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Re: Replace Pleated Day/Night shades with Roller Shades?
I ditched my pleated shades years ago with roller shades from these guys. https://mcdinnovations.com/ The pricing starts around $200 and goes up from there based on size. One thing I could suggest is to make sure that your valance has enough space to house the double roller assembly if you use the day/night shades. Mine is on the narrow side and it really interferes with the operation of the shades. Constant binding. So much so that I am considering changing the blinds out for just simple curtains.420Views0likes0CommentsRe: campground near Yosemite
We have stayed at Yosemite Pines RV Park multiple times to use as an access to Yosemite and the surrounding areas. There is public transportation (bus) that picks up in front of Yosemite Pines. There is a cost per person but it drops you off inside the park at the visitor center. From there, you can use the free park shuttle system to access the features of the park. https://yarts.com/ https://yosemitepinesrv.com/ Good luck and have a great trip.745Views1like0CommentsRe: Atwood water heater problem
I had a similar issue with the same water heater. Mine started sounding like a jet taking off with the occasional pop or hiccup. Prior to that, you could hear it turn on, but was very quiet during the heating process, then you heard it shut off. I ended up buying and installing a tune up kit and it solved the problem. http://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Atwood-Master-Water-Heater-Manual.pdf PDXRV has most, if not everything you need, including free tech support documents. Hope this helps.1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Exhaust manifold question
I recently had my manifolds resurfaced. I installed them exactly to factory torque specs. New studs, nuts, etc. After several hundred miles, I found two nuts that were loose. Retorqued to factory spec and so far no more issues. Did the shop check the new manifolds to make sure the surfaces were flat ? Just because they’re new doesn’t guarantee anything. Good luck and let us know how it all turns out.1.2KViews0likes0Comments- 243Views0likes0Comments
Re: water at base of toilet - temp fix good idea or bad?
If you put caulking around the base, it will only direct the water somewhere else. Most likely down into you basement, if it isn’t already going there. I would vote to have the problem fixed the right way. Then while the toilet is off the mount you can better asses any water damage if any. Let us know how it works out.970Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing a toad
You have undoubtedly figured out that there are two distinct groups here. The tow bar group and the tow dolly group. Each method has its pros and cons. I have towed my Jeep wrangler thousands of miles, 4 down with a tow bar with no problems. As for auxiliary braking, I have a Brake Buddy Classic. It has failed on me two times. Applying the brakes and not releasing. I cannot recommend this product. But for installation purposes, you simply set it on the floor, connect it to the brake pedal, then connect your power cable. That’s it. My Brake Buddy has a power wire from the coach to keep the toad battery charged and does not drain my battery as mentioned above. You have many options. Good luck and safe travels1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Adding fan behind refrigerator...worthwhile??
One thing I found this winter , when I replaced my frig cooling unit, was that the area above the fridge was not blocked off from the backside ventilation area. So any heat generated by the frig would rise up and fill that void, then eventually push into the coach. Before I slid my fridge back in, I installed a piece of sheet metal to block off that void area and keep the heat rising up and out the roof vent. My thought is that the efficiency of the refer depends largely on the removal of heat from around the cooling unit, so any effort made to assist that process can only help.1.1KViews0likes0Comments
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