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RE: Water Leaking From Here?
The following is from the Atwood owners manual.
"To replace the air pocket start by turning off the water
heater, shut off the incoming water supply
and open the closest hot water faucet. Pull the
handle on the pressure-temperature relief valve
straight out to allow the water to flow from the top
part of the tank. Once the water has stopped
flowing allow the handle on the valve to snap shut,
close the faucet and re-engage the water supply. "
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Clay L
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05/22/12 09:13am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Vista 26P toilets
If you go to this SITE
you can download a chart that shows which Thetford and Sealand toilets replace the one you have. It gives the dimensions of the various models and indicates which ones are direct replacements as far as the bottom flange pattern goes. Of course the water line might have to lengthened or shortened.
I opted for the Bravura. It has a much thicker molding than my old AquaMagic IV did and is much sturdier. The bowl is deeper and longer than the old one.
Also, instead of cables it uses rods in the flushing mechanism. The cables were the weak link in my AquaMagic.
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Clay L
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05/22/12 09:02am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: DirecTV HD and Kingdome
When using an 18 inch external dish or maybe he Kingdome?, the menu settings for the HR24 may be helpful for some.
I have a HR24 receiver. I have a roof mounted Winegard Traveler - it is not SWM.
Here is how I set it - To set the dish type go to "Menu- Parental Favs Setup - System Setup – Satellite – Repeat Satellite Setup” , then press “Dash” on the remote then press “Dish Type” then “Enter” . Scroll up to “01 – Round 18 inch” and select that.
Since the Traveler provides HD and the 18 inch dish doesn't, I have to change the "Hide SD channels" to "Hide HD channels" or to Show All".
To set the channels - SD or HD or All- that you want to show in the guide:
Go to Menu-System Setup-Display-Preferences-Guide HD Channels.
To the right of "Guide HD Channels" will be a box high lighted in orange that says "Hide HD channels" or "Hide SD channels" or "Show all channels" depending on what has been selected in the past.
To change the setting click on the box and select what you want to see in the guide.
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Clay L
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05/21/12 11:26am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Next crazy topics
Note that some (many) motor aid installations also have a small radiator in the rear - sometimes under the bed sometimes under the refrigerator or other place - with a fan.
It is used to heat the rear of the motor home while driving. If you have that option there should be a two position switch on the dash labeled something like "Rear Htr".
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Clay L
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05/21/12 10:47am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: need help connecting satellite to system
I think I would simplify things and go directly from the dish to the satellite receiver and from there through the modulator to the TV and see if it works then.
That will at least eliminate some possibilities and give you a starting place.
What satellite receiver do you have?
What dish do you have? If it is an SWM dish it will require a power inserter between the dish and sat receiver.
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Clay L
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05/21/12 09:49am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Water Heater Full?
This is from the Atwood service manual. The air pocket is supposed to help keep the overpressure valve from weeping.
"To replace the air pocket start by turning off the water
heater, shut off the incoming water supply
and open the closest hot water faucet. Pull the
handle on the pressure-temperature relief valve
straight out to allow the water to flow from the top
part of the tank. Once the water has stopped
flowing allow the handle on the valve to snap shut,
close the faucet and re-engage the water supply. "
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Clay L
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05/20/12 04:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fabric cushion / curtain modifications
We reupholstered all of the furniture including the captains chairs with an off white Ultra Leather Plus. My wife used the old fabric as patterns.
We replaced the foam in the dinette cushions with a new denser high quality foam when we reupholstered them.
I removed the fabric from the valences and she used the fabric as patterns for a nicer fabric that fit the new color scheme.
It looked so good at that point that we replaced the old day night shades throughout the coach with MCD American Duo shades. The ones in front of the windshield are motorized so the sun visors were no longer needed and were removed.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 04:24pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Annnnd...the furnace is out. (Suburban SF-35)
On my last motor home the high limit switch was not visible until the furnace was pulled out. It was a thermal disc switch located in a round can with two ears.
There was a screw labeled "Remove for service" located on the front center towards the bottom. When the propane was disconnected and the screw removed the furnace could be pulled out leaving the plenum and duct work in place.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 12:36pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: need help connecting satellite to system
Many of the newer Direct TV receivers - my HR24 for example - do not have a coax input for off the air TV or for an output to the TV. In that case you would not be able to connect the sat receiver to the switch box without some sort of RF modulator.
Do you have coax output on your sat receiver?
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Clay L
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05/20/12 12:28pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Minnesota, South Dakota, bank interest & taxes
We have bank accounts in three states, NH, SD, and CO. We pay no state taxes on the interest since our domicile is SD..
Minnesota is one of the states that is doing their best to collect taxes from folks.
There was a post sometime in the last few months about a MN couple that moved to SD. They sold their house and paid taxes for the part of the year that they lived in MN. However they returned to MN for some period of time after setting up their domicile in SD. MN declared them residents for the entire year and hit them with additional taxes and penalties.
Maybe someone will remember a link to the posts. I did a search and can't find them.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 12:18pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: First long trip. Two old Gramma's. need lots of help
You are well enough prepared, maybe even over-planned.
I would re-think 350 miles a day. That's at least 7 hours moving, 8-9 hour days counting rest stops and meals, but not touring. When my wife and I did tours like this we averaged more like 4 hours a day moving, 3-6 hours doing stuff. That's 200 miles or less.
You can plan 350 mile days, even longer, for getting past places you've already been and have no reason to stop except health and comfort. But once you get into new territory, you are going to see places not in your plans that you will want to stop. Your overall schedule needs to be loose enough to allow that. You don't want to be 1000 miles from home, see something you want to visit, but your schedule won't allow it and you start thinking "I'll add that stop the next time I make the trip."
Good post! My sentiments exactly.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 11:21am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: 06 acura mdx
There is a specific procedure that has to be performed to tow 2005 and earlier Honda's.
If it isn't done the transmission can be damaged. Some people speculate that many people didn't follow the procedure and the resulting warranty claims caused Honda to stop saying it was okay to tow them four down.
That seems reasonable but Honda still allows four down towing of several models and the same procedure is still required. Why allow towing for some models and not others unless there are differences in the transmissions?
Regarding the towing procedure. In case anyone is interested below is a letter I got from Honda.
"02/22/02
(all models except CR-V)
Dear customer:
Regarding your inquiry on towing your Honda or Acura automobile behind a motorhome:
For your vehicle, the Owner's Manual advises against towing at more than 35 m.p.h or for more than 50 miles. However, this recommendation exists primarily because Honda has not conducted formal tests at higher speeds and for greater distances.
We are not aware of any particular problems being caused by motorhome towing of Honda/Acura automobiles with either manual or automatic transmission, so long as proper pre-towing preparations are made and the vehicle is towed at legal highway speeds.
Manual Transmission
When preparing to tow your vehicle, make sure the transmission is full of fluid. Do not overfill.
• Release the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission to Neutral.
• Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY (1) position to release the steering wheel lock. Make sure that the radio and all accessories are turned off.
Automatic Transmission
When preparing to tow your vehicle, make sure the transmission fluid level is full. Do not overfill.
If Honda/Acura automobile with an automatic transmission is towed with the front or all four wheels on the ground, you must do the following every day immediately before towing:
• Start the engine.
• Press on the brake pedal. Shift the lever through all the positions (P,R,N,D,2,1).
• Shift to D, then to N. Let the engine run for at least three minutes, then turn off engine.
• Release the parking brake.
• Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (1) so the steering wheel does not lock. Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off so you do not run down the battery.
If you travel more than 8 hours in one day (including stopping time), you must stop and repeat the above procedures.
NOTICE:
The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Always leave the key in the ACCESSORY (1) position to prevent damage to the steering system when towing behind another vehicle.
CAUTION:
Severe automatic transmission damage will occur if the car is shifted from reverse to neutral and then towed with the drive wheels on the ground.
NOTICE:
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be on a flat bed truck or trailer.
If you tow a Honda/Acura vehicle with automatic transmission, the fluid must be changed every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Although experience has shown that the Honda/Acura transmission and powertrain are capable of being "motorhome towed", America Honda does not assume responsibility for any vehicle damage or liabilities incurred due to the towing device, towing vehicle, lighting hookup, or other towing equipment or towing procedures; any responsibility for these items is assumed by the owner/operator.
If you have additional questions, please call American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (National Consumer Affairs) at 800-999-1009."
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Clay L
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05/20/12 11:13am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Onan Generator aint Genning
The generator won't run unless it is producing electricity. It shuts itself down if it doesn't see 120 vac being produced. All Onans have a breaker and many have two. One for a 30 amp winding and one for a 20 amp winding. When you find them make sure you turn them off and back on to reset them.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 10:57am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Campgrounds between Tuba City and Kayenta in AZ
Monument Valley is beautiful and we stayed at Gouldings for a number of years. The view from the park is outstanding.
We no longer stay there however. The cost is about $44 per night now and the last two times we stayed there the staff was surly and rude. It took three sites to get one that was level enough for our hydraulic levelers to be able to level the motor home.
Nowadays we stay at the Quality Inn in Tuba City. It's okay but the hookups are at the far back of the site. I have to use my 25 foot power cord extension and 50 foot water hose to reach them unless I unhook the car.
From Tuba City we take 160 to 191 and bypass Monument Valley. The road is much better and less curvy but sure doesn't have the scenery that Monument Valley does . We fill up in Kayenta and stay in either Bluff or Blanding on the way north.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 10:48am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Solenoid testing
Both solenoids are usually mounted close to the batteries. Sometimes in a box under the steps, sometimes in a box in a compartment next to the steps.
The solenoids can be bought at a number of places.
A couple are:
Lichtsinn Motors a dealer a couple of miles from the Winnebago factory or MURCAL a Thrombeta distributor.
If you go to the Winnebago web site you can download a parts catalog for your specific motor home.
If you have your VIN Lichtsinn can cross it to your Winnebago ID number and give you the part number.
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Clay L
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05/20/12 09:19am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Home Page Suggestions
I may not understand what you want to do but I have done what you said with My Yahoo.
I have about ten weather locations on the left and a bunch of news sites on the right.
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Clay L
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05/19/12 10:21am |
Technology Corner
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RE: had leaking water heater, left white deposit on paint on mh.
I used CLR on mine. It didn't damage the paint. It works faster with less effort than vinegar.
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Clay L
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05/19/12 10:07am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Solenoid testing
Below are a couple of diagrams showing the typical Winnebago battery disconnect solenoid wiring.
The first one shows how the battery disconnect switch reverses polarity of the two wires to switch the latching solenoid. Voltage only appears on the two wires switching wires - LG and LH - on the solenoid when the switch is pressed.
I drew the first to make it easier to see how the switching is done without having to go from one diagram to another.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ClayL/Batterydisconnectschematic.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ClayL/batterymodewiring-1.jpg
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Clay L
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05/19/12 09:49am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Onan 5500 Marquis Gold shuts off after a few min.
It sounds like we may have different models. I think mine is an Emerald.
If yours has one of the following spec numbers HGJAA, HGJAB, HGJAC,HGJAD, HGJAE,or HGJAF, you can download the service manual
HERE
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Clay L
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05/19/12 08:51am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water Heater Full?
Atwood recommends that the valve be operated a couple of times a year by opening it and letting it snap shut. I think that may help keep the valve seat clean but I don't know for sure.
They also say to open it during the air pocket renewal procedure.
I have opened mine a number of times over the last 8 eight years and it still works fine, does not leak and has not required replacement.
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Clay L
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05/18/12 04:12pm |
Tech Issues
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