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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-26-2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,855
Posted By GCinSC2
EvenSteven How about somehow connecting a...

EvenSteven

How about somehow connecting a water pressure gage in the system and check PSI pump vs city before trying to adjust the propane regulator.

No, I don't own one just 11" water column...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 905
Posted By GCinSC2
DrewDeb738, First welcome to Airforums. ...

DrewDeb738,

First welcome to Airforums.

Tow Vehicle selection is a pretty hot topic with good reasons for this or that on many of the voices. But the one thing to add to this equation that is a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-17-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By GCinSC2
Positive it’s beyond repair ?

Positive it’s beyond repair ?
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-14-2023, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By GCinSC2
These are usually pretty "friendly" to work on....

These are usually pretty "friendly" to work on. But lets let Darren at My RV Works start this off with a general Dometic/Atwood water heater. He has more on his channel.

...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-13-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By GCinSC2
Doulos, 1st I'm not an AI owner, but I own...

Doulos,

1st I'm not an AI owner, but I own two diesels and this company IDParts has built their reputation on knowing what they are doing and not hiding info. They speak diesel and I've used them...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 08-13-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,623
Posted By GCinSC2
Tom Congrats on finding it fixing it and...

Tom

Congrats on finding it fixing it and keeping it alive. A worthy addition to Airstreaming.

Now about the cast iron pan and bacon money shot!

Gary
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 19,216
Posted By GCinSC2
jlydell, Thank you for posting real world...

jlydell,

Thank you for posting real world detailed data that pertains to the topic.

Gary
Forum: Axles 08-10-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,755
Posted By GCinSC2
Now you’ll have spare disc brake parts too.

Now you’ll have spare disc brake parts too.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-09-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 459
Posted By GCinSC2
Electric hydraulic brake actuator is an electric...

Electric hydraulic brake actuator is an electric motor/pump unit. It makes a humming ish noise when running and creating pressure.

I have disc brakes on my rig same noise.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-04-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,371
Posted By GCinSC2
PatLee, The Nev-R-Lube is a sealed unit,...

PatLee,

The Nev-R-Lube is a sealed unit, disassembly = destruction. So lube maintenance can only be inspection as outlined in Dexter info linked previously. The seals used are really different...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-04-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,371
Posted By GCinSC2
Hans, Can't make it this year, blame the two...

Hans,

Can't make it this year, blame the two new grandbabies due just in time to lock us down.

This is a link to the doc's I referenced in last years seminar, might find some good stuff there....
Forum: Refrigerators 08-03-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By GCinSC2
The loose screws is a long shot idea, but costs...

The loose screws is a long shot idea, but costs nothing. Darren show's the cooling unit R&R and you can see the physical contact required between the cooling unit and the fridge box to transfer heat...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-03-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,371
Posted By GCinSC2
And a little bit deeper. Last Sept I ordered...

And a little bit deeper.

Last Sept I ordered a show and tell bearing for my seminar at Alumalina on Nev-R-Lube. This is the 3rd one I've bought. Two are in spare hubs one for buddy Tom and one for...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-03-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,371
Posted By GCinSC2
And just for grins anyone interested or concerned...

And just for grins anyone interested or concerned about the bearings in almost all front wheel drive pass cars and pick up trucks?

Look up your vehicles front wheel bearings in your favorite auto...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-03-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By GCinSC2
Fridge not working, freezer is working

Kevin

Any chance for actual temp readings? And are you using propane or AC power to cool. How long has it been on?

The boiler serves both units, one piece that’s where the heat exchange happens...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-02-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,371
Posted By GCinSC2
Frank, Lots of confusion regarding the...

Frank,

Lots of confusion regarding the Nev-R-Lube. I have them on my 2007 and have also replaced them in spare hubs as mine has disc brakes, These hubs are for carry spares, never for a road...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-01-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By GCinSC2
Can you take a closer look at the mfgr name, is...

Can you take a closer look at the mfgr name, is it possibly Atwood? My 2007 had an Atwood and it was a welded shut assy at the Atwood factory. No service parts avail even when Atwood still made them....
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-28-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,145
Posted By GCinSC2
Al, You made my day. Thank YOU! Hey, if...

Al,

You made my day. Thank YOU!

Hey, if you ever head out of CLT headed to MYR we're just a few miles away from McLeod Farms the big peach and strawberry destination. We have a backyard private...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-27-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By GCinSC2
I’m on yr 11+ on my Husky jack. Quieter and so...

I’m on yr 11+ on my Husky jack. Quieter and so far I know nothing about it’s innards other than it uses a ball screw. Press up it goes up and down it goes down.

Gary
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-24-2023, 04:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Posted By GCinSC2
2link2 I edited out some of your post and...

2link2

I edited out some of your post and questions like you raise here go to the great questions of how does MY TV controller think? What magical electrical incantations does it get info from and...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-21-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By GCinSC2
From pic 4128, can you closely examine the TEETH...

From pic 4128, can you closely examine the TEETH of the star wheel. Are the tips worn off or still crisply pointed like a sharp saw blade?

Gary
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-17-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By GCinSC2
Joe, I dumped the Bargman many years ago and...

Joe,

I dumped the Bargman many years ago and ran the metal housing Pollak, picked up a few as spares for friends, installed several at rally's. When my cable got stiff (and I was looking for a...
Forum: Axles 07-16-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By GCinSC2
Late in the day and I’m a bit lazy to look it up...

Late in the day and I’m a bit lazy to look it up but does your owners manual answer this question?

It is important to know and might as well determine if brakes are manual adj or Nev-R-Adjust at...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2023, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By GCinSC2
My .02$ on the 7 way plug with pics and...

My .02$ on the 7 way plug with pics and measurements of plug connections. The duck bill plug is not a reliable strong connection. A flat blade plug does a much better job of forcing a contact patch...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-14-2023, 04:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,950
Posted By GCinSC2
Not a diagnosis

This is my AC breaker that I replaced last year. I don't think it was ever used on/off just power the occasionally used AC. When I got home and replaced it and I drilled the rivets out and found this...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-13-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,950
Posted By GCinSC2
Care to just put a finger on the breaker and see...

Care to just put a finger on the breaker and see if it’s warm, hot or Houston we have a problem.

I had a breaker that needed R&R on the ac circuit. Resistance on contacts didn’t seem to help....
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-13-2023, 04:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,804
Posted By GCinSC2
MyRVWorks Darren's propane testing video. ...

MyRVWorks Darren's propane testing video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD1qcH_hNYY
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-11-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,430
Posted By GCinSC2
crispyboy, My boot size is 11 1/2B those...

crispyboy,

My boot size is 11 1/2B those should fit you just great.

I know, makes no sense but when someone asks about what controller setting to use what works from me ain't what works for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-11-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,430
Posted By GCinSC2
This leads to a possible new thread. How does...

This leads to a possible new thread. How does brand X Y Z controller get its BRAKE NOW signal and how can that signal/output be adjusted and optioned like apply trailer brakes BEFORE (?) TV brakes....
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-10-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,136
Posted By GCinSC2
Exactly. DOT set the specs, (it's a DOT...

Exactly.

DOT set the specs, (it's a DOT certified tank, right?) they maintain and publish the list of approved locations and they know someone that knows a lot more about portable propane tanks...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-09-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By GCinSC2
No clue, just a question/idea. At the front...

No clue, just a question/idea.

At the front of your rig, somewhere or of just above the floor do you see a black box with maybe 5-6 wires coming in? the box (at least mine) has a screw holding the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-07-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,234
Posted By GCinSC2
RoyTheFC If your post is addressed to me,...

RoyTheFC

If your post is addressed to me, I'm passing on anything more than my initial comment.

Not an electrician, don't like to speculate.

Good luck,

Gary
Forum: Roof 07-07-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,304
Posted By GCinSC2
A real alternative. Roof flashing tape. If it's...

A real alternative. Roof flashing tape. If it's not readily visible. I found a roll at home center and hardware stores I bet carry it also. It's super sticky, thick with a foil top backing.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-06-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,234
Posted By GCinSC2
I don’t own a 50A dual ac but something doesn’t...

I don’t own a 50A dual ac but something doesn’t add up in my head.

I did take a look online at the Airstream manual at the 120VAC wiring for your rig. It does show each AC is on its own breaker...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2023, 06:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,243
Posted By GCinSC2
Closer look at pic yes, I missed the jackets you...

Closer look at pic yes, I missed the jackets you have.

I look at that final connection as if I'm looking at a steering system on a vehicle. Great tires, ball joints etc but one sloppy tie rod end...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-03-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,136
Posted By GCinSC2
This one is left to the pros if you want to play...

This one is left to the pros if you want to play by the rules. I did have a local place but they stopped inspecting tanks. But this DOT GOV RIN/VIN link can help you find inspection sites in your...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2023, 04:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,243
Posted By GCinSC2
I have a 30' Classic and tow with a Dodge Ram...

I have a 30' Classic and tow with a Dodge Ram 2500 with Equal-I-Zer.

1. Consider starting with the Equal-I-Zer manual setup procedure.

2. Look at the hitch head where it clamps onto the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-30-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,471
Posted By GCinSC2
You can access the star wheel and adjust w/o...

You can access the star wheel and adjust w/o pulling a wheel. A small 1/4" screwdriver is tool I'd grab. The old style adjuster tool doesn't get in there correctly. Look at an old brake to get visual...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-29-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,471
Posted By GCinSC2
Old drum brake passenger cars and trucks self...

Old drum brake passenger cars and trucks self adjusted in reverse, Dexter is forward adjusting.

Pic is from a Dexter axle showing forward adj. And a pic of my homemade brake circuit meter system....
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-29-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,471
Posted By GCinSC2
I have installed one set of Nev-R-Adjust for a...

I have installed one set of Nev-R-Adjust for a friend and one thing we did was to take the time to pre adjust the shoes into self-adjusting range.

Self adjusting takes place during forward NOT...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-25-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 518
Views: 127,102
Posted By GCinSC2
6 in a row makes 'em go. Good to hear all's well...

6 in a row makes 'em go. Good to hear all's well Mel
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-25-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,068
Posted By GCinSC2
And the old fashioned way, electrolyte hydrometer...

And the old fashioned way, electrolyte hydrometer testing. IF your battery is older school with caps etc.

From Trojan battery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgiII0OnAZg

Gary
Forum: Member Introductions 06-23-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By GCinSC2
Spam? The new member lives only a long hour...

Spam?

The new member lives only a long hour drive away from the rally site. Attending might be a source of ideas etc.

First post had incorrect link corrected in second post.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-22-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By GCinSC2
OK I see that was the wrong link to the rally,...

OK I see that was the wrong link to the rally, lets try this one.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f47/alumalina-2023-a-243842.html

That looks like it working now.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-22-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By GCinSC2
Rebecca, Sorry, no input on your ideas just...

Rebecca,

Sorry, no input on your ideas just a hello from SC and why not take a day in Oct and head to Marion and see hundreds of Airstreams at Alumalina.
...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-21-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By GCinSC2
Pete, If you go to the MyRVWorks website...

Pete,

If you go to the MyRVWorks website Darren has a lot of factory service and parts manuals. Download the water heater service manual, it has lots of info and diagnostic charts too.

Darren...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-17-2023, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By GCinSC2
SteveRbeaver, Not sure which convertor...

SteveRbeaver,

Not sure which convertor system you have but as a possible work around until parts arrive or troubleshooting etc would be to just get a 30A automotive charger and hook it up to a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-14-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,961
Posted By GCinSC2
No misinterpretation, all text was copied from...

No misinterpretation, all text was copied from Atwood service manual I attached.
Forum: Tires 06-14-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,738
Posted By GCinSC2
That just proves that it was a very SLOW leak.

That just proves that it was a very SLOW leak.
Forum: Base Camp 06-14-2023, 04:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,781
Posted By GCinSC2
Any chance to get a bit creative and connect a...

Any chance to get a bit creative and connect a water pressure gage to your system and get a real pressure reading?

I say creative because I do not know your plumbing setup. On mine it has an...
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