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Tire recommendations
Right after Christmas, I shall be in the market for tires for my beautiful Bounder. They are LT23585R16. I shall E-mail Costco, Discount tire and a local shop for recommendations and pricing. Someone told me that Costco has a sale early in the year - anyone ever heard of that? More importantly, I'd like some recommendations from folks who have replaced similar tires - what was the price, and how long did they last?
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nbounder
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11/18/08 11:17am |
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RE: Furnace air warm
It would be nice to know that the mixture is correct. In general, the flame should be a nice blue, with perhaps a touch of yellow. This would absolve the mix. Next, realize that the temp is inversley propertional to the airflow - the more air, lower the outlet temp, & vise versa. The above comments re exterior ambient and inlet air certainly point you in the right direction.
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nbounder
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11/18/08 10:57am |
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RE: lp gas detector
That gem will fire off in the presence of methane - meaning dog farts. There are any number of gasses that will also shut down the detector. If it were mine, I'd tape the sensor holes closed and see if it still shuts down. If not, there's some gas somewhere. If it DOES shut down, then the unit has crapped out. Remove the tape after testing..
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nbounder
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11/17/08 07:58pm |
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RE: Furnace noise in a springdale
This forum attracts them all, doesn't it??
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nbounder
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11/17/08 07:35pm |
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RE: Connecting Battery Charger
Sure - no difference at all if the risk of a hydrogen explosion dosen't scare you. For saftey's sake, just in case the battery has H2 trapped inside it's air space, always connect + to +, then minus of good battery to outside chassis ground point of 'dead' vehicle, at least 2 feet away from the battery itself. I HAVE seen explosions caused by sparks occuring upon hookup to the 'dead' battery.
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nbounder
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11/15/08 08:20pm |
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RE: Thread compound/ Propane regulator
Rectorseal 5 for gas threads, (yellow=gas, remember?) as already noted, flair fittings get no sealant at all on the mating flair surfaces - just be sure they are nice & shiny clean.
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11/14/08 07:47pm |
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RE: New water heater controls; any empty tank concerns??
Recommend doing the Learjet lock thing, but first pull the plugs off the control board. They are different sizes and should't be confused when you re-connect in the spring.
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nbounder
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11/13/08 08:14pm |
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RE: LP gas detector
Just replaced mine - 13 yrs old. Failed just like yours - sat there quietly while propane seeped into the coach. Try www.buyepic.com.
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nbounder
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11/13/08 09:38am |
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RE: electric alternative question
Follow up on bsprague's post - if you can keep a fully charged battery aside and hook an inverter to it solely for TV, you'll likely fall asleep before the batt runs down. next day, recharge it with the genny.
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11/12/08 08:51pm |
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RE: Anode small water seeping?
I've used them all, but have had most success using the white thread seal compound. Comes in a small tube. Need to start off with clean, dry threads. Next year, when you need to install a new anode (assuminmg it's a Suburban, like enblethen said) it'll come out clean, although it'll take some patience.
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11/12/08 08:40pm |
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RE: Water pump wont work with antifreeze
Bumpy - I think the kit he's talking about switches the pump input FROM the tank TO the hose in the AF bottle. The water pump then sucks up the AF and feeds it all over the coach. All you need to do is open up every water outlet, including the toilet. The OTHER bypass kit is the water heater bypass, which prevents you from needing to fill the WH tank with AF. You must also drain the tank, and add some AF just in case the tank isn't totally empty. The drains need a cup or 2 also.
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11/11/08 05:43pm |
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RE: Probably a stupid ? about replacing a battery
tom kat hit a real sensitive issue - the hydrogen gas which is a normal by-product of charging a battery can give you an idea of the Hindenburg effect - a real sharp explosion followed by acid blown in your face. I saw a buddy do that in a supermarket lot. I did not know he was there till the explosion, then he started screaming. We got him to a sink fast enough, luckily for him. Just shut the whole thing off!!
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nbounder
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11/10/08 08:00pm |
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RE: Can 2 12 volt batteries run a microwave?
Skip said it all - "for 15 seconds". It may be funny but it's also close to the truth. If you're dry camping, recommend using the stove to cook and make coffee. . .the micro just will draw down those batts faster than you could re-charge them.
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11/10/08 07:52pm |
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RE: Freezing temperatures
Two considerations - As mentioned above, you'll never get all the water out- there will be a puddle or 2 (inside the piping) somewhere along the line. I have never felt comfortable blowing out residual water. My engineering gut feel says there's always some more left behind. Second - I've found the most sensitive part subject to freezing is the toilet valve- generally made of nylon and impossible to blow out. The PEX may expand a bit, but nylon will not. My final solution is to buy the camco winterizing kit-the one with the valve, and pump AF through the whole system, including the toilet valve. Even if there is some residual water in the lines, it's freezing point will be way down there - like minus 20 typically. PS - don't forget to add AF to the tanks, too!
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11/10/08 07:45pm |
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RE: Inverter Question
ACCSYS's suggestion is the best - a 12V blanket. If it draws less han 90 watts, it'l likely not perform satisfactorily. Just be sure the supply wires and whatever type of plug &/or switch you use are up to the task. . . 12 amp capacity or more.
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11/10/08 07:30pm |
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RE: storage doors falling off
Do the doors "over-open"? The gas springs should prevent the door from opening so far as to fall off. I'd check that the hinge attachment screws/rivets are secure. Is this happening on more than 1 door? I checked my Bounder (95) and they're snug as a bug, so to speak. Fleetwood has used that design for many years -perhaps a posting on the Yahoo Bounder forum would help, 'specially if the guy named Bud responds. He's sharp as a tack.
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11/10/08 07:22pm |
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RE: Tire/Air guage Correct readings
I'd think it's more important to have both tires on each side of a dually configuration at the same pressure. I know, the purists want you to get the thing weighted, etc etc. OK if you have a weigh station on route to your next campground. I don't, and won't go thru that trouble till I get my new tires next spring.
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11/09/08 07:26pm |
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RE: Bring the shine back to your old motorhome
I love reading about things that I'm currently inbolved in, just like this one. I found a product buried on my garage shelf called COLOR BACK FINISH RESTORER. It was at least 15 years old. Worked great, but when I went to the store for more, they had discontinued it years ago. I'm currently trying to locate the 'NEW' name.
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11/07/08 08:42pm |
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RE: Water heater
My Suburban did that recently. As mentioned, the flame sensor is the suspect. I took my unit out, cleaned the circuit board contacts with alcohol (NOT AN ERASER!)and replaced it. Now it worked at least 7 times in a row. Remember - Suburban stuff loves to be fixed. Get used to removing it, looking at it, and replacing it. Don't waste time asking Surburban for help. They hate their customers.
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nbounder
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11/07/08 08:28pm |
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RE: House batteries
Suggest you use the stove and a percolator pot for morning coffee. Read a book insted of doing the idiot box thing, and you may well have enough battery to accomplish the other tasks!!
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nbounder
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11/06/08 07:59pm |
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