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07-15-2021, 04:00 PM
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Rivet Master  
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Originally Posted by Chevyboy123
Also would it be worth while to add a second AC to the top? I know I would need to upsize the generator would 6.5kw be enough?
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A second AC would be personal preference. A 6.5 Onan was in the 345 that I had with two air conditioners so 6.5 should work.
My 310 with two air conditioners had a Kohler 7.0.
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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07-16-2021, 07:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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I finally got the hatch door back on!
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07-18-2021, 01:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Well she got a bath, new door handle, and new front air bags. Slowly working our way down the list!
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07-18-2021, 06:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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So I have a carrier ac that it seems the blower motor is locked up on. Is it worth fixing or should I just replace the unit?
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07-19-2021, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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I'm of the opinion that fixing the blower will be a stop gap solution. The AC is an old unit and will likely cause problems once you have it running for an extended time. Again, just my opinion.....ymmv
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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07-19-2021, 10:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
I'm of the opinion that fixing the blower will be a stop gap solution. The AC is an old unit and will likely cause problems once you have it running for an extended time. Again, just my opinion.....ymmv
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I think you read my mind. I’m thinking about a Coleman Mach 15 A/C. The local RV shop was trying to steer me toward a Dometic. They wouldn’t give a reason though.
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07-20-2021, 05:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chevyboy123
I think you read my mind. I’m thinking about a Coleman Mach 15 A/C. The local RV shop was trying to steer me toward a Dometic. They wouldn’t give a reason though.
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Probably because they make more money off the Dometic.
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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07-20-2021, 06:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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How did the brake job work out?
Regarding AC, I have a gen 1 dometic 15k penguin as my only unit. I’m guessing installed in the 90’s. It required a motor replacement due to what I believe to be coil damage from low voltage conditions. It was a pretty invasive job and if it was any older, would have probably broken lots of plastic parts trying to disassemble.
The unit is up and running again, but at 20+ years is likely nearing end of life. Replacement parts are certainly more limited and dometic was not the source of my repair parts. All were found aftermarket.
The main reason I didn’t go new was for the convenience of keeping the same thermostat and AGS system
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07-20-2021, 01:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kvsterling
How did the brake job work out?
Regarding AC, I have a gen 1 dometic 15k penguin as my only unit. I’m guessing installed in the 90’s. It required a motor replacement due to what I believe to be coil damage from low voltage conditions. It was a pretty invasive job and if it was any older, would have probably broken lots of plastic parts trying to disassemble.
The unit is up and running again, but at 20+ years is likely nearing end of life. Replacement parts are certainly more limited and dometic was not the source of my repair parts. All were found aftermarket.
The main reason I didn’t go new was for the convenience of keeping the same thermostat and AGS system
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Replaced the master cylinder and both front rubber lines. I still need to do rear wheel cylinders but it stops good now.
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07-20-2021, 02:25 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Does anyone have the part number for the leveling air valve?
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07-20-2021, 07:39 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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Does yours have American carrier system? Also wondering if you have single valve or dual?
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07-20-2021, 10:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kvsterling
Does yours have American carrier system? Also wondering if you have single valve or dual?
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Not sure, it’s gone but I know it used to have 2 valves.
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07-25-2021, 08:05 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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 this is what I have on 1984 270
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07-25-2021, 08:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kvsterling
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Thanks!
So I hooked water up for the first time and I’ve got a leak. I’m thinking about redoing the whole system in Pex.
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07-27-2021, 04:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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Upgrade to PEX is a great idea. If you haven’t needed to remove anything due to water damage floor, the trick is access all the plumbing through closets and under cabinets
I did this when it was empty and found it to be a job. The crimping my tool is pretty big as well…if you take this on please post pics of your contortions!
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07-28-2021, 10:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kvsterling
Upgrade to PEX is a great idea. If you haven’t needed to remove anything due to water damage floor, the trick is access all the plumbing through closets and under cabinets
I did this when it was empty and found it to be a job. The crimping my tool is pretty big as well…if you take this on please post pics of your contortions!
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Will do! lol
That will likely be a winter project or at least after the AC is sorted out.
I’ve been looking at AC units. Are the heat pump units worth while? Does anyone have any suggestions? I like the Coleman Mach 15.
Side note- Someone removed the actual heater from this coach.
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07-31-2021, 10:42 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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So I was tracking my water lines down to fix my leak and ran into this thing under the nightstand. Was this a factory option?
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08-01-2021, 06:08 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1984 27' Airstream 270
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 498
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I have a heat pump AC unit and don’t use it. It only works to provide heat down to about 40 deg F. After that, it will freeze up and transition to furnace
IMO, you should have a propane furnace to provide heat when it really gets cold. Or some have done an ALDE system
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08-01-2021, 11:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Haskell
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kvsterling
I have a heat pump AC unit and don’t use it. It only works to provide heat down to about 40 deg F. After that, it will freeze up and transition to furnace
IMO, you should have a propane furnace to provide heat when it really gets cold. Or some have done an ALDE system
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I was afraid there wouldn’t be enough usable range to make it worth while. I’ll just have to find the proper furnace.
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