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Re: Rout assistance Vancouver, BC to Arizona
Your question didn't include where in Arizona, or when you would be taking the trip, so there is some guessing here. The route we use is similar to AFHauler's. I-5 and 99 to Bakersfield. 58 over Tehachapi Pass 3,771 ft (1,149 m) to Barstow and I-40. We will be using this route to return from our next big trip. Other options - I-5 to LA. That takes you over Tejon Pass 4,144 ft (1,263 m) and then through greater LA traffic. Then East on I-10. Already mentioned is Siskiyou Summit on I-5. It's the highest pass on I-5 at 4,310 ft (1,314 m). It also has steep and long grades on both sides. I-5 to I-90 to I-82 to I-84. Then you need to decide if you want to go the Las Vegas route or the SLC route. This route has some mountains and snowy passes in the winter. We will be taking the SLC route Southbound for our next big trip.1.9KViews0likes0CommentsRe: 2005 Safari Simba Hot Water heater 120 volt Electric
An electric water heater element should be on a dedicated 110V breaker. An electric water heater element should be hard wired directly from the breaker to the junction box on the water heater. Here's how you described your wiring: "there is an electrical cord that is plugged into the outlet where the water heater tank is located. we tested that the electrical outlet works by plugging a phone charger into it". This is NOT how a water heater element should be wired.581Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2005 Safari Simba Hot Water heater 120 volt Electric
First question - What kind of water heater do you have? This link was just the first one I found, but I don't know if it's the brand of water heater that you have. If it's not, search for a DIY video for your brand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu9EqCPmLOk The electric water heater element will be on a breaker, not a fuse. As mentioned already, if you are not comfortable working with 110V power, then you need to find someone that does know how to work on live voltages. And last, never turn the 110V water heater switch to the on position if you do not have water in the heater.592Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to keep gray water from coming up into tub?
rk911 wrote: dump more frequently. Perhaps an example will help. We camp in a rustic campground for a week. Campground does not have a dump station. Nearest dump station is about 45 miles away. Those 45 miles are up and down and switchbacks. Dumping more frequently is not an option, and even if it was, it's still 45 miles one way on a curvy road.456Views0likes0CommentsHow to keep gray water from coming up into tub?
What do you do to keep gray water from coming up into the bathtub when you have to drive to the next dump station? I tried buying a tapered rubber plug, but it's designed to keep water from going down the drain, not water coming up. With the shape of the taper, it just gets pushed up and out of the drain. Have any of you come up with a good solution to keep water from coming up into the tub when you're driving on a curvy road?4.5KViews0likes52CommentsRe: Exhaust Fan
I would start with contact cleaner on the switch/PCB. Without more info, I would assume that the circuit board is just a mechanical switch with resistors for different speeds. Is this a model with rain sensor or automatic lift? Have you checked the plunger switch?398Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane Refills
theoldwizard1 wrote: opnspaces wrote: They can only fill to 80 percent. ABSOLTE BULLSH!T !! It is call a "20 lb tank" because it is design tested and certified to hold 20 lbs of propane ! The 80% rule is mandatory and is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the United States and by similar organizations in other countries. Propane retailers and suppliers are required to follow the 80% rule when filling tanks, and customers should expect that their tanks will not be filled to capacity. To calculate the approximate fill capacity of your propane tank, you can multiply the tank’s total capacity by 0.8 (80%). This will give you the maximum amount of propane that the tank can safely hold, taking into account the 20% head space required for expansion. For example, if your propane tank has a capacity of 100 gallons, the maximum safe fill capacity would be 80 gallons, which can be calculated as follows: 100 x 0.8 = 80.537Views0likes0CommentsRe: thinking of buying a Motorhome....looking for tips/hints
If you're willing to spend the money, here is a book that covers a lot of your questions. https://rvreviews.net/motorhome-reviews/ The book is not cheap but has lots of information. Check your local library and see if they have it in stock. That's what I did when I was researching my purchase.1.2KViews1like0CommentsRe: water at base of toilet - temp fix good idea or bad?
Yes, you will probably regret it. All that will do is force the water into the floor. A RV toilet flange seal is less than $10. And it's only two nuts holding it down. And you have already confirmed that you can reach the two nuts. The only other question is if you can do the replacement without un-hooking the water line.965Views0likes0Comments
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