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RFP · 12-13-2018, 05:23 PM

One of the real benefits of being an old geezer: living debt free!

RosiesGuy1 · 12-13-2018, 07:03 PM

Yes, after the 1st time one broke. I purchased a piano hinge yesterday and will give that a go. Heading to VA next week and when I get back will be pulling up floor vinyl to figure out why we've a hole just 1-1/2' from the door. This repair will be interesting.

Thanks Y'all

GMFL · 12-13-2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RosiesGuy1

Yes, after the 1st time one broke. I purchased a piano hinge yesterday and will give that a go. Heading to VA next week and when I get back will be pulling up floor vinyl to figure out why we've a hole just 1-1/2' from the door. This repair will be interesting.

Thanks Y'all

Hey just FYI you are only 2hrs north of me. If you ever need any help I’m close.

RosiesGuy1 · 12-13-2018, 09:00 PM

Thanks ! I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of questions. If ur ever up this way let me know!!

dbdreams · 12-14-2018, 12:41 PM

Any other 2019 23CBs yet? Would like to compare a few shots from the refrigerator compartment
I feel the wiring of the fan in ours is not as built.
Thanks,
David

RosiesGuy1 · 12-14-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RosiesGuy1

Yes, after the 1st time one broke. I purchased a piano hinge yesterday and will give that a go. Heading to VA next week and when I get back will be pulling up floor vinyl to figure out why we've a hole just 1-1/2' from the door. This repair will be interesting.

Thanks Y'all

Installed the hinge this morning. Went ok, only one damn came outta my mouth! I'm hoping to also post a pic of completed hinge and one of another problem. Trying to figure out why just at this location (exactly where measure tape is shown) I have soft floor as in rot. Just a weird place!

RosiesGuy1 · 12-14-2018, 05:17 PM

floor soft spot

Can't seem to upload pic - it shows file selected but doesn't post it - sorry

GMFL · 12-14-2018, 05:18 PM

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floor soft spot

Pic did not post

RFP · 12-14-2018, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dbdreams

Any other 2019 23CBs yet? Would like to compare a few shots from the refrigerator compartment
I feel the wiring of the fan in ours is not as built.
Thanks,
David

Yikes! Why not go ahead and post a photo of yours?

GMFL · 12-14-2018, 06:08 PM

I’m going to install a Victron BMV 702, Shunt and Bluetooth dongle tomorrow. I have a plan just gotta implement.
I’m going to use the existing cat5 prewire Cable Airstream installed by dropping a pair of wires and using the 6 needed.
This will allow me to mount the display over by the inverter switch and tank monitor.
I know, I know. I don’t have to use or see the display because I have Bluetooth, but I want to be able to see it.
As usual I’ll document the process and let you know how it goes.

Troutboy · 12-14-2018, 06:23 PM

Go Ronnie!!

GMFL · 12-14-2018, 06:24 PM

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Go Ronnie!!

Rich,
Without you it would not happen.

GMFL · 12-14-2018, 06:32 PM

Here’s a little prep work.

rmkrum · 12-14-2018, 09:59 PM

GMFL, et al, I’m sure Lester will agree with me on this:

I wouldn’t bother with soldering. A proper crimp covered with adhesive lined marine heat sink will be more durable. Reason is the solder stiffens the cable strands and makes them prone to breakage from vibration. No connection to a stranded wire in Aeronautical or space systems is EVER soldered. Just a high quality crimp with calibrated and inspected crimping tools.
For us retired Boeing folks, a quality ratchet crimper or a decent hydraulic one is what i use. I’ll pass on the calibration hassle and just do a pull test. If it does not come loose when I firmly yank on it, it’s just fine...

GMFL · 12-15-2018, 05:56 AM

rmkrum,
Thanks for the heads up.

Fair_Enough · 12-15-2018, 06:24 AM

Ronnie , I certainl agree. Plus insulation should touch the lug, to be correct.
Clint

dbdreams · 12-15-2018, 07:57 AM

Got back home last night so can post a couple of shots of the refrigerator area and what I don't like. Will work on fixes as time around Christmas allows. Wires are just draped over the tubes by the connecters and top tube touching the top of the cabinet. Did not catch everything at the dealer's, imagine that!!
Will be happy to talk about the dealer one on one if anybody wants to, don't want to start a dealer bashing on this thread.

Happy Saturday all
David

GMFL · 12-15-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dbdreams

Got back home last night so can post a couple of shots of the refrigerator area and what I don't like. Will work on fixes as time around Christmas allows. Wires are just draped over the tubes by the connecters and top tube touching the top of the cabinet. Did not catch everything at the dealer's, imagine that!!
Will be happy to talk about the dealer one on one if anybody wants to, don't want to start a dealer bashing on this thread.

Happy Saturday all
David

David
That looks about par to the course. Airstream wiring 101 “just hide it”.

They have got to get better at keeping things neat and tidy.
“Out of sight, out of mind”.

GMFL · 12-15-2018, 02:50 PM

Sneak peek
Shunt installed
Rivnuts added to back wall
Wiring cleaned up
Used Airstream solar controller prewire for Victron BMV monitor.
I’ll do a full write up and blog entry soon.

And yes I did swap the crimp out I soldiered with one that was just crimped

Jim k · 12-16-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GMFL

Sneak peek
Shunt installed
Rivnuts added to back wall
Wiring cleaned up
Used Airstream solar controller prewire for Victron BMV monitor.
I’ll do a full write up and blog entry soon.

And yes I did swap the crimp out I soldiered with one that was just crimped

Ronnie,

Nice work! We will be getting into this area in a few months and look forward to your blog update.

Jim k