Recent content by Rick kl

Ever since I have owned my trailer the tanks just wouldn't drain properly it would take 20 minutes to drain and there always something left if each tank. I looked at the configuration of the drain system there seemed to be very little angle on the drain lines, since my black water valve was...

Andy hits one out of the park! :) I'll have to buy him a beer sometime! ;) I had the mechanic check the air gap in the magneto it was set at minimum clearance the tech backed it off a little, problem solved. The generator would only start after at least 4-5 hours of cooling it ran perfectly...

I think andy is on to something, I googled around and found this Generally speaking: The biggest advantage to magneto ignition is that it is simple and reliable. The biggest problem with magneto ignition is that it is simple and reliable. E gap or efficiency gap (points setting) Magnetos...

I have a 2005 Yamaha Inverter I bought used it starts and runs fine, but if you shut it off and try to Restart it while its warm IT WILL NOT START. I used the inverter  like this for a few weeks and then dropped it off at a Yamaha service center, so far they are baffled to explain why it will...

I talked with Shaw the box will run on 12 volts however when the trailer is plugged in and the converter starts to charge the voltage is raised to 14+ volts. This won't harm the DSR209 but when you change channels a signal is sent to the LMB to change to a different satellite. This is where the...

I installed a new cable and a new box we had TV! It was working  fine until after about 20 hours over a few weekends of working I tried changing channels and the "lost signal" message came again, I put my signal finder on behind the box it indicated 10 bars. I took the box home hooked it up to...

I have tested the plug it is not reversed however on the 100' cable going to the dish there is a flat spot I wonder if this is where it could could be shorting out, the box puts out 12 volts to the LMB. I think I will try a new cable I can't figure out what else it could be

After digging around I found the specification sheet for the DSR209, the power input is 12 volts at 15 watts max, I think this where the problem might be, raw power directly from a battery would be much more than 1.25 amps. Just to be on the safe side I will use an inverter although converting...

I connected my Shaw direct box directly to 12 volt, the box adapter says 12 volts @ 2amps, this should work OK except when I tried it the box would not accept the signal. It was frustrating trying to make this work because the dish was 100' away through a very thick bush of rose bush and...

My seasonal spot is almost impossible to get the trailer in and taking it the 1/2 mile to fill up was just not practical so I solved the problem with two 5 gallon containers laying on their sides connected together with 1/2 inch fittings and a hose connection , I put a valve in between the two...

did you experience any negative effects of the extra weight on the back of the trailer? Did it make a difference to your handling? The receiver hitch would be ideal as I already have a carrier I will have to check the structure of my trailer and see if it can handle a hitch back there.

I was drawn for a seasonal campsite with no power this year and I will be using the generator for three months in one spot so moving it won't be a problem this year but down the road I will be towing with a SUV ( 2006 trailblazer long wheel base 327 motor) putting the generator inside the truck...

I put allure flooring in my trailer this weekend its very easy to install, the trick is to use the paper it comes with to cover the adhesive strip for trial and error on those intricate cutouts ( trailers are full of these) I installed it in my previous trailer it withstood two seasons +40 and...

Doh! the cross over valve was passing! no problem with the heater and I found out after when the burner ignites the red light goes off.

I vacummed and  blew the area around the burner, I can't see any kind of sensor aorund this area the only wire is a big red one going to the igniter. Same drill as last time I push the button a red light comes on the burner lights (nice blue flame) the light stays on for 5 mins, then red light...