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Dan86300zxt
May 03, 2011Explorer
The solid copper wire was used because I found that I could only get the pilot to light with the wire positioned into the path of the pilot light flame. The last 4" of the solid copper wire was wrapped in fiberglass cloth and taped really well to prevent the wire from heat and arcing where it wasn't supposed to.
LOL..crimp connectors, fiberglass cloth, scrap AC wiring, zipties and electrical tape...I sure can MacGyver almost anything.
*I probably should add this modification, as its another good one.
-I replaced the original 1977 3way fridge with a modern larger capacity 110v unit. I have redesigned our MH electrical system, and this 110v fridge only pulls approx. 100 watts when the compressor turns on and runs.(does not use alot of power at all)
-After trimming it all up and securing it into the original fridge location, I decided to use the original propane line for the old fridge as a fuel supply to our portable coleman grill.
-I bought a 9ft rubber propane gas hose extension, a gas shut-off valve, and proper adapter fittings.
When we camp, I can now open the outside door for access behind the fridge and un-coil the 9ft propane hose and hook up our small coleman grill.
**NO MORE NEED FOR additional SMALL PROPANE TANKS,uses the on-board MH propane tank**
LOL..crimp connectors, fiberglass cloth, scrap AC wiring, zipties and electrical tape...I sure can MacGyver almost anything.
*I probably should add this modification, as its another good one.
-I replaced the original 1977 3way fridge with a modern larger capacity 110v unit. I have redesigned our MH electrical system, and this 110v fridge only pulls approx. 100 watts when the compressor turns on and runs.(does not use alot of power at all)
-After trimming it all up and securing it into the original fridge location, I decided to use the original propane line for the old fridge as a fuel supply to our portable coleman grill.
-I bought a 9ft rubber propane gas hose extension, a gas shut-off valve, and proper adapter fittings.
When we camp, I can now open the outside door for access behind the fridge and un-coil the 9ft propane hose and hook up our small coleman grill.
**NO MORE NEED FOR additional SMALL PROPANE TANKS,uses the on-board MH propane tank**
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