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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-09-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Davis
Update: A few days ago I discovered a 3 amp...

Update:
A few days ago I discovered a 3 amp fuse blown on the circuit board in the upper unit so I replaced that, I also discovered a portion of the wiring that leaves the thermostat had rubbed on...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-06-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Davis
Thanks for the reply. I checked the 12 volt...

Thanks for the reply. I checked the 12 volt circuit breakers with a volt meter and all are good. I will check the circuit board in the upper unit and see if it has power.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-06-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Davis
Thanks for the reply. I checked the 12 volt...

Thanks for the reply. I checked the 12 volt circuit breakers with a voltmeter and all are good. So I will check the circuit board in the upper unit and see if it has power.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-05-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Davis
Hello All, Back when I originally posted this...

Hello All,
Back when I originally posted this thread in October this problem occurred during my trip from home(GA) to México Beach Fl when I was taking the trailer for family members to use after...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-22-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Davis
Bump

Bump
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-21-2018, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By Davis
1996 Excella a/c thermostat inop?

Hi I have the older 4 button duotherm thermostat on my 96 Excella and has been working fine but now is not switching on and nothing showing on the display. I am wondering if it is not getting power...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-11-2018, 05:58 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
I found the Dexter spacer kit for these axles but...

I found the Dexter spacer kit for these axles but they are 2 7/8 in and I don’t really want that much rise for one axle.

Andy do you sell the smaller spacers or did you fabricate them ?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-10-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
Ok as Andrew suggested I moved the trailer to a...

Ok as Andrew suggested I moved the trailer to a level area and placed two 2x6 boards under the rear tires and it did add 300 lbs to the tongue so it's now at 1000 lbs tongue wt.

So if I go this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-07-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
My fresh tank is above the rear two axles and...

My fresh tank is above the rear two axles and holding tanks are aft the rear axle. I do usually have some water in the fresh tank while traveling maybe 1/4 tank. But I drained it for the winter.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-06-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
Hello all, it’s been a while for me posting due...

Hello all, it’s been a while for me posting due to work increasing this past fall and thru Christmas. So to update on what I have found so far.

I installed a Ford rear sway bar which was easy ....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-01-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
Thanks thinder for the tip on the shroud. I...

Thanks thinder for the tip on the shroud.

I blew out the cond and evap coils and replaced the external shroud.
Switched on the ac and after the compressor came on the voltage settled to 110volts...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-01-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
Ok after I blow out the coils I will reinstall...

Ok after I blow out the coils I will reinstall the external shroud. Thanks
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-01-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
I am checking voltage in side the trailer by the...

I am checking voltage in side the trailer by the sink.
When the compressor is on its cooling very good but at the same time something is making the voltage drop while the compressor is running and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-01-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
291007 This is a picture of the old parts...

291007

This is a picture of the old parts and the new parts had same specs.

I will try blowing out the coils next. Thanks
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-31-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
290978 Ok this is a picture of the old start...

290978

Ok this is a picture of the old start and run capacitors. I just replaced both of them.
The start cap # 3100236235 $ 17.20. Run cap # 3313107028. $ 41.71

Results are fan operates...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-26-2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
Thanks. I will try the capacitors first.

Thanks. I will try the capacitors first.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-25-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
Ok I have a little more info to add. Still...

Ok I have a little more info to add. Still haven`t been able to remove exterior shroud due to rain. But I did this today and would like feedback on this info .

Switched fan on only and it...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-24-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
Thanks for the advice and will be cautious. But...

Thanks for the advice and will be cautious.
But the comment uncle bob made about the compressor has me concerned because I to thought that it was strange for the fan to continue after the compressor...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-24-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
The fan spins but I wouldn't say freely but...

The fan spins but I wouldn't say freely but enough I was able to get to run once and the compressor came on and ran for about 15 min and then cut out but the fan remained running. So I switched it...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-23-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,920
Posted By Davis
Penguin Heat/Pump problems???

Hi All , Calling on this great forum again for advice. This weekend we had A/C failure. I have a Penguin Heat Pump on my 96 Excella and it worked flawlessly 2 weeks ago on a trip but this weekend it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-06-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
I am going to jot down all the recommendations...

I am going to jot down all the recommendations from each person and start checking them off as I get time.
I sure do appreciate all the responses. It's great to be apart of a great forum as this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-06-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
The truck came factory equipped with the tow pkg...

The truck came factory equipped with the tow pkg and also has the FX4 pkg which includes upgraded shocks not sure if the sway bars were or not in that pkg.

I don't have access to any scales in my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-05-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
Thanks to all that replied. Ray I have...

Thanks to all that replied.

Ray I have noticed the slop in the receiver and I to have the reducer that has a vertical slot for the pin hole. And it does cause noticeable movement when stopping and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-05-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 45,278
Posted By Davis
2017 Ford F250 and trailer sway ???

Hi All, I just made the first tow with a new F 250 this past weekend and the stability was not good so I am inquiring to see if other 2017 F250 owners have had this type of experience and if so have...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-08-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,924
Posted By Davis
Hey Andy, awesome tip , I removed some numbers...

Hey Andy, awesome tip , I removed some numbers today that had been on ten plus years and they peeled off very easy. Thanks
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-09-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 19,399
Posted By Davis
Just purchased a new to us 1996 34ft excella and...

Just purchased a new to us 1996 34ft excella and we drove about 500 miles round trip this past weekend.

My previous 1991 34ft we made a 700 mile round trip to get it.

Always fun to...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-29-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By Davis
Do you have an auto fill switch on your range...

Do you have an auto fill switch on your range hood over the stove ? If so one of those things could be the solenoid activated by that switch which will fill the freshwater tank while city water is...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-24-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
Thanks for all the replies. I had told my DW...

Thanks for all the replies. I had told my DW earlier today basically what you said J. Morgan that if we did decide to buy this trailer that maybe we could seal up the rear so there will be no...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-24-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
When you say the water runs between the inner and...

When you say the water runs between the inner and outer skins would the source of water be from the tail light assembly possibly or is there another common spot?
Thanks for the info as I have never...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-24-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
Thanks. The trailer is solid except for that part...

Thanks. The trailer is solid except for that part at the rear.


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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-24-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
There is no visible rust through like I have seen...

There is no visible rust through like I have seen on some trailers just small amount of surface rust. For this a good cleaning and painting would take care of.

I had a trailer years ago that had...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-23-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
Does the rear frame separation occur in trailers...

Does the rear frame separation occur in trailers of the 1980`s ?

Or could this movement I am seeing be something else.

I have looked at some old threads where there was rear frame...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-23-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
Any ideas ?

Any ideas ?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-23-2015, 04:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,849
Posted By Davis
'81 Excella rear bath model ??

Hello all, I am looking at a 81 31ft rear bath excella 2 trailer and upon inspection noticed something I am not familiar with so I am asking for info/advice on it.
At the rear of the trailer I...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-23-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 862
Posted By Davis
Looks like an old H & H Superjack. I do not...

Looks like an old H & H Superjack. I do not currently have one but have had in the past.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-22-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,891
Posted By Davis
I have had onstar since 2004 on several different...

I have had onstar since 2004 on several different vehicles and dont regret any time of it. I do not use all the fancy I phone services some have mentioned but have used the hands free calling when...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-07-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By Davis
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-07-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By Davis
Suburban 2500 receiver hitch ?

Anybody know what the capacities are for the factory hitches on 2000-2006 Suburban / Yukon XL 2500 ? Thanks
Forum: Trailer Values 06-04-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,971
Posted By Davis
Don`t give up there are plenty out there and you...

Don`t give up there are plenty out there and you will find the right one for you.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-01-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,544
Posted By Davis
I would also agree that the 6.5 is a very capable...

I would also agree that the 6.5 is a very capable engine although I am biased also. I would definetly relocate the pmd as mentioned earlier and keep the engine serviced and you will be a happy...
Forum: Trailer Values 06-01-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,971
Posted By Davis
Don`t know if it matters but it looks like one of...

Don`t know if it matters but it looks like one of the narrow body trailers that was built for overseas caravanning. The price does seem a little high but if it is what you want and all systems are...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,776
Posted By Davis
My mistake . Sorry about that.

My mistake . Sorry about that.
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,776
Posted By Davis
Last year I had to adjust the regulator at the...

Last year I had to adjust the regulator at the propane tanks to increase the pressure to 11 psi.and that helped the flame be a little taller.
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,776
Posted By Davis
I did remove the roof vent when I installed the...

I did remove the roof vent when I installed the exhaust fan. The screen was clear. I have even had a small electric fan at the bottom to push the air but that did not solve the problem.
At one time...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,776
Posted By Davis
Thanks Andy, I did adjust the regulator last...

Thanks Andy,
I did adjust the regulator last year to 11 psi and that made a difference in the burner flame but still not cooling good on either power source.

If I wanted to replace the entire...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,776
Posted By Davis
The cooling problem is on both LPG and electric...

The cooling problem is on both LPG and electric but seems worse on LPG.

The cooling unit was replced bt previous owner back in 2000.

There is no blockage in airflow at the bottom access door...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,776
Posted By Davis
Refrigerator not getting cold enough

I have a Dometic RM3804 in my 91 34ft trailer. I have owned the trailer for 9 years and have had issues with refrigeration performance the whole time but this past weekend was by far the worst.I...
Forum: On The Road... 03-26-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,457
Posted By Davis
gas $3.83 and diesel $ 4.09 here in South GA

gas $3.83 and diesel $ 4.09 here in South GA
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-11-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,850
Posted By Davis
Thanks for all the replies. After considering the...

Thanks for all the replies. After considering the information on here from ones with experience I decided not to go with the truck in question and purchased a F250 diesel instead and it handles the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-23-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,850
Posted By Davis
That sounds good. I actually tow with my GMC...

That sounds good. I actually tow with my GMC Yukon XL 1500 5.3 V8 also and does well . I do wish it had more stability and I think the F250 would give that. We do not go into the mountains so if it...
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