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Question about the fuse. Our refrigerator/awning fuse kept blowing this last trip. When we got home it happened when my husband was cleaning up the trailer and brought in the awning and held the button a second longer after it was all the way in. Maybe that was the problem all along. Is that normal?
. I would try separate those two circuits if at all possible, imagine that you guys are heading out for a long day of adventure after eating breakfast under the awning. You retract the awning to protect it from any wind damage while you will be away not realizing that that fuse popped as it finished it's roll up. Then when you return later that evening you refridgerator has been warming up all day in the heat. I'm not a big fan of warm beer or sweaty cheese. 
A lot of these motors ping and chatter some when working harder than they do unloaded, if you are getting any of that pinging under load then yes, using a higher octane should help to solve that condition. Higher octane fuels by themselves will not actually make more power though, but a tuner can take advantage of the higher octane properties by adjusting the timing farther to boost performance as well as a few other parameters. The higher a fuel's octane the harder it is to get it to ignite.
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No, not normal but unfortunately common enough on campers where different rules seem to apply. . I would try separate those two circuits if at all possible, imagine that you guys are heading out for a long day of adventure after eating breakfast under the awning. You retract the awning to protect it from any wind damage while you will be away not realizing that that fuse popped as it finished it's roll up. Then when you return later that evening you refridgerator has been warming up all day in the heat. I'm not a big fan of warm beer or sweaty cheese. A lot of these motors ping and chatter some when working harder than they do unloaded, if you are getting any of that pinging under load then yes, using a higher octane should help to solve that condition. Higher octane fuels by themselves will not actually make more power though, but a tuner can take advantage of the higher octane properties by adjusting the timing farther to boost performance as well as a few other parameters. The higher a fuel's octane the harder it is to get it to ignite.
. I would try separate those two circuits if at all possible, imagine that you guys are heading out for a long day of adventure after eating breakfast under the awning. You retract the awning to protect it from any wind damage while you will be away not realizing that that fuse popped as it finished it's roll up. Then when you return later that evening you refridgerator has been warming up all day in the heat. I'm not a big fan of warm beer or sweaty cheese. A lot of these motors ping and chatter some when working harder than they do unloaded, if you are getting any of that pinging under load then yes, using a higher octane should help to solve that condition. Higher octane fuels by themselves will not actually make more power though, but a tuner can take advantage of the higher octane properties by adjusting the timing farther to boost performance as well as a few other parameters. The higher a fuel's octane the harder it is to get it to ignite.As for fuse, we are dropping it off at dealership for minor warranty items and this was one of them. Hopefully they can do the fix you suggested.
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Something like this. Just match the amperage of the fuse that keeps blowing.
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Or at least change the fuse over to an auto resetting circuit breaker.
Something like this. Just match the amperage of the fuse that keeps blowing.
Something like this. Just match the amperage of the fuse that keeps blowing.
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Or at least change the fuse over to an auto resetting circuit breaker.
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Something like this. Just match the amperage of the fuse that keeps blowing.
Amazon.com: Bussmann (BP/UCB-20-RP) 20 Amp Type-I Universal Circuit Breaker: Automotive
Something like this. Just match the amperage of the fuse that keeps blowing.
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Basically, yes.....it goes in place of the fuse (assuming you are blowing a 2 blade style fuse). If not that exact one, bring the blown fuse to your local auto parts store and match up the correct breaker. Like Tom suggested.... it would be best if your fridge could be put on a separate circuit from the awning if it doesn't require major surgery. Especially if the awning is going to keep popping fuses. Personally, I've never had a breaker like that fail on me. But.... like Vwags says.... it is possible. With a circuit breaker, you shouldn't have to worry about your food spoiling. Ultimately, I'd go with what your Jayco dealer recommends, at least while the warranty is in effect.
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Thanks Tom. Told my husband about tuner so hopefully he'll decide to do that soon. He tried 89 on way home this last trip and said it was less pingy.
As for fuse, we are dropping it off at dealership for minor warranty items and this was one of them. Hopefully they can do the fix you suggested.
As for fuse, we are dropping it off at dealership for minor warranty items and this was one of them. Hopefully they can do the fix you suggested.
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Holy crap guys! I have a ton to do before the first trip over Memorial day weekend.
I need to replace the battery and i've decided to add a second battery for more power without running the generator which I picked up over the winter. a good cleaning and fixing the hole the dining room table fits into since it's busted. Other things I want to do is add a 12v tv, headunit with a usb/AUX hookup and add two more speakers to the sound system.
so much to do and so little time...
I need to replace the battery and i've decided to add a second battery for more power without running the generator which I picked up over the winter. a good cleaning and fixing the hole the dining room table fits into since it's busted. Other things I want to do is add a 12v tv, headunit with a usb/AUX hookup and add two more speakers to the sound system.
so much to do and so little time...
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
I need to replace the battery and i've decided to add a second battery for more power without running the generator which I picked up over the winter. a good cleaning and fixing the hole the dining room table fits into since it's busted. Other things I want to do is add a 12v tv, headunit with a usb/AUX hookup and add two more speakers to the sound system.
so much to do and so little time...
so much to do and so little time...
I need to pick up a nice jumper box though, just in case.
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From: NC
My only concern with my new TT is that it has a residential refrigerator, not great for boon docking but my wife likes electricity so I really don't see much of a problem. It is equipped with 2 12V batteries and an inverter tied to the trailer plug so the truck powers it while underway.
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My only concern with my new TT is that it has a residential refrigerator, not great for boon docking but my wife likes electricity so I really don't see much of a problem. It is equipped with 2 12V batteries and an inverter tied to the trailer plug so the truck powers it while underway.
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Can I make an honest request for you to use your connections to look into a group buy ?? How about the new Lithium Ion batteries for RV applications? Something with a minimum of 100ah. They are so new the prices are insane now (like $1200 for 100ah battery) , but prices on Alibaba look about half that. With a few of those, we could all dry camp to our heart's content !
I realize these people took it to a level most of us wouldn't, but this is what you can do with Lithium batteries, and good inverter, and enough solar.
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So your fridge can't run off propane at all? I can see that being bad sometimes.... I know I plug my camper into the house when it's at home, but sometimes you just don't have juice. But guess that's just the style camping I do... Sometimes the generator gets to run 12+ hrs at a time. Lol
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Have you let the fridge run to see how many days the batteries will last ? Just curious. I see that a lot of the higher end TT and 5ers are coming with residential refrigerators now. This trend will only grow.