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Re: atwood jack repair
Thanks for the reply. With the help of a friend, we got the thing apart. Very carefully using my vehicle winch and a tree, a couple of lengths of chain, and quite a bit of safety gear...we pulled and tapped with a rubber mallet, pulled and tapped, pulled and tapped, then POP, the leg slid out. What We found was that the leg had swollen at the bottom and the seam where the anti-spin indention is located had swelled and split slightly. While I could have that welded and know it would hold....what we next found was even more interesting. The shaft was loose in the leg. After removing the retaining pins and sliding the ball screw shaft out, I turned the leg upside down and tapped it on the driveway several times. I bet we got at least two cups worth of debris, most of it metal, out of that leg. Upon further examination of the ball screw device, we found that several of the bearings were simply gone, some had fallen out and we found them in the debris pile and those that were still in place were rusty and various sizes. Clearly worn out. I'm trying to see if I can get just that part of the mechanism but I suspect if I want the leg to work properly, $325.00 plus shipping of a new leg is going to be involved.1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: atwood jack repair
I know this thread is a little old but it looks like it might be useful to me as well. My 1994 Lance (the jacks were added later by the second owner) has had one jack lock up. It won't go up or down. The motor seems okay. I took the motor off and tried it without the load of the leg and every thing seems to work okay. I cannot move the jack with the crank handle either. It just turns with very little resistance. I guess the jack could be broken inside. Anyone else have this kind of issue with the Atwoods? Thanks!1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I just wanted to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread and also to those who responded to my messages specifically. As I mentioned a month or so back, I ordered an Amico 3300 generator which was pretty quiet as these Chinese units go, but still not as quiet as I had hoped for. I chose to bypass the Kipor unit and went ahead and purchase a slightly used Honda EU3000is on ebay. I really wanted to save the $$$ but where we camp, generator noise is a real concern so I really had no option. The Amico is a great little unit - it has continuous output of 3000 watts as opposed to the 2800 most of the other clones have. No rewiring needed and it ran everything in our camper including air and microwave with no trouble. If it weren't for the noise output (a little quieter than most of the other clones at 65dB @ 7 meters) I would have gladly kept it as it met all our other needs and was a pretty good bargain for what appears to be a quality unit. I haven't even burned all the paint off the exhaust yet :( Looks like I'll be selling it now as I won't need 3 generators sitting around and I still have the Generac I started with a couple of years back. Anyway, as everyone has stated time and again, if noise is not an issue - these Chinese Honda clones are still quieter than the standard contractor style gensets and really do a great job. Thanks again to everyone who has posted on this subject. What an incredible thread both in size and valuable input.424Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Here is one mention of the Champion being rewired. Maybe you can contact Sonic1954 directly and ask him really nice if he'll share the secret with you ;) But I think the link below may be what you are looking for. This is what makes this forum so wonderful. Folks like the Professor and everyone else who contributes so that it makes it easier for the next person. Good Luck, Ric. Click on me so you can see351Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
And look at the accessories for your cell phone...maybe even the phone itself. Buying only American made products is truly a noble endeavor, but in reality, is probably almost impossible to do. This topic should probably go to a new thread though, as not to pollute the invaluable information so many have contributed here...IMHO.292Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
catalina30 wrote: Nikota generator name must have been picked up by someone. they have a new one out that seems to have answered a lot of the wiring problems. Kevin, did you happen to notice the dB rating on this genset? When I saw the model Costco carried about 2 weeks ago, the rating was in the upper 70's, but I can't remember precisely. It was posted in the manual though. If that is still the case, that's loud. A good deal louder than the units most have mentioned on this list. The one you are seeing may indeed be different than the one they are offering here in north Georgia, but the description you posted sounds very close. Just curious.292Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
bob_b wrote: It is all hinged with duct tape. I have a separate panel that I can place on the side (to complete the fourth side of the box) or I can place it on top to protect it from the rain. It seems to make the noise manageable. I too used duct tape. It didn't hold up very well. I may try to readhere the panels with construction adhesive or use the fasteners designed for such panels, then use small door hinges instead of duct tape, so I can pull the pins and store them flat. Trying to balance and stand the panels up after the tape let go was a royal pain. I am sure it was funny to watch though. Darn close to juggling. :)284Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
AMICO 3300 UPDATE - SOUNDPROOFING UPDATE I had my first real test of the Amico 3300 unit I bought last month, this past weekend. It ran the AC just fine, but I have the 7100 Mini-Mach unit. It struggled a bit with the little microwave being on at the same time, but not too badly. I made a 3 sided divider of 1/4" plywood and 1/2" pink foam insulation. I basically cut a 4x8 sheet into 4 sections of 2x4 feet. I set the 4th section over the top of the genset. It did quiet the unit down and I was fairly happy with it. However, my camping buddies each had different units on either side of me. My neighbor to the left was using my Generac 4000XL. My Amico was quieter than that unit at full load - but not enough to warrant a $350 price tag :( but when the idle control was turned on with the Generac, the Amico was noticably louder. My neighbor on the left had a Honda EU3000is generator. Forget it guys! If you want something this quiet, there's nothing that will touch it! We couldn't even tell it was running when either of the other gensets was in use, and they were 20-40 feet away! At full throttle, right under my window, the Honda was no louder than the stream we were parked next to. If being quiet is your hope for a genset, as it is mine, due to the close quarters camping we do quite often, save your pennies and buy an inverter style genset. Yes you can indeed purchase a few of these Chinese units for the same money, but they will never come close if noise is an issue. The Amico held up fine, but the Honda's output and plug offerings wins hands-down, especially in the noise output. They all have their place, as with anything else. But when being quiet is a priority, the Chinese knock-offs are not going to get the job done, IMHO, even with a sound shield.284Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
kneisl1 wrote: hardtoget - I think you do not want a 220 volt generator if you want to run high amp 120v appplicances. Look instead for a generator with only 120v outlets on it. The generator you list seems to be a 220 volt model. The Amico 3300 is 220v at 15A and 120v at 30A Description: STANDARD SPECIFICATION: Continuous Output: 3000 Watt Maximum Output: 3300 Watt Engine: 6.7 HP, 4 Strokes OHV Motor, Air-cooled Starting Method: Recoil Start Displacement: 200cc Voltage / Frequency: 120V / 240V 60Hz Run Speed: 3600rpm AC Current: 120V/30Amps & 240V/15Amps DC Current: 12V/8.3 Amps Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.25 Gallon Fuel Consumption: 0.4 Gallon /h Noise Level: 65 decibels (7m) Approximate Run Time: 12 Hours Measurements: 22”(L) x 18”(W) x 18.5”(H) Weight: 99 Lbs/pc U.S EPA Certificate Big Air Cleaner, Big Muffler, Big Fuel Tank Engine Oil Warning System, Automatic Voltage Regulator Fuel type: Automotive unleaded gasoline Circuit Protecting Device, Circuit Breaker One Year Limited Warranty338Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
hrdtoget1 wrote: I'm thinking about buying this one... My question is, will it run my AC unit ok and should I be using the twist lock connection insted of the regular 110 outlet.... thanks in advance!!! check it out here??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PREMIUM-6-5-HP-3000-3300-WATT-240V-GENERATOR-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ4577124910QQcategoryZ26455QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I received one of these 2 weeks ago. I ran it this weekend for about an hour or so with the AC on the camper and it worked fine for me. Here is the catch, my AC is only 7100 BTU because it's a Lance truck camper that uses a Coleman Mini-Mach. I have no idea if it will run the 13,500 or 15,000 BTU units. I bought an Ammeter and will try to see what the output is at the 120 and the 220 volt sides and will post when I get a chance. They say this is a 65 dB unit but it is darn near as loud at load as my Generac 4000XL 73dB unit is. This is the place I bought mine from : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4402732592&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT254Views0likes0Comments
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