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Posted By: Heapie on 12/16/16 06:00pm

Hi Folks,

Took my Roadtrek 190V out for an exercise this week. Discovered two things.

1. After filling the gas station and adding an additative, I tried to start the generator. After grinding on and off, the generator went boom and started. After warming it up, I tried to start the heat pump. The generator stopped. Would not start again.

2. While the main engine was on and charging the house battery, the battery minder showed full charge. After shutting off the engine, the minder cowed one. I checked the battery and added distilled water. No change.

The reason I am bringing this up is every time I go to the local rv mechanic who is good, it cost a bundle. I am thinking of adding two AGM batteries for improved power.

Heapie

Posted By: Reflex439 on 12/16/16 06:19pm

Wanted to test the cold weather capabilities. Last night I slept in the Roadtrek in the driveway (in case I needed to head back in the house [emoticon]

). Outside temps were in the single digits (F). Used the furnace which easily kept the inside temp in the high 60's and low 70's, but shut it off completely when I went to bed at 10pm. Without any additional heating during the night, I was toasty warm under a thick fleece blanket topped with a warm thick down comforter.

Inside temp was 34F when I woke up at 6am, but still very warm under the blankets. Turned on the heat, jumped back in bed for another half hour and when I got up inside temp was back in the low to mid 60's. Much better overall than I had expected.

For reference, during the night I did have reflectix insulation in all the side and rear windows, fantastic fan, and three overhead skylights, also all curtains were closed and a sun shade used on the front windshield. When checking around I could feel some cold thru the coach air conditioner vent, and from the vent over the kitchen stove. Next time I would also cover the AC with something, but leave the stove fan uncovered to allow some fresh air to enter.

All in all I was quite surprised how comfortable I was. I won't think twice about cold weather trips in the van as long as I have good blankets, a working furnace, and some Reflectix on hand [emoticon]

Posted By: DenDanger on 12/16/16 06:42pm

Back home with rebuilt transmission.

Then it needed a new thermostat, covered under warranty as it was replaced last January.

Next, with all this snow, new wiper blades.

Den.
"Life's a Gas."-The Ramones.
Den's law: "Murphy was underestimating the stuation."

Posted By: Reflex439 on 03/06/17 09:47pm

Started the process of making all new curtains for the RT. Never liked the originals when I got the van, so dated. Wife gave me the tour of the sewing machine and off I went. One windows done, several to go [emoticon]

Also emptied a few closets, cleaned, and re-packed.

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Posted By: stan909 on 03/08/17 04:16am

Ambitious .I've got to learn how to sew.I'm going to check YouTube university. My wife doesn't know how to sew.

Posted By: Reflex439 on 04/17/17 11:06am

Added a rear rack to the spare tire mount for folding chairs and other tall items that don't fit the inside storage areas. I bought a hitch mounted cargo rack and only used the basket, mounted it vertically to the spare tire mount. Works great, looks good, and very functional. I also have the other half that I can use on the hitch once I remount the second half of the basket to be centered on the hitch mount.

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Also replaced carpet in the center and aft areas, new cushion material in the driver and passenger arm rests (original deteriorated to dust). Hopefully tonight, I can get the last curtains done and installed.

Posted By: Reflex439 on 04/17/17 11:14am

stan909 wrote:

Ambitious .I've got to learn how to sew.I'm going to check YouTube university. My wife doesn't know how to sew.

It's been a long process. Sewing the curtains wasn't all that hard, but adding the glide tape for mounting them proved to be a pain with the 'feet' supplied with the sewing machine. I also chose to use a second layer of fabric for the back side, one to add some additional insulation, and second to block more light. Add some complications. The backing is a medium gray fabric, and lets in just enough light during the day so I don't feel like I'm in a cave.. With the curtains closed, and the dark tint, you can't tell anyone is inside day or night. Windows just look black.

Throw in the mistakes and re-work along the way... if I ever need curtains again, I'm going to ask the appropriate question.... "How much, and when can I pick them up?" LOL

But they do look sooooo much better!

Posted By: AsheGuy on 04/25/17 01:25pm

This is what I did to our Class B today, used it as a truck. [emoticon]

Just one of the many uses of a Class B RV.

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Posted By: goreds2 on 05/31/17 10:27am

Charged the motor battery up. I had not driven it fro about 3 weeks. It wanted to start but did not quit make it. Good as new now with the charged up battery.

I bought a solar trickle charger for it. Will hook up this weekend. Fingers crossed it will work.

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Posted By: Eastwacamper on 05/31/17 11:34am

Had some work done on my Phoenix Cruiser. Furnace wouldn't shut off, blower, that is. Something got replaced.

Also interested in trickle solar charger. What did you get and where?

Now choosing which hand tools to take along, clippers for errant bushes too. Need to fill the water tank and get propane. I'll be heading out in a week or so for a few days.

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