Bob C
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I had to do some repairs around my water heater. I used PEX and Sharkbite fittings. When using the Sharkbite fittings, you have got to have the ends of your PEX cut SQUARE. I had a persistent leak that was solve when I used a high quality cutter to get a square end cut, then all was good.
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I filled up last month for $1/04 in Baraboo, WI.
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When I start any FI engine, I turn the key on and listen to the fuel pump, when the pump quits running, the fuel system is at full pressure and it should start more or less instantly. If the engine is properly tuned, I never have to touch the gas pedal to get it to start. Before I did the valve adjustment on my Toyhouse, it would run rough for a couple of minutes at start up. After adjusting the valves, it runs smoothly right away.
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I had an Astro that ran great until 240,000 miles but the body fell off due to rust. I frequently got 18 to 19 mpg on the highway with a high mileage of 22 mpg on one tank driving from Baraboo, WI to Indianapolis. I stopped for gas because my wife's voice gets louder as the gas needle gets closer to E.
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Velvac makes all of the parts needed to replace our original style mirrors if you want to go that route. This includes the mirror heads, clamps, frames etc. This is their website:
http://www.velvac.com/sites/default/files/velvac_product_catalog.pdf
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My air bags loose a couple of psi per day and I can't find the cause. To avoid the bags getting creases and weakening, I place a my jacks under the RV whenever I have it parked, even for a few days. It may just be my imagination, but I think it also helps my springs take on more of an upward arc.
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Even with an automatic, you can shift on your own. I do it all of the time. Going up hill, I almost always shift myself before the automatic downshifts. Coming down hills, I also control my speed by downshifitng.
As far as current driving styles and speed limits, most of the roads that I drive on now still have 55 mph speed limits, I enjoy the slower pace and love meeting people in the little towns we drive through.
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I just checked the Cabela's site. You can pick up a 3100 watt inverter gen with remote start for $1099 including free shipping. It puts out 3100 max and 2800 running watts.
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I have an "88 Escaper with 22Re and automatic. I get anywhere I want to go. I have been to 11,000 ft several times without problem. I would make sure that you have a tachometer. Let the little engine spin up and don't lug it. The engine will spin all day but if you do lug it, you will probably need an overhaul.
I usually travel at 55 mph unless I get into hills and then I slow to 45 mph in second gear. I rarely us overdrive because it feels like I have to push harder on the gas pedal to maintain speed when it hit OD.
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I have an '88 Escaper. My coach battery is located under the fold out sofa/bed right behind the driver's seat. Just to the rear of the battery is the fresh watr tank.
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It sounds like you have a leak inside your engine. It must be small, at least for now.
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When I was working on mine, I found that 36 7/8" belt that worked. I was in the process of locating someone to make me a longer adjustment arm when I got that belt to work.
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I have stayed at quite a few establishments after asking permission. Never been denied if I ask while I am purchasing stuff.
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I agree that it sounds like the fan. My converter is about 4 ft from the fuse panel so it is easy to tell where any noise is coming from.
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There are several different brands of converters used in these RV's. Can you take a photo of the converter and also the fuse panel? What is the brand and model of the RV. Maybe someone will have the same as you and help you out.
My personal Rv has a converter that plugs into the 120 volt line and then has output lines that go to the fuse panel and battery. If I wanted to disconnect my 12 volt from my 120 volt system, I can just unplug the converter. I don't need to do that because I have replaced the stock converter with a "smart" converter that reads the condition of the battery and sends the appropriate charge. If the battery is fully charged, the converter does not send anything.
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Contact a member of the forum that goes by MAXXFabrication, I am pretty sure that he produces large capacity or auxilary tanks for Toyhoouses.
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I had my rear bumper rebuilt and reinforced. I had the welder add a 2 inch receiver to the TOP of my bumper. I had him put it on the top because the only thing I was going to use it for was a light bumper carrier with a plastic box mounted to it. I carry a couple of lawn chairs, my leveling blocks, and 2 very small plastic tables. I may have 70 pounds tops on there.
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When the gas gauge gets close to empty, my wife's voice starts getting loader by the mile. I keep telling her that we have a 17 gallon tank and at 13 mpg we are good for at least 220 miles. If I am not in a gas station at 190 miles I need ear muffs or I will be deaf very quickly. She also forgets that I have 5 gallons of fuel on the back bumper in case of an emergency.
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I had the rear leaf spring mounts changed on a Ford Ranger and they had a heck of a time getting the old ones out. They had to remove the springs and take them to a shop with a large press. I don't have a press. Are the spring bushing hard to remove?
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My front shocks took me about 1 hour from the time I started getting tools out until the tools were back in the toolbox. It helps to have impact drivers and other power tools to get things done. I am definitely worried about the bushings being stuck.
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I still have not gotten around to changing the bushings on the rear springs. The ones that are on there now are hard as a rock and probably just about seized. I know that new bushings would help the ride out just about as much as the air ride suspension did.
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I was just looking at the 4" monitors at a local store. Everyone on here is right, thankfully I read your posts before buying one. It would have been pretty small and hard to see. 7" will be now.
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Oh great, another option to add to extend the life of my motorhome. I think that it would be a good idea. I was surprised that the kits can be bought for $50. Installation would be pretty easy, just disconnect the line from the trans to the cooler and put the filter in line.
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Are those RV's licensed in Alaska or are they tourists? I know that most of my friends with large RV's would not consider driving up there due to the lousy fuel mileage they get. Going to Alaska is on my bucket list. Sometime in the next 2 years I plan on spending 6 or so weeks west of the Rockies and may try to stretch the trip to Alaska. I am thinking about making a deal with a college kid from our church and have them live in my house while I am gone. I have to convince my wife that this is a good idea first.
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On my Escaper, the fresh water tank is under the sofa. If I hold a flashlight right up against the side of the tank and slide it up and down, I can see the water level. I have never used the grey or black tanks. For that matter, I have only hauled water in the fresh tank and used the kitchen faucet to fill pans to use outdoors.