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How Do They Get Away With This? – RV Quality Control

I walk through some of the issues we found with our new RV. I say some because the “fix-it” list is now over 100 items. I will fix most of them myself, but some of them need to be fixed by the dealer to make sure the warranty stays intact. Check out my take on this.

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How To Easily Remove The Plastic From An RV Recliner Footrest

I personally don’t like the plastic footrest covers these RV recliner manufactures put on them. They collect dirt and turn colors over time. This is how we remove them.

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How To Easily Remove The Plastic From An RV Recliner Footrest

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A RV Must Have! Don’t Pull A Trailer Without This | TPMS Is A Lifesaver

I picked up a good cheaper TPMS system for the RV and it was a lifesaver! I would never tow without one again.

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A Tire-Pressure Sensor Can Save You From Having a Blowout
A tire-pressure sensor is a small programmable electronic device, located in the pressurized pocket made by a wheel and tire, that constantly measures the air pressure inside the tire. The sensor transmits that information via low-frequency radio to the vehicle’s onboard computer and, if the car has one, to a corresponding display in the instrument cluster. It reads out in pounds per square inch (psi), and it illuminates an amber warning light to alert you if one or more tires are low on air.

WHAT IS TPMS & HOW DOES IT WORK?
The purpose of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in your vehicle is to warn you that at least one or more tires are significantly under-inflated, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions. The TPMS low tire pressure indicator is a yellow symbol that illuminates on the dashboard instrument panel in the shape of a tire cross-section (that resembles a horseshoe) with an exclamation point.

TPMS low tire pressure indicator

That indicator light in your vehicle has a history. It’s a history rooted in years of uncertainty about proper tire pressure and many serious car accidents that might have been avoided had drivers known their air pressure was low. Even now, it’s estimated that a substantial number of vehicles hit the road each day with underinflated tires. However, proper tire maintenance with the aid of a TPMS can and does help prevent many serious accidents.

Before this indicator light became commonplace, knowing whether your air pressure had reached unsafe levels meant getting out, crouching down, and using a tire gauge. With few exceptions, this was the only pressure-checking tool ordinary consumers had at their disposal.

Then, in response to a surge in accidents due to underinflated tires, the US government passed the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act. One of the outcomes of this legislation is that most vehicles sold in the United States since 2007 include a tire pressure monitoring system of some kind.

Not every TPMS works the same way. The illumination of the low tire pressure indicator represents the final step in the process of either an indirect TPMS or a direct TPMS.

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How to Defrost Your RV Refrigerator | RV Maintenance Tips

You want to defrost your RV fridge at least once a year to drain out all the frozen humidity that has built up over time. Take this time to clean it well and disinfect it. Here is how we do it. https://amzn.to/3NACRQK

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How to Defrost Your RV Refrigerator | RV Maintenance Tips

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Perform preventive maintenance
As with any piece of equipment, inspection and maintenance of your RV refrigerator are important for performance and longevity. We recommend the following:

Keep an eye on the evaporator inside your refrigerator. If ice starts to cover the fins, defrost your refrigerator or simply take a hair dryer and melt the ice.
Don’t let your freezer become an ice block. We know it’s an easy thing to put off, but defrost it whenever necessary. Plus you’ll have more space once it’s done!
Check the outside condenser coil and propane components at least once a year, especially if you haven’t used your refrigerator in awhile or if you’re experiencing problems. Remove the outside vent and check for any dust, cobwebs, nests, or general debris. If necessary, use compressed air to blow it clean or simply brush or wipe it clean.
Keeping track of your maintenance with an online tool such as Maintain My RV.

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Troubleshooting A RV Converter and Replacing A RV Converter | Inteli-Power 4500

Our RV converter went out and I show what it is and how to replace it. It’s an easy change and can be done by pretty much anyone.

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Progressive Dynamics PD4560 Inteli-Power 4500 Series AC/DC Distribution Panel – 60 Amp

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Progressive Dynamics PD4560CSV Inteli-Power 4500 Series Replacement Converter Section – 60 Amp

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The specs on this device is:
Inteli-Power® 4500 Series
UL_Listed
The Ultimate All-In-One 240V, 50 Amp AC/DC Distribution Panel with built-in Charge Wizard® – Available in 60, 75 or 90 Amp. Now with Easy connect Lever connectors + Lithium or Lead Acid Battery selection switch.
Inteli-Power 4500 Series models can recharge the battery to 90% in 3-6 hours using our patented Charge Wizard technology:

BOOST Mode 14.4 Volts – Rapidly brings RV battery up to 90% of full charge.
NORMAL Mode 13.6 Volts – Safely completes the charge.
STORAGE Mode 13.2 Volts – Maintains charge with minimal gassing or water loss.
EQUALIZATION Mode 14.4 Volts – Every 21 hours for a period of 15 minutes prevents battery stratification & sulfation – the leading cause of battery failure.

PD4500 Series Features
Reverse battery protection
Electronic current limiting
High and Low AC input protection
Intelligent, variable speed, cooling fan
Automatic thermal protection
Press open door for easy access to circuit breakers
Front access to large wiring compartment
Optional DC Ground Bus can be user
installed in the DC wiring compartment.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,424,520; RE39,461 and 7,782,002.
Inteli-Power AC Features
The AC Distribution Panel is rated for 240VAC at 50 Amps.
Provisions for up to 12 branch circuit breakers plus a center feed dual 50 Amp main breaker (not included).
12 built-in push and lock strain relief wiring connectors make installation quick and easy and saves over 50% on installation costs.
Attractive lightweight panel design made from black impact-resistant high temperature polymers.
Inteli-Power DC Features*
Top two fuse holders recommended for low current devices such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Optional 12 branch fuse holders with 2-30 Amp circuits or 18 branch fuse holders with 4-30 Amp circuits. Maximum rating 20 Amps on remaining circuits – available with optional wire tail connections.
Optional L.E.D. indicators identify which fuse is blown.
Converter/Charger section is accessible from the front.
Converter/Charger ratings of 60, 75 & 90 Amps which is the largest rating available in the industry.
Easy access reverse battery protection fuses.

PD4500 Inteli-Power Panel Specifications Table
PD4560 PD4575 PD4590
Maximum DC Output Current 60-AMPS 75-AMPS 90-AMPS
Maximum Continuous Input Power 1,000 WATTS 1,300 WATTS 1,550 WATTS
No Load DC Output Voltage 13.6 VDC 13.6 VDC 13.6 VDC
No Load Voltage Tolerance +/- .3 VDC +/- .3 VDC +/- .3 VDC
Full Load Output Voltage 12.6 VDC 12.6 VDC 12.6 VDC
Ripple and Noise Voltage 100 MV RMS 100 MV RMS 100 MV RMS
Input Voltage Tolerance 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC 105 – 130 VAC
Input Voltage Frequency 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ 50-60 HZ
Peak Inrush Current 47-AMPS 80-AMPS 80-AMPS
Input Current at Rated Power ˜11.4-AMPS ˜17.7-AMPS ˜17.7-AMPS
Efficiency (Typical) 80% 80% 80%
Reverse Battery Protection YES YES YES
Electronic Current Limiting YES YES YES
Cooling Fan Auto-variable speed Auto-variable speed Auto-variable speed
Back Up Thermal Protection YES YES YES
Full Function Charge Wizard YES YES YES
Storage Temperature -20-80C -20-80C -20-80C
Operating Temperature 0-50C 0-50C 0-50C
Hipot Voltage Test ——– 1240 V @ INPUT TERMINALS ——–
Over Voltage Protection YES YES YES
Under Voltage Protection YES YES YES
Weight 8 LBS. 8.5 LBS. 10 LBS.
Cutout Size 10.125W x 13.25H 10.125W x 13.25H 10.125W x 13.25H
Dimensions 11.85W x 14.125H x7.8D 11.85W x 14.125H x 7.8D 11.85W x 14.125H x 7.8D
UL Listed YES YES YES
AC Distribution Specs:
Rating (maximum input) 240 VAC/50 AMPS 240 VAC/50 AMPS 240 VAC/50 AMPS
Rating (maximum output) 120 VAC/50 AMPS 120 VAC/50 AMPS 120 VAC/50 AMPS
Breakers Max. 50 AMP Main… Up to 12 Branch Circuits
DC Distribution Specs:
DC Fuse Positions 12/18 12/18 12/18
Blown Fuse Indicators Optional Optional Optional
Ground Bar Optional Optional Optional
DC Disconnect Yes Yes Yes