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Forum: On The Road... 05-02-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,234
Posted By steven2themax
btw, even though this thread is from last year,...

btw, even though this thread is from last year, the rates for Lake Pleasant RV park on the link provided are not accurate, it is now $44 a night, no weekly or monthly rates available in the summer. ...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-14-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,123
Posted By steven2themax
We're fulltimers, there are two adults (and 3...

We're fulltimers, there are two adults (and 3 kids, more about that later.) We have a Macbook, a Dell laptop, 2 phones,my phone is an EVO which is a mobile hot spot. We sometimes pay extra for the...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-08-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,055
Posted By steven2themax
I need an awning for a 73 sovereign, maybe the...

I need an awning for a 73 sovereign, maybe the overlander has the same length awning? also tambour for the kitchen.

Samara
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-03-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,740
Posted By steven2themax
That looks nice! I can definitely see a camo...

That looks nice! I can definitely see a camo pillow or two;-)
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 03-25-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1,098
Views: 87,101
Posted By steven2themax
OK, so after looking at the contract, are there...

OK, so after looking at the contract, are there any other fees for this rally? Sorry if I missed that post, but I've been reading through them from about page 5...

It looks like about $50-75 per...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-22-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,194
Posted By steven2themax
Great find Mike, I love the color of the legs. ...

Great find Mike, I love the color of the legs.
Samara
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-22-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,524
Posted By steven2themax
Bird's nest, I LOVE the orange boomerang in your...

Bird's nest, I LOVE the orange boomerang in your pool house!!!! Gives me all kinds of ideas;-)
Samara
Forum: Refrigerators 03-19-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,065
Posted By steven2themax
We use our propane option for the fridge MUCH...

We use our propane option for the fridge MUCH more than I would have imagined. It's so nice if you're staying in Wal-marts for even one day of your journey. It provides flexibility. I don't have...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-09-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,194
Posted By steven2themax
drapery rail question

will the drapery rail on my 73 31 sovreign fit on a 31 excella?
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-08-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,092
Posted By steven2themax
Free table and railings '73,'31 sovereign

wasn't sure where to put this.

1973 31 sovereign
Location FT Myers FL

Free donations, accepted

I'm putting in a dinette.

free table/storage unit.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-06-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,477
Posted By steven2themax
Newb floor repair

So I need to replace some of the floor in the front of my '73 '31 sovreign.

There is rot (pictures to come) where the sides go from straight to curved on both floor boards where they join. Also...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-31-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,288
Posted By steven2themax
furnace wont run with dust cap on

I can get my furnace to run if I leave the cover for the pilot off (yes it does shoot 3" of flame out of the hole). When I cover it up it will run for a little bit but then the flame and pilot will...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-18-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By steven2themax
Thanks Chris. So I'll have to cut the 3" at the...

Thanks Chris. So I'll have to cut the 3" at the valve and also where the grey water comes in? And replace basically a Y shaped ABS configuration.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-18-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By steven2themax
WHat happens when you remove the screws? Does it...

WHat happens when you remove the screws? Does it just pull out vertically? Any cutting involved?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-17-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By steven2themax
73 black tank valve replacement

my 73 rear bath 31 sovereign has a black tank valve that slowly lets the liquids leak into the grey water area.

I have gone as far as pulling the toilet and bribing my 9 yr old son with $10 to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-13-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Posted By steven2themax
I think i'll actually take the brackets I have,...

I think i'll actually take the brackets I have, cut them in half, put screws in the outside holes, bend them, and hang the chain from the two center holes.
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-12-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Posted By steven2themax
Bill thats perfect. I'll get one of those this...

Bill thats perfect. I'll get one of those this week.
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-12-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Posted By steven2themax
Excellent point Kevin. I searched for an option...

Excellent point Kevin. I searched for an option that would put the load between 2 screws and couldn't find one. I may have to make one myself.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 11-12-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,264
Posted By steven2themax
I hack my evo with a program from June Fabrics...

I hack my evo with a program from June Fabrics PDA Technology Group (https://www.junefabrics.com) so I don't have to pay the extra service fee to use it to provide internet service for our laptop
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-12-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Posted By steven2themax
Bunk Bed $60

Thought I might share how I made and installed a bunk bed for my 73 sovereign rear bath.

I am certainly not a craftsman. My biggest constraints are that I have a family to take care of and 2...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-10-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By steven2themax
GAS safety question

Here is a safety question on pilot lights etc.

First of all before we use the gas again I will have a working gas detector.

I see a shut off valve for the gas going to the furnace. I don't see...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-08-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By steven2themax
Removedthe flange and bribed my 10 year old son...

Removedthe flange and bribed my 10 year old son to stick a garbage bad over his arm and scrape the valve. I can close it now but it still leaks a bit.

I can see the 4 screws on the valve. Does it...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-08-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By steven2themax
Ive identified the leak and fixed it. I wasn't...

Ive identified the leak and fixed it.
I wasn't the one considering replacing the furnace.

I've been airing it out. I may try and completely empty the trailer and scrub everything but I'm not sure...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-08-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 955
Posted By steven2themax
Gas leak, AS now reeks

I had a gas leak while I was gone for a few days. The trailer now reeks. Simply airing it out doens't seem to be doing it. What is the best way to get rid of the smell?

What type of detector does...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-05-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By steven2themax
OK unscrewed it. Sadly my arm is to big to fit in...

OK unscrewed it. Sadly my arm is to big to fit in there, perhaps one of my young children will "Volunteer" to help me with their small arms.

On another note it is good I took it apart because...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-05-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By steven2themax
Yes the flange. Will try screwing it out thanks a...

Yes the flange. Will try screwing it out thanks a whole bunch.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-05-2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By steven2themax
Toilet donut won't come off

The black tank valve on my 1973 sovreign leaks into grey water tank.
I can see that the valve doesn't go down all the way so I assumed there was something stuck in there.

My plan was to take the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-04-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
Posted By steven2themax
So I just remeasured and I got 12.46 at the...

So I just remeasured and I got 12.46 at the battery not plugged into the shore and 12.89 when plugged in. Does this mean the 110 is charging the battery properly?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-02-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
Posted By steven2themax
Would love to rethink the switch. I put it in...

Would love to rethink the switch. I put it in temporarily BC i thought something might be draining the battery, but i had more urgent things to fix.

I'll check on both sides of the switch. I did...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-02-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
Posted By steven2themax
I installed a battery kill switch so the battery...

I installed a battery kill switch so the battery stays disconnected except to raise and lower the jack, and I trickle charge it every time we get to a new place.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-02-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,610
Posted By steven2themax
Battery not charging

My battery does not appear to be charging.

It measures 12.8V when disconnected or connected to the trailer with TV connected and running or connected to 110.

All fuses on univolt appear to be...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 11-02-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
Success. I looked at the license plate...

Success.

I looked at the license plate light. Took it apart. Used a Dremel with a wire brush to clean it out. The part where the wire comes in was corroded so I took a screw melted some soder on...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-31-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
OK reading through some other posts I found the...

OK reading through some other posts I found the last light I didn't check/replace was the license plate light. Will check that one out first thing am
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-31-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
How would I ground it properly if I use a battery?

How would I ground it properly if I use a battery?
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-31-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
Mike the reason I thought I wasn't doing it...

Mike the reason I thought I wasn't doing it correctly is because I tried the exat same jump on the other lights that had been working and I couldn't get them to light up with the battery charger. Can...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-31-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
I took the 7 way @ the trailer apart and all...

I took the 7 way @ the trailer apart and all looks good, but I am considering replacing it. There is no evidence of corrosion or loose wires.

I tried jumping it with a battery charger but i don't...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-31-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
All right so I was going to replace some bulbs...

All right so I was going to replace some bulbs and I looked at the condition of the clearance lights etc and decided to replace all the clearance lights. So all of the red and yellow lights fixtures...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-29-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
Thanks everyone. I do have a 7way tester for...

Thanks everyone.

I do have a 7way tester for TV which checked out. A mulitmeter at the end of the umbilical also tested good. I will start replacing bulbs and cleaning connections.

thanks
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-29-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
Sorry let me clarify. working: brake lights,...

Sorry let me clarify.

working: brake lights, turn signals, backup lights.
Tailights (for night driving) not working. Neither are the running lights (any of the lights running around the outside...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-29-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,700
Posted By steven2themax
Running lights and taillights out

1973 sovereign.

Everything is checked out from the TV to the end of the umbilical. Once the umbilical is plugged in there is no power to that wire for tailights so I assume that there is a short....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-27-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By steven2themax
Thanks Lew. exactly what I needed. I also plan...

Thanks Lew. exactly what I needed.
I also plan to repair the tank valve.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-27-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By steven2themax
Are theteford and valterra the 2 different sizes?...

Are theteford and valterra the 2 different sizes? can I get something like this which will just twist on?

RV Camper Twist on Waste Valve, 3": eBay Motors (item 190326894150 end time Oct-30-10...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-27-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By steven2themax
waste gate cap install

1973soverign rear bath.

I have seen a waste cap with a gate on it. Not sure where to buy it or what size. The waste cap I have is slightly larger than the hose fitting that came with the trailer....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By steven2themax
Just an update. I did end up getting everything...

Just an update. I did end up getting everything to work. Not really sure how I did that other than divine inspiration. The 7 way plug into the TV was a little loose so I replaced it. i rewired...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-13-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 24,034
Posted By steven2themax
Phil call the campground, its all taken care...

Phil call the campground, its all taken care of;-) have fun for us!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-11-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 24,034
Posted By steven2themax
Phil, you'll need both spots unless you're tent...

Phil, you'll need both spots unless you're tent camping. I can call the campground and let them know w're not coming, and then you can call and reserve them, they are only charging me for one spot. ...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-10-2010, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By steven2themax
Ok correction. Just figured out the AS is 6 pin...

Ok correction. Just figured out the AS is 6 pin and the tv is 7 pin
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-09-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 24,034
Posted By steven2themax
Well, if any of you guys have noticed by our...

Well, if any of you guys have noticed by our other posts, our AS won't be ready to roll in time to get us to the rally, since we have to make a stop in Kentucky after leaving WI. We have a spot to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-09-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By steven2themax
Thanks gary what is a jumper light? The TV...

Thanks gary what is a jumper light?

The TV and AS have distinctly different style connectors (both 7 pin) and cannot be interchanged. Umbilical has worked in the past but on both ends the screw...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-09-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By steven2themax
Ok I grounded the AS to TV and no difference. ...

Ok I grounded the AS to TV and no difference.

initially I had plugged the umbilical into the TV only and checked it. It seemed to work correctly according to the diagram I found. The bizarre thing...
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