batteries and run a 120 cord clear to the back to run refrigerator while driving to the camp site???
It's a modified sine wave inverter.
I'm no professional but, I always understood that the inverter needed to be as close to the batteries as possible. Then run a 120 cord to the back for your fridge. There's so much power going through the cables between the battery and the inverter it needs to be a short distance. That's what I was told at least.
Do we need to turn our on demand water heater off when not in use?
Can I use my VA educational benefits for your school?
We are working on that now!
Why don't manufacturers do a better quality control of their products?
They do try but with all products, they are trying to meet the demand and most of the components are the least expensive to be able to compete in the market. Some manufacturers do build better quality above the rest but you’ll pay much more. In the RV industry you do get what you pay for.
If you are using the pump do I have to keep shutting it off if I am hooked up to shore power or using my generator?
No the pump is an on demand pump. This means it charges the lines to 45-55 psi and will turn off. Once you open a faucet then the pressure drops which then kicks on the pump. It will cycle off when you stop using water.
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy thank you
What products do u use in the beard?
Maybe we'll put that at the end of a tech tip....
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy u need to my beard game is struggling Todd needs to spread the love
What about a Rat Terrier? Some people just are not cat people.
Those would work :-)
Not really a "two minute tech tip"
I don’t think we’ve ever hit two minutes yet…we’re trying though
You’re cute
I have a class A( gas) can I run my generator when I go down the road?