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Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-24-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,916
Posted By alwechs
This is a 2006. A road assistance guy came over...

This is a 2006. A road assistance guy came over and lifted it with a heavy-duty trolley jack (to replace a flat tire), but even that required several pieces of wood to get it high enough. What size...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-24-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,916
Posted By alwechs
jacking up a Roadtrek

I've seen a couple of posts on this, and I have to stay I'm still confused. I understand that most people say the scissor jack that comes with the van doesn't work. One person suggested getting a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-05-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,918
Posted By alwechs
Also bonus questions: what is the general...

Also bonus questions: what is the general consumption of propane, like per day if you use it non-stop? And is the freezer section removable?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-05-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,918
Posted By alwechs
Dometic fridge: yay or nay?

I'm looking to replace a 2006 Dometic fridge that no longer works. Has anyone had a bad experience with more recent Dometics (2354 or 2355 is the one I'm looking at). The reason I ask is I looked at...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
Posted By alwechs
I have a 190 from 2006 ... do you think it would...

I have a 190 from 2006 ... do you think it would be the same fridge as yours? I'm not sure what the model number is.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-02-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,483
Posted By alwechs
rebuilt fridge company

Does anyone know the company that sells rebuilt Dometic fridges in the Midwest? I believe they are in Indiana or Illinois. I saw someone discussing them here a while ago. Bonus question: fridge model...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-13-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By alwechs
black water tank cleaning product

Can anyone recommend a product I can put in a black water tank to clean/dissolve solids off the sensors? I'm getting false readings on an empty tank. I see a few products out there -- wondering if...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,902
Posted By alwechs
Roadtrek fill-up problems

I have a Roadtrek 2006 built on Chevy Express 3500. Has anyone else with a make around this time experience problems filling the gas tank? Some gas pumps are no problem; others seem to shut off the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-08-2022, 01:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By alwechs
OK, so if I'm understanding this photo correctly...

OK, so if I'm understanding this photo correctly the plug slips into that tab that is part of the circuitboard? And the actual connectors are hidden underneath the bottom of the board, so you can't...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-07-2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By alwechs
It's funny you mention that -- there's a slot on...

It's funny you mention that -- there's a slot on the bottom the exact size of the plug, but when I reach around inside I don't feel anything to plug it into ... just a circuit board. I've been trying...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-07-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By alwechs
Sorry for delay -- I did test it out and the...

Sorry for delay -- I did test it out and the heater does appear to be working (water out of the hot tap was warmer than the cold tap, but not hot -- assume it has to sit in the water heater for a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-06-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By alwechs
Roadtrek 2006 -- ID this wire?

Can anybody ID this wire? It's coming from my water heater. I'm trying to figure out if it plugs into something, and if so, what? Don't see anything to plug it into ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-03-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By alwechs
Not sure about the hot -- haven't actually used...

Not sure about the hot -- haven't actually used the water heater yet. (just purchased)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-03-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By alwechs
From the pump and using cold water.

From the pump and using cold water.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-03-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By alwechs
air leak in sink faucet -- Roadtrek 190 2006

So I seem to have air getting into my faucet -- water only comes out in small spurts. The shower works fine, but maybe the air is getting into the pump but only noticeable at the sink because more...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-14-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 759
Posted By alwechs
plugging in the water heater

When I bought my Roadtrek 2006 last year it was winterized and the seller had unplugged the water heater, as they recommend. I found the loose plug/wire from the heater, but I can't seem to find the...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 07-14-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By alwechs
Oh, is that the 2004 roadtrek? I see it at the...

Oh, is that the 2004 roadtrek? I see it at the bottom now
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 07-14-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By alwechs
Hi. I'd be interested in that. Can you tell me...

Hi. I'd be interested in that. Can you tell me how old it is? Also what vehicle did you pull it from? I'll have to make sure it fits mine ... Thanks!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-01-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,078
Posted By alwechs
Radio head unit recommendations?

I'm looking to replace the stock radio. Wondering if folks have recommendations? I'm looking for something (double din) that can support a back-up camera and also good bluetooth connections (one Sony...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-01-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,911
Posted By alwechs
installing rear camera in 2006 Roadtrek

Anybody have any advice on how to route the cable from rear to front? What about the best path from the license plate area to the interior? Other advice? Thanks.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-19-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,000
Posted By alwechs
2006 Roadtrek vibration issue

It's only noticeable when I'm driving down a STEEP hill at speeds above maybe 20 or 25 mph. When I brake, the whole van starts shaking and bouncing from side to side. Quite hazardous. When I slow...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-02-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By alwechs
It's the wall...

It's the wall...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By alwechs
Fan noise in rt 190

Newby here. Noticed a fan sound coming from the area of the pump and Heater. Stays on when pump is off. Any idea what this is? Wouldn't a nonstop fan kill the house battery?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By alwechs
removal of AC unit in Roadtrek

I was just wondering -- has anyone ever removed the AC/heat pump unit from the roof and traveled without it? I was thinking that if I was traveling for a long time in the northwest, Alaska,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-18-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 857
Posted By alwechs
rusted threads in annode plug socket

The Roadtrek I just purchased had the anode from the hot water heater removed all winter, and there's rust all along the threads where it screws in. Now it only screws in a few turns. Haven't tested...
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