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RE: Speed controller for Vortex fan
Here is one currently on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250943378758?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Don't ask why the mad face, just the forum interpreting an X: in the text, I guess. Copy and paste to your address bar and it will work.
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dieselhorse
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05/21/12 10:01am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Speed controller for Vortex fan
Bump.
If there is a problem, I would sure appreciate knowing.
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dieselhorse
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05/20/12 09:01pm |
Tech Issues
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Speed controller for Vortex fan
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 26064883
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dieselhorse
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05/19/12 02:14pm |
Technology Corner
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Speed controller for Vortex fan
Hi folks, this is one for the electrical gurus on the board.
I purchased a single speed 9" Vortex vent fan because it seemed like good bang for the buck, and it allows all installation to be done from inside the trailer. I wanted to add speed control so I ordered a 12-24 volt PWM controller rated at:
Max output current - 6 amps @ 12 volts; 60 watts max
The fan is rated at:
2 amps / 24 watts
I wired it up with a 10 amp in-line fuse, and it starts and runs the fan just fine with the desirable varible speed and has a click shut-off position on the dial.
The fan instructions say use 18 ga wire, which I did. My question is......the controller appears to have 24 ga (no rating on the insulation) hook up wires about 2-1/2" long. I chose this controller because it's a sealed unit in a plastic box with some vent holes which better protects it from the elements/dampness it will encounter in its position atop the fan. Others I found were just open circuit boards. So does the smaller ga wire pose any hazard operating--as it will--well within the limits of the fan and controller specs? I detected no warming of the wires in a 5 min test at various speeds. Thanks much.
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dieselhorse
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05/19/12 02:14pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Inexpensive bed saver
Looking at the two different photos--JMHO but, in the first one I can picture what those bolt heads would do to the plastic lube plate most of use on our pin box when it slides up over during hitch-up. The second install looks way better with mounting brackets below the fifth plate tabs and with the round head Allen screws.
Nevertheless, the device looks like less bang (very desirable) for not to much buck.
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dieselhorse
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04/23/12 07:13pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cold weather suited fifth wheel recommendations
Arctic Fox 27-5L, 29-5K, or 29-5T by Northwood Mfg. built in Oregon. Many are sold in Canada.
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dieselhorse
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04/10/12 08:27pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Signed Purchase Order for New Fox Mountain Yesterday
Alpenlite--one of the finest fivers ever made. Congratulations, Northwood is also a great company. I invite you to visit the owners forum at afnash.com
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dieselhorse
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03/12/12 07:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: JERKY TOWING PROBLEM
Well, I've been following this thread closely, so I'll throw this into the mix. Does the trailer happen to have a rear kitchen? Ours does, and with all the appliances, cabinets, and the utensils that get stowed back there, it adds up to a lot of weight. Also being a short fiver, there is the problem of getting a level towing attitude because the trailer wheels are closer to the TV--so it's very slightly nose high. Filling the forward mounted 56gal fresh tank improves but does eliminate chucking on a rough road. So I'm in agreement that light pin weight is probably the culprit. I'm thinking of moving the spare tire off the rear bumper to under the front of the trailer and replacing the trailer shocks. If that doesn't work, I'll be looking at a Mor/Ryde for an 8,000 lb. trailer
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dieselhorse
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03/11/12 02:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Suggestions: Solid Open Road Fiver 30-34 Feet
Arctic Fox 27-5L Rugged--built to tow the Alaskan Highway and very well insulated. It's right in your price range with high-end quality and features. You can look online at the Northwood website, and if interested, join the Northwood owner's forum afnash.com where you will find 99.9% satisfied owners and get any NW related questions answered. Best of luck.
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dieselhorse
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03/11/12 11:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Do we really need all that light?
We like West Texas because you can see that the Milky Way does appear to go on forever. Around the McDonald Observatory the surrounding towns have passed low light ordnances for comercial lighting. The object is to further the science capability. We did a star party at the observatory, and without a flash light for the walk back to the parking lot, you literally could not see your hand in front of your face--it was pretty cool because I did not realize that kind of dark still existed out-of-doors. There is something primeval about it and all those stars that a lot of folks will sadly never discover. So the answer is to be equipped to boondock where the party animals are not. SPs, NFS, and BLM land avoiding the weekends makes for a nice nature experience :)
Quiet too.
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dieselhorse
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02/19/12 08:17pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 5th wheel distance between truck bed
I think 6" is considered the "norm". I think it important to keep the coach as level as possible. You can also move the pin box to help with both clearance and level issues.
I agree that 6" is a good "norm" however on the other comment....I don't think so. If the rear of the 5er is lower than the front (6" in front and 5" in at the rear of the bed), changing the front to make it level (by changing the pin box or the hitch) will just make the whole front of the 5er 5" of clearance. If it tows ok, I would leave the front slightly higher to to keep the clearance. Your options if you want it to be more level are to lower the rear of your tv (depending on your tv, this can be done) or raise the 5er suspension slightly. Then changes in the pin box or hitch may be useful.
X2. Better to run a little high in front than to have the TV bed kissing the trailer overhang. Dodges can be lowered 1-1/4" by removing the lift plates on top of the rear axle. I did it on mine.
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dieselhorse
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02/13/12 12:49pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fair Price For 1998 Arctic Fox
The Nash and the AF are the same trailer except the AF has a few more window dressing upgrades. The frames, tank capacties, insulation, and construction are the same.
We paid over book for ours and I didn't feel very good about it at the time, but the consignment dealer would not budge past a certain point, and we had been looking for nearly a year. It has turned out to be a great trailer--very rugged construction throughout.
Since you have enough truck, you might consider a 24-5N. The very deep 42" slide-out gives a lot of living area in a near perfect floorplan. The wardrobe hangs 40 garments and there is a ton of interior storage space for such a small fiver. The lengths are actual, BTW, it's 24'-6" long.
Good luck on what you decide.
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dieselhorse
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02/13/12 12:32pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Leaving 5er in the south.
Would only get mold on the inside in the winter when it is heated and if the humidity is not controled. No problem in the summer. Check roof caulking twice a year if it is left out in the sun.
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dieselhorse
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02/11/12 07:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2001 Nash
They are quality built units rugged enough for back country camping. Like all RVs, they need the upkeep and maintenance to keep them in good condition, such as roof caulking. I would try to find out if the roof was replaced due to damage (low hanging limb, etc.), UV deterioriation, or leaks and associated structural repair.
I have had no problems with the aluminum siding. You might want to visit the Northwood owner's forum afnash.com for further information.
IMHO, Maxxis is the only ST tire worth the money.
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dieselhorse
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02/08/12 07:49pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Use of Vented Tailgates
.... I can't understand how people "forget" to put their tailgate up or down.
I bought a V gate before I damaged my OEM gate and boxed up and stored the stock gate in the garage. The above quote though, makes me chuckle :)
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dieselhorse
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02/06/12 09:24am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Use of Vented Tailgates
BB TX is correct. I did some "testing" on my own while towing in the windy midwest and found a difference of about 1 to 1/1/2 MPG in windy/gusty conditions. In a no wind condition I would expect little or no change. But let the gusting winds get into the small space under the front of the 5th wheel and "pile up" against a solid tailgate and you will FEEL the winds trying to stop the combo. Some say none, but in the 20+ years I towed I DID see a real difference. But it is up to you to decide if the small a change is worth the cost of a flo-thru tail gate. If you buy it for the convenience then I think that is also worth it.
Frank
This makes perfect sense. Whatever the shape of the front of a fiver, a lot of wind is getting pushed down into the TV bed. A vented V gate is bound to relieve that to some degree. If there is even 1/4 mpg improvement, I'll take it.
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dieselhorse
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02/05/12 06:48pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Generator question
I carry a Yama 2400 in the same location. It sits on a piece of plywood cut to fit so it won't slide around--then the whole thing strapped down with a nylon racheting strap hooked to the lower anchor points in the rear corners of the bed. Also chained in with a large hoisting (hard steel) chain. Good Luck on what you figure out. If it's better, I might try it.
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dieselhorse
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02/02/12 12:20pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lets give Lippert frames a break
Well we are 13 pages in now and the OP's original question was, how many have had non-Lippert frames break?.....so how many???
Step on up to the plate you Jayco, Northwood, and Carriage owners. We must be hiding our stats, I guess.
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dieselhorse
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01/05/12 08:07pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New Jayco 5th wheel?
Why are all these light-weight models coming out with silver/grey exteriors? Even at 9,000' elevation, it still gets =hot= in direct sun, and these colors do nothing to help out. At least give us a white option!
Lyle
It's because in the USA style will out sell substance every time.
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dieselhorse
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12/12/11 01:51pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: How much wind to flip a 5th wheel?
To the OP in Port Aransas, we got some very unusual 80 mph straight line winds with a cold front last January. A few RVs (one or two of them fivers) were flipped over at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi. That is right out on the water with nothing to slow the wind.
I would attach the truck if the rocking was bothersome. Ought to steady it some.
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dieselhorse
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11/27/11 05:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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