1987 345 w\454

[Paul and Tam]

Originally Posted by Kreimer

Got about eight miles from dad's house and smoke started coming out of the heat vents.

That happened on an auction car my Daughter had me buy for her. It was a mouse nest in the dash fan. The spinning fan cage caused enough friction to set the nest on fire. Hopefully your fix will be just as easy.

[Kreimer]

That would be fantastic. I have not looked deeply yet but I am hoping I don't have to pull the dash just to get to the fan and heater core. I started tearing the upholstered walls down today. Much better. No more dusky rose!!!
Now to find a decent light fixture to replace that one with. Easy enough to rewire household fixture for 12volt.
Also had a thought about the bathroom. Thinking about cutting the wall next to the toilet ( which is on the extensive list to be replaced...) and replacing the plastic accordion door with a small sliding or hinged door to meet with the hinged bathroom wall when open.

It makes sense in my head anyhow... I absolutely hate accordion doors. Our 65 has one for the bathroom door and I absolutely hate it.

[Kreimer]

Tore out the upholstery in the bedroom and removed the headboard. found a small bit of rotten floor by the gas tank fill. I think it is from the broken window above it though. Only one more wall to remove behind the club chairs. Goodbye dusky rose!

I am trying to find a diagram of the water lines in this beast cause the ones I see inside make no sense to me. Brushing up on my forum search skills!

[bkahler]

I always thought that rose color was kinda funky!

The 345 I dismantled had the same color scheme and when I was inside taking it apart I always felt like I was in my grandmothers house

[streamquest]

Originally Posted by Kreimer

That would be fantastic. I have not looked deeply yet but I am hoping I don't have to pull the dash just to get to the fan and heater core. I started tearing the upholstered walls down today. Much better. No more dusky rose!!! Attachment 255111
Now to find a decent light fixture to replace that one with. Easy enough to rewire household fixture for 12volt.
Also had a thought about the bathroom. Thinking about cutting the wall next to the toilet ( which is on the extensive list to be replaced...) and replacing the plastic accordion door with a small sliding or hinged door to meet with the hinged bathroom wall when open.

It makes sense in my head anyhow... I absolutely hate accordion doors. Our 65 has one for the bathroom door and I absolutely hate it.

Kreimer,

I was sitting in my coach last night, thinking about how much I really love the cozy retro glow of that light fixture, and since I'm trying to leave my 370 in as close to "original" condition as possible, that would fit right in with the other. Let me know if you'd like to sell it, and I'll PM you an address.

Charly

[gaiaenviro]

heres a photo of Chris Crawfords wall like your talking about.....


-Bill
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[gaiaenviro]

I intend to do the same in my 325.....


-Bill
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[Kreimer]

Originally Posted by streamquest

Kreimer,



I was sitting in my coach last night, thinking about how much I really love the cozy retro glow of that light fixture, and since I'm trying to leave my 370 in as close to "original" condition as possible, that would fit right in with the other. Let me know if you'd like to sell it, and I'll PM you an address.



Charly

As soon as we figure what we want I'll let you know. There is one in the bedroom as well you are most likely welcome to. I only have one shade as the other one is melted.

[Keyair]

The HVAC system is mostly contained in the under dash space fwd of the passenger seat. There is a plywood carpeted cover with vents over it. Removing that, should give you access to the unit to diagnose/investigate your smell/smoke.

[Kreimer]

Fantastic! I have a mystery switch the top "normal" switch seems to do nothing.

Also did they ever build the boxes around the blinds in the living room like I have in the kitchen? vs. .

Taking the beast to an Rv repair place here in town to get an idea what the repairs I want to do/have done will cost if they do them vs me doing them. Will be interesting to see the dollar differences. Didn't have a chance today to dig into the heater.

Going to measure the windows and get the fuzzy stuff and the plastic track ordered soon. Looking forward to a quieter ride and not putting a raincoat on in the car wash...

[bobmiller1]

Ah....got to love that mystery switch....possibly the Nutone food processor ??? I did all my windows last year...very time consuming but worth it !

[mehes]

I believe the 'Mystery Switch' operates an outlet under the sink. I think it was intended for an optional Instant Hot Water Dispenser. Of course it could also operate the Self Destruct feature as well.

[Kreimer]

I was hoping for the ejection seat or missile launcher!

[Kreimer]

Took the cover from the heater core/blower today. The blower is pretty much seized and there is also antifreeze in the bottom of the box. doesn't look too hard to get the core out so I may pull it and see if it can be repaired. Havnt decided what to do with the blower yet. Have to get it pulled and see...

[Keyair]

Oh well, at least you know what the smoke was!

[bobmiller1]

The squirrel cage motor can be rebuilt if you are willing to do the work.... ten bucks for the bearings and two hours labor. The heater core can be repaired although they are still available from the manufacturer.

[Paul and Tam]

Originally Posted by Kreimer

Also had a thought about the bathroom. Thinking about cutting the wall next to the toilet ( which is on the extensive list to be replaced...) and replacing the plastic accordion door with a small sliding or hinged door to meet with the hinged bathroom wall when open.

It makes sense in my head anyhow... I absolutely hate accordion doors. Our 65 has one for the bathroom door and I absolutely hate it.

Please post photos as you proceed with the modification of the bathroom wall. My wife would like me to do the same in our 345, and I'd like to do the job right.

Thanks!

- Paul

[Kreimer]

I will post them. I was informed I have to get the other less fun stuff fixed first... Haha!

[stream lady]

well here we go on a knew adventure with our classic, which we will pick up next week. I would like to know the height of the motor home if someone has that information. Just hoping it will fit under our cover we already have.Thanks

[Kreimer]