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Re: REFRIGERATOR DRAINLINE
Let's rephrase "in the world" with out that plastic plug your fridge will not work properly. Condensation will build up inside the fridge from air infiltrating back into the box and freezing. Check the parts listing for the correct name of that plug. It does have to or should be in place for the fridge to cool properly. Keeping large amounts of ice from building up on the inside cooling fins.558Views0likes0CommentsRe: REFRIGERATOR DRAINLINE
fpresto wrote: Larmoll wrote: RV fridge drain tube should #1 have a plug in the end of the hose, believe it or not but that is a check valve. I can't speak for Dometic but that is not the case for Norcold. I have a replacement 4 pack in my hand right now and they are certainly not a check valve. You can easily blow through them from either side. That's what I thought too until I replaced it. It is not a check valve as we know it. That small hole in that plastic cap is sized to restrict air flow. Known in the engineering world as a check valve.557Views0likes0CommentsRe: REFRIGERATOR DRAINLINE
RV fridge drain tube should #1 have a plug in the end of the hose, believe it or not but that is a check valve. To let drain water out and to restrict the flow of air back into the fridge. Keeps condensation from forming and iceing up the inside of the fridge. #2 The hose should have a slight upward bend to it. It would look much like a "P-Trap" much like the under sink trap in the kitchen and bath sink. This helps the flow and keeps the hose clean. Knitters out. This info came from an RV fridge rebuilder and Dometic Inc.557Views0likes0CommentsRe: A NEW SRW vs DRW pulling a short heavy FW
Acei wrote: I'm thinking something equivalent to a DRV 32ft model, which actually measures 33ft 8 inches. According to their website, the dry weight is 13.5k, and the dry pin weight is 2.8k. I expect GVWR to be around 16.5k hence when fully loaded, the pin weight might be around 3.4k. I also realize that many forum members will automatically suggest a dually for a FW of this weight, but once in a while, I see experienced drivers comment that SRW works ok as long as you stay within their published numbers. My question is, can any of the latest 2014/15 SRW Diesel 1t pickups pull this with confidence? Today's typical high-end 1t SRW trucks all go around 17k towing capacity and their payload limits are beyond 4k as well: - 2015 Sierra 3500 CC Denali SRW: Tow - 17.1k, payload - 4020lb - 2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Laramie SRW: Tow - 16.7k, payload - 4290lb. - etc. Seems like these guys can handle the above mentioned FW along with another small/light person and a FW hitch reasonably well, at least on paper. The reason I'm asking this is because although duallies are nice when you are pulling, it is awful when you are not (at least for my use). It is awful enough that it pushed me towards A-Class + toad direction but I wanted to re-visit FW path again since there's definite benefits going with the FW.344Views0likes0Comments
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