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Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-11-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Craig.Evans
Hello Gallen, The whole heater had to come out....

Hello Gallen,
The whole heater had to come out. it was a little more than I was up for, but I've got a great propane guy nearby- he even had the fan in stock!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-10-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Craig.Evans
Eureka! Found the problem!

Thanks for everybody's support---
The solution was a new fan motor. What was interesting and not quite established was why the fan would start after a long period of inactivity, but not after the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Craig.Evans
Suburban heater issue

I thought my Suburban furnace was acting up because of erratic 12V supply but the power's all fixed up and I've still got this symptom:
The furnace will start and run till the thermostat shuts it...
Forum: Places & Routes 11-30-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,263
Posted By Craig.Evans
We spent a great week boondocking in Anza-Borrego...

We spent a great week boondocking in Anza-Borrego in 2017 and had no problem finding beautiful quiet spots to hang out - can't wait to have another opportunity to go there!
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 11-30-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,360
Posted By Craig.Evans
My son gave me a new head for the stereo to...

My son gave me a new head for the stereo to replace the dinky original equipment. Even without touching the speakers, the improvement was immediately noticeable!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-02-2018, 02:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,004
Posted By Craig.Evans
In Canada, if you are buying a used RV, you only...

In Canada, if you are buying a used RV, you only pay tax on the 'black book' value of the chassis, not the chassis and upgrades. As example, an unimproved 2006 Sprinter might only be worth 6 to...
Forum: Places & Routes 06-25-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,902
Posted By Craig.Evans
Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Places & Routes 06-14-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,902
Posted By Craig.Evans
Shipping your Sprinter

Can anyone share their experience with shipping their Sprinter overseas to New Zealand, Australia, or Europe? What problems can be expected with storage at destinations, vehicle standards in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-13-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,810
Posted By Craig.Evans
I was able to get a reset on the back of the...

I was able to get a reset on the back of the heater to reset. Whew! maybe I dodged a bullet on that one. Once we get out of this polar vortex I'll have to check it out pressurized with water. I hope...
Forum: Places & Routes 01-13-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,115
Posted By Craig.Evans
Thanks for the caution. I've followed the fuel...

Thanks for the caution. I've followed the fuel issue with great interest- apparently, it would take many thousands of kms. before the low grade diesel had an effect on my '08
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-13-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,810
Posted By Craig.Evans
Oy! Water heater problem...

For some unknown reason, I flipped on the switch for my winterized water heater while I was preparing our Roadtrek for our trip south and walked out of the van.
When I came back, I noticed the...
Forum: Places & Routes 01-10-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,115
Posted By Craig.Evans
Travel in Baja Peninsula or Chihuahua State

I've dreamed for years of touring Mexico's Copper Canyon in Chihuahua State.
My wife is nervous about travel in northern Mexico. Has anyone any experience to share? Or alternately, about Baja...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-02-2017, 02:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,839
Posted By Craig.Evans
I just had to take my Dometic burner all apart to...

I just had to take my Dometic burner all apart to clean it. My unit is from 2009 and quite a bit of rust and debris from the 'chimney' had fallen down around the burner causing ignition failure. If...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 09-14-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,633
Posted By Craig.Evans
Papa Bear's bed is too hard...

My wife and I have had a great experience this year with our 2008 Roadtrek Adventurous RS, except...- she finds the cushions of the bed too firm for a good night's sleep.
Mattress toppers might be...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-18-2017, 01:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,611
Posted By Craig.Evans
Sanitizing water system...

So my Roadtrek manual recommended sanitizing the water system after any long period of non-use. They recommended 2 lt. of bleach to a full tank of water, flush, then fill for use.
Man, we're on our...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-01-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,878
Posted By Craig.Evans
Thanks for the reply, sounds like it should be...

Thanks for the reply, sounds like it should be approached with caution
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-01-2017, 02:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,878
Posted By Craig.Evans
Nacimiento-ferguson Road, California

Rated one of the worlds best motorcycle roads and one of its most dangerous, the Nacimiento-Ferguson Road in Big Sur has amazing scenery. Has anyone travelled it in a 23' Class B?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-31-2017, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,675
Posted By Craig.Evans
;)Mike to the rescue again! Thanks for the fast...

;)Mike to the rescue again!
Thanks for the fast reply, Mike. I thought it might be as simple as disconnecting the motor- knowing its easy to move to a bed setup if broken will help avoid ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-30-2017, 02:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,675
Posted By Craig.Evans
Manually operate the power sofa

My wife would like me to be prepared in the event our power sofa/bed fails while on the road. Has anyone operated the mechanism manually? Ours is a 2008 Roadtrek Adventurous RS
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-16-2017, 02:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,364
Posted By Craig.Evans
Found my answer-- the battery connections were...

Found my answer-- the battery connections were loose. When they were discharged enough, the batteries couldn't catch up before they froze. $400 later and tightened connections on new batteries has...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-07-2017, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,882
Posted By Craig.Evans
Inverter sometimes charging?..

My inverter shows charging fine from the van's alternator, but not when plugged into the wall or running off the generator- anyone know where to start with this?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-07-2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,364
Posted By Craig.Evans
inverter problems, I think

My inverter seems to charge batteries fine through the engine's alternator, but charging while plugged into regular AC or off the generator seems to be a fail... Any one know where to start?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-31-2016, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,364
Posted By Craig.Evans
Thanks for the fast reply Mike. I just referred...

Thanks for the fast reply Mike.
I just referred ,again, to my manual...
It says clearly that the Monitor Panel cuts off all power to the coach. It also states that prior to plugging in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-31-2016, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,364
Posted By Craig.Evans
Plugged in but no charge to batteries

I'm the new owner of a 2008 Adventurous rs on Sprinter Chassis that's been plugged in for the last 2 days, but doesn't show any increased charge to the batteries. My LED's on my inverter show the...
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