We got everything at Home Depot, Joann Fabric and Walmart, with a few trips to my local RV repair dealer for some RV specific stuff(drip rail, vents, etc).Oh I ordered the new toilet from Camping World as they had the best price I could find. Just recieved notice my speakers were finally shipped so I can install the stereo hopefully next week. Heading out for a short run to a family gathering tomorrow but making a longer run next weekend and would really like to have some tunes for that one. Would really like to make another run somewhere before winter but probably won't have the time... bummer..
I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!
1. I found a spot that has been leaking. Looks like it was sealed. Doesnt look to bad, not going to mess with it right now.
2. The water systems looks good except that the pump has a real small hole in the head. Questions to follow. I just want to try and get things going so the wife and I can use it for the race coming in Charlotte. So we can decide if we really want to spend the money of total repairs. This being our first one. I am sure everyone understands this.
3. The hot water heater valves are completely locked up and wont open or close so I can get water into it. Have taken the water lines loose and removed the valves. I will have to replace those.
I have not messed with the propane system; lines, refer and furnace. Going to wait on that until last. I can live without that for Oct. I have propane heaters that we used inside our tent, they are made for that. So I can use those for heat and just cook on the Coleman stove and grills we have. Food stuff can go in the cooler for now also.
So keep in mind that I want to spend as little money as possible right now. I have been without a job almost a year now (I am receiving unemployment though). But I do have a job in the works (TSA, takes a while with all the red tape to go through).
Questions...
1. I want to make sure the leak is sealed for now. Plus I need to redo the seems in the roof. What should I use for temperary?
2. With the water pump working, has anyone tried to seal a small crack in the head with JBWeld? (again, think temperary)
3. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type valves to replace the bad ones with? PVC or Brass.
Thanks for any help and suggestions. Not much to take pictures of right now or I would.
Again, I am just wanting to spend as little money as possible to make our first weekend with it to decide if its what we really want or should try something different?
* This post was edited 09/24/09 12:57pm by Cricket&Sam *
Sam
76 Dodge Leprechaun
Getting started.
Can you tell where the leak was coming from? A roof seam or side seam, window?
Mine had leaks in roof from leaks around the luggage rack attachements. I just took the rack off, and covered the holes with metal patches and then a layer of eternabond tape(eternabond tape would work well for sealing the roof seams also). I had leaks in some windows so just removed them, cleaned them up and then replaced the window using putty tape. The other leak problem I has was in the overhead where the drip rail was screwed into the rig. All the sealing putty was gone and the water just ran down the sides hit the screws and followed them right into the walls. I had to replace some framing but after I did that and resealed the drip rail leaks were gone.
I don't have any experience with your water pump problem or what valves to use on the water heater, mine doesn't have valves, its just line in, line out so I can't help you there.
I guess as long as your drains and tanks don't leak you could carry water for drinking and flushing for a short term stay?.... just a thought...
The water pump is not going to be able to fix, so I need to get a replacement, anyone have suggestions? Should I also try to go a little larger, it is only a 3.5 gpm. Shurflo Model 200. Do I need to get a Shurflo, or can I get a decent pump from Lowes or Home Depot?
* This post was last edited 09/24/09 01:50pm by Cricket&Sam *
We have a 5 gpm Shurflo, computer controlled. It ramps up and down the pressure as water flow dictates, so you don't get the hammering that the old ones would do. I'm pretty sure he got it on eBay, but they're available all over, like here or here.
Camping World also has brick & mortar stores, if one is close to you.
For the roof, get Dicor self-leveling caulk, clean out everything and re-caulk it. Do NOT use silicone, whatever you do. Eternabond is wonderful stuff and can be used over top the Dicor or, for temporary, in place of re-doing the caulk.
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NO to JB Weld. And I love this stuff.
You can fix glass taillights with it, but not your water pump.
Dicor + Etrnabond will seal your rood cheaply and effectively.
It's money very well spent.
You might be able to just get a new housing for your pump. Try contacting Shurflo (www.shurflo.com).
A young couple (who look like throw-backs to Woodstock) eyed the Tioga, stopped by with a BIG pile of cash, and (foolishly?) drove her home on the other side of the state! They were (literally) happy campers!
Glad to see her go to a good home!
So, now on to a new one...
She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!
No...really? You sold it?
Now you've gotta find a suitable replacement. And quick.
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Some people I camped beside a couple of months ago asked if I wanted to sell mine. I don't think I could get another one that is decent for the price I paid. ($1800)
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