What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

[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.

[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!

[Hans627]

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.

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.

[adambhicks4]

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!

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!

[CruizinDux]

Interesting. So I understand, this gizmo overrides the pressure setting on the pump?

[jeffmc306]

Originally Posted by CruizinDux

Interesting. So I understand, this gizmo overrides the pressure setting on the pump?

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.

[CruizinDux]

Awesome Jeff. thanks for the feedback and I'll check out the videos.

[Hans627]

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!

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.

[LNBright]

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.

[firemed509]

Added Air defusers from Airkrafers.

[centennialman]

Do you notice a major difference in air flow?

[firemed509]

Originally Posted by centennialman

Do you notice a major difference in air flow?

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.

[baggs]

installed new electric flush chem toilet..as origional owner tore out the black tank???!!!!!

[foobar]

Originally Posted by baggs

installed new electric flush chem toilet..as origional owner tore out the black tank???!!!!!Attachment 429045

I am in awe over your bathroom countertop. Very nice!

[Glenritas]

Prepped & painted the tongue , installed new tongue Jack .

[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.

[Hans627]

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.

That should be a nice enhancement. Post pictures when you get it done.

[NO NOIZE]

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.

I looked up their website, that looks like a very nice upgrade, care to share the cost? Thank you.

[foobar]

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.

[jeffmc306]

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!