| |
Subject |
Author |
Date Posted |
Forum
|
 |
RE: Show type of RV on question page
The OP does have a point although not necessarily presented well. It would be nice if the reason for the post was a bit more informative about what they are asking. I’ve seen a lot of “Need help” or “what’s this” or “Best X for class a” when they only mean DP’s. I open a lot of meaningless to me posts.
That is due to OPs NOT putting much info in title.....
But if you scroll over the title it will show more of the post w/o even opening it
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/16/19 04:39pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Gas stove in fifth wheel
No shutoff valves on individual service lines to the appliances
IF propane to stove is LEAKING you will need to disconnect the propane line and cap/plug using a 3/8" gas fitting
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/16/19 08:26am |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: Water pump issue
Sputtering Hot & Cold..........air is being pulled into SUCTION side of pump
Suction line from fresh water tank
Winterizing Kit
Strainer
Pump casing
those are the places air can enter....suction side of pump
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/15/19 04:24pm |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: Towing with bicycle
Notice the front wheel support......same way that Ricky towed the Long Trailer
Anyone that has been overseas has seen what a bicyle can really tow.
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/C8A228/overloaded-bicycle-trailer-shanghai-china-C8A228.jpg height=400 width=400
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/14/19 09:55am |
Towing
|
|
RE: Dometic Fridge not working on electric, but does on propane?
Mine has two glass fuses on the fridge's circuit board. A 3 amp for the 12v stuff and a 5 amp for the 120v element.
However, first check that the fridge has 120v where you plug it into a receptacle. That receptacle might be dead from a popped circuit breaker or from being on a GFCI circuit where the GFCI has popped.
THIS^^^^
Start with the basics.
Do you have 120VAC at the Outlet fridge plugs into
YES...
Then remove cover on the lower circuit board and check the GLASS fuse
That is the AC circuit Fuse
Got AC at/thru fuse (check it with voltmeter not just visual)
YES.....
Then check for AC at the 2 terminals where the Electric Element Leads plug onto the circuit board
Then do a continuity check thru the leads of the element
Blown Glass Fuse...bad element
Good fuse...no AC at element lead terminals on circuit board...BAD board
AC at terminals...no continuity thru element leads.bad element
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/14/19 09:39am |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: Those with portable surge protector
Yep.........50A portable PI unit
It is plugged in FIRST regardless....at CG, at home, at friends place etc.
I have NO control over what the Power Company does.
So kinda silly to have it and NOT use it.
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/13/19 09:20pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: norcold thermistor plug
Thermistor is the temp sening probe in food compartment the fridge thermostat uses to control cooling cycles
Thermistor Leads plug into Light Assembly Connector on many Norcold Models
Which Model is yours?????
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/13/19 05:48pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
|
|
RE: how to level a trailer
Fridge.....
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/13/19 11:25am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Trains
Sorry to hear of this sad event.
Sounds like moral of story would be 'ear buds and being distracted' can lead to a tragic end.
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/12/19 08:50pm |
Around the Campfire
|
|
RE: Hot water tank not working on 110 VAC
Oke Biscuit comes through again. While I don't have the camper here to look, I distinctly remember feeling resistance on the left reset button when I pressed it, but the WH still didn't work on AC. Will do voltmeter/ohmeter test once I get back to the camper, but I'm sure Ole is right, the element is either shorted or open. thanks for all the advice, especially the pix.
The element is a big resistor that heats up. Resistors dont short they always burn open
And yet tests for burnet out element (NO continuity thru element) and testing for shorted element (Continuity between element and flange) are the 2 tests recommended for any water heater using an electric element.
RV or Residential.
Burnt out deals with the element
Shorted deals with the 'insulator' between element and flange
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/12/19 08:43pm |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: Hot water tank not working on 110 VAC
OP stated...." there are two "reset" buttons that I pressed, but still nada."
THAT is a Suburban (Atwood doesn't have RESET buttons)
Those reset buttons are for the High Temp T-stats....trip at 180*F but have to be Manually reset.
If Tripped you will feel resistance when push in on button
Left side is 120VAC for the Element
Right side s 12VDC for the propane
Suburban uses a simple 120VAC circuit
120VAC from Circuit Breaker to On/Off Switch (outside compartment lower left corner---RV Mfg might add an addtional in inside in series)
From On/Off Switch to High Temp T-stat then Normal Temp T-stat via connector wire then to element (Oval Cover Under Gas valve/burner tube)
Sometimes the High to Normal connector wire will burn into
Remove Push To Reset Cover and inspect
THis one shows burnt thru connector wire
https://cdn3.volusion.com/dxylq.nruds/v/vspfiles/photos/42-0628-3.jpg?1442982097 height=400 width=500
Element....
Disconnect one wire
Voltmeter....check for continuity between the 2 terminals on eleemnt
NO continuity...element bad
Voltmeter....check for continuity between White wire termonal and element flange
YES continuity....element shorted
120VAC 1440W element
9 1/2" with a 1 1/4" thread (1 1/2" thin wall socket to R/R elemnt)
1440W element draws 12A
1500W element draws 12.5A and is readily available at most any hardware store
**1440W Suburban on line
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/12/19 01:28pm |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: Using a tow vehicle as a windbreak while boondocking
3 of us were Duck Hunting ----Owen's Valley north of Lone Pine
Tent camping.......storm blew in that 1st night and wind was blowing 50+mph which had a flattening effect on the tent
Parked truck to block the tent from the wind and finally got to sleep.
Wind continued the next day/night.
Finally 3rd day storm had passed....so did the Ducks!
That was back in 1985
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/12/19 01:11pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
|
|
RE: Veterans Clothing giveaway
Call local VFW or Legion.
Exactly
Every VFW or American Legion should have a Quartermaster/Service Officer that handles the 'relief fund'
They would KNOW who/which Vet was in need of 'assistance'
So many are!
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/11/19 02:19pm |
Around the Campfire
|
|
RE: Not too early for Halloween, have been on a spooky campsite?
"........everyone I meet seems pale and not been under the sun much."
Good grief
It is Oregon
:B
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/11/19 02:13pm |
RV Parks, Campgrounds and Attractions
|
|
RE: Trailer Brake issues.....
No, small wire wont cause an overload message. Basically the +12 has to be shorted to ground someplace for the P2 to show that.
YEP^^^^^^
Short...
Can be at umbilical cord, plug, receptacle
Can be at Emergency Break Away Switch
Can be at ANY of the brake magnet connection
Can be INSIDE the drum where magnet wires have rubbed against shoe lever arm
OR bad GROUND
Check the brake magnet ground wire connections
Check umbilical cord plug/receptacle for corrosion
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/11/19 02:04pm |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: Boycott “No Campfires”
No Campfires..........PLEASE post those CGs
Call them out
We should start an ongoing list that gets updated frequently
That way I can pick which ones I will partonize cause I hate campfires!
Not so much hate them.....it's just there are MORE & More inept campers that do NOT know how to have a campfire.
They think smoldering/smokey is good vs an actual fire
And then they go inside!
YEAH.CGs with NO Campfires.
I like the concept
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/10/19 01:42pm |
General RVing Issues
|
|
RE: Water Heater Issue
Check for a dead bug or some other debris in the burner tube.
YEP^^^^^
Propane hadn't been used for awhile then when you did it smelt and had soot
THAT was a mud dabber nest, insects etc in combustion chamber
Need to do some ROUTINE cleaning of burner tube, spark electrode (celan the soot/carbon off), clean out the combustion/exhaust tube.
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/10/19 09:40am |
Tech Issues
|
|
RE: RVs and California's Planned Power Outages
High Winds....could take transmission lines down
Better to have the power OFF then lines falling energized, starting fires and then no repairs can be done until fires are contained
Seems PG&E can't win for trying!
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/09/19 10:39pm |
Class A Motorhomes
|
|
RE: Water heater questions....
Instead of messing with the pressure relief valve, why not just open a faucet on the hot side? It’ll do the same thing.
Something definitely screwy with the valve.
I did open faucets first, but when I released the pressure valve water still came out.
That is due to 'loss of air pocket'
Water level should be just at the tank opening where T&P Relief Vlave screws in......temp probe goes down into the water
Air pocket is above T&P opening to top of tank.
Air can be compressed and control pressure increases when heating water.
Water SWELLS when heated so w/o air pocket pressure would increase
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/09/19 10:59am |
Travel Trailers
|
|
RE: Water heater questions....
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8396&d=1514734467 height=500 width=300
1/4 turn valves....valve handle indicates if valve open or closed
Traditional valve that you turn handle until fully open or closed....valve handle could end up any position
|
Old-Biscuit
|
10/08/19 01:52pm |
Travel Trailers
|
