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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Surge Brake replacement parts.
    Fortunately, every trailer I have now has discs including my travel trailer. Two of them have EOH. No need for discs if all you go is...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Surge Brake replacement parts.
    My last boat, that I used in salt water and fresh, had brake rotors that were 15 years old when I sold it. Regular metal rotors. Of...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Surge Brake replacement parts.
    I have 450 miles on mine with one trip. No wonder yours lasted so long. You have maybe 300 miles on yours.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Surge Brake replacement parts.
    What was your longest trip with it? How many miles a year?
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Surge Brake replacement parts.
    If it was my trailer, I would be 3d printing the spacer! Unfortunately, my new pontoon trailer came with a Tie Down surge brake coupler.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.
    This may have been asked but how long have you owned these and what brand? Most have at least a 5 year warranty.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.
    More than likely what is happening... Cells are imbalanced. As you charge, one or more of the cells reaches maximum voltage which is...
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.
    Can your battery case be opened with screws? If so, you could measure each cell and see what the voltages are.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.
    LOL...What voltage batteries did you have that were LiFePO4? What brand tool? Show a link to the battery you are talking about...
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    bruceb58 reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Loose Strap From Winch To Bow with Like Like.
    ^^^ Agree When I park mine I always loosen the strap, then tighten back up before it moves again
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    bruceb58 reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Water in bilge with Like Like.
    No mater if the boat has an I/O or OB. Never fill the boat with water.
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Water in bilge.
    I just helped a friend who had a similar issue with his Volvo Penta. Once he yanked his boat I found the bellows had a 1/2" open crack...
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    bruceb58 reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Water in bilge with Like Like.
    Please explain how proper annual maintenance caused the leak
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.
    They have NEVER been LiFePO4. Before Lithium NMC, they we NiMH
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    bruceb58 replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.
    Batteries for power tools including Dewalt and Black and Decker use Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide batteries. They do not use...
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