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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-07-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 905
Posted By Jim Agile
I carry this set of leveling blocks in my...

I carry this set of leveling blocks in my Sprinter though I don't often use them (link provided below). If I find my parking area to slope in the direction of travel of the RV, I park with such that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-29-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,504
Posted By Jim Agile
Onan Generator Internal Hoses

The Onan 2500 in my 2016 SS Agile developed a similar problem. The symptoms weren't exactly the same but I found that I could keep it running by manually choking it. The problem turned out to be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,302
Posted By Jim Agile
The fact that you smell propane does not...

The fact that you smell propane does not guarantee the propane is getting to the engine. When my unit would not start because of the cracks in the propane hoses, I would smell propane when trying to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-01-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,302
Posted By Jim Agile
A couple of years ago the Onan on my 2016...

A couple of years ago the Onan on my 2016 Roadtrek would not start. I was able to determine that the internal hoses that feed propane to the carburator developed cracks causing the engine to draw air...
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 09-12-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Jim Agile
I am ordering a set of these. Thanks for the tip.

I am ordering a set of these. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 09-12-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Jim Agile
Thanks, good to know.

Thanks, good to know.
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 09-11-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Jim Agile
Internal Paneling Maintenance

Does anyone know how to remove interior paneling fasteners without doing damage, or is it even possible? The fasteners themselves are covered with the same fabric as the panel itself.
Thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-29-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By Jim Agile
There may be nothing wrong with your original gas...

There may be nothing wrong with your original gas detector. My unit beeps when the battery voltage is down. Battery replacement - good idea.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-22-2022, 03:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,820
Posted By Jim Agile
Steve, Given their age, your batteries may have...

Steve,
Given their age, your batteries may have just failed in a way that resulted in an internal short. I ruined a set of batteries by not paying attention to the charge level during a cold snap in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-21-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,820
Posted By Jim Agile
I believe one of your batteries shorted...

I believe one of your batteries shorted internally resulting in a localized hot spot that melted through the case of both batteries. The question is what caused the internal short. Are these the...
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 08-05-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim Agile
Steve, It occurred to me that if you replace...

Steve,
It occurred to me that if you replace the batteries, one pair at a time, the solar system would essentially be driving into a normal load. You would simply want to insure that the positive...
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 08-05-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim Agile
Steve, Regarding the frozen pins, I would...

Steve,
Regarding the frozen pins, I would suggest soaking them in penetrating oil applied several times through the day. Then if you can get them to twist you should be able to remove them. I put a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-05-2022, 02:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,159
Posted By Jim Agile
Your are correct. I was able to locate a 3 pole...

Your are correct. I was able to locate a 3 pole switch that can do the job...
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-05-2022, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Jim Agile
It is important to keep a float charger on the...

It is important to keep a float charger on the batteries, especially in cold weather. I let my batteries get low on charge during a cold snap and they froze up and were destroyed. A fully charged...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-05-2022, 12:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,159
Posted By Jim Agile
Here's a link to the AIMS unit at a lower price: ...

Here's a link to the AIMS unit at a lower price:

https://factorypure.com/collections/aims-power/products/aims-power-picoglf30w12v120vr-3000-watt-pure-sine-inverter-charger-new
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 08-05-2022, 12:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim Agile
My unit is a 2016 Roadtrek SS Agile on a 2015...

My unit is a 2016 Roadtrek SS Agile on a 2015 Sprinter chassis. What is the make and model of your inverter/charger? On my AIMS unit the voltages are set through DIP switch selection of a battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-05-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,159
Posted By Jim Agile
I have a 2016 SS Agile that had the same...

I have a 2016 SS Agile that had the same configuration. The LW3000-12-C failed in such a way that it would not connect shore power to the internal systems like the air conditioner. This resulted in...
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 08-04-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim Agile
Hello Steve, I replaced my four house batteries...

Hello Steve,
I replaced my four house batteries with Crown GC2 (Model 6CRV220) deep draw AGM batteries purchased at BatteriesPlus Bulbs. The original batteries were 20 hour rated at 190 amps, the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-06-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 849
Posted By Jim Agile
Onan Generator Problem

Does your generator run off propane or gasoline? The Onan in my 2016 Roadtrek runs off propane and from day one I could smell raw propane while running the generator. Eventually it would not start. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-17-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,822
Posted By Jim Agile
Check this out: A Watched Pot: What Is The Most...

Check this out:
A Watched Pot: What Is The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water? | Inside Energy (https://insideenergy.org/2016/02/23/boiling-water-ieq/)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-30-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,730
Posted By Jim Agile
I keep my thongs that I use in campground showers...

I keep my thongs that I use in campground showers in one side.
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 12-02-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jim Agile
As someone else has suggested, I used a floor...

As someone else has suggested, I used a floor jack from Harbor Freight which worked well. I did have my rig raised on ramps to get clearance and then lowered the batteries onto two short pieces of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-13-2020, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,888
Posted By Jim Agile
This statement is found in the Installation and...

This statement is found in the Installation and Operation Manual for the Model 1315-200:

"A delay function has been incorporated in the control circuit to prevent the BATTERY SEPARATOR from...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-13-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,822
Posted By Jim Agile
Your problem may be a heavy current surge to your...

Your problem may be a heavy current surge to your coffee maker when the heater in the coffee maker is first powered. Resistive heating devices (like incandescent light bulbs and electric heaters)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-01-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 715
Posted By Jim Agile
Onan HGJBB Generator Gas Lines

I just had to replace the internal LP gas lines in my 2016 Roadtrek SS Agile Onan HGJBB generator because both were leaking. One has leaked since day one because I could always smell propane after...
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