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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 05-26-2023, 03:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,299
Posted By Average_alice
I have added some updates on the video...

I have added some updates on the video description… short story is we got a second unit which also failed! So unit number three is working fine and it’s a LG 8k btu. Not knowing why the first two...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2021, 12:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,469
Posted By Average_alice
I probably am mis-quoting our mechanic but it was...

I probably am mis-quoting our mechanic but it was done through the radiator; my understanding was that our coolant was mixing with engine hydrocarbons, and we had a blown head gasket (even though...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-27-2021, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,469
Posted By Average_alice
Make sure you run a chemical block test! We...

Make sure you run a chemical block test! We didn’t know about those...around $40 maybe...our biggest buying mistake.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-27-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,469
Posted By Average_alice
Yes, that's what we've ended up doing in the...

Yes, that's what we've ended up doing in the space of about a year. They're amazing at the moment...time will tell.
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 01-27-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,916
Posted By Average_alice
Sharing window leak tips

We bought nearly the identical RT (ours is year 2000 with the 7 liter Chevy engine), and virtually every window has leaked in some way, but especially the rear one (hence we had to re-build the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-27-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,469
Posted By Average_alice
Fixing up the Safari Trek looks like fun, and...

Fixing up the Safari Trek looks like fun, and don't you just love those old school names like "ElectroMajic Bed"? People were different back then...
Thanks for the mention of the fan clutch brands!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-26-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,469
Posted By Average_alice
It's not the bargain you would think

I can only speak to having bought a 20 year old Roadtrek with 100,000 miles and it's been a two-year plus or minus project. First choice for me if I were to do it all over again (if you're capable)...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-09-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,576
Posted By Average_alice
Hidden leaks/sour smells - How far to look?

Has anyone with an older Roadtrek experienced a leak from the fantastic fan that wasn't obvious and accumulated behind the vinyl ceiling? Just curious. Or has anybody else had an unexplained sour...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-09-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,806
Posted By Average_alice
Well maybe I don't know enough to intelligently...

Well maybe I don't know enough to intelligently contribute to this discussion buy we've had Weldtec rear wheel spacers on for 1.5 years, maybe 12000 miles, no problems. Ours is a year 2000 Chevy...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 01-03-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,455
Posted By Average_alice
Has your grey paint job withstood dings and what...

Has your grey paint job withstood dings and what type of paint was it? This is a great job done here and interesting design ideas. Cool curved cut in the kitchen wall that looks still structurally...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 01-03-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,545
Posted By Average_alice
Looking for a water leak and came across this...

Looking for a water leak and came across this older post. Thanks - it’s beyond my abilities so I’m wondering if we can just abandon the lights over the front cab (mine don’t function)
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-22-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,299
Posted By Average_alice
UPDATE: My Frigidaire AC unit has stopped...

UPDATE: My Frigidaire AC unit has stopped cooling and it is not yet 1 year old. The compressor seems to kick on (there is a surge) and the fan works, but it's not putting out cold air. I'll try to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-21-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,652
Posted By Average_alice
update

The new spring was sticking and not "springing" so I sprayed it with white lithium grease and right now it's functioning OK.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-15-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
Thanks for this info. I wish my husband and I...

Thanks for this info. I wish my husband and I were more mechanically inclined and we could do some of these things ourselves.

To justify all these expensive repairs ($600 for this starter) I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-15-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
You found it! Very helpful; thanks!

You found it! Very helpful; thanks!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-15-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
Much thanks to all the folks posting their...

Much thanks to all the folks posting their photos! I know how hard it is to take those, and a dirty experience!
Unfortunately, the closest one is the last photo from the Mexican Doctor and it's...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-05-2020, 01:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,358
Posted By Average_alice
[QUOTE=Doneworking;116533] We have a few faves...

[QUOTE=Doneworking;116533] We have a few faves above 8000 feet in the Rockies (NF hosted campgrounds) for good summer camping and hiking that have no cell service and it is amazing how beneficial it...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-05-2020, 01:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,358
Posted By Average_alice
I sympathize! First couple of times we did it,...

I sympathize! First couple of times we did it, I was scared, and at night I have to play some white noise recording or I would be listening for strange noises all night. Also I imagine it depends...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
I guess my personality is an irritant to some of...

I guess my personality is an irritant to some of these guys - you could call them gunslingers- Anyway the current repair guy agrees the muffler is 2” too low now and plans to raise it and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
Thanks for your post- yes it’s the van exhaust- I...

Thanks for your post- yes it’s the van exhaust- I should have remembered there’s a generator too! Actually I miscounted: today it’s at the 4th place for repair. I guess exhaust fabrication is more of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
Bummer! I was hoping somebody with my van had a...

Bummer! I was hoping somebody with my van had a photo. It’s the metal structure/hanger that needs to be rebuilt. I’m on my 3rd repair shop with this.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2020, 03:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,400
Posted By Average_alice
Roadtrek exhaust hanger

This is a great forum so I’m posting asking for help - our year 2000 RT Chevy has had a couple of exhaust hanger issues and in the course of trying to get it fixed I never took a photo of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2020, 02:46 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,358
Posted By Average_alice
We exclusively do dispersed camping or...

We exclusively do dispersed camping or boondocking (unless we’re in a bind of some sort). It is easier with a partner but you should watch the Cheap RV living videos about why you shouldn’t be afraid...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 09-04-2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,299
Posted By Average_alice
. I forgot to show in the video I did carefully...

. I forgot to show in the video I did carefully drill a few small holes in the bottom tray that catches the condensation, careful to miss the Freon lines. I’m guessing over time they will clog with...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2020, 09:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,652
Posted By Average_alice
photos

a few photos. It seems to be fixed now.
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