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Forum: Refrigerators 01-04-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By Farmer Dan
Tom, my new fridge is the Dometic 10.5 EXT....

Tom, my new fridge is the Dometic 10.5 EXT. Shelves are stainless steel. Crisper drawer is better and larger than the 8555. I'm a snowbird so can't get you a pic. After Matt's comment about...
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-06-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By Farmer Dan
It may be a good idea to add a small drop of blue...

It may be a good idea to add a small drop of blue Loctite (removable) thread sealer to them when replacing.

Dan
Forum: Refrigerators 09-24-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,429
Posted By Farmer Dan
In our 2019 27' GT we had the junky RMD 8555. As...

In our 2019 27' GT we had the junky RMD 8555. As others have experienced, ours stopped working after warranty expired. I gave up on repairing when Dinosaur Boards told me they didn't make a...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-13-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,523
Posted By Farmer Dan
I installed them on both of my Dometic ACs on my...

I installed them on both of my Dometic ACs on my 2019 Globetrotter 27'. YouTube is a good source for DIY. It's not a difficult job. Be sure to ID the wires by color and location.

Dan
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-23-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 876
Posted By Farmer Dan
I'll take a guess at the reason for this -...

I'll take a guess at the reason for this - although I'm not very good on electric issues. This is the inverter circuit, so to keep someone from plugging in other devices and thus overloading the...
Forum: Tires 08-23-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,727
Posted By Farmer Dan
I have the Tire Minder system. After a couple...

I have the Tire Minder system. After a couple years of beginning a trip and then having the alert of "No Signal" on the second or third day of travel, I decided to install the signal booster. What a...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-02-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,826
Posted By Farmer Dan
My fridge is the RMD 10.5 X. The techs did not...

My fridge is the RMD 10.5 X. The techs did not say if this reset method applies to any other.

Dan
Forum: Refrigerators 07-01-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,826
Posted By Farmer Dan
Well, on the problem of my new fridge not...

Well, on the problem of my new fridge not lighting on propane, I got lucky!!! At the International in Rock Springs, Dometic had a vendor / service booth. I was second in line opening day to see if...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-18-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,826
Posted By Farmer Dan
I have no spark, apparently. Can't hear the...

I have no spark, apparently. Can't hear the tic-tic-tic of it. I will look behind the shields for a bad wire or some other problem in that area. Thanks for the responses.

Dan
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-18-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By Farmer Dan
We've had 2 macerator toilets in AS we have...

We've had 2 macerator toilets in AS we have owned. Yes - you need tank treatment.
Forum: Refrigerators 06-15-2023, 05:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,826
Posted By Farmer Dan
My fridge is giving me a problem. In April I...

My fridge is giving me a problem. In April I installed a new Dometic RMD 10.5XT. It's working fine on Battery and 110V. I tried to switch it to propane over the weekend. My tanks are full and valve...
Forum: Doors & Locks 05-29-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,995
Posted By Farmer Dan
Fastenal store is another rivet source. But as...

Fastenal store is another rivet source. But as CRH says -it's likely 1/8". Available many places.

Dan
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-28-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,554
Posted By Farmer Dan
My FW drain valve on my '19 27' Globetrotter was...

My FW drain valve on my '19 27' Globetrotter was quite difficult to turn either way. Someone on the Forum suggested food grade silicone squirted up in the valve. I did that at the very end of the...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 05-22-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,539
Posted By Farmer Dan
Search for dzus fasteners. Several types. Air...

Search for dzus fasteners. Several types. Air Forums search will give you the ones you need

Dan
Forum: Windows & Screens 05-22-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,301
Posted By Farmer Dan
I've used silicone and 303. Applied sparingly or...

I've used silicone and 303. Applied sparingly or liberally. Neither worked very long. Installed Poppers last year and they work !!

Dan
Forum: On The Road... 05-15-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By Farmer Dan
As has been mentioned - be sure to take your...

As has been mentioned - be sure to take your time. While hitching or unhitching try to not get distracted. New campground neighbors and an Airstream can be challenging !! A written checklist isn't a...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-15-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,118
Posted By Farmer Dan
About a year ago I switched to the Husky 5000....

About a year ago I switched to the Husky 5000. The original jack sounded so overworked when lifting pickup / trailer to connect / disconnect that I just changed it out. It's an easy job.

Dan
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 05-09-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By Farmer Dan
The toilet would benefit from the silicone grease...

The toilet would benefit from the silicone grease available for RVs. I just had to do the seal revival on my toilet in my 2019 27' Globetrotter.

Dan
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-09-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,627
Posted By Farmer Dan
Looks like a good fix. Especially if one or all...

Looks like a good fix. Especially if one or all the riv nuts are in a rib. I found a Rivnut set on Amazon and purchased it to have with me on the road for such incidents as this

Dan
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-30-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 42,145
Posted By Farmer Dan
Can the mixing valve be eliminated or bypassed ??...

Can the mixing valve be eliminated or bypassed ?? I understand the scalding water possibility. I'm tired of messing with this valve.

Dan
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-17-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,343
Posted By Farmer Dan
I just used my bench mounted grinder with the...

I just used my bench mounted grinder with the tool rest. Keep a firm grip and the grate on the rest to avoid unexpected movement. I think cast iron can be a bit touchy to grind on so go slowly. I...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-16-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,343
Posted By Farmer Dan
I made the switch to the Furrion grates just...

I made the switch to the Furrion grates just today!! They fit a bit snug so I ground off the ends of both grates. Now, they fit in easily. A big thanks to whoever was the first to report on this...
Forum: Our Community 04-14-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,730
Posted By Farmer Dan
Our very first Airstream was a 2002 30' Classic w...

Our very first Airstream was a 2002 30' Classic w / slide. It had the queen bed. Then we had an '89 Excella 25' w / twins. That really sold us on the twins. More room and that area between beds is a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-12-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,182
Posted By Farmer Dan
We pulled our 2019 Globetrotter 27' to Alaska...

We pulled our 2019 Globetrotter 27' to Alaska last summer. Take it easy on rough sections and you should be OK. We had a couple interior rivets to replace but no other problems. In 2015 we pulled...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-01-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,026
Posted By Farmer Dan
The RMD 10.5XT is an absorption fridge. And it is...

The RMD 10.5XT is an absorption fridge. And it is 110V. I'll check the wiring diagrams that Brian sent. Then I will contact Dometic for advice, as well. I've heard good things about tech support from...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-31-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,026
Posted By Farmer Dan
I am installing a Dometic RMD 10.5XT in my 2019...

I am installing a Dometic RMD 10.5XT in my 2019 27' Globetrotter. It's replacing an RMD 8555 that is unreliable. The wiring is different on the RMD 10.5. It has a connector with 8 spades in a plastic...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-09-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,849
Posted By Farmer Dan
I used one to help a fellow caravanner change his...

I used one to help a fellow caravanner change his tire on a tandem axle Airstream. Works very well.

Dan
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-09-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,336
Posted By Farmer Dan
Fully agree on the large gas tank !!! Dan

Fully agree on the large gas tank !!!

Dan
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-02-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By Farmer Dan
Replace kitchen faucet

I'm wanting to replace my kitchen sink faucet in my 2019 27' Globetrotter. The current one has the common problem of handle opening as we go down the road. We always shut the pump off when traveling...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-07-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,677
Posted By Farmer Dan
Ron, you have probably looked - but are there...

Ron, you have probably looked - but are there pocket screws on the back of a panel that is connected / adjacent to the strip you are working on ?

Dan
Forum: Refrigerators 10-20-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,075
Posted By Farmer Dan
Thomas, my RV repairman has recommended the...

Thomas, my RV repairman has recommended the Dometic RMD 10.5 XT. It has the same exterior dimensions as the 8555 - so will fit in the original opening. It is not a compressor model. Thus it's...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-16-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,075
Posted By Farmer Dan
We have a 2019 27' Globetrotter. The RMD 8555...

We have a 2019 27' Globetrotter. The RMD 8555 fridge is what we have also. Ours works only on propane. The automatic function is unreliable or broken. I called Dinosaur boards for a replacement board...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 10-12-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By Farmer Dan
We've driven 12,000 miles towing our 2019 27'...

We've driven 12,000 miles towing our 2019 27' Globetrotter this summer. To Alaska and back. Then on the Polar Bears and Northern Lights caravan. The Dometic RMD 8555 has worked the whole time when...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-29-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,626
Posted By Farmer Dan
We've owned 4 Airstream TTs and an Interstate...

We've owned 4 Airstream TTs and an Interstate 24X. The Interstate didn't work for us. An '89 25' Excella had twin beds - our first experience with twins. Currently we have a Globetrotter 27' FBT. The...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-28-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By Farmer Dan
Just yesterday I replaced the push-button switch...

Just yesterday I replaced the push-button switch on my 2019 27' Globetrotter Ventline shower fan as well as the foam seal on the lid. To access this you need to get the ladder and remove the outside...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,678
Posted By Farmer Dan
An interesting thing to visit while in Marquette...

An interesting thing to visit while in Marquette is the Northern Michigan University wooden dome. The structure is quite impressive for being a wooden building - especially when viewed from inside !!...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-23-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,238
Posted By Farmer Dan
Pat - I use both dry spray graphite and silicone...

Pat - I use both dry spray graphite and silicone spray. What I lube with depends on where the problem is. I use silicone on the door latches and hinges and window latches. I lubed the stabilizers and...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-17-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By Farmer Dan
We just returned from 7 weeks on the road to...

We just returned from 7 weeks on the road to Alaska. Ran the fridge on propane the whole time. I was concerned that the electronics of the fridge were compromised - thus the whole trip on gas. But...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-17-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Farmer Dan
Rick, are you running city water through a filter...

Rick, are you running city water through a filter ? If so maybe its restricted. Or is there a screen on your FW hose that's clogged. Since the pump gives more pressure it seems that aerators are not...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-21-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,113
Posted By Farmer Dan
Maybe it's your battery. I've had failed...

Maybe it's your battery. I've had failed batteries that emit an odor. The odor is usually similar to rotten eggs from the battery.

Dan
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-27-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By Farmer Dan
I think you can reset the red light by holding...

I think you can reset the red light by holding that button. When blinking or on, it indicates the fridge didn't start. It can take a while for the propane to get to the fridge, so it may not have lit...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-27-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Posted By Farmer Dan
On my 2019 27' Globetrotter not all of the PVC...

On my 2019 27' Globetrotter not all of the PVC fittings and black tank vent cap lined up. It leaked at the ceiling seam over the toilet during rain. I removed the vent cap and was able to line up and...
Forum: Roof 05-26-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,418
Posted By Farmer Dan
Guess I need to retrain my old eyes !!! Or put my...

Guess I need to retrain my old eyes !!! Or put my "cheaters" on !!

Dan
Forum: Roof 05-25-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,418
Posted By Farmer Dan
WOW !! Nice ! No need to criticize a job like...

WOW !! Nice ! No need to criticize a job like that. Did you use masking tape to keep the edges nice and straight and prevent smearing ??

Dan
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-21-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,222
Posted By Farmer Dan
Blow the aerators out, while removed, with an air...

Blow the aerators out, while removed, with an air compressor. Maybe turn the pressure down some to prevent parts from flying away (This shouldn't happen - but just in case). Also run the water /...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-21-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,222
Posted By Farmer Dan
Maybe your sink aerators are plugged with calcium...

Maybe your sink aerators are plugged with calcium deposits. Remove and inspect them for calcium, etc. They can be cleaned by blowing them out - or soaking in vinegar.

Dan
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-17-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,184
Posted By Farmer Dan
Air in the system may be the culprit. But a few...

Air in the system may be the culprit. But a few seconds of run-on is not too abnormal. The shake you mentioned, though, makes me think it's air in the system. Mine has done this and after running the...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 05-15-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By Farmer Dan
You've said one of my favorite sayings !!! Hope...

You've said one of my favorite sayings !!! Hope my luck holds !! Thanks.

Dan
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 05-15-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By Farmer Dan
Well, this is slightly embarrassing - but in a...

Well, this is slightly embarrassing - but in a good way. I removed the two white plastic covers at the bottom of the one-piece enclosed "board". There were wires plugged into connectors. I wiggled...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 05-13-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By Farmer Dan
Jeff, I jumped the gun a bit. The fridge does...

Jeff, I jumped the gun a bit. The fridge does still cool on propane. We were in Phoenix visiting family and, until today, hadn't had a chance to check the operation on propane. In an afternoon's time...
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