Todd, I’ve been watching the show for the last year and a half since I got a travel trailer. I used to have a pop-up but the winterizing and sanitizing the lines with a tankless water heater. I really haven’t seen any videos for the fureon tankless water heater? By the way love your channel!!
You're a better RV tech than an English teacher. lol. Consider this question for the next Q&A: Can I smoke my TV alternator if I have swapped out my AGM for a LiFePO4 - if I'm charging the travel trailer battery though my 7 pin adapter? I get conflicting info on this. Thanks dude.
If you do not upgrade the wires with larger wires then no you will not smoke it. The standard 7-pin connector wire will be the resistor needed to prevent the alternator from smoking.
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademyThanks for this - really. That Victron YT that shows the burning alternator has me freaked out. I'm sure it's why a lot of folks have not already switched to Lithium. Your explanation would be worth it's own Tech Tip Tuesday.
Keep up the great videos. My question is with regard to TPMS sensors. My Accolade came with integrated TPMS sensors from Ford. However, I don’t believe they monitor temperature. I have TST TPMS sensors from my old RV. Should I use the TST also?
The poor man's way of finding a draw is to remove a fuse. Check if there is a draw over time. If you pull a fuse and the draw stops. That is your parasite.
Todd, I want to connect both my galley, and my grey water tank to a wye connector in order to be able to empty all of my tanks without having to move hoses around. Should I install a gate at the wye connector to keep black water from flushing back toward my galley tank?
One thing to keep in mind with clamp (inductive) multimeters: not all can measure DC amperage, they measure AC only with their clamp. Be sure of the specifications on your meter before using!
I know I’m a little late to the party but I’m new to this storing the trailer for a couple of months as usual I left about 3 to 4 gallons of water with chemical actually mats new chemical in my black tank. Is that advisable or should I have drained completely?
Todd can you due a video on motorhome generator specifically how to use it while plugged in to shore power I'm unsure if I should unplug the motorhome before starting the generator thx for any insight on this matter
The shore power and the generator should be hooked to a transfer switch, which will ‘transfer’ the power from one to the other automatically. It should be wired to take generator power whenever it is running, even if shore power is available.
@@SunsetSlimessdepends on the motorhome. My Dodge Travco has one 50amp power cord that can plug into shore power OR plug into the generator. If I want generator power I unplug from the pole and plug into the 50amp outlet on the generator. Very safe, reliable, and inexpensive design. If I’m plugged into shore power and start the generator _nothing_ is energized, so no risk of electrical damage.
I store my camper at storage facility when not in use. I'm too nervous to keep a charger on the battery (lead-acid) without being able to supervise it. What's the best approach to taking care of my battery? Should I remove the battery from the camper and keep a trickle charger on it, or is the battery fine keeping stored for as long as 4-5 months without getting a charge? If it's ok without a charger, should I at least disconnect the wires from the camper rather than just turning off the switch?
So the battery will get damaged over time if you aren’t charging it. I understand if you don’t want the rig plugged in without you being there. So take the battery out and put a maintenance charger on it.
Weren’t we talking about an open neutral? In the last comments of the last question, you referred to an open ground regarding the 50 amp plug. Left me confused.
Question. I have a 2022 Solitude, being silly and wintering in Montana. The question is, what can I do to keep my freaking front door from freezing closed. I use my hairdryer when inside to open it but have tried window deicer when outside, but any better suggestions? I'm going to try small insulation straps & have put tape over the metal parts on the lock, but that did not solve the problem. Help please! I know, don't be in Helena in the winter😢.
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Never knew that I would need a different converter for lithium batteries. I plan to upgrade so I'm glad I watched this first. Thanks Todd!
Some Converters can charge both lead acid and lithium batteries. Look for a switch on it or better yet, get the model number and look it up first.
16:26?... 2-minute tech tips?.... I figured it out... minutes are different on Big Beard Planet. LOL...Great tips.
Don’t overlook the emergency brake away switch. Easy to pull out when unhitching trailer. That is a quick battery killer
Wow! I always learn so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻
Todd, I’ve been watching the show for the last year and a half since I got a travel trailer. I used to have a pop-up but the winterizing and sanitizing the lines with a tankless water heater. I really haven’t seen any videos for the fureon tankless water heater? By the way love your channel!!
You're a better RV tech than an English teacher. lol. Consider this question for the next Q&A: Can I smoke my TV alternator if I have swapped out my AGM for a LiFePO4 - if I'm charging the travel trailer battery though my 7 pin adapter? I get conflicting info on this. Thanks dude.
If you do not upgrade the wires with larger wires then no you will not smoke it. The standard 7-pin connector wire will be the resistor needed to prevent the alternator from smoking.
@@NationalRVTrainingAcademyThanks for this - really. That Victron YT that shows the burning alternator has me freaked out. I'm sure it's why a lot of folks have not already switched to Lithium. Your explanation would be worth it's own Tech Tip Tuesday.
Keep up the great videos. My question is with regard to TPMS sensors. My Accolade came with integrated TPMS sensors from Ford. However, I don’t believe they monitor temperature. I have TST TPMS sensors from my old RV. Should I use the TST also?
Awesome video. I learned a bunch (as always)! Thank you!
The poor man's way of finding a draw is to remove a fuse. Check if there is a draw over time. If you pull a fuse and the draw stops. That is your parasite.
Todd, I want to connect both my galley, and my grey water tank to a wye connector in order to be able to empty all of my tanks without having to move hoses around. Should I install a gate at the wye connector to keep black water from flushing back toward my galley tank?
I live in SW Az.
Above 115 is extreme.
One thing to keep in mind with clamp (inductive) multimeters: not all can measure DC amperage, they measure AC only with their clamp. Be sure of the specifications on your meter before using!
This true. At our school it is required to have an ac/dc amp clamp. I forgot to make that call out. Thank you.
I know I’m a little late to the party but I’m new to this storing the trailer for a couple of months as usual I left about 3 to 4 gallons of water with chemical actually mats new chemical in my black tank. Is that advisable or should I have drained completely?
Great video!❤
Love ya
Here is a question for you. Will my solar panels charge on a full moon night with clear skies? Thank you!
Yes, but very little.
I live in Wisconsin and store my camper outside is it better to cover it or not? Thanks From Wisconsin
covering it is a no brain-er but do not use a tarp
Todd can you due a video on motorhome generator specifically how to use it while plugged in to shore power I'm unsure if I should unplug the motorhome before starting the generator thx for any insight on this matter
sometimes the power kills on the power company side do I have to unplug to run the generator. 2021 coachmen freelander23fs
The shore power and the generator should be hooked to a transfer switch, which will ‘transfer’ the power from one to the other automatically. It should be wired to take generator power whenever it is running, even if shore power is available.
@@SunsetSlimessdepends on the motorhome. My Dodge Travco has one 50amp power cord that can plug into shore power OR plug into the generator. If I want generator power I unplug from the pole and plug into the 50amp outlet on the generator. Very safe, reliable, and inexpensive design. If I’m plugged into shore power and start the generator _nothing_ is energized, so no risk of electrical damage.
I store my camper at storage facility when not in use. I'm too nervous to keep a charger on the battery (lead-acid) without being able to supervise it. What's the best approach to taking care of my battery? Should I remove the battery from the camper and keep a trickle charger on it, or is the battery fine keeping stored for as long as 4-5 months without getting a charge? If it's ok without a charger, should I at least disconnect the wires from the camper rather than just turning off the switch?
So the battery will get damaged over time if you aren’t charging it. I understand if you don’t want the rig plugged in without you being there. So take the battery out and put a maintenance charger on it.
Weren’t we talking about an open neutral? In the last comments of the last question, you referred to an open ground regarding the 50 amp plug. Left me confused.
Question. I have a 2022 Solitude, being silly and wintering in Montana. The question is, what can I do to keep my freaking front door from freezing closed. I use my hairdryer when inside to open it but have tried window deicer when outside, but any better suggestions? I'm going to try small insulation straps & have put tape over the metal parts on the lock, but that did not solve the problem. Help please! I know, don't be in Helena in the winter😢.
Should I use rubber roof treatment on rv rubber roof?
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A ford?.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So I did hear that right! lol
Yup, Todd is a Ford guy. Don't ask him about Ram.