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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-19-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 245
Posted By Malia20
hot water mixing valve

You do not have a mixing valve. If you did it would be where the hot water leaves the tank and where bypass cold water comes in from the cold line. In this style of plumbing there is just one valve...
Forum: Base Camp 07-09-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,996
Posted By Malia20
On my FC20 the front plug was right next to the...

On my FC20 the front plug was right next to the battery box in the A-frame. The solar plug wires went directly to the batteries through a hole in the box, about 12 inches. Not hard to follow. I...
Forum: Base Camp 07-09-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,996
Posted By Malia20
I guess the two chargers will determine which one...

I guess the two chargers will determine which one can supply more charge power and take over? The other will see a higher reading?

Originally I had a Victron Smart controller for my panels on the...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-24-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By Malia20
The pre-wire should come out of the wall in the...

The pre-wire should come out of the wall in the area of the buss-bars, inside at the front of the Airstream. Look for a yellow and green wire pair that is not attached to anything.

Other posts...
Forum: Tires 05-27-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,308
Posted By Malia20
Tst-507

I have the 507 (old Black/white screen version) on my 20'. It works for me. It does take maybe 10 minutes (+/-) to acquire the signal after turning the display on. I also did have to add the repeater...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-15-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
That is a good question. The 20' trailer has...

That is a good question. The 20' trailer has heating pads (12 Volt) on the tanks. Two switches in the bathroom, one for fresh, one for grey/black tanks. I understand they can be a bit of battery...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-27-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 867
Posted By Malia20
Silvr_Bullet is correct. On my '17 20FB the...

Silvr_Bullet is correct.

On my '17 20FB the rear valves are accessible from inside the rear storage compartment, just to the left of the hatch. The other two seem to be below the water heater....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-24-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By Malia20
The standard A-frame plug on the Airstream goes...

The standard A-frame plug on the Airstream goes directly to the battery, so you will have to use the goal-zero controller, just as you did before. You do have the option of using the A-frame SAE plug...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-23-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,752
Posted By Malia20
Portable Usage

I have 180 Watts on the roof and a 120Watt portable that feeds the MPPT controller in the Airstream. My normal power requirements are less than 20 Amp-hours per day. When dry camping I will start...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-03-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
Brakes...

Wow, 4K miles is not right. I had 15K on mine when I had them checked, all was well and I am now at 22K.
If you smelled burning form the wheel then it would seem something was dragging. Both wheels...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,935
Posted By Malia20
Removing Vent Registers

"On a '17, yours should be secured by a gray plastic ring"
emelaich01 is correct, there are four pairs of plastic tabs, once your get one or two pairs released, the vent will fall so be careful. I...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-21-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 21,349
Posted By Malia20
"Only one pair though, there's no need to be...

"Only one pair though, there's no need to be garish when simple kitsch will suffice."
I agree.
Fred419766
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-14-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,159
Posted By Malia20
I have a 2017 FC20. You are right, under the...

I have a 2017 FC20. You are right, under the refer is the power center. The parts guy was describing the Parallax, and you probably have one. It has a flip down door to expose the breakers in the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-27-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,733
Posted By Malia20
I agree with CBWELL, if the pump pulled water...

I agree with CBWELL, if the pump pulled water from the winterizing jug, then it is functioning, at least a little bit. The winterizing kit is pulling against a couple of inches head but the tank is...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-05-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,050
Posted By Malia20
Your electrical setup is probably different than...

Your electrical setup is probably different than my 2017, but back then the propane sensor and the inverter where NOT cut off by the battery switch. The inverter was a significant draw, even when...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 01-02-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By Malia20
...flexible hose connected to a valve under the...

...flexible hose connected to a valve under the galley sink at floor level...


Is this hose connected to the water tank side of the water pump? It sounds like it could be the anti-freeze intake...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-02-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,848
Posted By Malia20
A bit of a puzzle. When you are turning the nut...

A bit of a puzzle. When you are turning the nut on the handle, I'm assuming the handle is not turning but the nut is spinning. If so, the post the nut is on must be turning and spinning the ball...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 01-02-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By Malia20
Multiple low-point drains would be necessary if...

Multiple low-point drains would be necessary if the water line route goes up and down creating local lows. My '17 20' does have low point drains under the galley sink, the valves are accessed from...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-18-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,843
Posted By Malia20
my install...

Its a fun project. My install has been an on going project for the past two years. My 2017 20', I believe is pretty much setup like yours, with only minor differences. I will describe what I did, you...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-17-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By Malia20
If you are lucky, the guy bumped one or more of...

If you are lucky, the guy bumped one or more of the plugs at the Zamp solar roof cap. The cap is the white half-domed shaped box with three plugs facing aft. Check that each plug is in tight.
Safe...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-04-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,769
Posted By Malia20
After plugging as Bob recommends, putting it in...

After plugging as Bob recommends, putting it in the freezer extends the tube life. Of course, instant availability is no longer an option.
Fred
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-02-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,823
Posted By Malia20
One controller as Silvr_Bullet and dsnf0g suggest...

One controller as Silvr_Bullet and dsnf0g suggest is the way to go. I have 180W on the roof feeding a Victron MPPT and 120W Zamp suitcase with a PWM controller, charging flooded lead-acid batteries....
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-12-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,474
Posted By Malia20
A very good question. Without a pressure gauge on...

A very good question. Without a pressure gauge on the house side of the regulator you do not know. There have been threads on here that discuss failed (dripping) built-in regulators, they are...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 07-31-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,743
Posted By Malia20
Since its on order, one never really knows, but...

Since its on order, one never really knows, but the front of the 20' has not changed in a long time. The battery leads come into the 20' at the forward wall under the bunk just street side of...
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,983
Posted By Malia20
Off site gun storage

Check Gun Shops near your crossing point. A local shop here rents lockers that are in view of the gun range desk; good for quick and frequent access. They would also store a gun in their gun safe,...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-21-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,190
Posted By Malia20
I have the 3M-Silkaflex solution as recommended...

I have the 3M-Silkaflex solution as recommended by AMSolar. No problems with the feet-to-roof attachment. But I will say there was a recent thread from someone who lost a panel off the roof. The...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By Malia20
I do not think a back flow preventer will do...

I do not think a back flow preventer will do anything for you. It sounds like you have a failure in the black tank flush plumbing. From the hose fitting, the plumbing goes up to an anti-syphon valve,...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 06-05-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,082
Posted By Malia20
I also agree with Wulfrat. Here's why... The...

I also agree with Wulfrat. Here's why... The use/store switch is a latching solenoid so it only uses power while the switch is depressed. Otherwise it is latched open or closed. When you press button...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-05-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
Window Hardware Survey

My 2017 20' has hold-open hardware on both sides of all opening windows, including the galley sink window. The escape window is the aft window at the dinette. Nimble as I am (or was) it would be a...
Forum: Tires 05-05-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By Malia20
Thanks!! I like my TST too, but those O rings... ...

Thanks!! I like my TST too, but those O rings...
Since I'm a Bambi, I use 2 a year...I'm good for 50 years!
Safe travels.
Fred
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-20-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By Malia20
I push my 20' (5000# and 750+# TW) into a locker...

I push my 20' (5000# and 750+# TW) into a locker that has a 1.5" lip down to the street. The Parkit (10K) would not push both tires at the same time over the lip. If one tire hit before the other,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-14-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By Malia20
NOT strange! At least I hope not as I...

NOT strange! At least I hope not as I disconnected mine shortly after getting the trailer. It has a .1+ amp draw even when turned off, so it is a significant parasitic load, especially if the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-09-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By Malia20
Do you have a winterizing valve? It is a two-way...

Do you have a winterizing valve? It is a two-way valve on either side of the strainer by the pump (on the intake side of pump) and switches pump intake from the FW tank to a winterize tube to draw...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 12-20-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,128
Posted By Malia20
I have a Furrion Backup camera. I went with the...

I have a Furrion Backup camera. I went with the RAM Mount Universal Magnetic Power Plate III Holder. Works great and the monitor pops off with a quick twist. The Plate III has two magnets (very...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-06-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By Malia20
Correct about the solenoid in the foreground. The...

Correct about the solenoid in the foreground. The black box in the background contains the terminal strip for the 7-way connector to TV. The 7-way comes from the hitch area to this strip, then...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-11-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,109
Posted By Malia20
Looking for a clue or maybe a photo of this bracket installed

Bill,
I have a 2017 FC 20'. I will be visiting it on Tuesday and can get pictures then. Stay tuned...
Fred
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-25-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
I too have replaced my fan with generic (and...

I too have replaced my fan with generic (and quieter) computer fan and temperature sensor, but do not know if it made a difference. I've only seen the fan running on its own once, a very hot day....
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-15-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,291
Posted By Malia20
Wow, things up under the bed have changed. My...

Wow, things up under the bed have changed. My area up under the bed is all one big "room", hence I crawl up in there to work on stuff. There is an inverter mounted to the floor in front of the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-15-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,291
Posted By Malia20
Look how close your negative and positive buss...

Look how close your negative and positive buss bars are. No problem there and they are very exposed. (So be careful sliding things under the bed.) When you cut the yellow wire, put the ring terminals...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-15-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,291
Posted By Malia20
Yup, I saw that fuse after I posted the response....

Yup, I saw that fuse after I posted the response. Since you are storing outside, the panels will keep you batteries topped off, no need to disconnect the controller & PV panels except for...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-15-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,291
Posted By Malia20
Your setup is newer and a little different than...

Your setup is newer and a little different than my '17 20', but I believe you are right, the BATT red wire (6 ga) is from the battery and the other goes to the house/converter/use-store switch. The...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-07-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
Never happened to me. There are wires for the...

Never happened to me. There are wires for the propane sensor near there, the rest are generally further back behind the converter. I pulled the entire converter out when I switch to the Parallax....
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-07-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
...the wall to the left of the medicine...

...the wall to the left of the medicine cabinet...


I put an Airstream coat hook in that area. I removed the medicine cabinet (just 4 screws) and was able to use bolts with washers and nuts on...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-05-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,833
Posted By Malia20
[QUOTE=smsasf;2393562]Fred, thanks so much for...

[QUOTE=smsasf;2393562]Fred, thanks so much for additional insight. I’m learning a lot. I think your advice about a solar positive wire cutoff is a good idea. Any suggested brand? .../QUOTE]

...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-05-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,833
Posted By Malia20
Rj11 / rj45

Okay, now I see it. The Cat-5 RJ-45 is already used on the current solar controller. So that's not the mystery. The RJ-11 cable in forward under-bed area, on my rig, goes from the inverter to the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-05-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,744
Posted By Malia20
Its hard to say what is excessive without know...

Its hard to say what is excessive without know what trailer you have. But every trailer has parasitic draws. For instance, you have the inverter turned off, but (on my trailer) the inverter draws .15...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-05-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,833
Posted By Malia20
The Rats Nest in FB

Yes that is a bunch of wires up there. I'm just finishing up a solar install on my '17 20' and have spent some time up there under the bed. So first, that "large black box" I think your are...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-27-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
Peter, Thanks! It's a future project, maybe...

Peter,
Thanks! It's a future project, maybe this winter. I had spotted those screws in the back's fabric, very camouflaged! But my biggest impediment is my DW allowing me to take one more thing...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-27-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,460
Posted By Malia20
dinette rear seat

I removed the dinette rear seat this morning...


Peter,
Any tricks to getting that seat out? I've always wanted to look back there and see what's up.
Thanks.
Fred
Forum: Our Community 07-25-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,194
Posted By Malia20
Oops

That should be (the inverter 4ga could be trimmed at the inverter-no lug required, at least not on mine)
Sorry.
Fred
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