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Re: A/c thermostat keeps getting touched by mistake.
colliehauler wrote: I would get a thermostat plastic cover. Anything else could hamper the operation of the thermostat (insulating it from hot or cold). Or as ductape suggested move it higher on the wall. ^^^^ A tamper proof plastic Thermostat cover is what you need. Amazon, Ebay, HomeDepot and others will have them. Easy to install over the existing thermostat.383Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2005 Fleetwood Valor axel size
Do you have a leaf spring axle or a Torflex type axle? To replace a leaf spring axle you will need the overall length between the hub faces & the center to center distance between the spring perches. You may have to have the spring perches welded on if your spring spacing is not a standard width. I replaced both axles on my TT and had to do it that way. I am curious though, if you have a 3500lb trailer, how have you been getting by with 13" tires? Also, what is the number of lugs on you existing hubs, 4 or 5? If 5, it should be 5 on a 4.5" bolt circle. You can simply replace the wheels & tires with 14", or even 15" if there is room inside the wheel well. If you have 4 lugs, or a smaller circle, then replace the hubs/drums with 5 bolt 4.5" bolt circle hubs and then the wheels & tires. No need to replace the entire axle/brakes in either case.232Views0likes0CommentsRe: installation of Microair Soft Start on Coleman 15K AC
ktmrfs wrote: ... One of the best upgrades I've done. Now my honda 2000 will start the AC in eco mode. and run the AC fine up to about 4000ft. Hopefully the honda 2200 will run it at higher altitude. ktmrfs, I am considering the softstart also. Have you experienced that the Honda 2000 will not run your ac above 4k feet?523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Battery Theft and replacement questions
PaulJ2 wrote: My guess would be a 12 volt battery. A thief would likely not know what to do with a 6 volt one. Thieves aren't deep thinkers nor do they usually spend much time contemplating or examining their targets. It's grab and run. Given the OP's descriptions, I would simply repair the wiring and replace the stolen battery.525Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Offering From Airstream - The NEST
webwrangler wrote: SoundGuy wrote: FrankShore wrote: I don't care for the spartan interior: I don't care for pics posted to the forum that haven't been sized correctly and force readers to scroll across the screen to see the darned things. :( Would be helpful if you'd resize them by inserting "width=450" or some similar value after .jpg ... like this ... Preview before you post and you'll know beforehand what your pic(s) will look like once posted. ;) They look fine on my setup...different computers and monitors give varying results. Wow, forum WARP! Started in Travel Trailers and ended up in "Unkind Forum Technical Support"628Views0likes0CommentsRe: Electric fresh water dump
That solenoid valve is a diaphragm type valve. It has an orifice and requires a pressure differential to operate. The label on the picture appears to be generic, it does not have information required. If it opened at all, it would take forever to drain, and I am pretty sure the pressure differential would soon not be enough to keep it open and it would close before the tank was empty. I would use hose and relocate the valve to a ball valve that was accessible. The bigger the water drain, the better.411Views0likes0CommentsRe: To buy used or new?
I prefer the "Lightly Used" approach. Purchased pop-up less than one year old from a guy who selected for his desires, but wife and kids didn't come around to his way of thought. Savings was OK, rig was in Pristine condition, his wife was a clean freak. Moved up to TT with a very lightly used 18CK floorplan that was literally purchased from a "little old lady in Pasadena!" I have to clarify that I know exactly what I want when I buy & I am heavily into mods and upgrades. Many cite warranty as a factor, and it can be a big one. I have been lucky with no major component failures (I did have to replace TT axles, but that was my doing that bent them.) My fellow campers have had mixed, at best, experience with warranty repairs on some pretty expensive new rigs.551Views0likes0CommentsRe: 12v wiring
Bobbo wrote: ..... Or, just use a multimeter to double check which ceiling wire is the hot wire. Hook the hot wire to the black wire on the ceiling light. A multimeter is cheap (or free with coupon) at Harbor Freight. They are an indispensable tool for working on RV electrical systems.440Views0likes0Comments
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