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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-02-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Rdeemat
12v lights not working

When I bought the RV many years ago it only had one 12v battery. Three years ago I installed four 6v batteries per the schematic on the inside of the door but being braindead on electrical issues I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-01-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Rdeemat
12v lights not working

Problem solved, two wires were missing. Thanks for help from those who replied.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 02-01-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Rdeemat
Their fairly new but I’ll go check. Kinda thought...

Their fairly new but I’ll go check. Kinda thought being hooked up to 110 power source would keep them charged.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 01-31-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 886
Posted By Rdeemat
12v lights not working on battery power

I live in my 37’ triple slide 5th wheel, have for 14 years now. During the recent wind storm a fallen tree knocked out the power for a few days. Isn’t my 4 inline 6v battery system supposed to at...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-06-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,786
Posted By Rdeemat
Also I might add that I’ve lived in my 37’ triple...

Also I might add that I’ve lived in my 37’ triple slide Cedar Creek for 8 years now using propane pretty much every day. Don’t imagine it would ever be a problem for part timers and periodic users of...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-04-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,786
Posted By Rdeemat
Eureka, I discovered the problem. The oil in...

Eureka, I discovered the problem. The oil in propane clogged up my regulator and there was almost no pressure on the outlet side, gas pressure gauge registered only 2 lbs. after replacing the...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-02-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,786
Posted By Rdeemat
You have the same furnace as I, and I was having...

You have the same furnace as I, and I was having the same popping and sputtering problem, and eventually just blew cold air. I disconnected the copper tubing from the furnace and the connection to...
Forum: General Community Discussions 12-02-2018, 09:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,086
Posted By Rdeemat
Obviously you’re not acquainted with the...

Obviously you’re not acquainted with the craigslist scams. I sell lots of stuff on Craigslist. Get lots of calls from scammers. Typically they say they will send a pic up guy and give you a cashiers...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 11-13-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,786
Posted By Rdeemat
I too have the very same problem only with an...

I too have the very same problem only with an extra twist. As it’s running I can hear the unit popping and sputtering when standing outside next to the exhaust. It’s a 2007 Suburban SF-42F propane...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 11-13-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,416
Posted By Rdeemat
Same with me. I pulled the unit out and replaced...

Same with me. I pulled the unit out and replaced the sail switch. Have heat again.
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-28-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,646
Posted By Rdeemat
Can you imagine what it would cost to locate a...

Can you imagine what it would cost to locate a black water tank stacked on top of the gray water tank buried deep up inside the belly of a 37’ 5th wheel to patch a hairline crack in it? $3700.
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-28-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,646
Posted By Rdeemat
Would be nice to be able to repair electrical and...

Would be nice to be able to repair electrical and plumbing in my RV if I had a wiring schematic as well as a plumbing schematic. You can go to any auto parts store and buy a book on repairing your...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-27-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,646
Posted By Rdeemat
#1 gripe

Plans/schematics on your Forest River RV? Hah! You’d have an easier time trying to obtain the recipe for Coca-Cola. One of the most well guarded secrets of the RV industry is anything resembling...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-19-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,646
Posted By Rdeemat
Nope. Contacted both dealer and FR for help. They...

Nope. Contacted both dealer and FR for help. They were very nice and polite when basically told I was in my own.
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-19-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,646
Posted By Rdeemat
Absolutely 100% agree. They'll bend over...

Absolutely 100% agree. They'll bend over backwards until the sale is complete and your off the lot with your new unit. After that it's tough luck chuck getting them to help you with anything unless...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-17-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,646
Posted By Rdeemat
What? Plans from FR on the unit you bought?...

What? Plans from FR on the unit you bought? Parrish the thought. They don't exist anywhere, from the factory where it's made to Amazon or anywhere else on the web. You'd think they build their line...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 06-02-2017, 02:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,372
Posted By Rdeemat
I've had Dish for over 10 yrs. never had Direct....

I've had Dish for over 10 yrs. never had Direct. My brother has had Direct for over 10 years and he's never had Dish. He likes what he's used to and I guess I'm liking what I'm used to as well. To me...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-30-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,067
Posted By Rdeemat
If it's brand new how come you haven't called the...

If it's brand new how come you haven't called the dealer and talked to the guy that did the demo for you? Just curious.
Forum: Cedar Creek 05-15-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,690
Posted By Rdeemat
I've owned a Class C motor home, travel trailers,...

I've owned a Class C motor home, travel trailers, and 5th Wheels, and never had any of those piece of crap tank sensors work accurately for very long, if at all to begin with. So I just rely on...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-30-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Rdeemat
Thanks for those tips, I downloaded the Suburban...

Thanks for those tips, I downloaded the Suburban Service manual on this website and will proceed to pull the heater out. Just glad it's spring time and not the dead of winter.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-29-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,535
Posted By Rdeemat
Never been to the East Coast in an RV before, are...

Never been to the East Coast in an RV before, are there propane cops at each end of the tunnels checking?
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-29-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Rdeemat
Suburban SF-42F forced air heating unit stopped working all of a sudden.

I've checked intake and exhaust for wasps, mud dobbers, bugs, spiders and all is perfectly clear of any obstructions. I'm a full timer and heater worked great since 2007 when I bought it. The heater...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-05-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,943
Posted By Rdeemat
Well after setting 5 days with a quart of product...

Well after setting 5 days with a quart of product called Unique RV Digest-It ( Unique Natural Products | Safe Drain Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning and Holding Tank Maintainers (https://www.uniquemm.com) )...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,943
Posted By Rdeemat
That's great to know cpaulsen, I've never used...

That's great to know cpaulsen, I've never used anything else but Dawn.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,943
Posted By Rdeemat
Thanks Herk, I'll get some and try it. I'm...

Thanks Herk, I'll get some and try it. I'm guessing I need to find the liquid bottle with the picture of the RV on it. I was in Walmart and they only have the boxes of septic system powder.
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