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06-09-2002, 12:31 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
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The fancy stuff
Hey people, Does anyone have an A/S with a built-in vacuum system? My 78 Excella does, but I can't seem to find the switch. I know it works because the previous owner said she turned it on by accident once and scared herself silly, but she never used it. I can't seem to find it accidentally or on purpose.
Also, I have a blender thing built in to the kitchen counter. There's no blender to go on it, and the gizmo is rusted away to nothing. Has anyone had any luck replacing one of these? It would be delightful to have it. I could show off by making fancy drinks for strangers in campgrounds all across America. Thanks. -Cheryl "Loopy Chenille"
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06-09-2002, 07:13 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Cheryl,
I have 79 Excella MH with a rear bath. The Dayton brand canister vac is in the rear bath closet and has a switch on the canister itself.
As for the nutone blender, I understand they are not available anymore, except the occasional attachment on ebay.
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06-09-2002, 09:30 AM
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Finally Retired
, Washington
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 152
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Nutone
You can still buy the blender attachments from some parts stores there is one in Seattle that I got mine from. It was about 75.00 and there are almost always parts on Ebay. I have purchased a couple of things including a new switch just in case. They aren't cheap but it is so neat to have them.
My vacumn starts when I put the hose in the wall. Hard if not inpossible to find bags. Euro-pro has a small silver upright I may go to when we are on the road. Better than the hand vac.
Have fun, Louise
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Finally Retired
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06-09-2002, 09:32 AM
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Just a member
1978 28' Argosy 28
Lutz
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,549
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Cheryl,
I have seen the attachments as well as the in counter motor available on Ebay, but you need deep pockets to afford what they go for. I have seen complete motors ending in the 300.00 range .
Welcome to the forum !
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WBCCI #5501 AIR # 49
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06-09-2002, 09:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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AHHHH, areas i'm familiar with. The Nutone in my '77 Excella 500 had a broken switch shaft. I kept a close eye on www.ebay.com under the Nutone Food Service Center search and bid on several units before winning one. It was a beautiful unit that had the solid stainless cover rather than the stainless and brown combination. They also come in white. Anyway, I paid around $142 for the unit alone. New, unused, start on ebay for around $199 and bids usually end up around $250.
I also purchased a blender for $42 off ebay. It was clear with a white top. I have seen rose colored ones also. I bought a knife sharpener for $24 also. They always have someone selling the main power unit as well as accessories. I'd also like to get a mixer one of these days. By the way, I have seen as much as 8 accessories go for upwards of $500. They are a much sought after item.
The vacuum in my rear bath coach was mounted in the rear outside compartment. I did not have any accessories with this unit. The switch is mounted under the counter next to the 110 volt circuit breaker box behind the tambour sliding door. It looks just like a wall switch. The vacuum unit plugs into a regular wall plug that is mounted in the rear compartment on the right hand side and is activated by the beforementioned switch. Craig
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AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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06-09-2002, 03:08 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1977 20' Argosy 20
Charleston
, West Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,226
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The Nutone blender and Ice Maker in my 345 make a great combination. The ice maker makes more ice than we'll ever need. Fortunately, my wife makes milkshakes with ice, milk, sugar, etc...with the Nutone blender. It's a nice treat while "camping"!
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06-12-2002, 06:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Nutone in Seattle area
Cheryl,
Check my post in the 1978 Excella 500 category of this forum for the Seattle Nutone dealer who has replacement parts and accessories. I don't know what he has left from my inquiry of 6/2/01.
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Craig
AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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10-13-2007, 02:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 31' Excella 500
portland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 110
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Cheryl did you find the switch? ours is next to the bathroom light switch. upper right. Hope it helps.
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10-13-2007, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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On the built in vacuum in our 1984 310 MH there was no switch, the motor started when you plugged the hose into the outlet which was in the hall.
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1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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10-13-2007, 07:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 31' Excella 500
portland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 110
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I just now noticed the date on this post. I guess you found it
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