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Re: Roof and vents
j-d wrote: Do you need just the cover or the kit that is base and cover? Cover's about $20 and kit about $40. Here's a pic of the kit with both pieces . Upper pic is the two parts from the bottom, lower pic is from the top. Probably both. I noticed a hole in the base so I covered it with plastic until I can get to work on it. Phoenix summers not good for that type of work. Outside repairs start in late October!!399Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roof and vents
wildtoad wrote: Why do you think you need to coat the roof? you would have to see it but several years ago white flake were blowing every where. I needed to get on the top and the coating or something flaked off. It doesn't seem to be leaking all calking is good dirty, but good. It looks to me like a coat couldn't hurt it. Since I need to replace the Refrige cap I might as well seal the roof. Then I need to tackle the fuel pump:M399Views0likes0CommentsRoof and vents
I have a couple of questions. The refrigerator roof cap is turning to dust. The refer is a Dometic the RV is a 2001. I did some research on them and it seem they are pretty universal. Is it product specific. I thought it was going to be expensive but it looks like it' not a problem. Question Two. I think I need to coat the roof. I have research this and was looking at a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot of Gardner Stay Kool elastometric. Seems a better buy than a gallon of roof coating for $55. Will this work? Thanks in advance. Comments on the coating say it will.1.7KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Ford Fuel pump rant
Forgot to say I was teaching my then 19 year old son to operate the RV when the tire blew. Wife and #2 son were on our six in a car. I was telling him if he was to have a blow out what to do. Five seconds later BOOOM! wife on two way radio "you blew a tire" My reply "No S#$t" I told my son to take foot off gas and coast to side of the road. He did well for about 5 minutes of drive time with a full on blowout. Quarter mile down the road was a repair place We limped there and they got us fixed and on our way home.579Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford Fuel pump rant
Ron. I had an older 70's plymouth and the mechanical pump went out. I had never changed one before and was anxious about doing it. 30 minutes later I was driving again. I understand the pump in the tank to get the pressure up the distance in needs to run. Manufacturers need to make parts like this last. I am going to look under the bed in mine to see how difficult it would be to add an access port. I have a feeling the water tank is just right there. I changed the fuel filter thinking that was the problem and doing so I had to wrestle around around a frame crossover which the filter was directly above. A foot on either side and I would have had no interference removing the filter. Either the frame was built after filter install or they put the filter in first and then added the frame. I had a blowout on the left rear inner tire. It took the filler tub enad wrapped it around the axle. The repair place unwrapped it and reattached. Whe I got home I wanted to check for damage. Small hole in floor I patched and the tube is bent. I replace when I drop the tank. But. I think a little more structure near the wheel well and the filler neck to protect it wouldn't have hurt anything. Had the tube been ripped from the tank it would have had to be towed. I am also going to see if I can weld something there to prevent or lessen damage incase that should happen again.579Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford Fuel pump rant
I just looked on Amazon for price comparisons for pumps they are any where from $50 to $300. I'm not sure where the one service tech got $500 unless he's trying to increase his take home pay! I will be researching more. I won't be able to do my own repair right now. Too hot to be crawling under the RV so I will wait until it cooler and can have my son help. In the mean time I will be searching for videos to remove the tank and connections. Thanks for all the advice. It's help full and I don''t feel so alone knowing I'm not the only one with this problem or feel the same way about it.580Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford Fuel pump rant
pnichols. I will pay myself as I am on fixed income. There is only about 10 gallons in the tank and I noticed it has a drain plug. I can drain that easy. Plus it is probably full of water and rust. I was told by one dealer that the check valve is probably stuck and that is why it takes several cranks to start. The failure of the pump back in 08 it wouldn't start at all. I do plan on putting the best pump in as to hopefully resolve this problem. You won't get an argument with me on dual fuel pumps. I have one better. Build to last. I have a 98 Suburban I run rarely and when I do it starts right up. Ford Fix Or Repair Daily!74Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford Fuel pump rant
Thanks for the info carringb. I have a motorcycle jack I think would be able to hold the tank. I examined it while I was replacing the filer to see what I need to remove. Looks like 6 bolts and two straps. Then disconnect all electrical and plumbing and replace if needed. I HATE E10. I have had to clean more carbs on my bikes and ATV than I should now I treat everything. Had to clean the carb and tank on my Honda Genny and will probably have to do the RV genny too. $65 beats the hell out of $500. I guess that guy must have been smoking something.76Views0likes0Comments
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