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Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-27-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,701
Posted By rstl99
I'd go with recommended grade 75W90, unless you...

I'd go with recommended grade 75W90, unless you have a reason not to do so.

Your van owner's manual (or certainly the shop manual if you can get one, not a bad idea, I ordered one for mine) will...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-21-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,701
Posted By rstl99
Just read the Factory Service Manual for my Dodge...

Just read the Factory Service Manual for my Dodge 3500 van based camper (Roadtrek). Recommended differential oil change interval for Schedule B (severe duty) is about 20,000 kms (12,000 miles). For...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-17-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,701
Posted By rstl99
Thanks for the explanation on the rear axles used...

Thanks for the explanation on the rear axles used on many of these vans.

Mine is a 2001 Dodge (3500) Roadtrek. Based on the Dodge service manual and a VIN decoder it has a 9 1/4 inch HD axle...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-17-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,701
Posted By rstl99
So glad you walked away from what sounded like a...

So glad you walked away from what sounded like a horrendous accident.
I assume since you live in California there would not have been serious rust issues underneath that could partly explain the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By rstl99
So if I understand, when the configuration is for...

So if I understand, when the configuration is for seating (not sleeping), the four wood pieces are flipped up and put on top of the seating cushions, and the back rest pieces fit on top of them? I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-17-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,296
Posted By rstl99
About the original question, diesel is DEFINITELY...

About the original question, diesel is DEFINITELY less of a fire risk than gas. A couple of years ago, unbeknownst to me at the time, the fuel filter in my diesel Mercedes Benz station wagon started...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-15-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By rstl99
2001 Roadtrek Popular - what are these wood pieces for?

Just wondering what the four spring loaded wood pieces are for, located on the inside of the side walls of the sitting/sleeping area in the Roadtrek Popular. Here you see them flipped up to allow...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-13-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By rstl99
Thanks Mike I'll keep that in mind!

Thanks Mike I'll keep that in mind!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-13-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By rstl99
Thanks, I hadn't looked at the 2001 manual online...

Thanks, I hadn't looked at the 2001 manual online since it said it's for the GM chassis (mine is a Dodge) but now I see the wiring diagrams it contains, so that's very helpful, thank you!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By rstl99
All seems well with the fridge. No idiot lights...

All seems well with the fridge.
No idiot lights on it, and didn't check for the voltage drop on 12v, but when I plugged house AC in and let it run for a couple of hours, there was a noticeable drop...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By rstl99
Thanks guys for clarifying about 12v source, and...

Thanks guys for clarifying about 12v source, and time required to get some cooling to happen. I just figured I'd hear a noise or something, but nothing... Maybe I'll just connect house AC to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-04-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By rstl99
Wiring panel for 2001 RT 190

Trying to diagnose my Dometic fridge so checking fuses.

Here is the fuse arrangement in the wiring panel on my 2001 RT 190.

I have no manual or wiring diagram, so am trying to figure out if the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-04-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,789
Posted By rstl99
RT190 Dometic Fridge issues

Hi all,
Trying to figure out my Dometic Fridge operation in my 2001 Roadtrek.
I have the installation and operating instructions for the fridge.
I don't have the wiring diagram for this Roadtrek....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-24-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By rstl99
Doh! Silly me, I just looked and see the 4...

Doh! Silly me, I just looked and see the 4 screws holding on the removable panel above the battery compartment, which indeed will make removal and insertion MUCH easier! Those Roadtrek designers...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-20-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By rstl99
Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated....

Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated.
Betaguy thanks for the tip on removing that platform panel, which indeed would make removal and reinstallation so much easier (on my shoulders arms...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-18-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By rstl99
Yes, I had one of those straps that grab on to...

Yes, I had one of those straps that grab on to the posts. But with the low "ceiling" clearance under there, it was a bit of a bear to lift the battery enough by the strap and swing them out of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-18-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By rstl99
Coach batteries back of Roadtrek 190

I purchased a Roadtrek 190 last summer, and in the Fall, thought wise (because of the cold winter here) to remove the two coach batteries in the rear compartment.

This was difficult to do,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-16-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By rstl99
Thank you Steve. Indeed may be fine to protect...

Thank you Steve. Indeed may be fine to protect against dust and other winborne contaminants in Calif, but 2 feet of snow and ice in our winter up here may possibly be too much for the thin cover. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-03-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,824
Posted By rstl99
Yes, indeed, water intrusion from roof or windows...

Yes, indeed, water intrusion from roof or windows is my main motivation for a cover. Cheers.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-03-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,824
Posted By rstl99
A canopy would not work for me, double-width...

A canopy would not work for me, double-width driveway but I need room to park my SUV beside the camper.

I hear what you are saying, that covers can in some cases do more harm than good. I used to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-03-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,824
Posted By rstl99
Those who say "don't use a cover" mustn't live in...

Those who say "don't use a cover" mustn't live in our northern climes, where we get 3 feet of snow, freezing rain, sleet, and whatever old man winter throws at us for 4-5 months.

Looking for a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-30-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By rstl99
Found it (duh!). As the manual said "this drain...

Found it (duh!). As the manual said "this drain is on the fresh water tank behind driver rear wheel of Dodge models". WHat they meant to say was that the drain valve is hidden behind the rear...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-30-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,284
Posted By rstl99
2001 RT water drain valve - where is it?!?

Newby question (first time winterizing):
I've read the "ahem" owners manual (no photos of course).
I have a 2001 Roadtrek 190P on the Dodge van.
I want to drain the main water tank.
Where the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-29-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By rstl99
Winter cover for 2001 Dodge RT 190P

Would anyone have a recommendation for an affordable winter cover for my 2001 Dodge Roadtrek 190 Popular?
Preferably from a Canadian supplier.
Thanks.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-17-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,463
Posted By rstl99
Thanks Steve, glad to know you have the same...

Thanks Steve, glad to know you have the same configuration of tables in your 2002 190P, which tells me that the cloverleaf table was probably stock in my 2001.
With time I'll get to figure out what...
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