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Re: Freshwater line gummy
I appreciate all the input I received! It helped tremendously! I ended up running a new 1/2 PEX line. I knew deep down I wouldn't be happy with leaving the old lines in. Having fresh lines will give me a great peace of mind. Ticki, you make a great point on cold weather camping. I don't do very much sub 40* camping so I'm not worried about the lines. If the forecast does show freezing temps, I will just bring a blue jug or sleep in the back of my Honda Fit for that trip.399Views0likes0CommentsRe: Freshwater line gummy
jimh425 wrote: Take the camper off the truck and look at the bottom of the camper for access. I wish I had access from underneath. When I first was looking into the hose issue, I was thinking I might have been able to gain access from below but pressing everywhere underneath is solid plywood. Definitely would have made this a breeze! I've had the camper off the truck for close to a month and just recently mounted it for the first time over the weekend. Here is a photo from when I finished up the roof repair and mounted it back on. Sure was nice working inside the camper with out the roof!399Views0likes0CommentsRe: Freshwater line gummy
I cut out a small section behind the frig. I apologize for the dust, didn't have the shop vac handy prior to taking photo. First image shows a group of wires and just next to it is the 3/8 dark "clear" tubing for the water. The more I think about it, the better off I am just replacing it and not waste time trying to fix it. Also you can see the rubber sealant they used to keep mice out. It isn't an easy task to remove. Just next to the wires I cut all but the part where it is secured on the bottom and it still wont break free. As you can see there are not any accessible points. If the tubing won't pull from this area then I'll just poke another hole on the inside for the new tubing to route through. Should be able to blindly push new tubing in and use that new opening as a way to route under the sink. Again, I am appreciative of every ones input so far. I have come to realize I'll just be wasting more time trying to clean tubing that should just be replaced in less time.399Views0likes0CommentsRe: Freshwater line gummy
Dutchmen, the length would be approx. 5ft at max length. After I posted I was also thinking I should be able to find a wire brush with a good amount of length to it. I like the ideas. Figure brainstorming with a group is better than brainstorming by my self! :) Ticki2, I agree that the best solution is to replace the tubing. I may be able to get to it with out removing the refrigerator. The back access isn't the issue, the two vents that are required from Dometic are there but there is a plywood base the refrigerator sits on top of. The drain tube has a hole cut out and when I feel around, there is a gap between the plywood base and the bottom plywood base the camper is frame on. In this gap there are a couple wires that are fed through along with this 3/8 tube. I have tried breaking apart the hard rubber seal in a different location and the easiest way will be to drill it. I could cut out a 2" hole above the current tube to see if I can't free it from the rubber seal. Thanks for the tips so far, I'll keep it updated with what I end up doing. If anyone else has any suggestions, feel free to chime in! Likely will wait until the weekend to do the work. Lot's of hours have been put in to fixing this camper up. Thankfully it keeps snowing in MN so I don't have to feel bad about the hours I've put in!399Views0likes0CommentsFreshwater line gummy
I've been working on rehabbing an older sun lite TC and looking at the plumbing I noticed the 3/8 clear tubing line from the tank to sink is dark and gummy. I cut off a small section to test a strong bleach mix and I would say it removed 85% of the gunk but still left behind a pinkish slime in the clear tubing that wouldnt rinse out. If access was easier I would just replace the entire section but it looks as if it runs behind the refrigerator and under. The hole it runs through was sealed by some white hardened rubber preventing it from being pulled through. My guess is I will have to remove the refrigerator and replace the line but I'm hoping someone has another magical solution. Side notes, the 1.3gpm water pump was seized and water tank looked clean. I will bleach the tank to sanitize it.1.5KViews0likes12CommentsRe: What mistakes have you made that might help others...?
d3500ram wrote: I should have removed it when it was new and pliable because now it has dried and aged on the surface and it is now quite difficult to remove. I am using hot soapy water and a plastic spatula to gently scrape the film that is sorta' fused to the window. I can do it, but it will take a lot of patient time. You have likely already finished this process, but a hair dryer would have helped peel that up. That also goes for any adhesive that is a pain to remove.639Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sun Lite TC Rehab
LeRoy, Thanks, it is a Kenmore 580.75050801. 5000 btu, 115v 4.8a. Currently hardwired in. Couldn't find any documentation on specs for weight, guessing 40-50lbs. Currently has 2 L brackets for a shelf on the exterior holding. Doesn't move at all. W:17 3/8 H:11.25. Everything does seem solidly in place, just worried about that bottom wood piece that shows some rot by the handle there. Might be best just to seal it with some liquid hardener and not disturb it too much. Thoughts?260Views0likes0CommentsSun Lite TC Rehab
Looks like this forum is the most active so I thought you guys may enjoy a fun little project I have been working on for the last week. Decided to upgrade from tent camping to the camper. Recently adopted two pups and wanted a cooler space during the hot days for them to relax when camping. Found this on the facebook marketplace. When I went to look at it the interior looked fairly good considering the age. Only spot I noticed at the time was the delamination at the rear of the roof due to the wood getting rotted out and lift brackets turning upwards. I knew I would have to fix that. We agreed to a price and I drove it back to my office to park it in our underground parking garage where I would have a space to work on it. Current Progress: Removed Roof (Almost a disaster!) Reinforced with 3/16ths aluminum, replaced wood rot Removed old vent fan for Fantastic Fan, will install after roof is back on Camper is off trailer, thanks to the forklift at work, was able to lower onto a single pallet Right lift slide where gear track is was busted, waiting on replacement Left lift lock was mangled, waiting on replacement Once the roof is installed, my plan is to use Dicor self leveling sealant on the roof and Proflex RV Caulk on the side trim and in every screw that is exposed. Once that is dry, go over every seam with Dicor sealant tape. I figure this is overkill but will make future maintenance easier. Hopefully someone can shed some insight on what I should do for the AC unit. It currently looks like the wood is rotting out on the outside and to me, it was framed wrong from the beginning. I've been doing a ton of research into what needs to be done and for some reason I just can't wrap my head around what needs to be proper done to the AC unit. Link to the album as well; https://imgur.com/a/ykUUc1.1KViews0likes2Comments
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