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Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-05-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By graywolfkayak
No water in the tank, and both the black and gray...

No water in the tank, and both the black and gray tanks are empty. I'll probably go to a CAT scale and get the RV weighed to see if that shows the right rear being heavier than the left. Thanks for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-05-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By graywolfkayak
Questions about tires and bearings

Hello,
I've got a couple of questions in regards to tires and bearings on my 2004 PW Excel TS on a 2003 Ford E350 chassis.

Question 1. I bought the tires in September 2019. Date codes on tires...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-26-2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,432
Posted By graywolfkayak
We live in Sequim, Washington on the north edge...

We live in Sequim, Washington on the north edge of Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest (look it up on a map - you'll see where we are). I've been hiking, climbing, camping and fly...
Forum: Places & Routes 01-09-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By graywolfkayak
That might be perfect for us - thanks!

That might be perfect for us - thanks!
Forum: Places & Routes 01-04-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By graywolfkayak
Thanks, I will definitely check that out. As a...

Thanks, I will definitely check that out. As a fly fisherman, I've long been interested in visiting the St. Joe.
Forum: Places & Routes 01-04-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By graywolfkayak
Thanks - I'll check it out.

Thanks - I'll check it out.
Forum: Places & Routes 01-03-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By graywolfkayak
Western Idaho

I'm finalizing plans for our trip this spring, and am looking for recommendations for places to stay in western Idaho. We'll be on our way back from Utah and Arizona, and we've got a night reserved...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-12-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,127
Posted By graywolfkayak
Our 2004 PW is named "Brighty" (of Grand Canyon...

Our 2004 PW is named "Brighty" (of Grand Canyon fame).
Forum: Places & Routes 11-20-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By graywolfkayak
Thanks for the info. I made reservations for the...

Thanks for the info. I made reservations for the RV park a couple of days ago, but might still drive into the park to see if anything is available the day we arrive. We stayed last year in North...
Forum: Places & Routes 11-16-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By graywolfkayak
Ruby's - Bryce

We had such an incredible trip though the SW last spring, that I'm deep in the planning stages for another trip next spring. Unfortunately, we'll be arriving at the Bryce Canyon area on a Saturday...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-07-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,418
Posted By graywolfkayak
Had a local shop install mine. Made sure my air...

Had a local shop install mine. Made sure my air bags were at my preferred pressure (50 psi), and that they had the rig up on their ramp so that the wheels were under load. Be sure to re-torque...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Yup, that's my next project.

Yup, that's my next project.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Just got back from a 45 minute drive in the rig,...

Just got back from a 45 minute drive in the rig, the first since the end of our trip. On our return, just for grins I hooked up the shore power and...the 12 volt is working without showing a drain...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Your setup is pretty much just like mine - no...

Your setup is pretty much just like mine - no pictures necessary.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Yeah, I get 13.5 on the bench. In the RV I get...

Yeah, I get 13.5 on the bench. In the RV I get whatever the current voltage of the battery is.

It's been suggested that, although rare, it could be the battery disconnect (red) key. I'm going to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Yup, 120 volts.

Yup, 120 volts.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Yes, battery is charged. I was about to edit...

Yes, battery is charged. I was about to edit that the voltage on the DC side at converter and in the light socket was the same as the battery: 13 volts, not 12. Just went out to recheck, and it's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
This morning I opened the ATS box and jiggled the...

This morning I opened the ATS box and jiggled the switch a few times.

Then I fired up the generator and here's what I got: battery still not charging, outlets reading 110 volts, light socket...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Thanks, I've got some work to do and I appreciate...

Thanks, I've got some work to do and I appreciate your help.

I checked the 12v output at the converter, and will check the 110v at the converter and the outlets.

Will check the transfer switch...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Found my manual, and it says the same thing about...

Found my manual, and it says the same thing about two 30 amp fuses behind the converter breaker panel. But, when I look back there, the only 30 amp fuses are the two on the converter itself - and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Yeah, I've checked those breakers and they're...

Yeah, I've checked those breakers and they're okay. Even swapped the converter one with the power sofa one. No luck.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
So, is it possible that shore power uses this...

So, is it possible that shore power uses this line to power the DC side, and recharge the house battery?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-24-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By graywolfkayak
Converter/charging problem

Hi,

I need some help diagnosing a problem with my RV (2004 PW Excel TS on 2003 Ford E350 chassis) not charging my house battery when on shore power. Also, anything on the 12 volt side (lights,...
Forum: Places & Routes 04-25-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By graywolfkayak
Thanks, that's very helpful.

Thanks, that's very helpful.
Forum: Places & Routes 04-19-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By graywolfkayak
Thanks, we're planning on it. We got home a...

Thanks, we're planning on it.

We got home a week ago from an eight day rafting trip down the Grand Canyon - it was incredible!
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