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Forum: Wildwood 08-09-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,485
Posted By jrs_diesel
Run a flexible rod through your burner tube. Mud...

Run a flexible rod through your burner tube. Mud daubers and spiders are bad about building nests there which make it burn poorly or not at all. If that checks out you might want to pull the slotted...
Forum: Wildwood 08-09-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,485
Posted By jrs_diesel
Check the model number on the sticker inside the...

Check the model number on the sticker inside the water heater door. My 2013 came with a Suburban SW6DE, which is the 6 gallon direct spark ignition with the electric heat option.

The switch...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 07-25-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,440
Posted By jrs_diesel
I like fishing so I bought 1 string of fishing...

I like fishing so I bought 1 string of fishing bobber lights and 1 string of bass lights. I plugged them in to each other and made one long string, and then took half of the bobbers and bass and...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-25-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By jrs_diesel
Yep, I had planned on doing just that this...

Yep, I had planned on doing just that this morning. Our dealer even did the same thing when we bought the camper. Thought that was a nice touch on thier part.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-25-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By jrs_diesel
Got the new door in last night, pretty straight...

Got the new door in last night, pretty straight forward like you said Dave. I have butyl tape under all the edges, and I'll be sealing the inner edge at the bottom for draining this morning.
...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-24-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By jrs_diesel
Water heater door replacment?

Anyone ever replace the door and mounting flange on a Suburban SW6DE?

I had to detour through a town since interstate I-81 traffic got backed up from a bad accident. Ended up bumping the side of...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-11-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,563
Posted By jrs_diesel
Like this one --->...

Like this one ---> https://deephousepage.com/smilies/pullhair.gif

Thanks Lou. I didn't expect to get 4 pages out of this either. :)
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-10-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,617
Posted By jrs_diesel
It doesn't matter if I go camping, fishing, or...

It doesn't matter if I go camping, fishing, or out to sea, I always forget one thing. And it's usually something different each time.
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-10-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,563
Posted By jrs_diesel
Wow, didn't expect 2 pages so quickly on this....

Wow, didn't expect 2 pages so quickly on this. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the great tips!
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-08-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,563
Posted By jrs_diesel
Doing a light check when alone?

Just curious how one would go about doing a light check on the trailer when towing solo? The headlight, turn signal, and 4 way flashers would be easy to check. But how would you check the brake...
Forum: Propane Systems 04-07-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,420
Posted By jrs_diesel
Depends on how far I am traveling. If it is under...

Depends on how far I am traveling. If it is under 3-4 hours, I leave the gas off and just run the fridge at home before leaving. If over that then I run with gas on and fridge in auto. Worked well...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 12-19-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,852
Posted By jrs_diesel
I bought 4 square tiles from home depot (unglazed...

I bought 4 square tiles from home depot (unglazed tiles), and put them in the oven too. They are cheap, I think it was just under $1 per tile. Still have to be careful and not cook things for to long...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 11-04-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,893
Posted By jrs_diesel
I know, it's just the electronics technician side...

I know, it's just the electronics technician side of me that keeps me doing it that way. Always nice to know if what is going on at at the pedastal before plugging in.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,893
Posted By jrs_diesel
I bought a hardwired EMS for our camper too. The...

I bought a hardwired EMS for our camper too. The EMS is mounted in the compartment where the power convertor is and I mounted the remote display in the little cubby above the fridge where we normally...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-18-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,356
Posted By jrs_diesel
Question Electric air pump for blowing out water lines?

I will be winterizing our Wildwood soon, and want to blow out all of the water lines, and use some anti freeze as well. I don't have an air compressor, but I do have a high volume air mattress pump...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-23-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,730
Posted By jrs_diesel
Your reciever is set to your account and zip code...

Your reciever is set to your account and zip code so it knows which locals to pull in for you. You are correct in that once you are out of the spot beam for your local channels, you lose them. I...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-21-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,730
Posted By jrs_diesel
Lvnlife1973, it depends on your area. In some...

Lvnlife1973, it depends on your area. In some areas locals come down on the DSS 101 satellite, which also has the main lineup for all other SD channels. In most other areas locals come down on the...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-10-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,730
Posted By jrs_diesel
That's right about aiming at multiple satellites,...

That's right about aiming at multiple satellites, they need to be in the same plane, which brings in skew angle again so that all the LNBs are in line with the satellites and can catch all the...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-09-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,730
Posted By jrs_diesel
One thing to keep in mind with directv is that...

One thing to keep in mind with directv is that they "spot beam" local channels from the satellite into the respective LMA (local market area). Your billing address zip code determines which LMA you...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-19-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,289
Posted By jrs_diesel
I put a Maxbrake on my truck. It tee's into one...

I put a Maxbrake on my truck. It tee's into one of the brake lines from the master cylinder with a pressure sensor. Calibrated it to the truck and was good to go.

My trailer does exactly what the...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 06-06-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,952
Posted By jrs_diesel
Of the trailers we looked at that had them, there...

Of the trailers we looked at that had them, there was usually a sticker that indicated where to put the bar. I usually saw it on the main wall of the camper above the slide when it was retracted in.
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-28-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,907
Posted By jrs_diesel
Question Ever had or seen a trailer and TV part ways?

Just curious if anyone has seen or had their trailer separate from the TV while traveling?
Forum: Flagstaff 05-22-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 31,901
Posted By jrs_diesel
Blowing the fuse instantly does indicate a dead...

Blowing the fuse instantly does indicate a dead short in the wiring or in the device/appliance on that circuit.

Since you have crushed wiring, that is highly suspect and likely your problem. If...
Forum: Rockwood 05-21-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,454
Posted By jrs_diesel
A direct short would have blown a fuse.

A direct short would have blown a fuse.
Forum: Rockwood 05-21-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,454
Posted By jrs_diesel
I just had a thought on this. If he pulled it to...

I just had a thought on this. If he pulled it to "set the brakes" when he set up during his camping trip, and was also plugged into shore power, then his power convertor was supplying continuous...
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