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09-09-2016, 10:54 AM
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Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
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Opened up interiors of both A/C systems to have a look around. I'm generally happy with what I found. The ductwork in the roof is well sealed and solid. No noticeable gaps where I'm losing cooled air.
The factory tried to seal the ducts past the rearmost vents, but didn't really use enough foam, so I added a bit more to close them up tight.
The unit in the front bedroom was a bit more interesting. First, I didn't know that it had a little heater attached to it, so that's nice. Second, it was actually hooked into the ducting system for the rear unit as well. I don't think that's necessary as the controller for the front unit is in the bedroom and with the door closed, losing cool air to the rear of the unit is inefficient. I built some blocker plates for the inside of the unit and taped them in. Now it should just cool the front room.
There are also vents from the ducted rear unit in the front bedroom. I blocked off the ductwork past them as I now have no need for the extended front ducts as they are blocked from the front unit. So the rear ducted unit can blow to all the rooms and the front unit is now just for the front bedroom.
Oh. And I noticed while looking around that one of the bedroom lights is cut into the AC duct that I just isolated. Another heat source in the AC eliminated.
Whee!
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09-09-2016, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 1,075
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TT related, replace the rear underseat storage bin on my 2016 F250 with the old-style cargo tray. Much better allocation of floor space.
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2016 F250 2WD CC SB XLT 6.2 3,295 lb payload cap.
2014 Salem Hemisphere 282RK 8k lbs loaded, Equal-i-zer WDH, TST 507 TPMS
2021: 35 nights already booked so far
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09-09-2016, 12:54 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,238
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While I'm here at work, DW cleaned up all the mouse droppings we found in it last night. And I'll be tracing the wiring to find out why we have no 120VAC power getting to the PI EMS. We parked it after our last trip on August 5th and had planned to use it this weekend. I bought some Fresh Cab and we also got some peppermint oil to try. I'll be putting out some traps with peanut butter tonight. Also need to try to seal up any potential entry points.
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2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS
2016 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCrew, 6.2L, 4x4, 6'9" bed
2019 Rockwood Signature 8290BS (2019 - 2022)
2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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09-09-2016, 01:59 PM
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#8724
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Building a motor driven flagpole
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09-09-2016, 06:04 PM
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2007 WildCat 32QBBS
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,349
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Building a motor driven flagpole
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Like a large scale power antenna?
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*Current: 2005 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually 6.0 diesel 4x4*
*Retired: 1987 F350 Crew Cab Dually 6.9 turbo diesel
2007 Forest River WildCat 32QBBS
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09-09-2016, 06:07 PM
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#8726
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Telescopic....bout 14 1/2' extended
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09-09-2016, 06:09 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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Waiting on UPS to deliver last piece...this is the motor assmy
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09-09-2016, 11:19 PM
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2007 WildCat 32QBBS
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,349
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Interesting Bob. I'll be lookin out for this when it's complete.
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*Retired: 1987 F350 Crew Cab Dually 6.9 turbo diesel
2007 Forest River WildCat 32QBBS
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09-10-2016, 05:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 14,428
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2Evil4U
Opened up interiors of both A/C systems to have a look around. I'm generally happy with what I found. The ductwork in the roof is well sealed and solid. No noticeable gaps where I'm losing cooled air.
The factory tried to seal the ducts past the rearmost vents, but didn't really use enough foam, so I added a bit more to close them up tight.
The unit in the front bedroom was a bit more interesting. First, I didn't know that it had a little heater attached to it, so that's nice. Second, it was actually hooked into the ducting system for the rear unit as well. I don't think that's necessary as the controller for the front unit is in the bedroom and with the door closed, losing cool air to the rear of the unit is inefficient. I built some blocker plates for the inside of the unit and taped them in. Now it should just cool the front room.
There are also vents from the ducted rear unit in the front bedroom. I blocked off the ductwork past them as I now have no need for the extended front ducts as they are blocked from the front unit. So the rear ducted unit can blow to all the rooms and the front unit is now just for the front bedroom.
Oh. And I noticed while looking around that one of the bedroom lights is cut into the AC duct that I just isolated. Another heat source in the AC eliminated.
Whee!
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By isolating Both A/C units "Front and Back" will you NOT be Cooling a Area of your unit if you are at a C/G that Only has "30A Service"? Youroo!!
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09-10-2016, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: BV VA
Posts: 283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evereddie
Because of LEDs you would be surprised how long a 12 volt lantern battery would last. For situations where there is no 12 volt power near, tuck a 12 volt lantern battery near and wire to that. I've use it for several mods and it's great. Just don't leave the door open.
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This is a great tip. Prevents you from fishing wire all over the trailer too!
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09-10-2016, 04:16 PM
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#8731
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Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
By isolating Both A/C units "Front and Back" will you NOT be Cooling a Area of your unit if you are at a C/G that Only has "30A Service"? Youroo!!
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Correct. And 100% intentional. My wife can't sleep unless it's 68F or less so if we're on 30 amp or the genset, We would use the ducted 15K during the day and the non-ducted 13.5 for sleeping as it will cool the bedroom to the required temp.
We don't generally have more than ourselves camping, (and our usual "partners" have a 43' tag axle American Eagle, so they would have room for the guests if required.).
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09-10-2016, 06:11 PM
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Failure is my business
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Slaughter, LA
Posts: 562
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Love bug season is mercifully coming to an end down here so as it is a beautiful evening, I took the chance to clean and treat the roof and wash and wax the camper. Much prettier.
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09-10-2016, 07:39 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 81
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Protected my camper and others at the RV park we are at from an invasion force of wasps hanging on a nearby pergola!
2014 Dynamax Trilogy 37BH
2015 Ram 3500 DRW
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2015 Ram 3500 DRW
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09-10-2016, 07:57 PM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
Posts: 2,372
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Walked by the camper, hung my head a bit, shook my head side to side and sighed a bit. Did hear the fridge was working properly!
Another weekend at home - cleaning out the garage.
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"Sunny" the 2017 Sunseeker 3010DS
2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
.... and lovin' life........MOST of the time.
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09-10-2016, 08:01 PM
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#8735
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Boise National Forest
Posts: 166
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaGrinch
Walked by the camper, hung my head a bit, shook my head side to side and sighed a bit. Did hear the fridge was working properly!
Another weekend at home - cleaning out the garage.
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X2, wife is deployed and the fiver sits under it's new cover.
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9.5 year old FR Cherokee 295 WP 32' toyhauler
2013 Ford F250 SD CC 4X4 4.30 gears
Tuned-- engine, music, and exhaust,
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09-11-2016, 08:48 AM
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#8736
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Albany, GA.
Posts: 1,359
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"bpadamson", if the wife is deployed then she must be military. Please extend to her a great big Thank You for her service.
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09-11-2016, 03:51 PM
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#8737
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 463
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After our last camping trip I found an infestation of carpenter ants throughout the insulation around my fridge. It took over a week to remove them.
The refrigerator cabinet had a lot of dead air space which is bad for ref efficiency, so while making it a little less inviting to creatures, I decided to improve on air flow using insulator board.
I used 3/4 inch board to line the wall and cut channels for the wiring that led to the micro, antenna, speakers and kitchen lighting. The old wires just hung along the wall. After placing the wiring into the channels, I covered both walls with 1/2 insulator board and secured them with flat roofing straps screwed to the horizontal studs. At the top I boxed off the dead air space and created a duct to allow the air to escape through the top.
I hope this is all worth it and just wasn't over engineering on my part.
The "X's" on the last pic are where the wires are running up behind the panel. I didn't want to run a screw into them.
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09-11-2016, 03:54 PM
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#8738
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Posts: 9,230
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Just got done giving it a bath. Just realised it hadn't been washed since Mayberry! WOW! Time sure fly's!
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2012 SunSeeker 3100SS Toad-1962 Futura Average 100 + days camping
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09-11-2016, 03:56 PM
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#8739
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
Just got done giving it a bath. Just realised it hadn't been washed since Mayberry! WOW! Time sure fly's!
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Wow! Since 1968?
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09-11-2016, 03:57 PM
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#8740
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
Posts: 15,649
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He bought it new then!......
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