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03-06-2023, 03:07 PM
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#7841
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Rivet Master
South East
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 551
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A new axle. At the International rally put on by my SOB manufacturer, I asked the Dexter folks who were there to take a quick look at my rig. I'd had an axle replaced the year before and when I went to service my wheels, I found one of the was very loose. On removal, I found that it did not have the standard D-washer! Very kindly, they agreed. To my surprise they did a full wheel service including repacking all 4 wheels. While one wheel was off, the tech noticed a crack on the bracket holding the wheel spindle and told me to call into Dexter about it. With no hassle, Dexter agreed to replace the axle under warranty.
Current downside, the shop I picked to do the work was shut-down today, no power. Recent heavy snowfall took out something. It's been a bad couple of weeks for our local power system DTE. First we had an ice storm that took out 400K customers including us - we were out for a week. Snow storm seems to have take out about 100K customers, many for the second time.
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Al
2017 29' SOB, 2022 Platinum F-150 SCrew, ProPride
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03-06-2023, 08:03 PM
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#7842
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,718
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Irvwpc
Today I completed the install of my IRVWPC.... with a little help from my friends.
All I can say is, WOW! What a difference. I wish I would have know about this gizmo years ago. If the hammering of the water pump annoys you check out this thing ( https://www.irvwpc.com/). I think you will be glad you did!
All the best!
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03-06-2023, 08:06 PM
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#7843
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,718
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam205
A new axle. At the International rally put on by my SOB manufacturer, I asked the Dexter folks who were there to take a quick look at my rig. I'd had an axle replaced the year before and when I went to service my wheels, I found one of the was very loose. On removal, I found that it did not have the standard D-washer! Very kindly, they agreed. To my surprise they did a full wheel service including repacking all 4 wheels. While one wheel was off, the tech noticed a crack on the bracket holding the wheel spindle and told me to call into Dexter about it. With no hassle, Dexter agreed to replace the axle under warranty.
Current downside, the shop I picked to do the work was shut-down today, no power. Recent heavy snowfall took out something. It's been a bad couple of weeks for our local power system DTE. First we had an ice storm that took out 400K customers including us - we were out for a week. Snow storm seems to have take out about 100K customers, many for the second time.
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I've found Dexter to be extremely customer focused. But on the other hand, having lived just north of Detroit, I cannot say the same about DTE. I hope you get your project completed soon.
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03-07-2023, 05:42 AM
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#7844
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1 Rivet Member
2016 28' International
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans627
Today I completed the install of my IRVWPC.... with a little help from my friends.
All I can say is, WOW! What a difference. I wish I would have know about this gizmo years ago. If the hammering of the water pump annoys you check out this thing ( https://www.irvwpc.com/). I think you will be glad you did!
All the best!
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Can you share where you mounted the controller? I had to get to our pump under the oven to reseat a gasket and it was tight quarters trying to reach everything in there. Wondering how easy the install was.
Thanks!
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2022 F250 - 7.3l Lariat w 4x4 and 3.55 Gears “Big Liz”
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03-07-2023, 08:33 AM
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#7845
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,591
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Interesting. So I understand, this gizmo overrides the pressure setting on the pump?
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03-07-2023, 08:49 AM
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#7846
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
McHenry
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,196
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CruizinDux
Interesting. So I understand, this gizmo overrides the pressure setting on the pump?
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It uses its own pressure sensor connected to the output side of the pump to analyze the flow and demand then adjust the voltage to the pump accordingly. If you just crank a faucet to trickle, it knows the demand is low and adjusts the RPM
Normally, the pump’s internal pressure switch would turn it off/on/off to maintain pressure and flow but make a racket doing so. Newer pumps have an internal bypass to allow for water to keep flowing at low demand but that doesn’t slow the motor down.
In addition, the IRVWPC can sense when the pump’s been running continuously and shut it off at a programmed interval. It can also sense slow flow over time and shut it off. Lots of safety features besides just variable speed.
Check out the link in Hans627’s post and watch one of the videos on the site.
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2019 27’ Globetrotter FBT Walnut/Dublin Slate
2018 FC23FB
2019 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Laramie Blue Ox 1000#
WBCCI# 10258
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03-07-2023, 12:34 PM
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#7847
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Washington
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,591
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Awesome Jeff. thanks for the feedback and I'll check out the videos.
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03-08-2023, 05:48 AM
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#7848
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,718
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adambhicks4
Can you share where you mounted the controller? I had to get to our pump under the oven to reseat a gasket and it was tight quarters trying to reach everything in there. Wondering how easy the install was.
Thanks!
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Sure. My pump is under the closet in our 27' GT. The space is cramped but the controller is relatively small. I placed it on the side wall inside the cabinet to the left of the door.
If you go to www.IRVWPC.com website and look under the "Installations" tab there are pictures showing various places where the controller box is placed.
I hope this helps a bit.
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03-08-2023, 06:02 AM
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#7849
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Rivet Master
2015 20' Flying Cloud
Kingsport
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,290
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I installed one of the IRVWPC controllers on my 20FB. The pump on a 20FB is located under the drawers of the counter, to the left of the stove/ microwave/ convection oven stack. Underneath the oven, there's a kick panel that pulls off: I put my controller there, so I could access it simply by pulling the panel off, without having to pull all the drawers out, but I did pull all the drawers out while installing.
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WBCCI #1051
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03-10-2023, 11:58 PM
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#7850
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 70
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What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?
Added Air defusers from Airkrafers.
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03-11-2023, 07:27 AM
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#7851
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Do you notice a major difference in air flow?
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03-11-2023, 08:36 AM
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#7852
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 70
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Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialman
Do you notice a major difference in air flow?
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Yes, it felt quite a bit more. It is still cold so I was running the heat pump and I was able to sit at the table actual feel the air.
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03-11-2023, 09:47 PM
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#7853
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3 Rivet Member
2013 23' FB International
aldinga beach
, south australia
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 232
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installed new electric flush chem toilet..as origional owner tore out the black tank???!!!!!
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03-12-2023, 09:22 AM
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#7854
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Rivet Master
2022 27' Globetrotter
DALLAS
, TX
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 1,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baggs
installed new electric flush chem toilet..as origional owner tore out the black tank???!!!!! Attachment 429045
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I am in awe over your bathroom countertop. Very nice!
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03-13-2023, 05:55 PM
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#7855
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,040
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Prepped & painted the tongue , installed new tongue Jack .
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03-14-2023, 12:19 AM
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#7856
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4 Rivet Member
2017 27' International
Fall City
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 402
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Installed the replacement side window from my oops moment last fall. It comes with all the hardware so install was DIY easy and AS Seattle had it in stock for $385. At least I have the Lexan version I made up as a backup in case this ever happens again.
And…finally pulled the plug and sent a deposit for Ultimate AS’s Grand Lounge. Never did love the current setup. Only wished we’d find this pre Covid as prices have crept up.
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2017 27FB International
2013 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab CTD 4x4
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03-15-2023, 06:50 AM
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#7857
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,718
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lara Me
Installed the replacement side window from my oops moment last fall. It comes with all the hardware so install was DIY easy and AS Seattle had it in stock for $385. At least I have the Lexan version I made up as a backup in case this ever happens again.
And…finally pulled the plug and sent a deposit for Ultimate AS’s Grand Lounge. Never did love the current setup. Only wished we’d find this pre Covid as prices have crept up.
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That should be a nice enhancement. Post pictures when you get it done.
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03-15-2023, 09:26 AM
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#7858
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB International
Lewisville
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 264
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Question
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lara Me
And…finally pulled the plug and sent a deposit for Ultimate AS’s Grand Lounge. Never did love the current setup. Only wished we’d find this pre Covid as prices have crept up.
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I looked up their website, that looks like a very nice upgrade, care to share the cost? Thank you.
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03-15-2023, 04:14 PM
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#7859
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Rivet Master
2022 27' Globetrotter
DALLAS
, TX
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 1,493
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Bought a lightweight aluminum airboard to put on top of the propane tanks so I can use the extra cubic inches above the tanks to store ultralight things like the plastic Lego style leveling blocks. This is specifically designed to fit inside Airstream propane tank covers.
And... I got a set of replacement blade style automotive fuses... A pedestrian purchase for sure, but critical when we blow one up :-) My Airstream uses one 30amp fuse, one 1amp fuse and a half gazillion 15amp fuses.
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03-17-2023, 06:58 PM
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#7860
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
McHenry
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,196
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NoLox, added pull handle, spare/transfer pump
I installed a NoLox kit from Phil Enoch and added the screw to the back of the latch to secure the handle. I saw another forum poster who added a pull handle too.
Found a black one at Home Depot that looks like it belongs. Bonus: It’s low enough to clear the screen door’s bug guard.
After seeing a LOLOHO video where Sean’s water pump died (and Ronnie came to the rescue with a spare) I figured I wouldn’t be so lucky. I ordered a spare pump and outfitted it with hose fittings to use as a transfer pump with our 30 gallon bladder for boondocking.
Added a watertight switch an Anderson PowerPole connectors to plug into the truck bed’s receptacle. It doubles as a power source for our ICECO 12V fridge/freezer. Won’t have to depend on gravity to transfer water now!
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2019 27’ Globetrotter FBT Walnut/Dublin Slate
2018 FC23FB
2019 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Laramie Blue Ox 1000#
WBCCI# 10258
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