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Re: 2023 400 with the 400 ah Lithium mod. Victron Inverter.
@B0atguy I just picked up one of these to make connecting the cord much easier. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NI1BFC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Re: Sewer smell inside Trailer but no in bathroom
I had the same issue in my 2021, 320S a few weeks ago. I would open the door and immediately smell, what seemed to be, a raw sewage smell. I keep my T@B very clean and always flush and sanitize. I searched every crevice for water or any other source of the smell. Everything was dry, clean, and odor-free.
It turned out that I had a small propane leak from my stove.
Now, I know what propane smells like...and this did not smell like propane!. However, when combined with the 'normal' smell of the closed up camper, I would have sworn it was stagnant water or sewage.
I found the tiny leak at the gas manifold that fed the burners and repaired it.
No more smell!
I hope this helps.
It turned out that I had a small propane leak from my stove.
Now, I know what propane smells like...and this did not smell like propane!. However, when combined with the 'normal' smell of the closed up camper, I would have sworn it was stagnant water or sewage.
I found the tiny leak at the gas manifold that fed the burners and repaired it.
No more smell!
I hope this helps.
Re: Glycol questions
@ScottG. My guess is that the system draws from the higher port to reduce sediment from being pumped through the plumbing.
Re: Inverter: What size for my 2023 Tab 320?
Hi,
To run an electric coffee make or hot water kettle, you probably need a 2000W inverter. but it depends on the device you are heating. If you have the them, look at the label and see what wattage they pull when heating. That will dictate the size plus a bit of a safety factor. Whether you go 1500 or 2000W, the only differecne in the install is the size of the wires and fuse. I (and others) have installed a 2000W in a TAB 320. I used 2/0 AWG wires and a 225A Class T fuse. If you use welding type cables , they are very flexible and can route easily. If you plan to do it yourself, do a search for inverter install and you can see how I and others have done it.
(I see your from WV...we go to Canaan Valley often)
To run an electric coffee make or hot water kettle, you probably need a 2000W inverter. but it depends on the device you are heating. If you have the them, look at the label and see what wattage they pull when heating. That will dictate the size plus a bit of a safety factor. Whether you go 1500 or 2000W, the only differecne in the install is the size of the wires and fuse. I (and others) have installed a 2000W in a TAB 320. I used 2/0 AWG wires and a 225A Class T fuse. If you use welding type cables , they are very flexible and can route easily. If you plan to do it yourself, do a search for inverter install and you can see how I and others have done it.
(I see your from WV...we go to Canaan Valley often)
Re: Glycol questions
I agree on color change. Did a Rhomar exchange (just replacing original Rhomar with new) and noticed almost zero color change.
Re: Glycol questions
I agree with @ScottG. Replacing old Rhomar with new you will not see a color change to know if the old has been replaced with the new. Color is a good indicator if you are replacing the old Century with the Rhomar as one is yellow and the other is greenish. As Scott mentioned I would just push in a bit more than your system requires and call it good. Since the color change is not going to be noticeable I would also recommend using a shop vac to suck out the old fluid at the end of the line as you pump in the new. It's the method I used on our 2021 400 and I think it just helps in removing the old and limiting the mixture of old and new glycol.
Re: Glycol Tank Cap Will Not Tighten
Ditto what @bergger said for us. It has never tightened. I just snug it down.
Re: The Danby Air Conditioner in a Tab320s
We replaced the Danby with the Frigidaire 5000Btu unit. It's the same size as the Danby. It has a thermostat, a lower low fan speed and you can select to run on low or be off between compressor operations. The air is a lot colder.
Re: Glycol questions
@Greenhil, I doubt you will bbe able to identify old vs new glycol by a change in color, or pH. If you are simply pushing the old glycol out with the new, I would go by the volume of new fluid pumped in. To do this, you would need to determine the approximate total capacity of your system. To be safe, I would probably pump in an additional 10-20% above that volume.
Re: Removing the Froli to gain a couple inches?
Second the no Froli removal. Best comfort with least height may be Froli plus ExPed. See discussion: https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/191711#Comment_191711