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10-22-2006, 08:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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Thank you!! The cabinet doors are original and the inspiration for the green in the checkerboard floor. The walls were just that clean under all the grime!!
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10-22-2006, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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New Dometic Refer
I have a new refer, that is slightly larger than the old, and needs a 12 volt wire run to it in order to operate the electronic switch for the propane/elec option. My question is, will I be able to add a wire for this - can it come from the control panel (right next door) or will it come from the converter/battery area in back??
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10-22-2006, 08:59 AM
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#43
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Richard77
1959 24' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
eckert
, Colorado and Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 94
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Super Job!! That looks brand new!
The entire AS looks Beautiful .
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10-22-2006, 09:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1964 26' Overlander
1977 25' Tradewind
Eastern
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sequoiacoast
I have a new refer, that is slightly larger than the old, and needs a 12 volt wire run to it in order to operate the electronic switch for the propane/elec option. My question is, will I be able to add a wire for this - can it come from the control panel (right next door) or will it come from the converter/battery area in back??
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You will need to figure out how much current the new Refer will draw. Once you have established this, check what amperage fuse is feeding the place you want to get the power from, will it handle the additional load? Also check the wire size, will it handle the additional current draw. 12awg. = 20amps, 14awg. = 15amps, 18awg. = 10amps.
With all this being said, install an appropriately sized fuse in line for the refer feed and it should not be a problem.
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Peace
Gary
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10-22-2006, 03:17 PM
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a.k.a. Ambassador Tim
1960 28' Ambassador
Northern
, California
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,921
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If your new fridge is a three way (which I doubt) the wire would have to run all the way back to the battery on a heavy gauge wire, like #10.
Your's is probably just for the control board so you could get away with finding power close by. I ended getting 12vdc from a power cigarette lighter port that was near by.
Quote:
Originally Posted by sequoiacoast
I have a new refer, that is slightly larger than the old, and needs a 12 volt wire run to it in order to operate the electronic switch for the propane/elec option. My question is, will I be able to add a wire for this - can it come from the control panel (right next door) or will it come from the converter/battery area in back??
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10-22-2006, 05:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Safari Tim
Your's is probably just for the control board so you could get away with finding power close by. I ended getting 12vdc from a power cigarette lighter port that was near by.
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Yes, that's what I wanted to hear !
Thanks.
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10-23-2006, 08:30 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,961
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I ran one from the control pannel for my Dometic. It has worked fine for a year now.
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10-23-2006, 09:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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Hey while I've got you here , I have 2 switches by the door, one I remember operates the exterior light but the other one is for ????
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10-23-2006, 09:22 AM
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#49
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,961
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Not sure how yours is wired, in mine if you turn on the overhead in the galley area, you can control it using the second switch near the door. That way you dont have to stumble around a dark camper looking for a light switch. Did that make any sense?
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10-23-2006, 09:27 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 28' Ambassador
NewCastle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sequoiacoast
Hey while I've got you here , I have 2 switches by the door, one I remember operates the exterior light but the other one is for ????
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In my 65 the second switch is for the pump on the fresh water tank.
Tbrom
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10-23-2006, 10:25 AM
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#51
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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New Windows and Gaskets
I removed the window, according to the directions on VTS's website. It had been put in by some PO (not mom's BF-he thought it was a privacy window ). The trim was on it, but badly crimped and wrinkled, so I ordered new trim from Inland. - [Which did NOT fit the glass. It must only fit lexan.]
After the window was out, I removed the old gasket with a putty knife. Next I put a wire brush attachment on my drill and in minutes all traces of old glue were gone. (Watch out for long sleeves and a corded drill !) Then I cleaned the area with mineral spirits and only 9 months later I installed new gasket and .... the WINDOW!!
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10-23-2006, 10:27 AM
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#52
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
Not sure how yours is wired, in mine if you turn on the overhead in the galley area, you can control it using the second switch near the door. That way you dont have to stumble around a dark camper looking for a light switch. Did that make any sense?
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Yes! That would be great. I was thinking it may have been the pump, like Tbrom said. I guess when all electric is back- I'll find out!
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10-23-2006, 10:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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I am still in the process of having new aluminum trim made, but I needed the window clips on. So I put ribbon in between the clips and the glass (like they do when you need to pop batteries out) - that way it will be less scary when I take them off to install new trim!
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10-23-2006, 10:35 AM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,961
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sequoiacoast
Yes! That would be great. I was thinking it may have been the pump, like Tbrom said. I guess when all electric is back- I'll find out!
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The pump should be on the control panel next to the gauges for the fresh water and black water tanks.
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10-23-2006, 10:37 AM
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#55
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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New Rear Window
The rear window was also plexi-glass... that you couldn't see through. It managed to keep some rain out, and it wasn't as ugly as the orange one, so I left that one in until a few weeks ago. It was actually the first window I replaced. I only paid $48 for it and got it locally so I decided to try my luck on that one!
I got the window all ready to install, called my big boy out to hold it while I pressed the glass bar onto the double-sided tape and screwed it into place. It was so simple, and exciting, that I lost sleep over it and did the curved one the next day!
Befores and afters:
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10-23-2006, 10:46 AM
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#56
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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New Dinette:
I was trying to keep the original water tank in use, but it was quite funky, so I filled it with MANY different things... bleach water, soap, and even mouthwash . It was just too green... and we decided to do a U-shaped dinette, so I bought a new tank off eBay (60$). The new one is larger and different in shape so it can fit in the same place and still fit under a seat for the new dinette.
The only problem was the exterior tank fill need to be moved up. I didn't want an ugly patch so I came up with this instead. Two matching reflectors- make it look planned.
And the pics show my newly painted tongue!
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10-23-2006, 11:24 AM
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#57
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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The Dinette Begins
After looking at many threads on dinette conversions, we begin:
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10-23-2006, 11:29 AM
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#58
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Silver Mist
Currently Looking...
Riverhead
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sequoiacoast
I was trying to keep the original water tank in use, but it was quite funky, so I filled it with MANY different things... bleach water, soap, and even mouthwash . It was just too green... and we decided to do a U-shaped dinette, so I bought a new tank off eBay (60$). The new one is larger and different in shape so it can fit in the same place and still fit under a seat for the new dinette.
The only problem was the exterior tank fill need to be moved up. I didn't want an ugly patch so I came up with this instead. Two matching reflectors- make it look planned.
And the pics show my newly painted tongue!
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I think front reflectors are supposed to be amber not red?????
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10-23-2006, 11:29 AM
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#59
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 697
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Here's one I forgot:
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10-23-2006, 11:29 AM
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#60
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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wow!
This isn't the first time you've done this!
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ingrid
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