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Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 11-20-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,232
Posted By JDOnTheGo
That stinks - sorry to hear and feel bad for ya. ...

That stinks - sorry to hear and feel bad for ya. I've been there (married 25 years) so know how it feels. My best suggestions are to stay active and attempt to differentiate happiness from...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-06-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,103
Posted By JDOnTheGo
There are several very good diesel generators...

There are several very good diesel generators available that will do what you ask. RV's and boats have been doing this for years (running long hours to provide air conditioning and other 120VAC...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-06-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,155
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Several options exist and you will hear every...

Several options exist and you will hear every opinion possible. There are so many variables that I'm not certain there is a right/wrong or best option.

Some love balance beads (and no balance),...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-16-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 779
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Yes, that is correct. They do make split phase...

Yes, that is correct. They do make split phase inverters (that accept both hot legs from the 50 amp shore power source) but I have no experience with them so an unknown to me.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-12-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,918
Posted By JDOnTheGo
I ordered my two Coleman Mach 8 15k btu heat...

I ordered my two Coleman Mach 8 15k btu heat pumps from rvautoparts.com. There are several different models so be certain. For example, I wanted the units with the condensation pump.

I don't find...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 09-28-2020, 07:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,716
Posted By JDOnTheGo
I skimmed this thread, hopefully not repeating...

I skimmed this thread, hopefully not repeating anything...

I don't believe the E4500 was introduced until 2001. Thus, I think something is goofy with your info.

I have an 102-EL3, the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-23-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,211
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Tire was manufactured in the 44th week of 2007....

Tire was manufactured in the 44th week of 2007. It was 'retreaded' sixth week of 2013.

It is a debate that will never end (in the RV world) but... since you asked...
I personally would not be...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-13-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 868
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Folks, please read the rules.... - Limit...

Folks, please read the rules....

- Limit your responses to requests for clarification of details pertaining only to the item the seller is listing.
- Be genuinely interested in purchasing the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-11-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,746
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Exactly!!! Replacing tires based on age (7...

Exactly!!!

Replacing tires based on age (7 years) is a controversial topic. At least be aware that many folks in the RV world do it that way.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-11-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By JDOnTheGo
I installed a ducted system in my 45' coach with...

I installed a ducted system in my 45' coach with two rooftop units.

I previously owned and lived in two motorhomes - one with ducted A/C and one without. IMO, the ducted approach was much quieter...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-05-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,995
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Please read the forum rules, they are pretty...

Please read the forum rules, they are pretty simple.


Limit your responses to requests for clarification of details pertaining only to the item the seller is listing.
Be genuinely interested...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-03-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,356
Posted By JDOnTheGo
I have not attempted to keep up with insurance...

I have not attempted to keep up with insurance issues. That said this statement concerns me (when talking to insurance agents): "because it's a school bus and we're full timers" You do not have a...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-03-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,356
Posted By JDOnTheGo
A question Drew, how is your bus titled in SD? ...

A question Drew, how is your bus titled in SD? (motorhome??)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Chrisc, you probably don't have enough posts to...

Chrisc, you probably don't have enough posts to post a photo. However; including ANY information about your bus would go a long ways towards receiving some useful input. Maybe year/make/model? ...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-03-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,356
Posted By JDOnTheGo
I've been trying to understand the purpose of...

I've been trying to understand the purpose of this thread. There must be more going on than I am aware. I have been a full-timer for six years and have done exactly the same as most of the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-01-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,469
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Very little info to work with but given your...

Very little info to work with but given your statement "the charge controller does not come on display panel wise with just the battery", my first guess is that your battery is dead. Could also be...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-31-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,904
Posted By JDOnTheGo
I'm afraid your budget does not match the title...

I'm afraid your budget does not match the title of the thread. :wink1:

I know this because I was recently in a mattress store with a friend that was shopping. I saw mattresses that were $7,500...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-29-2020, 04:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,309
Posted By JDOnTheGo
This is the first I have heard of them - so I...

This is the first I have heard of them - so I know nothing. Glancing at the photos, I would guess that it is an expensive and bulky variation of installing a couple of good water filters in your...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-28-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,734
Posted By JDOnTheGo
For the land lubber/RV/bus person, the water used...

For the land lubber/RV/bus person, the water used to fill your tanks will be clean. Most folks are filling from a treated water system (city) or a well - as opposed to creeks/rivers/ponds/rain/etc....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-26-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Check with your local utility (electric). I have...

Check with your local utility (electric). I have no experience but understand they only accept permanent installations and are VERY picky and require several inspections before they allow anything to...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-24-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,994
Posted By JDOnTheGo
That is part of the story. The other part is...

That is part of the story. The other part is that kitchen sink water is NOT grey water (I believe that is the generally accepted definition but I'm aware that there is some inconsistency, I've been...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-24-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,994
Posted By JDOnTheGo
Hi Jack, I did some research on it back when I...

Hi Jack, I did some research on it back when I was doing the design - I couldn't find much. The best I could come up with is what you've said - many years ago there were more possibilities for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-24-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 34,662
Posted By JDOnTheGo
To those of you making personal attacks... ...

To those of you making personal attacks...

Have you considered that you are addressing another human being?

Even more amazing, you are talking about PAINT! Is PAINT a topic that is really...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-24-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,994
Posted By JDOnTheGo
To the OP: There has been some very good advise...

To the OP: There has been some very good advise offered in this thread. Said a bit differently - you can certainly do what you have asked. Please dump this tank into appropriate dump sites only...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 08-24-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,243
Posted By JDOnTheGo
With a heat shield, I believe you would be fine. ...

With a heat shield, I believe you would be fine.

The larger concern, IMO, is proximity to the tires. When a tire blows, it can do a massive amount of damage (far more than most imagine - Google...
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