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We just got back from our 1st trip which was for 5 nights and our Shower backed up twice during our stay.
A few points:
We were at a full hook up site and the rv was level.
The water was gray water not black.
We Didn't use the shower at all (We used their showers.)
It was the wife, baby and I so, dishes were minimal and overall sink useage was minimal as well..
Is there some other way fresh water is leaking over or being diverted to the gray water tank causing it to over fill and back up into the shower?
I thought maybe the vent on the roof was clogged but, when I open the dump valve, it all flows out fine.
I'm Stumped!
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Hey all,
We arrived back home safely today around 2:30 pm. and i'd like to report that we HAD A BLAST!
It was a great place to go and enjoy our first trip in our new (to us) camper.We are so looking forward to our next trip!!!
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Well tomarrow we head out on our maiden voyage, and we'll be heading to Stephen Foster camp gounds here in Florida for our first trip.
We had planned on taking a trip a while back but, my mom got ill and our plans were put on hold.
Anyway, we're excited...
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Yeah it's me again.. Figured i'd just add on to this one.
Y'all probably recall me mentioning the wind catching the awning and tearing it, along with ripping the hardware off the side of the camper right.
Well I finally got that all fixed up. The replacement awning cost me like $230. and the repairs to the side of the camper where the hardware came off cost like $500.
I decided to put the awning on myself because the hourly rate at this camper repair shop was like $110/hr.
Well it wasn't all that hard to do except it started to rain right in the middle of the job. Yep, the Weather man said there was a 10% chance of rain but, forgot to mention it was right over my house!
Well, just as we were wraping everything up a gust of wind caught my ladder, and knocked it over into the side of the camper. Yeah it made a nice pie shaped 3"x 2" DING in the siding . So at this point i'm thinking WTF?!!! I just got done fixing a boo boo and along comes another flippin' boo boo that I now have to fix!
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If you have not bought the filter yet, get the intake kit...
Link:http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=57-9006
Drop-in filters do not offer any gains other than not having to replace... (i used one in the wifes 04 Matrix, no gains what-so-ever, other than environmental...
I never used the kit on the 3.0L V6 (3VZ) but it makes a big difference (if used right) on the 3.4L V6 (5VZ)
Andrew.
Thanks for the tip and the link!
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When I bought my 1990 Dolphin, it did not have the cover ether. I found one on ebay for just a few bucks, and it fit perfectly. The total cost including shipping was about $5.50, this was just for the plastic lens. You can buy the whole handle also. This seller was super fast and they have a lot of parts to help if you are missing anything else. http://myworld.ebay....sid=p4340.l2559
Wow, I remember reading somewhere that these lenses weren't available Anywhere. Now I see otherwise.
Thanks for the link Stevej. That was the cheapest I've seen. Other rv stores are getting between $15 & $18.00, for shipping a piece of plastic that costs less than $3.00.
Have I mentioned... This Site Rocks!!!
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Way wicked lookin' Toyota... I'd take it!
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Just my .02
I'm running K&N (drop in) filters in my Jeep and the wifey's Rang Rover for several reasons, one of which is they're re usable and I don't have to buy another filter... EVER.
Performance wise.. I have 0 complaints. Although I had hoped for HP gains as well as better fuel economy... The reality is there are gains but, they aren't as great as you're lead to believe.
Will I get a Drop in for the Dolphin..Yep! Why? Cuz I can!
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Yeah, I see cracking on my tires as well. And although I haven't looked to see how old they are, i'm looking at replacing them ... they make me nervous!
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The very first time I went to fill my '92 Dolphin up I noticed gas spilling out of the vent hose close to the tank
. So, I replaced the entire hose. I will mention that it was a pain in the arse to do because of the limited amount of room but, it was doable.
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A few days ago I was looking for a way to run my radio off the coach battery. So, before running a power wire directly to the coach battery itself, I decided to check this forum for a more simplistic way to accomplish my goal. And voila
here's a thread with the info I needed. I've since hooked the radio to the isolator and ran the on/off memory wire to the radios power wire (in the cab.) Yeah, I have to remember to turn the radio off when not being used but, at least I don't have to worry about running the trucks battery down
.Thanks for this thread, it sure made things WAY easier !!!
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I had the awning up the other day (drying after a washing) on our 91 Dolphin, when apparently a strong enough wind came by and tore it up, while I was out front working in the yard. The lower bracket that holds the track closest to the passenger door, was pulled out (basically ripped off the camper, lag screws and all). This apparently allowed the whole thing to fold over and rip the awning right off the roller.
Anyway, I need to repair the siding. It's only a small area that was pulled away and ripped a bit (maybe 3"x3" total) What would I use? Fiberglass??.
Also, what could I use to repair the wood behind the siding. As you can imagine, when the lag screws were pulled out, it did a bit of damage to the wood. I'd like to have the awning repaired and put it back on, so the wood (or fixed area of wood) would have to be strong enough to put lag screws into it and hold it.
Thanks guys/gals..
~Ray
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Yeah it's an old thread. I found it interesting and thought maybe there'd be more people who'd wanna chime in w/infornation on weight limits.i was kind of surprised to see it being updated.
BTW John Jamieson, I don't build boats.
And thanks for the responses fella's.
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Okay, since this conversation has anyone had any issues w/ weight in the upper bunk?
Again I have the '91 Dolphin and i'm 6'4" weighing in at roughly 305.
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Hi Ray, welcome.
I especially noted your post since we also have a 92 Dolphin, V6. We are new at this also, just had our 2nd trip this November. Bought the unit in Sept.
Was wondering if Jerry might contact you private thru e-mail to compare some notes.
We are having a problem with generator, can't seem to generate electricity to run anything. Also, the water pump is not pumping so maybe you can tell us about how you use your unit.
Thanks,
Marilyn
Hiya Marilyn, thanks for the welcome.
Yeah, anyone can contact me thru my email if they wish. Although, I'm not too sure how much help I'd be as i'm new to RV's at this point. If I were you i'd post the questions you may have here on the forum as well, because there seems to be a wealth of knowledge to be had here.
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Okay, I tested the battery by itself (after sitting overnight).
The battery read in the 8v range
on its own, But the volts steadily climbed (indicating charging) when plugged in or when the truck is running w/out being plugged in. So it looks like we found the issue...the house Battery!Btw, my rv has the 6300-A converter with the coach battery charging option.
And for whatever reason my panel by the sink works just fine now!
Thanks again for the help fellas!
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Sounds like an add on to me. Perhaps installed and then whatever they controlled was disconnected. Are there still wires attached? Have you tried following them to see what they're hooked to? Perhaps recycle them for a kill switch?
No I haven't traced them yet but will do very soon. I figured they're add ons, but thought i'd ask just in case.
Thanks.
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As Maineah says, you need a volt meter. You need to check voltages at the battery when the engine is running, when plugged into shore power and when the engine is not running and not plugged into shore power. A volt meter will tell you what is or whats not doing what. You may have a bad battery that will not accept a charge. You may have a bad charger within the converter. You may have a bad isolator. You may have a combination of all of the above. Again, as Maineah says, you need a volt meter. They are cheap, very cheap. Consider a voltmeter an essential tool like the lug wrench to change your tire when its flat.
As a note: If a battery is bad it can show a normal voltage (12.6 volts is fully charged). Lead acid batteries do whats called sulfation when they are left in a discharged state for a long period of time. Sulfation is a build up on the plates. Short description is that your battery is toast at that stage. The panel in your RV is just a reference reading. It just reads voltage, not capacity.
You mentioned that the generator will start only when the engine is running. If you have the original 6300 converter the house (coach) battery is switched out of the circuit when plugged into shore power. When the truck is running the alternator is supplying power to the coach circuit through the isolator and gives the generator enough power (amps) to start. Your description points to a bad coach battery. Back to the volt meter. Volt readings (You need to check voltages at the battery when the engine is running, when plugged into shore power and when the engine is not running and not plugged into shore power) will really help in diagnosing the health of the system.
Yeah, I was going to test things yesterday but got sidetracked. So i'll be doing this today and i'll report back.
Thanks guys for your replies, they're much appreciated!
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Do all your coach lights and stuff work not plugged in with the truck not running?
Yes they do.
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The other day I noticed two small toggle switches by the fuse box near the driver side floor board. They're ON so I flipped them off to see if I'd notice anything different, but didn't.
Just wondering if anyone else has these or maybe they're aftermarket add on's?
Thanks..
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Today I took the RV out for gas in preparation for our camping trip next week. Well it took roughly $33.00 to fill'er up ( it was just below 1/4 tank) when I hear splashing. I looked under the RV and saw a puddle on the ground, and gas pouring out of the vent line going to the tank.
So now my morning was decided for me as I had to fix it. I gotta tell ya, the frikkin hose was married to the tank! The darn thing was hard to get to, ntm seriously stuck. Then I had to remove the frikkin plastic cover under the bench seat that covers the two gas lines, in order to remove that end of the hose. WOW, I gotta tell ya that was a real treat
! Yeah, someone must have had stock in silicone and epoxy, cuz they sure used a lot of it. And lets not forget about the screws that were a real joy to hunt for and remove!
Anyway, It's fixed and I survived..Can't wait to go camping next week. It's been like 10 years since I've been..
G' Night...
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I don't think I would believe the charge lights on the panel they are not worth much. You should be able to check your charge rate at the coach battery with your volt meter the same way you would your truck charge rate right at the battery terminals. Your little DVM is your friend it will tell you what you need to know. The generator gauge will only show you the generator charge rate.
Thanks you!
Now I just need to figure out why the generator won't start off the house battery, but will when the truck is running.
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Info: I have a 91 Toyota Dolphin with a 92 camper on it and the house battery was bought in March of '09. Also For the last week the camper has been plugged in to an ac outlet so that I could check things out.
Anyway, I understand that the house battery is charged by the alternator, generator and an ac source. Also that the wall panel next to the sink will show me the battery condition. At least that's what I think I understand.
Here's my Issues/Questions:
1) When I push the button on the panel (by the sink) it only reads 2 bars for the house battery, whether the camper is plugged in or not and whether the truck is running or not.??
2) When I try and start the generator it won't start using the house battery or when plugged into an AC outlet, yet it will start when the truck is running. NOTE: The house battery itself shows over 13 volts when I use an ohm meter on it w/out it being hooked up to an ac source etc. Could this be a bad regulator?
3) When I'm hooked to ac power and or if the truck is running, I can't tell if the house battery is charging. Is there supposed to be a way to tell? Is it the wall panel?
4) When I run the generator, the little battery level guage on the panel infront of the sink is lit up and shows the house battery charging.
Is that panel infront of the sink supposed to show charging when hooked to ac power or when the truck is running? Or is it for the generator only?
I am truly sorry for being such a NEWBIE!!!
Thanks,
~Ray
It was a great place to go and enjoy our first trip in our new (to us) camper.
Well, just as we were wraping everything up a gust of wind caught my ladder, and knocked it over into the side of the camper.
Yeah it made a nice pie shaped 3"x 2" DING in the siding . 
. So, I replaced the entire hose. 
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Shower flooding or backing up..
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Well the entire system is relatively new, And I got the unit from my mommy
who used it often didn't have this issue. Although, she used paper and plastic for meals and showered at the parks facilities. So, I'm leaning towards the gray water tank being smaller than I thought it was.
Thanks guys..