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Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 05-18-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,053
Posted By rtbill
Usually you can park close enough to the power...

Usually you can park close enough to the power pedestal that a short cable will reach. I got a 6' cable to put through the hole. A plus is you can keep a portable surge protector inside the locked...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-26-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,854
Posted By rtbill
At the moment it sounds like paying anything...

At the moment it sounds like paying anything involving real money -- like salaries -- is prioritized.

We really don't need a rerun of Aug 2011. Back then at least the GOP ultimately responded to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-26-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,453
Posted By rtbill
Have you checked Washington State Parks? There...

Have you checked Washington State Parks? There are several scattered around the Olympic Peninsula -- Dosewallips, Ft Worden, Ft Flagler, Sequim Bay, Hoh Rainforest inside the park, Kalaloch ... some...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-10-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By rtbill
Cross your fingers when it comes to dimensions. I...

Cross your fingers when it comes to dimensions. I replaced the fridge in our 200 Versatile with a Norcold that was allegedly identical. It was actually about 1/2" taller. It fit but I had to slightly...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-10-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By rtbill
Have you looked at a Winnebago Ekko? Ticks all...

Have you looked at a Winnebago Ekko? Ticks all your boxes except perhaps for construction quality. Indications are quality of the '23s is improved.
Forum: B+ General Discussion 10-06-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,898
Posted By rtbill
The Ekko seemed like a sufficiently good...

The Ekko seemed like a sufficiently good improvement over our 20 year old Roadtrek 200V that we bought one. The numerous problems reported in the Facebook group had us on edge. However, our unit is...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-29-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By rtbill
On our 200 I simply measured the diameter of the...

On our 200 I simply measured the diameter of the holes and got that size. Sorry, I don't remember what it was.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-01-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By rtbill
I used peel rivets when I replaced our 200's...

I used peel rivets when I replaced our 200's storage door hinges. Did not damage the fiberglass. https://www.mcmaster.com/rivets/high-strength-blind-rivets-for-soft-materials/
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 07-01-2022, 03:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,960
Posted By rtbill
We camped in Glacier once with friends who had a...

We camped in Glacier once with friends who had a popup trailer. They had a homemade outdoor shower like this. A park ranger almost had a stroke when she saw it. Followed by a conniption fit,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-30-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 807
Posted By rtbill
Free Fake-turi

Having sold our Roadtrek we don't need the imitation Vent-turi I built to vent the generator exhaust above the roof. It works great as you can see in the picture. Free. Pick up only in Seattle. PM me.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-30-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By rtbill
I had an independent mechanic evaluate the...

I had an independent mechanic evaluate the steering on our '01 200V Roadtrek (Chevy 3500 chassis). He recommended tightening the steering box. That took most of the slop out of the steering.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-26-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By rtbill
On our Roadtrek the water inlet to the tank is...

On our Roadtrek the water inlet to the tank is opposite the vent. If I fill at a high flow rate it seems the water must shoot across the tank creating a wave against the wall with the vent that...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-16-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By rtbill
Fans absolutely will help. On your class A the...

Fans absolutely will help. On your class A the chimney above the fridge produces enough natural draft to cool the fridge. Installations on Bs with side vents just do not draw enough air over the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-19-2022, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Posted By rtbill
It's a sink-shaped plastic liner. The drain lines...

It's a sink-shaped plastic liner. The drain lines up with the sink drain.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-19-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,412
Posted By rtbill
The method I have used for setting the pressure...

The method I have used for setting the pressure in our Roadtrek's tires starts with the manufacturer's intended contact patch area. That's the maximum weight divided by the maximum pressure. For our...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-19-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Posted By rtbill
The hygienic sink? First thing we threw away! Who...

The hygienic sink? First thing we threw away! Who has room to waste carrying that stupid thing? The ridiculous table that was too big to stow anywhere inside was second. I made a much nicer and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-08-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,026
Posted By rtbill
Our '01 200 on a 2000 Chevy 3500 chassis recently...

Our '01 200 on a 2000 Chevy 3500 chassis recently had a similar problem. I replaced a burned out backup bulb. All of the lights went nuts. There was crazy crossover between the turn lamps, brake...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-06-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By rtbill
That does not necessarily mean the monitor is not...

That does not necessarily mean the monitor is not connected to the battery. The Link monitor I installed in our RT 200 is powered by a direct connection to the battery's positive terminal. I suppose...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 01-23-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,067
Posted By rtbill
Junk yards have next to no idea what they have,...

Junk yards have next to no idea what they have, and particularly not for highly specialized RV coach parts. We tried to find a window part for our 20 year old Roadtrek after it was broken into. Junk...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 01-02-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,277
Posted By rtbill
mkguitar has hit a lot of good points. I'll add...

mkguitar has hit a lot of good points. I'll add that if you want to use the van in freezing conditions you either need a 4-season water system or you have to make do with carrying a small quantity of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,026
Posted By rtbill
My mistake -- the test I quoted was actually on...

My mistake -- the test I quoted was actually on 12v DC. That was an 80 degree clear summer day with the fridge facing the sun.

Different Dometic models may work better or worse.

NW Lady -- If...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,026
Posted By rtbill
A Dometic will work fine if you add fans to blow...

A Dometic will work fine if you add fans to blow air over the coils, particularly if you block certain vents to force air over the finned tube at the top. This is not hard to do and much easier and...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 11-25-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,785
Posted By rtbill
Sorry to hear you're having this experience but...

Sorry to hear you're having this experience but it's a Roadtreak. Leaking is what they do.

Years ago I discovered the plywood under the bed in our '01 200 was rotting thanks to the rear window and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-19-2021, 02:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By rtbill
Have never had a problem with level owning this...

Have never had a problem with level owning this van 20 years.

The overriding criterion was direct replacement with minimum fuss. It didn't quite work out that way, but close enough. With 3-way...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-13-2021, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,743
Posted By rtbill
This refrigerator does not have any removable...

This refrigerator does not have any removable parts on the bottom.

My idea for modifying the top of the cabinet worked out. Pics attached.
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