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Re: Leaky Water Pipe
I believe it is safe to state that Roadtrek used PEX in the plumbing. In my limited experience working with PEX, I just love using "Sharkbite" fittings. If I had a leak in a PEX line I would just purchase a 1/2" Sharkbite coupling, cost about $8 and cut the existing PEX water line at the leak and snap the Sharkbite coupling on since the only tool you would need is a small saw. It is that easy - I have never had a leak using 1/2" PEX tubing. The PEX water line doesn't even need to be dry, but you must cut the existing line smooth and straight before applying the coupling.533Views0likes0CommentsRe: Where do you put your lawn chairs
Interesting that no one has mentioned what the real problem is here. I have been RVing in a Class B 190 Roadtrek for 12 years and have attended many rallies with other Class B owners. When it comes to camping chairs for Roadtrek owners some of the most popular are the GCI outdoor xpress lounger director's chair and the GCI Outdoor PICO arm chair because of their ability to fold and store into very small spaces. The xpress which I own will fold to about 17x2x16 and fits in my small clothes closet. The PICO which cost more folds down to 20x4x12. Get rid of your bulky lawn chairs and purchase some good quality folding chairs.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Installing a rooftop heatpump on a 1992 Ford conversion van
papK wrote: We own a 1992 Ford conversion van we have set up for camping. No frills just a place to sleep, microwave, eating space etc. We would like to be able to heat and cool the van and we're wondering if the raised fiberglass roof would handle the weight (probably <100 lbs.) of a rooftop heatpump and if anyone out there has done a heatpump install on a conversion van. I'm assuming the roof is rated for far more weight than that considering some of the snow loads we've had on it. We tried heating it with a small electric heater but even in 40 degree weather it basically was worthless. A free standing portable unit takes up too much space. A heatpump like a 10K btu CoolCat RV AC unit will give you little if any heat much below 45 degrees. If your temps are going to be much below 50 degrees I would go with an AC unit and a small electric heater. A 10k to 12k AC unit will be about 60-65 lbs.240Views0likes0CommentsRe: Onan microlite 2500 lp intermittant start
socalfun wrote: Hi All, I have onan microlite 2500 lp generator in my Forest River MB Cruiser on 2004 Sprinter Chassis. It was working fine for all these years and recently it won't start regularly. I changed out air filter and spark plug but to no avail. It starts sometimes. Gas is full and battery is good. Any input will be greatly appreciated! Need more information, "it won't start regularly." Does that mean that sometimes it starts and other times it appears to start, but the moment you release the start button the engine ceases to run. If so, this is one of the symptoms of a failing electronic voltage regulator and typical repairs run from $500 to $700. Mine took a few months to completely fail.466Views0likes0CommentsRe: Planning on buying a Roadtrek -- Advice?
knb53 Roadtrek started using the 3500 Chevy Express chassis in 2002 about the same time that Dodge was discontinuing producing the current Dodge van. You are correct, many recent Roadtrek owners will tell you that recently built RT's are not up to the standards of those built in the early 2000's, or even the late 1990's. I know two individuals that were driving 1990's Roadtreks, one a Chevy and the other a Dodge, both RT's had over 250,000 miles on them.387Views0likes0CommentsRe: Planning on buying a Roadtrek -- Advice?
If a 2003 is in as good condition as those few photos show, I doubt you can get one for $15 to 20K - maybe the low $20's. For your information you should be able to find a 2002 190 Chevy Roadtrek for less because 2002 was the first year that Roadtrek model was introduced and it has the same floor plan as the 2003. I have a Chevy 2002 Pop and the model is extremely well built - no question better built than current Roadtrek models. I travel solo and the Chevy Express handles great, is quiet, extremely comfortable and I am not tired even after driving 11 hours.387Views0likes0CommentsRe: House Battery Charging/MagneTek Model 6332 Power Converter
I would recommend that you replace your Magnetek converter which results in "battery boil off" also called by some as a dump charger with a Progressive Dynamics PD9200 series 3-stage "smart charger." A PD9260 (60amp) model can be had for about $140. That is what I did and I am glad to be rid of the Magnetek.899Views0likes0CommentsRe: anyone have this happen?
"Supposedly a couple of years old" The old rule was replace tires regardless of tread remaining after 6 or 7 years. But my experience has been that some brands are failing sooner than that. I have had two of my four BF Goodrich Commercial load range E tires fail because of tread separation, both with just over 30k miles and 5+ years old. But I must commend Americas Tire for buying back all four tires with 32,000 miles on them and giving me 4 new tires for $206.461Views0likes0CommentsRe: Will the fiberglass roof support my weight if I walk on it?
I don't know about walking on the roof, you would be placing your total weight in a small area (read small area receiving rather high pounds per square inches). I have a 2002 Chevy Roadtrek and know the roof should support my 190 pounds - to crawl around the roof which distributes the load over a larger area is one thing, but I would not stand up on my roof. Your roof may be different, but it is also a long way down if you standing and fall.680Views0likes0Comments
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