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Water Heater will not shut off
I have an older Atwood Water Heater on my fifth-wheel. It has not been shutting off when the water reaches temperature. The relief valve opens as it should and the hot water gushes out until I turn off the w. heater. 1. The water heater is working great on Gas and Electric. No problem in that part of the operation 2. Replaced the relief valve. That did not help. No shut off. 3. Just replaced the thermostat and the ECO this morning. This did not help. No shut off and the hot water begins to drip and then gushes out the relief valve. What should be my next step. I am happy that the water heater works so well, but I need it to shut off when the proper temperature is reached. I will appreciate any comments or suggestion428Views0likes3CommentsRe: Directions heading from west to east avoiding Forth Worth Dallas area
This is probably far too late but the route of I-20 west to east (or vice versa) is no problem. I have usually been able to keep at full highway speed all the way south around Fort Worth and Dallas. On the eastern edge of Dallas you can take I-30 to go northeast.207Views0likes0CommentsRe: Planning on traveling from Florida Westward to Arizona from February to April 2025
Everything I said is true but probably irrelevant as I misread your original post. It seems you trip through Texas might be in January, not in April as I first thought. Weather could be anything from delightfully warm and sunny to a snowstorm or freezing rain (which is worse!) I-10 would be a better choice all the way in Winter. Still save my response above if you ever come through Texas in early Spring. It's all good!365Views0likes0CommentsRe: Planning on traveling from Florida Westward to Arizona from February to April 2025
If you plan to head west on I-10 in April these are some ideas based on many trips from Florida to East Texas. First of all if you plan you trip with a possible stop in the panhandle area of Florida you will find there some of the best beaches in the entire country--even in the entire world. Coming from the east, I am referring to the area from Panama City, FL (St. Andrews State Park) all the way to Pensacola (Fort Pickens Campground in the National Seashore). I will mention also Topsail Hill State Park near Destin with those same beautiful beaches. In Louisiana you will be passing through the "Cajun" area of South Louisiana. If you do not want to visit New Orleans specifically, use I-12 when it branches off from I-10 near Slidel, LA. Just off I-12 there are Fountainbleau State Park and Fairview Riverside State Park. In April the bluebonnets will be in bloom in the Texas Hill Country. Take any route toward Fredericksburg and allow time to drive the Willow City Loop (at least a full day). Not every year will be a "banner year" but always there will be bluebonnets. A nice visit to Kerrville is also possible. There is a "Western Art" museum worth a visit. Many more possibilities in the Texas Hill country. An alternative route through Louisiana and Texas is I-20 through Jackson, MS, Vicksburg, MS, Shreveport, LA, Tyler, TX, and on to Dallas. I live 25 miles north of I-20 as it passes through Longview, TX. We have Caddo Lake State Park, Tyler State Park, and COE campgrounds on Lake 'o The Pines. All just off I-20. As for Dallas/Ft. Worth, the good news is that I-20 is an easy bypass unless there is a traffic accident (which I have never encountered). I have been able to tow an RV trailer at highway speed on I-20 around Dallas and Fort Worth without any problem. (No guarantee, but that is my experience) The weather along I-10 and I-20 in April would ordinarily be ideal, avoiding the high humidity and temperature that will begin in May, but weather can be very different from day to day and year to year. Maybe this is enough for now. If you have any questions about this part of your trip I will be glad to respond to a personal message. I have stayed in many of the campgrounds along I-10 and I-20 that I have not mentioned here.398Views1like1CommentRe: Directions heading from west to east avoiding Forth Worth Dallas area
This is probably far too late but the route of I-20 west to east (or vice versa) is no problem. I have usually been able to keep at full highway speed all the way south around Fort Worth and Dallas. On the eastern edge of Dallas you can take I-30 to go northeast.301Views0likes0Comments- 1.9KViews3likes1Comment
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