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    Leveling 1987 Sunrader

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    18 hours ago, WME said:

    By the time you get water to freeze in your unit, you will be the forums resident refer expert🤪.

    Get a Bullseye level put it in the freezer.  Level the RV using jacks or wood ramps. Get as close to perfect as possible. Get 2 cheap RV stick on levels, with you in the drivers seat, put one side ways and the other front to back.

    So when you arrive where ever you can get as level as possible with out leaving your seat. A PIA to set up but once done it makes things easy peasey .

    If you have jacks they make cheap T to put on the bumpers so you can see them when your cranking the jacks.

    https://www.camperid.com/camco/t-level-mpn-25543.html?singleid=2203143634

    I do live in Oregon and am a refer expert :)

    Thanks for all the input and directions. Great stuff. Whew!!

     

    Iflyfishinrefermaddness

    Leveling 1987 Sunrader

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have discovered that the problem with my fridge was that I was not parked on the level.  Blinding flash of the obvious! 

     

    I want to use bubble levels that I can see from my driver's seat. I'd like to be able to see if the rig is level from my driver's seat. Anyone done this? Where did you put the bubble level(s)? 

     

    Thanks, really appreciate this group. 

     

    Iflyfishoffthebubble

    Sunrader Fridge needs repair

    in Electrical

    Posted

    2 hours ago, WME said:

    General rule of thumb. 120 v or propane for max cooling. 12v is for maintaining cool only. Typically a 120 heat coil is 325 watts and a 12v heat coil is 135 watts.

    So your description of it only cooling a little bit was right if your were on 12v.

    And if you just have to clutter your mind with useless information,  the propane flame is about 1400 btu, a 120v heat strip is around 1100 btu, and the lowly 12v heater is about 425 btu

    You offer great help and it's appreciated! 

    Sunrader Fridge needs repair

    in Electrical

    Posted

    On 8/27/2020 at 2:48 PM, Iflyfish said:

    Good info! Thank! 

     

    Well, good thing you can't see the egg on my face! 

     

    Blinding flash of the obvious: 

    1. When plugged into power use the Electric mode

    2. When on the road use 12V 

    3. When boondocking use either gas or 12V

     

    The bad news is if you use 12V when parked and plugged in, the fridge does not work. Then you think, darn! My fridge is broken! Flash! It isn't

     

    The good news is my fridge works great! Whew! Bullet dodged! 

     

    Thanks for all the thoughtful posts.

     

    Iflyfishblindtotheobvious! 

    Looking for Winter Campground So Cal

    in Reviews - New Products - Campgrounds - Links of Interest

    Posted

    9 hours ago, WME said:

    Well checked with my buds at GOOGLE🤪 here's a starting place.

    https://www.goodsam.com/campgrounds-rv-parks/snowbird/state/default.aspx?stateid=CA&regionid=4&state=California&region=Southern%20California

    Indian Waters looks the best on paper. Just remember that your acreage is going to be the 15 ft between parked RV

    You are a jewel my friend. Thank you!! 

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    Sunrader Fridge needs repair

    in Electrical

    Posted

    Well, it looks like the fridge in my 1987 Sunrader has puked. Still produces some cold but at least a repair in the offing. It's the original fridge. 

    I have searched the site to find out info on it and have come up blank.

    Any info on make/model of original? 

    Thanks,

    Iflyfishwithapukedfridge

    Professional driveway tire replacement!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    13 hours ago, V6 Seabreeze 92 said:

    Hi Iflyfish

    I have to admit I did not know of this Pressure /Temperature monitor until I read your post. It sounds like a must have gadget. Could you please write more about this. It appears the sensors are in the valve stem Cap. I guess they can be removed in case one of them malfunctions. You also mentioned they were installed by your tire shop. Where is this place in Oregon? I am in Gresham, Oregon closer to Mt. Hood. You said tires are filled with nitrogen, is that necessary with these sensors? 

     

    A while back one inside tire went flat, Valve stem was too old and leaked air. By the time i noticed it had sheared off couple of Lugs. Luckily nothing happened on the road. I see this monitor will tell you when something happens with tires. 

     

    Do you have any photos to share what they look like when installed. Thank you.

     

    Looking forward.

    Here is the link to Amazon where I purchased the monitor. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R6H6T37/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    The sensors are attached to the valve stems. 

    There are 190 + 4 star reviews of the monitor.

    I put valve extenders on the interior rear tires to ease install and tire filling. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084LC3ZH5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

     

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    The tires are filled with Nitrogen but that is not necessary for the sensors. 

    I had a Mercedes powered Winnebago View and blew an inside tire on a two lane road in Oakland California with cement barriers on each side. I vowed to never have that experience again! I purchased one of the early made units for about $375.

    This is the company truck in my driveway. GOMOBILE  971 533 0050. They are the real deal, honest and great to work with. Let them know I referred you please.  

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    Iflyfishwithnewtires

    Professional driveway tire replacement!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    20 hours ago, linda s said:

    Wow that's an awful lot of rarely used tires to stock up on. Sounds like your getting a great deal

    Linda S

    They have warehoused tires to support their national franchises. This is a relatively new business model. Great people to work with. They are also installing my tire pressure/temp monitor. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R6H6T37/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  and my valve extender  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084LC3ZH5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  There is a small flange that needs to be attached to an axle to attach the extenders. 

     

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    Professional driveway tire replacement!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    15 hours ago, linda s said:

    The only Nexen tires that would fit our vehicles is the Roadian CT8. That tire has been discontinued in the size we need for a while so a date code is a must. Be careful they don't try to stick you with a non D load tire

    Linda S

    Thanks Linda, I appreciate your due diligence. Roadian ct8 8ply load range D. They have 499+ available in their warehouse. 

     

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