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General Discussion / Re: Dinette table options for 2552
« Last post by rdrose2499 on August 05, 2026, 06:21:45 pm »Thank you! We are waiting on word back from Phoenix HQ as they are looking for a table that would work in our 2552.
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General Discussion / Re: RV Travel: RV inspector recommends the best older motorhome brands
« Last post by CalCruiser on August 05, 2026, 03:31:59 pm »I use a tube and spray the jack screws twice, spraying them from both sides then run the slide in and out.
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General Discussion / Re: Battery capacity gage
« Last post by LRUCH on August 05, 2026, 03:16:03 pm »I'm probably not the right person to reply here, as I replaced everything with Victron and lithium (800AH) and added solar (2.3KW on the roof & 800W on the ground), but here are my thoughts for what they are worth...
The invertors and convertors only last about 10 years. They either wear out from usage, heat or age... Plus or minus a few years... And your mileage will vary...
My invertor degraded to the point 1700 watts was its peak (no longer 2000W} and the microwave over heated it. The convertor was slow to charge my batteries and wasn't doing anything to extend their lives and its fan was extremely loud. .
So where am I going? I initially thought I would replace each box as it quit, but it's not easy finding equipment that is compatible with older stuff while also "future proofed" to be compatible with modern power technologies. And then I realized that if I didn't stick with a single brand I would soon have displays and buttons on every wall.
I was ultimately going to need to replace the AGM batteries again that year, as well as everything under fridge. My battery tray rusted out and the batteries dropped to the ground while I was adding water... That was the final straw, TBH. It was then I decided to make that big step. .
It's a serious question to consider. Continue with lead acid batteries and old technology, maybe another 3 years.. or switch to lithium/solar/modern invertor&convertor. I now have a single touchscreen on the wall. Full control also on my phone/laptop/tablet. Batteries that will last 10+years. The ability to boondock for a long as I can carry enough water. Oh, and no noisy fan keeping me awake at night.
I'm not suggesting to rush in and replace everything. But it was the right decision for me as I plan to retire very soon, travel a lot, boondock more often, do repairs less often and never maintain another battery.
Larry
The invertors and convertors only last about 10 years. They either wear out from usage, heat or age... Plus or minus a few years... And your mileage will vary...
My invertor degraded to the point 1700 watts was its peak (no longer 2000W} and the microwave over heated it. The convertor was slow to charge my batteries and wasn't doing anything to extend their lives and its fan was extremely loud. .
So where am I going? I initially thought I would replace each box as it quit, but it's not easy finding equipment that is compatible with older stuff while also "future proofed" to be compatible with modern power technologies. And then I realized that if I didn't stick with a single brand I would soon have displays and buttons on every wall.
I was ultimately going to need to replace the AGM batteries again that year, as well as everything under fridge. My battery tray rusted out and the batteries dropped to the ground while I was adding water... That was the final straw, TBH. It was then I decided to make that big step. .
It's a serious question to consider. Continue with lead acid batteries and old technology, maybe another 3 years.. or switch to lithium/solar/modern invertor&convertor. I now have a single touchscreen on the wall. Full control also on my phone/laptop/tablet. Batteries that will last 10+years. The ability to boondock for a long as I can carry enough water. Oh, and no noisy fan keeping me awake at night.
I'm not suggesting to rush in and replace everything. But it was the right decision for me as I plan to retire very soon, travel a lot, boondock more often, do repairs less often and never maintain another battery.
Larry
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General Discussion / Re: Battery capacity gage
« Last post by Camperfan on August 05, 2026, 03:07:44 pm »Excited for that day to arrive for you!
October 9 is my day 😊
October 9 is my day 😊
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General Discussion / Re: Battery capacity gage
« Last post by wideglide on August 05, 2026, 02:37:25 pm »I have that exact model. I haven’t used it yet, but it is mounted in the exact position you mentioned, by a previous owner.
I have a feeling that all of its parameters reset once you turn off the batteries though. I think you start with full batteries then set the capacity of the batteries as full, then the meter and shunt keep track from there.
Someday soon when I retire I won’t need to shut the batteries off and I will learn from there.
HAHA.....love it. Im trying to get all this set up for that exact reason....to retire. I still have a few years left before i can but its a goal im certainly looking forward to.
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General Discussion / Re: Battery capacity gage
« Last post by Camperfan on August 05, 2026, 01:42:44 pm »I have that exact model. I haven’t used it yet, but it is mounted in the exact position you mentioned, by a previous owner.
I have a feeling that all of its parameters reset once you turn off the batteries though. I think you start with full batteries then set the capacity of the batteries as full, then the meter and shunt keep track from there.
Someday soon when I retire I won’t need to shut the batteries off and I will learn from there.
I have a feeling that all of its parameters reset once you turn off the batteries though. I think you start with full batteries then set the capacity of the batteries as full, then the meter and shunt keep track from there.
Someday soon when I retire I won’t need to shut the batteries off and I will learn from there.
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General Discussion / Re: Battery capacity gage
« Last post by wideglide on August 05, 2026, 01:13:30 pm »Have any of you used or have an opinion on the Renogy battery monitor shown here ? Im leaning towards this one and putting it in the wall beside the steps where the OE battery disconnect panel is mounted. My battery disconnect has been replaced by a PO to the standard red knob under the bed where i suspect the original disconnect solenoid was mounted and likely failed so they simplified it. I discovered this while figuring out why my panel seemed inoperable and think ill just leave that instead of making it back to original. So i dont need that panel and feel i can fabricate a trim piece to fix the renogy there and make it look nice and usable.
Ant thoughts?
Ant thoughts?
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General Discussion / Re: RV Travel: RV inspector recommends the best older motorhome brands
« Last post by jimmer on August 05, 2026, 08:00:51 am »Thanks a bunch for the slide-out screw lube suggestions. I'm assuming a "tube" is needed from the can to pin-point the spray ? I've had it done at a "shop" a couple times and it always helps, but would ratheR save the money and do it myself.
Is it necessary to move the slide slightly to make sure the whole screw gets coated ?
Interesting thoughts too on the single battery set-up like I have on my 2006. We have a "31" FLA, and make it a point when dry camping to keep our usage to a minimum, like back in the "tenting" days, LOL !
Is it necessary to move the slide slightly to make sure the whole screw gets coated ?
Interesting thoughts too on the single battery set-up like I have on my 2006. We have a "31" FLA, and make it a point when dry camping to keep our usage to a minimum, like back in the "tenting" days, LOL !
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General Discussion / Re: RV Travel: RV inspector recommends the best older motorhome brands
« Last post by CalCruiser on August 04, 2026, 10:46:29 pm »Thanks a bunch 
If you load up the door shelves with bottles like we do that’s probably very good to have. Gotta go check my Norcold model # but I think I found the right kit for our smooth (not waffled) type which looks exactly like yours.
If you load up the door shelves with bottles like we do that’s probably very good to have. Gotta go check my Norcold model # but I think I found the right kit for our smooth (not waffled) type which looks exactly like yours.
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General Discussion / Re: How many Phoenix Cruisers are on the road?
« Last post by Camperfan on August 04, 2026, 08:55:16 pm »Do the PC rallies still take place? If so, when/where?