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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-03-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By hawkspur
The common suggestion is to set the temp to what...

The common suggestion is to set the temp to what you actually want it to be and then turn the valve full hot. That works for us.
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-03-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,773
Posted By hawkspur
At least as of a few months ago when I looked...

At least as of a few months ago when I looked into it, you needed a vet to sign off on a USDA form stating that the parrot doesn't have bird flu

...
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 09-15-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 40,914
Posted By hawkspur
FWIW, you can get the same solar setup more or...

FWIW, you can get the same solar setup more or less for $14k after the 30% residential energy tax credit including labor.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-15-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By hawkspur
This seemed to be what happened. I filled the...

This seemed to be what happened. I filled the tank up all the way with the black tank rinse and left it to soak for several hours and it fixed the problem.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-15-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By hawkspur
Dometic Macerator Tank Full Indicator On

The tank full indicator/cutoff on our 2022 FC 30FBO has illuminated and won't let us flush the Dometic macerator toilet. The tank is not full and we've filled/rinsed it several times for long periods...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-17-2023, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By hawkspur
I did some more experimentation. It ended up...

I did some more experimentation. It ended up being a bug with the auto-heat pump mode on the MicroAir EasyTouch thermostat.


Auto-HP mode switches from heat to cooling like a residential...
Forum: On The Road... 07-18-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,473
Posted By hawkspur
Good deal. I'm glad they banned hiking. A...

Good deal. I'm glad they banned hiking. A teenager died on the Lighthouse Trail out there just a few weeks ago and there are posted warnings all over the place that don't mince words about the risk....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-18-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By hawkspur
Weird A/C Noise

I've started to have a weird noise come out of our middle A/C unit. It only happens after a cooling cycle a second or two after the fan shuts down. It happens well after the compressor shuts off....
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-28-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By hawkspur
Water Pooling in Drip Rail

We're getting rained on pretty good and we've developed a couple of roof leaks. Ive sealed everything I can think of that might be leaking but no luck.


I went outside in the rain to see if I...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By hawkspur
Problem solved - sail switch was clogged with cat...

Problem solved - sail switch was clogged with cat hair. It was evident after pulling the door off the exterior
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By hawkspur
It seems variable, but maybe 10-20 seconds...

It seems variable, but maybe 10-20 seconds between cycles. It's enough to keep the temperature where I set it in the RV
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By hawkspur
It's blowing hot air when it's on. The unit is...

It's blowing hot air when it's on. The unit is under the couch on our floorplan. Is the best way to access it to look at the control board removing the couch or can it be accessed from the exterior...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By hawkspur
I've checked the exhaust tube and I don't see any...

I've checked the exhaust tube and I don't see any obstructions. I've also checked the furnace compartment and I don't see anything obvious.


I just shot some canned air into the blower area but...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By hawkspur
Furnace Cycling Issue

I have an Atwood AFMD30 furnace in my rig that has been having new issues with cycling.



The blower runs for 5-10 seconds before the igniter fires like normal. It lights after the first click....
Forum: Boondocking 02-03-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,525
Posted By hawkspur
We did GH2 last year in our 30 - the road was...

We did GH2 last year in our 30 - the road was pretty trashed. We didn't bottom out but it took an hour to go a mile so I wouldn't do it again even though the site is amazing.


There are a few 30...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-20-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,737
Posted By hawkspur
There is a flow restrictor you can adjust that...

There is a flow restrictor you can adjust that might make the water hotter, but it sounds like you have a bigger issue that needs a tech to check out.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,246
Posted By hawkspur
Note that the manufacturer's documentation says...

Note that the manufacturer's documentation says aftermarket insect screens will void the warranty
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 07-31-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,816
Posted By hawkspur
If you're going to be routing an Ethernet cable...

If you're going to be routing an Ethernet cable anyways, you can look into using a wireless access point instead of the built in WiFi and slap it where you want it. Pepwave sells a standalone AP that...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-22-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,629
Posted By hawkspur
Do you have am absorption fridge or a 12v only...

Do you have am absorption fridge or a 12v only fridge?


If you're packing the fridge to the gills, the air can't circulate and the fridges performed poorly. In our 12v fridge, you need to leave a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-22-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By hawkspur
Interestingly, I'm missing the exact 3 rivets...

Interestingly, I'm missing the exact 3 rivets just on opposite sides.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-22-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By hawkspur
Can you point me in the direction of the relevant...

Can you point me in the direction of the relevant thread?
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-21-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,412
Posted By hawkspur
Front Compartment Rivet Size

I've had 3 rivets pop on the edge of our front storage compartment following a wind storm. Can anyone point me in the right direction for what type/size rivet I need to use to replace them?

...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-15-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By hawkspur
Furrion Oven Won't Stay Lit

Title says it all. We have a Furrion Oven in our rig that will light initially but then shortly goes out. This is a new issue following many successful uses - anyone have any ideas?


We've tried...
Forum: Full-Timing 07-13-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,906
Posted By hawkspur
We went from recreational use in a 16 foot Nest...

We went from recreational use in a 16 foot Nest to a 30ft FC Office with a similar use case. Having the dedicated, separate office space was critical - I don't think we could have made it work...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-18-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 735
Posted By hawkspur
There a few different threads on this problem out...

There a few different threads on this problem out there, but generally there are a few solutions of varying complexity.


The first is to set the thermometer to the hot temperature you want and...
Forum: On The Road... 06-16-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,341
Posted By hawkspur
I've done this with a MultiPlus II, 800w of...

I've done this with a MultiPlus II, 800w of solar, 600ah of lithium, and an Orion DC-DC charger (350w). It isn't sustainable but it works for the use case of starting it an hour or so before you stop...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-11-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By hawkspur
We're full timers and the last time I left my old...

We're full timers and the last time I left my old Nest with a dealer for warranty work on a leak, it took 4 months - unfortunately, warranty work isn't really an option unless it's something...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-10-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By hawkspur
Belly Pan Leak

When I was dumping, I noticed a leak from the belly near the waste outlet. I ran a scope into the pan and as far as I can tell, the leak is coming from one of the fittings between the tank and the...
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-06-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,842
Posted By hawkspur
I installed ours last week - easy install and...

I installed ours last week - easy install and they work flawlessly. No more wrestling with the windows.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-06-2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
Posted By hawkspur
If you bought the correct model, it's plug and...

If you bought the correct model, it's plug and play. It gets the info from somewhere
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-06-2022, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,984
Posted By hawkspur
Not OP, but here you go assuming you have a...

Not OP, but here you go assuming you have a Contoure RV980


https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Contoure-RV-Microwave-Trim-Kit-for-Model-RV980B-p/19-9090.htm
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-25-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,355
Posted By hawkspur
This is more or less what I'm trying to do, but I...

This is more or less what I'm trying to do, but I haven't had any luck separating the regulator from the rest of the assembly
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-24-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,355
Posted By hawkspur
Champion Dual Fuel Mod

I have a Champion 2200w dual fuel generator that I'm trying to modify to allow connectivity to the LP port on the rig. To do so, you need to remove the stock regulator that comes with the generator...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 04-24-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,226
Posted By hawkspur
For ours - after hours of effort, I gave up on...

For ours - after hours of effort, I gave up on trying to use the existing bundle to pull our 7 wires through. I took out the existing bundle and fed the wires one by one with a lot of cable lube....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-23-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By hawkspur
That was my second thought and I think it makes...

That was my second thought and I think it makes sense. I was in the desert with ~20% relative humidity so I discounted it, but your explanation would fit the issue.


I had the AC set to 65, but...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-23-2022, 04:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By hawkspur
I had the same thought but voltage on the 50 amp...

I had the same thought but voltage on the 50 amp shore power was normal at the time
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-22-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By hawkspur
AC Dripping

We've been using our AC pretty heavily and this morning it sounded like it was struggling. I checked the temp delta between the intake and the vents and it was only 7 degrees vs. 25+ yesterday. We...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-11-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,381
Posted By hawkspur
I didn't specifically upgrade the plug, but...

I didn't specifically upgrade the plug, but having used both there isn't much difference from a user perspective. The benefits are harder to quantify - reduced fire risk, better connection, etc.

...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-06-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By hawkspur
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-06-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By hawkspur
Propane Tank Cover Issue

I'm getting some gray residue/stains inside my propane tank cover where the tanks slightly touch the sides. Anyone have any insight on what it might be?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-30-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,355
Posted By hawkspur
If you don't need it, why not wait until you do?...

If you don't need it, why not wait until you do? Lithium batteries have gotten substantially cheaper over time, and that trend is likely to continue
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-13-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,428
Posted By hawkspur
Sure, but that's the deal unless you want to...

Sure, but that's the deal unless you want to spend a couple hundred bucks on the recirculating system mentioned elsewhere
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-13-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,428
Posted By hawkspur
Set the thermostat to the temperature you want...

Set the thermostat to the temperature you want the water to be and turn the faucet to full hot instead of blending. This is helps a lot.



Also, you can capture the cold water in another...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-09-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,051
Posted By hawkspur
12v Fridge Gurgling

I have a Norcold N10DCX 12v only fridge in my Flying Cloud. It frequently makes fairly loud gurgling/bubbling noises but seemingly holds the temp in the low 40s.


I know gurgling isn't unusual in...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-24-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,067
Posted By hawkspur
It should be a straight swap - puck locks are...

It should be a straight swap - puck locks are pretty much a standard form factor
Forum: Full-Timing 02-16-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,326
Posted By hawkspur
It really depends on your style of camping. You...

It really depends on your style of camping. You can spend almost nothing if you are primarily boondocking without hookups, or you can spend >$100+ a night staying at premium RV resorts.

...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-16-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,021
Posted By hawkspur
Great thread! On my 30FB, the factory...

Great thread!


On my 30FB, the factory didn't route the prewire correctly and it wasn't in the space above the front roadside wardrobe. I had to use an endoscope to find it - it was stuck behind...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-15-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 195
Posted By hawkspur
2019 Airstream Nest 16 - Texas

2019 Airstream Nest 16U for sale. Easily towable with many SUVs at only 4,000 lbs!

Stored in an enclosed garage Original owner Transferable factory warranty through June 2022 Added rain gutters...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 01-28-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,520
Posted By hawkspur
Hi all, I'm having trouble finding the...

Hi all,


I'm having trouble finding the actual wiring for the prewire on my 22 Flying Cloud 30FB. I've looked in the front cabinet and there is an unused cable grommet ostensibly for the purpose...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-27-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,247
Posted By hawkspur
Mine does this as well. The manual says it's...

Mine does this as well. The manual says it's supposed to go into a lockout mode until reset if it fails to light twice, but mine seems to keep trying to light with E1 on the display
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