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RE: surge vs electric
You can backup while flat towing. But only a few feet. Any further, you would need to lock or hold the steering wheel of the towd in the straight position, and even then it’s a sketchy operation. Your toad wheels are aligned to keep the vehicle tracking in a straight line while traveling forward. While backing, the wheels will want to turn left or right.
I have been caught a handful of times needing to backup while flat towing. I find it easier to disconnect rather than the other method I mentioned above.
Others have reported that backing places some extreme pressures on the tow bar.
I’m sure others will chime in soon enough.
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fyrflie
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11/16/23 08:42am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Atwood water heater problem
I had a similar issue with the same water heater. Mine started sounding like a jet taking off with the occasional pop or hiccup. Prior to that, you could hear it turn on, but was very quiet during the heating process, then you heard it shut off. I ended up buying and installing a tune up kit and it solved the problem.
http://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Atwood-Master-Water-Heater-Manual.pdf
PDXRV has most, if not everything you need, including free tech support documents.
Hope this helps.
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fyrflie
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11/09/23 08:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Exhaust manifold question
I recently had my manifolds resurfaced. I installed them exactly to factory torque specs. New studs, nuts, etc.
After several hundred miles, I found two nuts that were loose. Retorqued to factory spec and so far no more issues.
Did the shop check the new manifolds to make sure the surfaces were flat ? Just because they’re new doesn’t guarantee anything.
Good luck and let us know how it all turns out.
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fyrflie
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09/13/23 10:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: service manuals free
Thank you.
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fyrflie
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09/13/23 09:59am |
Tech Issues
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RE: water at base of toilet - temp fix good idea or bad?
If you put caulking around the base, it will only direct the water somewhere else. Most likely down into you basement, if it isn’t already going there.
I would vote to have the problem fixed the right way. Then while the toilet is off the mount you can better asses any water damage if any.
Let us know how it works out.
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fyrflie
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09/11/23 10:22am |
Tech Issues
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RE: New to towing questions
I have towed my Jeep thousands of miles with no problems 4 down with a tow bar.
The biggest issue I have experienced is Road Grime. Cleaning the tow bar often is you best defense.
I have an older Demco Excalibur Tow Bar so no experience with BlueOx.
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fyrflie
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09/02/23 06:56am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Towing a toad
You have undoubtedly figured out that there are two distinct groups here.
The tow bar group and the tow dolly group. Each method has its pros and cons.
I have towed my Jeep wrangler thousands of miles, 4 down with a tow bar with no problems.
As for auxiliary braking, I have a Brake Buddy Classic. It has failed on me two times. Applying the brakes and not releasing. I cannot recommend this product.
But for installation purposes, you simply set it on the floor, connect it to the brake pedal, then connect your power cable. That’s it.
My Brake Buddy has a power wire from the coach to keep the toad battery charged and does not drain my battery as mentioned above.
You have many options. Good luck and safe travels
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fyrflie
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09/02/23 06:48am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Adding fan behind refrigerator...worthwhile??
One thing I found this winter , when I replaced my frig cooling unit, was that the area above the fridge was not blocked off from the backside ventilation area. So any heat generated by the frig would rise up and fill that void, then eventually push into the coach.
Before I slid my fridge back in, I installed a piece of sheet metal to block off that void area and keep the heat rising up and out the roof vent.
My thought is that the efficiency of the refer depends largely on the removal of heat from around the cooling unit, so any effort made to assist that process can only help.
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fyrflie
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08/13/23 10:06am |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Domestic Refrigerator Interior Panel
https://youngfartsrvparts.com/collections/used-fridge-doors/products/dometic-refrigerator-door-rh-or-lh-2932563121-not-great-used-shape
https://rvdoctorgeorge.com/
Either one may have something you can use.
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fyrflie
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07/01/23 09:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fuel pump
And if you have a rubber fuel line for the generator, replace that also. Small cost but easier to do when the tank is down.
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fyrflie
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05/21/23 10:38am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Trailer Brake Controller
If you only have one trailer to tow and several different tow vehicles, this is what I use.
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-902502-Prodigy-Proportional-Controller/dp/B08YZ3JV8N?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2D1V4G697JR2
It doesn’t require any special wiring. Such as wiring for a controller mounted inside your coach.
Just a thought.
Sorry I can’t answer your question specifically about the wiring in your coach.
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fyrflie
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05/20/23 09:21am |
Class A Motorhomes
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