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Post by jetzen on Apr 6, 2021 15:52:59 GMT -5
I nave a 2018 G384RLT and a 2020 Ram 3500 DRW 4X4 and a Demo hitch. I have 5" bed rail.clearance. I will measure the hitch head height, this should be a good measurement to use so you can set the correct height of the B&W.
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Post by jetzen on Apr 2, 2021 9:33:07 GMT -5
first time out,, any tips or tricks for the on demand hot water,,, just dont seem to get hot water as we expected I don't know a whole lot about this system yet but I have heard in general all RV on demand hot water systems struggle to make hot water when camping in colder weather. I have read allot of people with on demand systems have put an accumulator (tank) in line to solve this problem. If you could be more specific what problems are you having??
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Post by jetzen on Mar 31, 2021 16:58:33 GMT -5
If you have your 110v plugged directly into the refrigerator that is one thing but if you have your 110v plugged into the trailer there are other things drawing on that 20 amp line, like the converter. It alone will draw around 5-8 amps average, 15-18 max. This alone could be causing a voltage and amperage drop below the threshold of proper startup for the refrigerator. There may be something wrong with the refrigerator but at least try giving the trailer the fighting chance to operate with the proper amount of voltage and amperage. By running only a 15/20 amp line you may be causing a brown out. Since this is a residential fridge, will it run if the disconnect is OFF? That would take the converter out of the equation. Lyle No it does not. By turning the disconnect switch to off you take the battery out of the equation on most everything but the co/propane detector and the one control gateway and the leveling system. There may be a few other things
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Post by jetzen on Mar 30, 2021 11:21:19 GMT -5
You state you are hooked up to 110v house current, Are you on a min. 30 amp service? I was on 110v while I had the camper in my driveway. 110v circuits are 15/20a only. I haven't hooked it up to 30 or 50amp service yet but I wouldn't think that would matter since refrigerators run on 110v/20amp. There's definitely something wrong with this Samsung. If you have your 110v plugged directly into the refrigerator that is one thing but if you have your 110v plugged into the trailer there are other things drawing on that 20 amp line, like the converter. It alone will draw around 5-8 amps average, 15-18 max. This alone could be causing a voltage and amperage drop below the threshold of proper startup for the refrigerator. There may be something wrong with the refrigerator but at least try giving the trailer the fighting chance to operate with the proper amount of voltage and amperage. By running only a 15/20 amp line you may be causing a brown out.
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Post by jetzen on Mar 29, 2021 14:13:21 GMT -5
Check to make sure the refrigerator was not accidentally put into display mode. One of the first things I checked. You state you are hooked up to 110v house current, Are you on a min. 30 amp service?
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Post by jetzen on Mar 28, 2021 18:43:40 GMT -5
Boy, talk about misleading. To me, "Cooling Off Mode", means that it's still working, but maybe just not as hard, or something. Should just be called "Demo Mode" or "Test Mode", IMO. Lyle You have to understand it is a Japanese product. Things don't always translate the way we think they should.it makes perfect sense to the Japanese. On this refrigerator when the ice maker is on the light for the ice maker is off. When the ice maker is off, the light is on and it says ice off. Sounds stupid to us but not to the Japanese, it's how they do things.
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Post by jetzen on Mar 26, 2021 18:16:58 GMT -5
Check to make sure the refrigerator was not accidentally put into display mode.
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Post by jetzen on Mar 26, 2021 9:51:04 GMT -5
Your gvwr is 3500lbs. This is that maximum you trailer can weigh. Your dry weight is 2800lbs. This is your trailer empty weight. Your cargo capacity is the difference or 700lbs. You need to find a scale to determine how much your trailer weighs when you have it loaded ready to camp and try not to exceed the gvwr. When towing the tongue weight gets subtracted from the trailer axle weight and added to the tow vehicle cargo, but not from the gvw or the gcwr.
You state your axle capacity is 3500lbs., and a combined weight rating of the tire of 4040. You are good there. Take your truck and trailer ready to camp to the scales they will weigh you combination, front t.v. axle, rear t.v. axle and trailer axle. Then you will go through the scales with just your tow vehicle. Compare the two and you will.see how the truck is loaded and if any adjustments need to be made with you weight distributing hitch, tongue weight of the trailer, axle weights of the t.v. both front and rear loaded and unloaded, gross combination weight.
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Post by jetzen on Mar 21, 2021 8:48:20 GMT -5
Congratulations!
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Post by jetzen on Mar 18, 2021 13:51:43 GMT -5
I’d like to be put on the waitlist too. How do I get on the list? Please send some info to 2021kzrally@embarqmail.com Name Phone# email address
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Post by jetzen on Mar 17, 2021 8:20:58 GMT -5
is there a place where a list of people going to the rally is I will be sending you a list of people coming from your area.
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Post by jetzen on Mar 16, 2021 10:59:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!!
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Post by jetzen on Mar 14, 2021 22:35:55 GMT -5
I have run Timbrens on my last 2 Rams and my current Ram. They are plug-n-play. Once they are installed there is no maintenance, no adjustments. Just install them and forget them. They have a lifetime warranty and their customer service is top notch should there be a problem. The Timbren is a rubber variable rate spring and they do not affect the ride when unloaded. When loaded they only compress as much as needed and keep my Ram out of the secondary springs. The ride when loaded is surprisingly smooth. With a DRW you don't really notice any great improvement in stability I would highly recommend them over any airbag system OE or aftermarket. JMHO air bag suspensions are just to fragile with too many components to fail. The Sumo system I can not comment on but they appear to work very much like the Timbrens. The air bag users will probably be chiming in soon telling you that Timbrens are crap, but Ultimately the choice is yours.
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Post by jetzen on Mar 3, 2021 10:48:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum!!
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Post by jetzen on Mar 3, 2021 10:42:08 GMT -5
The 2021 KZVOGI rally has filled it's allotted number of campsites The registration/ reservation period is now closed. I am starting a list for people who are still interested in the rally just in case there are any cancelations.
Thank you for the great response Walter
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Post by jetzen on Feb 28, 2021 12:25:28 GMT -5
Jetzen you run all that at the same time? That's a lot. Mine also has a 150w automatic charger which keeps the batteries up, floats them, etc. My installer put everything on the inverter line except reefer and ac. When not plugged in I use propane on the reefer and fans if I need them. TV is 50" and I know they're never off. Al No not everything at one time. refrigerator is the only thing that is "on" all the time. 1100 watts at startup/600 watts while running/less than 100 watts when idle. Refrigerator does not run all the time but is turned on all the time. As needed use on everything else. Coffee maker or toaster or microwave can not be used if refrigerator is running but can be used when the refrigerator is idle (on but not running).
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Post by jetzen on Feb 28, 2021 10:48:22 GMT -5
I have a 1200 watt inverter, with 2 group 27 12v deep cycle batteries, residential refrigerator and 3 outlets wired in the kitchen area. I can run the refrigerator, fan, tv, roku, phone chargers, coffee maker or toaster or microwave, I can go 2 days before I get a low voltage error. The tv, fan, roku, phone chargers can be run all the time, the refrigerator is also on all the time all other high draw appliances must be timed to when the refrigerator is not actually running but "idle".
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Post by jetzen on Feb 27, 2021 22:27:49 GMT -5
They would be regular televisions. A 65" in the living room and a 32" in the bedroom. Purchasing an inexpensive roku would basically turn them.into smart tv's. KZ seems to like the Sansui brand for the Gold line they seem to be a durable unit with good picture quality.
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Post by jetzen on Feb 25, 2021 20:20:24 GMT -5
We have a 2014 Durango Goldrush Nugget and are very happy with it, and KZ has taken care of us so there it no changing manufactures. Looking at the 2021 KZ Durango Gold G391RKQ, just retiring this will be our last camper, Really like the floor plan, Looking for comments owners of the 391 and why do some have 2 sinks and some have 1 sink, some have 2 hatches under the nose and some have 3 ? Do all 391 models come with solar prep? and how many airs are standard? I look at dealership adds and mostly they just have the generic info from KZ and not the build sheet as to the unit they are selling, which is smart to have you call them. Any info on this unit is good info... And a Hello to all the peopel we met at the 2019 rally,,,, good times Mike & Denise That's why you need to get to the rally this year Mike. So you can get the skinny on all the new models. That being said I believe the current G391 has 2 bathroom.sinks, 3 hatch doors on the front and solar is optional. Laurie and I went to the factory in October we toured a G391. Nice unit. We are in the market also. We are considering a G391 or a G383. We are leaning towards the G383. Sent you a PM.
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Post by jetzen on Feb 20, 2021 10:07:17 GMT -5
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