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Forum: Welcome to the Redwood Family Tree 03-30-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,499
Posted By boatguy
Seriously don’t be fooled. H rated or G rated? ...

Seriously don’t be fooled. H rated or G rated? Check the speed rating of the tire. The Redwood provided Westlake tires at 17.5 inch are speed rated 62MPH. H&G are the load rating. Loads are...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-22-2018, 02:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By boatguy
They are nice and will be great with Solar. But...

They are nice and will be great with Solar. But I don't see that the Americana runs on propane. In fact given that it operates on a 30 degree angle I am almost sure it won't operate on propane.
Forum: Redwood RV Purchase Discussions 01-18-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,949
Posted By boatguy
So far, I have found that a cloudy or rainy day...

So far, I have found that a cloudy or rainy day will really drain the batteries. I can put 6 panels (600w) to my controller and I may just add some this summer. My preferred investment would be to...
Forum: Redwood RV Purchase Discussions 01-18-2018, 03:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,949
Posted By boatguy
I have a similar set up. I use 4 100watt...

I have a similar set up. I use 4 100watt controllers and an mppt controller. Did the install myself and everything was under $1,000. As far as how it works? Awesome. Sunny days will produce a...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-26-2017, 03:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By boatguy
My 2018 came prewired so I took everyones advice...

My 2018 came prewired so I took everyones advice and got the "monitor" version instead of backup version from Furrion. Works fine at highway speeds and doesn't seem to glitch at all. Might help...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-26-2017, 03:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,023
Posted By boatguy
I had a similar problem. Picked up a brand new...

I had a similar problem. Picked up a brand new 2018 390MB with ALL brakes. No matter what I set the gain at, with or without the cam module, even checking the pin box for the correct wiring. If I...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-14-2017, 01:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By boatguy
On my brand new 390MB the dealer measured...

On my brand new 390MB the dealer measured carefully and cut the pilot hole from the inside then went outside and used a hole saw, while I cried.

All was redeemed when he put on the chrome vent!
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Announcements 09-04-2017, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,235
Posted By boatguy
I got the phone call from my dealer as well. The...

I got the phone call from my dealer as well. The recall is based on the slide coming into contact with either a line or the manifold. I was camping at the time and had to wait almost two weeks before...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2017, 03:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,738
Posted By boatguy
To give you an idea of how it's performed for me...

To give you an idea of how it's performed for me so far check this out.

I came home from a week away on Monday at noon. I parked the trailer in the storage lot and left the fridge running on the...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-12-2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,738
Posted By boatguy
Sure I can give you a rundown. Especially now...

Sure I can give you a rundown. Especially now thats its been about 6 weeks, I can tell you I am thrilled with it. The panels are 100 Watts each. I have installed four. I am going to add two more...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-01-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Posted By boatguy
Nah....he's an Anders0n not AndersEn. Besides...

Nah....he's an Anders0n not AndersEn. Besides he is old!��
Forum: General RV Questions 08-01-2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Posted By boatguy
Steve I think you are right. During my research...

Steve I think you are right. During my research period I found mentions of manufacturers that said they would not cover warranty issues and then some that would, sometimes they said both yes and no....
Forum: General RV Questions 08-01-2017, 02:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Posted By boatguy
I have a Trail Air RotoFlex from Lippert. I can't...

I have a Trail Air RotoFlex from Lippert. I can't imagine it being much more comfortable. If it didn't give that push and pull motion once in while I am afraid I would forget it was there.

Shane,...
Forum: General RV Questions 08-01-2017, 02:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,570
Posted By boatguy
I confess I forgot to lock mine once but only...

I confess I forgot to lock mine once but only made it to the end of the street before I remembered. Also in Canada it is considered a gooseneck mount and safety chains are required. I use them.
...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-28-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,738
Posted By boatguy
I was checking to see how sharp I could turn. I...

I was checking to see how sharp I could turn. I read a bunch of messages about first timers damaging their trucks and smashing windows. So I figured I would see how far it goes before I got into...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-27-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,726
Posted By boatguy
I'm not sure what A lock out is but I am using...

I'm not sure what A lock out is but I am using The Andersen Ultimate with Flex Air and no troubles.
Forum: General RV Questions 06-27-2017, 02:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,738
Posted By boatguy
They are thin and flexible but they are not Thin...

They are thin and flexible but they are not Thin Film technology. Monocrystalline provides more energy by surface area and offers more longevity and better warranty from what I could learn. I found...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-26-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
Not offended at all! This was one of the most...

Not offended at all! This was one of the most helpful threads I have used this month. I would hate to think how long I would have driven with bad brakes.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-26-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
I'm going to assume your right Larry. I have...

I'm going to assume your right Larry. I have never tried taking voltages of the plug without having a trailer connected. I use a pigtail plug that I made up specifically for testing lights, brakes...
Forum: General RV Questions 06-26-2017, 01:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,738
Posted By boatguy
My Solar Install

Well it was a productive weekend between rain storms. I brought my new 390MB home from the dealer last week. After a very thorough PDI there are only a few little things and HitchNGo are awesome. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-26-2017, 12:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
Smile My brake problems have been resolved.

My brake problems have been resolved. As I mentioned in previous posts, my brakes on my brand new 2018 390MB locked up no matter what the gain was as soon as I stepped on the brake at all. We did...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-23-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
Hi. I have had that happen. I took it to the...

Hi. I have had that happen. I took it to the dealer, they said they found nothing but changed out the plug anyway and said the trailer was bad. Then just this week when trying to diagnose my own...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-20-2017, 03:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
So the brake saga continues... MuddFlap it would...

So the brake saga continues... MuddFlap it would appear as though we have the same problem. Today I called Hydrator and spoke to Tye. He confirmed that it was not supposed to act this way. The...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-19-2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
Yes. I do get trailer connected. I also get the...

Yes. I do get trailer connected. I also get the gain display. The issue for me is whether the gain is at 2 or 9. Pressing the pedal engages the brakes at maximum or near maximum. If I apply the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-18-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,137
Posted By boatguy
Well the owners manual for the truck didn't shed...

Well the owners manual for the truck didn't shed any light. There was no info on changing anything for hydraulic or electric. I went back through some great posts and I may need something called a...
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