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  1. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    Randy, I read over box with rv tech on new surge protector it stated just what yours does has light to show to much power or ground etc,,,,,, I asked tech about inline protector so we read exactly what mine does says should work ... I will attemp to post link to mine later thanks appreciate imput
  2. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    cost breakdown fixed fridge,replaced converter, $650 micro was fryed $$ 533 from homedepot waiting to buy tv on black Friday I hope approx 600 for both at most so around $1800 split in half each of us 900 learned alot now will have surge protector on plug for now on and 110 only...
  3. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    Not exactly on all BUT once done will give you breakdown, microwave checking to see if has internal breaker Fridge can be fixed 110 elements replaced converter replaced Tv's much cheaper theses days two of them :( one brand new just replaced since last use in Jan.... electrcian is a childhood...
  4. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    okay all were right took it to local rv expert he knew right away said NO WAY 220 should be going into rv ,, so now the process of repairing all equiment and a note had I used my surge protector on cord I proably wouldnt of blown equiment so now I am unwraping protect and will use... Electrcian...
  5. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    would love to see pics of pedstal and info on getting one Danemayer I am rookie when comes to electric sorrry,,, You are right I think its a converter posted link below of exact one that is there,,,, I DID hire a local electcian and had him come back to check all connections to trailer and my...
  6. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    okay more background found converter imtermittent charge coming out of output.... all 110 plugs our reading 220 thus blowing appliances.. 1.fridge 2.microwave 3.Tv 4 If I replace converter should that fix problem ? Reminder whn I plugged 240 30amp plug white smoke came from where converter was...
  7. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    oops not 220 50amp is correct sorry about that... Will check gfi in bathroom , I found popped gfi in front bedroom ... The Micro I attemped with extension cord from house to no avail no lights on microwave and no power whats so ever did check power going to plug where micro was plugged in it was...
  8. Aristakat

    HELP Plugged 220 volt in plug and noticed gray/white smoke

    Plugged 220volt in and greay smoke belloed out of bottom turned power off right away seems from what I read coming from area where converter is... Fridge,microwave, not working ac unit is working fine... Fridge was working fine on gas once I hooked 220vt it has no power any ideas ?????/ no...
  9. Aristakat

    Hubby is ready to walk away from deal....

    http://www.jensenrvdirect.com/jensen-am-fm-cd-dvd-usb-wb-wallmount-stereo.html heres something like they mostly have got link awhile back from our dealership good luck
  10. Aristakat

    Looking for RV Park near Atlanta.GA

    Stone mountain camp site is awesome have stayed there twice , high reccomend
  11. Aristakat

    Front Cap Fading

    White haze came back, Heartland stepped up to help me get it repainted.. Heartland is the first 5th wheel We have had and with the follow thru on heartland might be the only brand we look at... !!! Take it to get repainted/faded in next week....
  12. Aristakat

    Tampa RV show

    hope to see some of your all on Friday, my neighbor who got us into 5th wheels can only go Fri so we plan on going all day Friday.. Jamie will there be info about joining heartland owners club at display ?
  13. Aristakat

    EVENT: RV Show: FL, TAMPA - 1/10/2012 to 1/15/2012

    not a member But a owner , hope to get down there next week. The weather should warm back up for you'll
  14. Aristakat

    Opinions on 5th wheel hitch storage

    we found a little red wagon at a gagrage sale yrs back, after trips I ask neighbor for help pull 4 locking pins unload into wagon, and roll into garage. When I need pull wagon out of garage roll next to bed ask for help from neighbor again and its that easy... The key is the wagon when I need...
  15. Aristakat

    RF Wireless Remote Control system (secondary) now included on late 2011 Big Country

    "Since I keep blowing fuses on the landing gear " On my Bc when using landing gear 30 amp fuse would blow everytime, of course I bought a bunch of 30amp fuses. I found if I unplug electric plug from truck before using landing gear I don't blow fuse so just always make sure to unplug truck...
  16. Aristakat

    Front Cap Fading

    just used some Auqbuff 2000 that I use on my boat to get oxzidation out of fiberglass, got 95% of the haze only way to see it is if you know where to look and climb up on ladder to look directly in shine.. I polished cap afterwards she shines again like the rest of the cap now..... I plan on...
  17. Aristakat

    Front Cap Fading

    mine is 11 month old with exact same issue top area is fading rest is super shiny and waxed.... someone have a line to poliglow ?
  18. Aristakat

    Dish mounts

    nice thanks
  19. Aristakat

    RF Wireless Remote Control system (secondary) now included on late 2011 Big Country

    Were would the selector valve be located ? I assume near the pump ? Not sure if I have that selector valve
  20. Aristakat

    using 50amp plug with a reducer plug to 110 question?

    already have a line ran to rv garage for my dive compressor my Electrcian called today said I could piggy back off that line with a 30 am plug which I have reducer from from 50am just can't run compressor at same time which is no big deal wouldn't do any way... I did look today and found frig...
  21. Aristakat

    Problems with TV satellite/cable connections on RV

    my previous problem with finding a siginal was either a bad dish setup on my part or not connectted fully because when I got home and got tilt and angle right I was able to get a siginal connectted thru the UDC....
  22. Aristakat

    using 50amp plug with a reducer plug to 110 question?

    thanks for all the info, I might just go with the propane deal if its not using that much anyway... I will check for frig vent in the morning... We will unforunately use our 5ther a few weeks out of the year the rest of the time in garage under rv cover :( I only have a single battery and easy...
  23. Aristakat

    using 50amp plug with a reducer plug to 110 question?

    Need everyone's help once again. I have a 50 amp cord that we use at camp grounds but thought I might be able to use reducer during day before at the house to cool fridge down ? Can I use 50amp cord with reducer on our house hold 110 plug ? If this works will save me a electrician bill...
  24. Aristakat

    RF Wireless Remote Control system (secondary) now included on late 2011 Big Country

    I called dealer today seemed like all were unaware of this option, so I sent them a copy of the vid... They called me back later and said my 2011 3550tsl was not installed with it during build and as Brian stated almost impossible now to go back and install... I was dissappointed that my 2011...
  25. Aristakat

    RF Wireless Remote Control system (secondary) now included on late 2011 Big Country

    just bought our 2011 3550tsl but was never told about this option, How do I get a remote ? Where do we find remote ?
  26. Aristakat

    Need info on Big Country 3550 TSL

    we just bought 3550 tsl, the main bed up front is a queen the others are full air matress's.... So far after two short trips we love ours.... the loft is really setup for children or sleep low ceiling.. Loft we use for our grandchild and 13yr daugther so far ...
  27. Aristakat

    Problems with TV satellite/cable connections on RV

    Your finder sounds exactly what I have all same functions
  28. Aristakat

    Problems with TV satellite/cable connections on RV

    weird deal got home checked dish at home and worked directly to receiver once got it dialed in I switched to udc to make sure it worked thru 5th wheel.. All worked so it was just a bad siginal I am learning the sat finder I bought was NOT very useful seems like receiver does same thing using...
  29. Aristakat

    Problems with TV satellite/cable connections on RV

    This seems like same problem I had this weekend , guess I will look at connections.. After all said and done I realized I should of ran direct to receiver box to check udc connections. My neighbor at the camp ground set his up perfectly so he came over to lend help on ours we never found siginal...
  30. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    THANKS TO ALL!!!! Took fither out this weekend got diretc tv with all the help here in a short time turned out didn't the aim finder just used satalite siginal finder and a second helper and went smooth.. Was a great weekend for family heading to Fla keys for 3 days next week thanks on a side...
  31. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    we'll I hope all goes well, I ordered align a site , finder, and a cover for for rv tonight off campers world thanks for help pick up tripod wed so now will have 230.00 for tv
  32. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    my thought exactly
  33. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    wife has spoken she says just go with the $30 tri pod/directtv dish first before we spend 800.00 on vu-cube for a rv we will only use a few weeks out of the year
  34. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    thats good info thanks I was wondering how to power finder
  35. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    so Moose, I am going to have to have coxial cable for each port so another 100 ft of cable for second room correct ? Thanks all for imput as I said I am completely new to 5th wheelen, we plan on spending one night at campground dealer has to make sure we understand all then I bring home and load...
  36. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    heres thr tripod I pick up next week, so if I bring a compass, purchase a satalite finder, and bring receiver from home I should be good right ? it has a couple of lnbs I assume I can run one cable to master and one cable to living room right ? I think I understand now but really won't untill I...
  37. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    wow sounds easy but looks like I am going to have to pratice
  38. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    thanks just to make sure I understand all I have to do is go to menu on receiver and find sat. and enter zipcode then dish and receiver will find and receive pics
  39. Aristakat

    direct tv set up help

    Okay All, I am set to pick up our new 2011 bc3550 loft style next week and want to have tv setup ready. 1.) I found a used direct tv dish with tripod , looks like it has 3 Lmb's on it comes with 100 ft of cable. 2) I am thinking I need to go to Radio shack and get a satalite finder ? I...
  40. Aristakat

    convert box for 2011 Bc for 3550 tv

    Hello all, Got a questions going to pick up our 2011 Bc and called today to see if I need anything for it. I was told that if I want to watch tv without cable need a converter box was surprised since conversion was over I thought in 2009 that a 2011 with bc tv would be already setup for digital...
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