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Re: Another new generator ban bill in legislation in
Reisender wrote: Is it a purchase ban or a use ban? That part is still debatable... however, in the article second paragraph stated this. "According to definition of the proposal, the ban could include the use of generators installed in most motorhomes and other motorized RVs. RVers who travel with trailers and fifth wheels would be unable to use portable generators." The other bill is already signed by Gavin to take effect in 2024 on banning... (didn't read the bill myself, just the stupid headlines).486Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Altitude AC use causing Onan generator to die
pianotuna wrote: SFVdave wrote: The generator is a 4000 watt installed in MH It may require a different "jet" to work at higher altitudes. Not knowing if that can be done with all generators. Mine sent me an 6000 feet main jet if genny being used above that. I had to contact manufacturer to get it.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Seeking refrigerator tips... in AZ and heat is hampering...
wolfe10 wrote: Actually, by far the BEST location for the muffin fans is at the top of the condenser blowing out the roof/upper vent. Much more linear flow/less turbulence over the condenser. Also insure that your refrigerator manufacturer's installation clearances ARE correct. Many have a space above the refrigerator which leads to both turbulence and the retention of heat. Same for verifying clearance from back of refrigerator to outside wall. Too much is NOT good. It is all in your refrigerator installation manual. I stand corrected on this one.591Views0likes0CommentsRe: Seeking refrigerator tips... in AZ and heat is hampering...
wolfe10 wrote: wopachop wrote: Not the safest approach but if youre living inside the unit with your AC running figure out a way to let the cold interior air enter the back section of the fridge. Ive been doing that for awhile. Most people dont really understand the concept. It works pretty good if you are already spending the money to cool the inside of your trailer and stuck with an absorption fridge. You can vent 80F degree air up the back of the fridge instead of 110F. The most important statement is the first one: NOT THE SAFEST APPROACH. Propane can leak when refrigerator is running on propane. It could also start leaking when it is not running from the propane connections and solenoid in the back of the refrigerator. PLEASE don't do this, particularly if the vent is lower on the inside than the location in the back of the refrigerator, as propane is heavier than air and will happily descend into your interior. To add to the above statements. If you use a fan in the back. Make sure propane RUNNING FLAME or pilot flame will not be interfered with. Those computer type fans should be ok but more powerful ones? I used to have my flame door opened on my other RVs. Now I don't.591Views0likes0CommentsRe: Finished full-timing
We started full timing in 1997 in class C. Working thru temps agencies doing maintenance work. Graduated to class A in 1999. Back to another better yet class C. Finally grounded to a house in 2009. During that time, we also did 48 states truck driving. In all we had 2 class C, 1 class a, and 2 travel trailers to date. My work was maintenance with side works of fixing trailers up. Now? Retired. Wanting to go back to full timing. Just taking trips 3 - 4 times a year now.272Views0likes0CommentsRe: Seeking refrigerator tips... in AZ and heat is hampering...
pbitschura wrote: We installed a computer fan near the vent to draw more air. Also, since the freezer works better than the frig we freeze water bottles in the freezer then rotate them throughout the frig. If you start with several frozen bottles they can be cycled between the two. We use blue ice for startups and Same on rotation during day to help cool frig. Usually start early tho. I have seen someone put skinny foam between frig back and pipes of ammonia to keep heat away from frig. I thought about doing that but on my unit there isn't room... Well, there would be but not bending the pipes. Too bad there isn't an 2 inch ducting from a/c to back of frig to help cool it a little back there.302Views0likes0Comments
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