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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
03-03-2022, 12:46 AM
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Dometic over cool solution
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That's a nifty solution. Does the Inkbird come...
That's a nifty solution. Does the Inkbird come with a temperature probe or do you have to mount the unit in the fridge? I couldn't quite tell from the Amazon description
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General Discussion Forum
03-03-2022, 12:35 AM
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RT 210 water heater door panel
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fwdanielson
Got this one if you need it
If you have the flush mount trim with the square insert I have one left over from my recent water heater replacement. Here is a picture, it came out upsidown but you should get the idea. Let me know...
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General Discussion Forum
01-31-2022, 02:38 AM
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Replacing water heater on old vans
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fwdanielson
What did you use to seal it when reinstalling the...
What did you use to seal it when reinstalling the door? How did it work? I'm leaning towards using Sikaflex or similar polyurethane caulk.
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General Discussion Forum
01-30-2022, 11:30 PM
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Replacing water heater on old vans
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Started pulling the water heater today. The...
Started pulling the water heater today. The sealant from the factory was definitely not butyl tape. It was originally white and just stained black around the edges. It is still malleable and feels...
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General Discussion Forum
01-20-2022, 01:03 PM
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Replacing water heater on old vans
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Pictures
Here's a couple of pictures showing how the gap increases towards the bottom and how it spans the ridge in the side of the van along the way. I was a bitt surprised when measuring to find that the...
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General Discussion Forum
01-20-2022, 02:27 AM
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Replacing water heater on old vans
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Replacing water heater on old vans
It's time to replace the water heater on our 1995 Chevy based Roadterk. The mechanics of it are pretty straightforward but I'm a bit unsure how they sealed it on the outside. The sides are curved in...
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General Discussion Forum
12-26-2021, 04:40 PM
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Towing
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Gross Combined Weight Rating
For the record the number you want is the gross combined weight rating or GCWR. This is the maximum total weight of the vehicle and towed weight. The rated maximum towing capacity assumes the vehicle...
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General Discussion Forum
04-18-2021, 04:09 PM
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Restore or Update?
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3,847
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If you've only recently purchased the van the...
If you've only recently purchased the van the best advice I can give is don't change anything until you have some experience with it. After some time on the road and in camp your priorities will...
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Fuel Economy
10-08-2020, 04:56 PM
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Post your MPG
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fwdanielson
GM makes a TBI intake manifold that bolts to the...
GM makes a TBI intake manifold that bolts to the Vortec heads so you can upgrade the heads and keep the TBI injection and computer. That and a set of junkyard heads would not be terribly expensive. I...
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Fuel Economy
10-08-2020, 03:52 PM
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Post your MPG
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Vortec vs TBI
That's why I pointed out that my 95 has a TBI motor. That engine was introduced in 1987. The Vortec motors introduced in 1996 were a substantial improvement.
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Fuel Economy
10-08-2020, 12:33 PM
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Post your MPG
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Update on 1995 Chevy
Our 1995 Chevy Roadtrek 190 Versatile is the last year of the old style Chey van chassis with the last year of the TBI 350. We have been getting 10.5 to 11 MPG and also had hot soak vapor lock...
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General Discussion Forum
05-14-2018, 05:29 PM
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Do you use your wet bathroom for showers?
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All the time
We have an older Roadtrek with the shower in the aisle and the floor drain and use the shower all the time, even when there are bath houses. My wife especially likes the privacy of using our own...
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General Discussion Forum
04-11-2018, 09:38 PM
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Cooking in your RV? Yes or No
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All of the time
We cook most of our meals in the van on the stove. Everything from shrimp and grits to chicken parmigiana to poached fish. Our van is an older Roadtrek with a proper vent hood and a stainless steel...
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Places & Routes
04-11-2018, 09:20 PM
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boondocking spots in Utah? specific areas. in 24’ class B rental
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Red Cliffs National Conservation Area
There is camping available at the Red Cliffs NCA which is about an hour from Zion and is a worthy spot to visit in it's own right. Besides the actual Red Cliffs campground there is a campground at...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
09-25-2017, 03:36 PM
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Onan summer and winter setting
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fwdanielson
The air pre-heater gets warm air from the...
The air pre-heater gets warm air from the generator engine running and does not have any effect during a cold start.
Is the generator propane powered by any chance? Propane units do not have the...
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Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools
09-25-2017, 03:15 PM
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RoadTrek AC swap.
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fwdanielson
In ended up installing a 5000BTU unit because...
In ended up installing a 5000BTU unit because that was the only one I could find that was not too tall to fit in the opening. It works but doesn't quite keep up on 95 degree summer days her in the...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
09-25-2017, 03:02 PM
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Onan summer and winter setting
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It should have the air pre-heater flap and...
It should have the air pre-heater flap and control. Here is a picture facing the generator airbox and carburetor. The airbox says "Air Pre-Heater Push in for winter Pull out for Summer" with an arrow...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
06-16-2017, 06:59 PM
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Someone tell me this is a good way to carry a kayak
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fwdanielson
Someone tell me this is a good way to carry a kayak
The picture is from the 1993 Roadtrek brochure. Mine is a 95 Chevy and essentially the same van. I'm going on a fishing trip next month and need to bring the kayak.
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Trading Post | Classifieds
03-02-2017, 01:24 PM
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WTB: Class B W/Upper Bunk
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fwdanielson
I had noticed this on Craigslist recently. From...
I had noticed this on Craigslist recently. From the description it sounds close to what you are looking for.
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5994337972.html
There's also a nice looking...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-01-2017, 12:33 PM
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How many amps through roadtrek 12 volt plugs
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fwdanielson
The fuse is the limit
That outlet is powered by a circuit from the 12 volt distribution panel and has a fuse. The fuse is the limit of the circuit and the outlet. If you're not sure which one it is just plug something in...
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General Discussion Forum
02-28-2017, 09:04 PM
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Fridge access
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fwdanielson
Sorry for the confusion. I meant remove the...
Sorry for the confusion. I meant remove the fridge instead of attempting to remove the upper vent. Once the fridge is out you can access anything and the upper vent can be left alone.
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General Discussion Forum
02-28-2017, 08:33 PM
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Fridge access
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fwdanielson
Why service? The fridge is 20 years old and could...
Why service? The fridge is 20 years old and could stand a good flue cleaning. It struggles to keep up with the hot Florida weather at times and I plan to re-install using the manufacturer's...
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General Discussion Forum
02-28-2017, 05:51 PM
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Fridge access
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3,596
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fwdanielson
These folks at arpv.com sell fan kits and...
These folks at arpv.com sell fan kits and controllers but are rather pricey. If you're handy at some lightweight fabrication and wiring you could make the same setup for less. There are any number of...
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General Discussion Forum
02-28-2017, 05:42 PM
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Fridge access
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3,596
Posted By
fwdanielson
Thanks for learning that for us. I've been...
Thanks for learning that for us. I've been eyeballing the upper vent and thinking about trying to take it off. When I need to service the fridge it is coming out.
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General Discussion Forum
02-28-2017, 03:42 PM
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78
Should Newbies Steer Clear of Every Buying an RV
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18,959
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fwdanielson
I think it's less likely that the drop out rate...
I think it's less likely that the drop out rate is that high and more likely that the industry is channel stuffing. As a longtime cigar smoker I saw the same thing happen in the 90's when that became...
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