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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-09-2010, 11:28 PM
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Posted By Thom
Hitch mounted bike rack

I just received a private msg asking me to post about the bike rack I use on my TK3

Pictures are here https://jggrafx.com/thomsstuff/bikerack/
Web site is here ...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-09-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,545
Posted By Thom
If you are going to be doing a lot of boondocking...

If you are going to be doing a lot of boondocking you might consider an asco set, they use very little water and do an excellent job. the down side is both units use 240v so you will need to be able...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 03-16-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,362
Posted By Thom
Equalizing batteries

I was thinking of pulling my batteries out to equalize them but wonder if
If I engage the store switch on the front can I then equalize using the rs3000 inverter charger with out doing any damage...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-25-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,952
Posted By Thom
RodeWorthy So far I have had no problems with...

RodeWorthy
So far I have had no problems with the Trombetta relays associated with the hydraulic pump. Must have been someone else I went through 4 5,7 pumps and then installed a dirt garden variety...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-24-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,952
Posted By Thom
Now I have the time to answer some of your...

Now I have the time to answer some of your questions

Motor 31
After peak the voltages stay up when the generator is running, with it off they drop off
Batteries are three years old and checked...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-23-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,952
Posted By Thom
RodeWorthy we are constantly watching the line...

RodeWorthy
we are constantly watching the line voltage at a 12 v connection and seeing almost matching voltage to the battery, 14. 6 gets in there as well. we are taking the battery voltage from the...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-20-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,952
Posted By Thom
That was what I thought but I am going through a...

That was what I thought but I am going through a lot of 12 volt fixtures and water pumps. I have been told that it should be in the mid 13volt range. my system seems to only have the inverter no...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 02-19-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,952
Posted By Thom
Over voltage 12volt system

looking for info from anyone who has had over voltage problems with an RS 3000 inverter, things to check or changes to make. I am seeing 14.2 volts at the light fixtures while on the generator.

...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-03-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,887
Posted By Thom
Wow,, We have been in colder temps than that for...

Wow,, We have been in colder temps than that for a couple weeks and nothing froze up inside the trailer. If it were me I would get some extra heat in the in the storage compartment (space heater...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 12-10-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,426
Posted By Thom
We did just that on a 06 tk3. teed of the furnace...

We did just that on a 06 tk3. teed of the furnace with a quick disconnect alongside the stairs. then a long hose so we could either put the heater up stairs or at the end of the island

Thom
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-24-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,816
Posted By Thom
We have the 4 step and I still put a block under...

We have the 4 step and I still put a block under the bottom step when we use the trailer steps, the give makes me a bit nervous

Thom
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-24-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,538
Posted By Thom
I have a 7k generator mounted on the rear of mine...

I have a 7k generator mounted on the rear of mine and they really beefed the mount up, dragged it a tad a couple times but so far no problems. rack took the abuse. I have only got about 12 inches...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-24-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,649
Posted By Thom
We use tanks and haul our own. 125 gallon for...

We use tanks and haul our own. 125 gallon for each , fresh and dirty water. There are a couple of us (probably going to be a few more ) that camp for the winter together so we share the costs and...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 10-21-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,649
Posted By Thom
We stay in Quartzsite from early October to April...

We stay in Quartzsite from early October to April most every year now. We really do not like crowded camp grounds so we stay at the BLM long term visitors areas. Have been staying in Laposa North...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-21-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,541
Posted By Thom
We are using a water conditioning system instead...

We are using a water conditioning system instead of a softener and it really works. I only change filters once a year both the on board and a 5 or 10 micron sediment filter before the trailer, this...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-21-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,225
Posted By Thom
We went through 4 of the big fancy variable pumps...

We went through 4 of the big fancy variable pumps and finally installed a dirt garden variety 33.r gpm and have been in water heaven since

Thom
Forum: Fulltimer Forum 09-21-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,794
Posted By Thom
Now that you have the system figured out...

Now that you have the system figured out something to consider. I have always used my built in yanks as backup and hooked up a 22 gallon tank with its own regulator and used the on board only when...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-08-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,484
Posted By Thom
I agree, I don't even have their web address and...

I agree, I don't even have their web address and I know people who are looking for used suites kinda
Thom
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-15-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,532
Posted By Thom
I replaced ours a couple months ago and it was...

I replaced ours a couple months ago and it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. We also went to Low's and picked a better quality one, the bath room sink is next.

Thom
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-05-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,540
Posted By Thom
We put 3 130 watt Kyoceria's on ours with an...

We put 3 130 watt Kyoceria's on ours with an outback charge controller the only problem we have is not enough battery, we have the 4 6 volt the factory installed and will be replacing them with...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-15-2009, 01:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,834
Posted By Thom
I surrendered to the gauges not reading...

I surrendered to the gauges not reading accurately within two weeks of moving into our 36 TK3. I did look into the sea level gauges and if there was a way to get them installed at a reasonable cost I...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 04-25-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,175
Posted By Thom
Ron, we went thru 4 of the 5900's ans simply...

Ron, we went thru 4 of the 5900's ans simply deciided to forget them and had a dirt garden variety 2.8 installed. Not as much water pressure but it works dependably. We checked everything possible...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 09-05-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,161
Posted By Thom
seelevel gauges

Has anyone installed a version of the seelevel tank gauges in their MS

Thom
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-27-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,326
Posted By Thom
you might try talking to a flooring installer....

you might try talking to a flooring installer. They can in many cases simply fill the cut with a matching filler and you will be the only one who will notice it because you did it, might be simpler...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 08-13-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,056
Posted By Thom
you might consider putting about an inch of...

you might consider putting about an inch of baking soda in a shallow container. Before we moved into this unit full time I used to pour about half a small box on the bottom of the freezer and the...
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