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RE: Southeast TC Gathering - FALL 2022 ???
We haven't gone anywhere in quite a while. That time of the year would be nice. We are looking for a reason to go.
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Joe417
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06/01/22 08:41pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: HELP: Fridge issues and trip tmw!
The thermistor won't cause that much difference in temp. I had the same issue with our Norcold. Freezer worked but fridge didn't. I had to replace the cooling unit last fall.
The test to prove cooling unit operation, disconnect the AC heating element from the control board and connect the AC heating element directly to AC power and allow it to run overnight. Next morning, it should be below freezing in both the fridge and freezer.
I replaced ours with a Dutch Aire and it seems to be a more efficient unit than the Norcold.
Like you, we discovered our fridge problem as we got ready to take a trip. Fortunately, we have a 12V chest cooler and it didn't stop our trip.
Good Luck
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Joe417
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05/18/22 09:26am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Aqua Magic IV toilet part
I couldn't find the sheet I thought I had on the rebuild kit but did find the following online.
https://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.com/technical-service-manuals/thetford-aqua-magic-iv-hand-flush/
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Joe417
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05/15/22 01:00pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Aqua Magic IV toilet part
Certain aspects of camping are sooooo pleasant. I think I have a sheet that came with the rebuild kit. I'll see if I can find it.
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Joe417
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05/15/22 12:24pm |
Tech Issues
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Need help understanding how to set up an ARP device
I installed a Dutch Aire absorption cooling unit in my fridge last year. It works great.
I installed an ARP fridge defend at the same time which will run a day or two and then cut the unit off. I did change the ARP setting for the Dutch Aire unit, and per the ARP device, it isn't overheating so there seems to be something I'm missing in the set up. I exchanged a few emails with ARP last year but they say read the manual. I found the manual, for me, to be unclear as to what and why a setting needs to be changed. So many say it works great on their Norcold or Dometic cooling unit. I'm feeling like I wasted a bunch of money on this.
I was wondering if anyone has one working with a Dutch Aire cooling unit and might share their settings. ( this is on a N641 fridge )
Thanks,
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Joe417
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05/15/22 08:53am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Happijac new vs old?
That is good info to know. Nice to have someone prove the fit without speculation.
I wonder why Happijac/Lippert wouldn't confirm the jack as a replacement.
Thanks..
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Joe417
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01/18/22 09:07pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Happijac new vs old?
I don't think I have any info that will help you, just the same info you've already acquired.
From what I've gathered, the new vertical motor is not compatible with the old controller. You will need to replace the controller also if you use the new motors.
I'm not sure if the 4820 is compatible with the old motors. I had a Texas dealer tell me they were not. The 4800 was compatible with the old motor but Lippert/Happijac seems to have discontinued them.
I tried to contact Happijac quite a few times last summer to get some straight information about the 4800s but got no response from them. I assume based on their silent business practices, happijac intends to force one to buy a complete jack system.
I have 4500s which I believe are rated the same as the 4600s you have. They lift my TC but I don't think they are strong enough to handle it. They make me nervous.
Back in June, I started to replace my 4500s (jacks only) with the 4820s but, since I couldn't determine what happijac component may be compatible with what and I didn't want to spend what a complete 4820 system cost, I ended up straightening and rebuilding my 4500 jack myself (for the time being).
I also found that the Reico Titan system handles about the same weight as the 4820 and was selling at that time for a bit less.
If all your jacks need is re-greasing, there is a good video out there at
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22881036.cfm
. I've seen a few posts that say happijac will refurbish them for you.
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Joe417
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01/03/22 10:16pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Lance 2001 920 truck camper
Ron
I think Kayteg1 is talking about looking at the other outlets to see if you find a loose wire that exits a receptacle going (possibly) to the one that doesn't work. Many TC use insulation displacement receptacles where the wire is pressed into the outlet. Very similar to a Scotch lock connector. These aren't necessarily great connections. Also, make sure you check the one the fridge is plugged into.
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Joe417
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12/20/21 08:28pm |
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RE: Lance 2001 920 truck camper
If it goes behind the fridge, it may run from the receptacle in the outside fridge compartment. I'm just guessing. The TCs I've had only had 3 circuits. A left and right 110V receptacle circuit and the air conditioner.
You can pick up a wall scanner that has stud, metal, and AC scan to trace the path.
On our TC, both circuits have a GFI. One of those could be tripped.
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Joe417
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12/20/21 10:59am |
Truck Campers
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RE: North Star 650
Back in 2012, I took out a 9" mattress and put in a high density 6" foam mattress in our previous camper to give us enough head room. Liked it so well we moved it to our current camper when we purchased it. Worked great for us. Our camper didn't have under bed storage.
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Joe417
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12/09/21 11:56pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: 3500 CC Running boards?
I'm speculating that Dodge/RAM/FIAT (my sister-in-law always corrects me if I say Dodge) offers something similar to GM. (I'm stuck in the past, I also call Nissans Datsun).
I put a set of what GM calls work truck running boards on mine. They were all black, which matched my new(a year ago) truck which is gray and has no chrome except the wheels. They run the length of the cab. The step is very solid, the surface is a texture that is very non-slip, and they bolt to existing mounting locations with no adapters.
They also cost less than many of the cheap aftermarket steps.
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Joe417
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12/04/21 10:13am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Roof concern?
Our 2001 Jayco has had a few of those since new. It hasn't caused any issue and hasn't gotten any worse.
I have seen RVs traveling down the road blown up like others have mentioned. I would guess they had some type of water damage to have the adhesive let go completely.
I would check to see if it is looser than the wrinkles in the picture and check for cracks in the caulk.
If it isn't any looser than what the picture shows, I wouldn't worry but would keep a check on it until sure it isn't a water leak.
It's in a place that can be re-glued. Just a lot of caulk and putty to remove.
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Joe417
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08/24/21 11:06am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Mattress
We bought an extra firm 6" memory foam mattress from Walmart. We like it.
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Joe417
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07/08/21 05:03pm |
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