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Just used my new North Trail (Dometic) A/C for the first time last weekend. It had some of the same weird behavior, though not exactly as you describe. I believe the fan behavior is purposefully designed that way by Dometic to optimize temperature control without excessively cycling the...

If you are hearing an arcing sound, more than likely It's on the AC side (not the DC side). First remove AC power from the RV. Then pull on each AC wire at the converter, as well each wire going out from the breaker panel (if it's nearby and might be the source of the arcing sound). Tighten...

The two valves at your heater are combination passthrough/bypass valves. In the position shown in the photo, the valve plug is open between the upper and left ports, while the right port (to the bypass hose) is blocked. When you turn both valves CCW a quarter turn (90 deg), the valve plug is...

That's generally a sign that you don't have a good ground connection between the camper battery's negative terminal and the camper metal framework. So current flows through the turnbuckle, then through the truck body to the truck battery's negative ground point, then to the truck battery's...

I've had the same item on both my North Trails. It looks each breaker is encapsulated, so weather shouldn't be an issue. The red boots are there to provide protection against accidental contact with the exposed terminals underneath. For myself I don't find it particularly unattractive. They...

I doubt that you could replace the thermostat with anything but another Dometic thermostat. It sounds like the same thermostat I have in my North Trail. That thermostat sends commands to the A/C unit using a proprietary digital signal. These digital thermostats allow the HVAC manufacturers to...

You should be able to run each item from your truck's 7-pin connector, even with the trailer battery discharged. It happened to me one time, and I had no problem running the tongue jack from the truck connector. The tongue jack should have a removable weatherproof seal on the top of the...

I recently looked for a replacement for a Dometic thermostat. It appears that each A/C manufacturer has a somewhat proprietary design for their thermostat interface. And it also seemed they are constantly tweaking thermostat features/models to further confuse the matter. You may need to stick...

Not all Tomax's are bad. Just replaced my late year 2012 Towmax 225/75-15 D-range tires. After 5 years and 10,000 miles, no bubbles and no tread separation. Only replaced them because the sun's UV was starting to discolor the south-facing sidewalls. Was I just lucky? I don't think so: -...

Maybe I can give you a little help, based on the way our 26LRSS is built: - You should find three plastic pipes stubbing out from the belly cover, each with a valve. Two should be close together, a red pipe and a blue pipe. These are the low-point drains for the water piping. The third pipe...

The same thing happened to me on two different occasions on my North Trail. In my case it seemed as though the slide was frozen and the motor didn't have enough oomph to break it free. So I did exactly what you did. Both times were in the first year of ownership, and it hasn't happened in the...

We have the same problem with our 26LRSS, a 2012 model. The problem first showed up about 6 months after we took delivery. At first I was concerned that it was a sign of water leakage, but after a year of poking around and watching closely for other signs of water intrusion I concluded that...

I'm not sure I would jump right to questioning the axles. With most of the axle problems that have been discussed, the tire wear asymmetry has been severe. Could it be something as simple as the trailer not having been backed straight in before checking the camber? It might also be that the...

Virtually all breakers, whether in your home or in your TT, are built and tested to a UL standard that restricts continuous current to 80% of the breaker's handle rating. So a 15 A breaker should only be used for a maximum continuous load of 12 A, which equates to 1440 W at 120 V. If other...

I've seen this problem noted on other North Trail models, and I've had the problem myself. I would find the door dangling from one hanger, even after trips as short as the 8 miles from storage to the house. I finally figured it out: There's a white nylon clip that holds the two segments of the...

If you hear anything back from the factory, Earl, could you post what you learn. My rails are pretty quiet after lubing them last year, but the drive mechanism makes a whirring sound. It doesn't sound out of the ordinary, so I'm not inclined to tackle the Coroplast and dig into it any further...

Advertised tongue weights will always be a basic TT, without options. My 26LRSS had a brochure tongue weight around 560#, but shipped with a tongue weight of 630#. Most TT's I have seen have the largest storage areas up front, so that 2/3 - 3/4 of the weight put into the storage compartments...

Thanks for the info guys. The roof at the front and rear caps is Dicor, and right now that stuff's in very good shape. But the roof running along the sides of the TT is caulked with regular caulk, a polyurethane I assume. When the time comes to repair that caulk, do I try to scrape off the...

That optioned dry weight does not include the weight of a battery, propane, and obviously personal belongings. You'd be surprised how little it will take to get you to 8000#. My guess is that with an 8000# tow rating you have a 4-spd transmission. If that's the case, you'll be pulling most...

I have the same surface cracking on one side, the side facing the sun when in storage. Other than the surface cracking, the caulk is in good shape. I've thought about redoing the caulking now, but it seems like the caulk would still have good adhesion to the roof. If that's the case, am I...

That's the only place in the whole TT that I didn't put an LED lamp. Why? Well, gee, I hardly ever use it so why spend the money. Now I see there's an error in my logic. Only can prevent forest fires. :eek:

Awesome! As you can see from our sig we too think North Trail and the 26LRSS are the best. But now I'm green with envy over your 2014. Oh well, I'll guess I'll just have to be content with giving our baby a wash and wax.

IIRC from what I have read a few places, a 10-15 degree difference is not uncommon. The best thing you can do is check it frequently as yu have been doing. As long as the temperature differential doesn't creep up, you should be fine. And keep in mind that the sunny side of everything will...

After a year and a half, we are as pleased with our 26LRSS as the day we took it home. You will find the North Trail's design and construction quality among the best the industry has to offer in TT's. The 29LRSS is a "stretch" version of the 26LRSS floor plan. I believe you will find more...

Mine squealed badly also when I first brought it home. But lubing the rails silenced mine. You did lube both rails, right? I lubed all faces of the rail, not just the load-bearing bottom face. I've never seen the drive unit, but I assume it's in line with the worm gear. To get to it you...

The Wingman is not necessary to pick up local digital broadcasts. What the Wingman does is improve the ability of the standard antenna to receive weak, i.e. somewhat distant, signals. For example if your camp's location, terrain, and television picks up broadcast stations up to 30 miles away...

I've never tried removing the diamond plate, but I imagine it would involve removing the trim pieces that cover the leading edge where the TT's front and sides join. I was getting some leakage on the front of mine, which was puzzling since the caulk was all in good shape. I found water was...

Are you positive about that TT axle weight of 4690 kg? Previously you were at 3560 kg on the TT axles. If the correct weight is 4690 kg, you are probably overloading the trailer. 4690 kg works out to 10,340 lbs. IIRC the Heartland site lists the TT GVWR as 11,000 lbs, which means you most...

You might be experiencing the "dumbbell" effect. Think about trying to twist a dumbbell back and forth. It's not easy because all of the weight is at the ends, rather than being lumped in the middle. I reread your original post, and it sounds like you have a lot on the A-frame - propane, two...

We bought ours at Grumbine's in Harrisburg, PA. About the time we bought ours they had just become part of the Camping World juggernaut. In past camping trips to Codorus state park in Hanover, PA, I had noticed a dealer that had some Noth Trails in their yard. I couldn't remember the name...

I can't speak for all of the king slide models, but I know the 26LRSS has all the ground clearance you could ever want - about 23" to the bottom of the frame. The floor plan has loads of interior space with the 12' slideout. The bathroom is cozy .... but I don't spend much time there. We're...

Judging by the the posts I have seen over the past year and a half, I would say both Edge and NT owners are equally happy. We've been very happy with our NT .. though not the model you are looking at ... and consider NT to be one of the top TT's in terms of quality. In making your choice: -...

The antenna that came with your TT will be suitable for any television stations within the range of your campsite. Contrary to what the antenna marketers would have you believe, there is really nothing different about an "HD" antenna. It's simply an antenna designed to favor the UHF channels...

Re: Hub failure - question about possibly mismatched wheel hub and weight ratings Let me say first I am no expert on axles. What I see in the picture is scoring inside the hub, and I see a lot of metal worn away at the outer end of the hub. Is it possible if the castelated nut was adjusted...

Smoke could be either a bearing failure or a brake locked up. Since you said the end of the hub broke into several pieces, I'm going with an outboard bearing failure. My guess is the heat generated by the bearing failure heated the portion of the hub housing the outboard bearing to its failure...

As I read the wording in the link to the BD6553517 part, it is basically saying "This is the hub you want to buy if you have 3500# axles". It doesn't necessarily say the hub housing is limited to 3500#. In fact it's probably rated somewhat more than that, since it will accept 15" wheels and...

Re: Very Disappointed The problem is usually not difficult to fix. The time consuming part is finding the problem. In your trailer, just like in your house, one GFCI feeds multiple outlets, with wiring running throughout the trailer (or house) connecting them all together. It is tedious work...

Is your mattress the kind with the built-in inflator? My inflator has a 3-position rotary control knob - inflate, off, deflate. Once in a while the knob doesn't seat properly when turned from inflate to off, allowing a leak at the knob. I just rotate the knob to inflate and back again one...

FWIW, I found some 3/8" x 5/16" foam weatherstripping at the home center. The weatherstripping fit snugly between the metal trim channel and the plastic cover. I'm trying it to see if the foam will give me a better seal between the channel and the plastic cover. The monsoon has subsided here...

A couple thoughts, based on what I've seen on my North Trail as I rooted out a minor leak: - Where does the discharge from the front end of the roof gutter run down the side of the trailer. Might that stream of water be finding its way into the baggage compartment? - Do you have a piece of...