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Forum: Class C and Super C Motorhomes 08-14-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,940
Posted By doubravsky
Also, remember that you can turn the fridge off...

Also, remember that you can turn the fridge off when you go to bed, and turn it back on when you get up in the morning. I've done that in pretty warm weather, and the residential fridge temps hold...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-07-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,338
Posted By doubravsky
When it's 80-80 degrees (and not humid here in...

When it's 80-80 degrees (and not humid here in the west) it does a decent job... although we would run it all day to keep it working. But once you get up over about 95... it can't keep up. We tried...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-06-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,338
Posted By doubravsky
We have the Four Winds 31W version... and even...

We have the Four Winds 31W version... and even with the upgraded (15,000 vs the 13,500) single air- it's not enough. spent a few nights at Lake Powell in the summer and it wasn't even close to...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-06-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,019
Posted By doubravsky
As far as traveling to Canada: leave your...

As far as traveling to Canada: leave your firearms at home... it's not going to be worth the heartache!

OR.... you can find a storage place near the border (for example on the west coast there'a a...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 09-05-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,019
Posted By doubravsky
I second the "CCW" app. I use it whenever...

I second the "CCW" app. I use it whenever traveling and it gives good up-to-date info so you can make whatever adjustments necessary based on the state you're in. Back that up with a pistol safe in...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 08-24-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,197
Posted By doubravsky
Ours are permanently mounted. I thought about the...

Ours are permanently mounted. I thought about the swivel mounts to be able to point them at the sun angle, but I didn't want to be going up and down the ladder on a regular basis....
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 08-24-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,197
Posted By doubravsky
We found with 400 watts, 5 12 volt wet batteries,...

We found with 400 watts, 5 12 volt wet batteries, flat mounted on the roof and with not the most expensive controller, that if we're in a spot with decent sun exposure, and if we shut off the...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 08-23-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,197
Posted By doubravsky
I didn't do the install... found a referral for a...

I didn't do the install... found a referral for a guy that works at a camping world by day and does side jobs. Cost me $1700 for the panels/controller/extra batteries/install..... was a great...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 08-21-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,197
Posted By doubravsky
We also added 2 extra batteries and 400 watts of...

We also added 2 extra batteries and 400 watts of solar, which keeps things charged during the day and limits generator usage.

We found that if we just turn off the inverter when we go to bed,...
Forum: Thor Owners Community Discussions 08-10-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,521
Posted By doubravsky
+1 on the Blue Ox Aventa and the iBrake I...

+1 on the Blue Ox Aventa and the iBrake

I like how the Aventa gives me the ability to hook up the toad on a wide variety of level conditions. And I the iBrake is a nice easy hook up and works...
Forum: Towing | Hitches and Toads 07-28-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,143
Posted By doubravsky
I tow a manx style buggy .... same vw tow bar....

I tow a manx style buggy .... same vw tow bar. It's worked really well, but I probably have an easier time getting down to the front to connect the bar with the fiberglass body....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By doubravsky
Jegdrum, that did the trick! Thank you....

Jegdrum, that did the trick! Thank you....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By doubravsky
Four Winds 31W slide error

My 2015 31W full side Lippert slide is acting up. It will open fine, but when I go to close it, it stops about halfway in. The controller error message is a short between motor and controller.

If...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By doubravsky
Good idea... I'll be sure to do that.:)

Good idea... I'll be sure to do that.:)
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By doubravsky
Here's what I bought...... Renator...

Here's what I bought......

Renator M11-0660R Water Pressure Regulator. Brass Lead-free Adjustable Water Pressure Regulator with Gauge for RV, and Inlet Screened Filter

...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By doubravsky
I picked up one by Renator ... nice and heavy-...

I picked up one by Renator ... nice and heavy- brass. Looks like a decent regulator. Looking forward to testing it out....
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By doubravsky
Makes sense.... thanks for the info!

Makes sense.... thanks for the info!
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By doubravsky
Thanks! 55 lbs it is. I'm hoping that will be a...

Thanks! 55 lbs it is. I'm hoping that will be a little more pressure than the previous cheap non-adjustable pressure regulator allowed :)
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,573
Posted By doubravsky
Maximum safe city water pressure? (adjustable regulator)

So.. I saw somewhere on this site that I could order an adjustable water pressure regulator, and jumped on it. I'm wondering, what is the appropriate setting for how much water pressure I can safely...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-16-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By doubravsky
+1 on turning the fridge off at night.... we...

+1 on turning the fridge off at night.... we found that really helps.

We added 4 100W solar panels... and added a few extra batteries (5 total house batteries- in one of the external storage...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,025
Posted By doubravsky
Mine seemed ok... pretty firm connection.

Mine seemed ok... pretty firm connection.
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,025
Posted By doubravsky
Update- got it home, removed power to controller...

Update- got it home, removed power to controller for 10 minutes, leveled the rig, and the slide worked just fine. I'm wondering now if it was the site and me leveling it incorrectly.
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-17-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,607
Posted By doubravsky
Ok.... thanks all. Sounds like I've been doing it...

Ok.... thanks all. Sounds like I've been doing it a bit wrong. Example... last campsite was low to the rear and left. I would lower the rear jacks down, raising the rear until almost level. Then I...
Forum: Maintenance and Repair 05-16-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,025
Posted By doubravsky
I'll check the wiring, but the manual override...

I'll check the wiring, but the manual override worked to put the slide in, so I'm thinking that may not be it...

Anyone know how to reset the controller? I'm planning to unplug it here at home and...
Forum: Motorhome Tech Topics 05-16-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,607
Posted By doubravsky
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