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Old 05-18-2017, 05:32 PM   #1
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Hello from Edmonton,Alberta, Canada!

Bought a new Flagstaff Classic Superlite fifth wheel (8528 IWKS) this spring, still working out the "bugs". Had a problem with 1. the thermostat (which is a REAL problem in Canada!) and 2. issue with CO monitor. Those seem worked out now. Another issue is 3. adding water to the water tank, it develops an "air pocket" or something and won't fill unless I press the nozzle tight against the intake.

NOW, 4, I'm trying to figure out if the TV is connected properly??? Behind the TV there is the power outlet, a cable w/booster hook up and an connector for the bedroom. The coax going to the TV comes up through a hole in the wall? Where is it coming from? Shouldn't it be connected to the booster outlet?

Oh, and 5, never seen this before but our toilet plugged twice already! I thought it was a straight pipe/drop to the black tank, apparently not! Anyone have issues?

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Old 05-18-2017, 08:42 PM   #2
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First off Ken....welcome from a fellow Canadian, you should fine the forum very helpful. What issues did you have with the thermostat? If I can give any advice it would be replace the thermostat. The analog ones that come in these trailers are not that good and have a very wide temperature cycling point. I have switched the last 2 trailers with a digital one...much better. Yours is likely the Coleman Mach, they can usually be had for a reasonable price on Amazon, are a perfect fit to replace the existing one and are a wire for wire swap. When adding water to the fresh water tank, they seem to burp a lot when filling. Walmart and Canadian Tire sell a very inexpensive water filler that attaches to your hose and has a long throat that you stick down the fill tube...problem solved, last one I bought was under $10.
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Old 05-19-2017, 06:45 AM   #3
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Welcome from SW Ohio ,enjoy your 5thwheel !
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Old 05-19-2017, 06:50 AM   #4
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Welcome from Alabama, and congratulations on your new 5th Wheel!


Looks like WFD has addressed a lot of your questions -- as for the toilet paper plugging your holding tank - I am a little unclear - where exactly is it plugging?


Finally, looking forward to visiting your fine city next year when we return from Alaska in July!!
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Old 05-19-2017, 07:19 AM   #5
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Congratulations on acquiring your new memory maker!
X2 on the filler tube. It also makes it so you don't need to stand there holding the hose. In addition, I'd add a flow meter to the water fill setup. It will let you see how much water you are putting into the tank. I like to fill my tank about half full. This meter helps me know when it is done, without running back inside and pushing the tank button.
https://smile.amazon.com/Orbit-56854...ter+flow+meter

Good luck!
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Old 05-19-2017, 10:22 AM   #6
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Old 05-19-2017, 07:47 PM   #7
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Welcome from the Fraser Valley, B.C.
And congrats on the new 5th!!
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