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Forum: Berkshire 04-18-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,941
Posted By Grampa Jim
When I used biodiesel, my mileage was bad.

When I used biodiesel, my mileage was bad.
Forum: Berkshire 04-17-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,941
Posted By Grampa Jim
Question That's the opposite that I've heard from several...

That's the opposite that I've heard from several diesel mechanics. Now what do I do?
Forum: Berkshire 04-17-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,941
Posted By Grampa Jim
I've never put diesel into my tank without Lucas...

I've never put diesel into my tank without Lucas Fuel Treatment. You should consider it and ask the opinion of a diesel mechanic.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-16-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,045
Posted By Grampa Jim
Larry,,,,the toilet seal IS good,,,,,and it would...

Larry,,,,the toilet seal IS good,,,,,and it would have shortly been coming out of the roof vent,,,,but she opened the toilet valve and that's when it hit the fan.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-16-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,045
Posted By Grampa Jim
Larry,,,,,It MIGHT have been like that.....I was...

Larry,,,,,It MIGHT have been like that.....I was outside when I heard her scream. I guess it WAS like Robin's explosion being as what I saw all over the bathroom. Boy, she was pissed.
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,590
Posted By Grampa Jim
Wharfrat,,,,you're right....a surge protector or...

Wharfrat,,,,you're right....a surge protector or EMS won't save your life,,,,,but what it DOES do is alarm you that somethings rotten in Denmark. That's all they do other than feed you juice and trip...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-16-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,590
Posted By Grampa Jim
lugoismad,,,,,I bet you a dollar and a nickel...

lugoismad,,,,,I bet you a dollar and a nickel that you got the shock due to the wet ground you were standing on. What you described,,,,doesn't line up with getting a shock. My recommendation? Get...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-16-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,045
Posted By Grampa Jim
5picker....you're right.....I was within seconds...

5picker....you're right.....I was within seconds of opening the valve after timing it to the T,,,,,I didn't get to it before my wife pushed the flush pedal. Yup,,,,it made a mess. Thank God it wasn't...
Forum: Flagstaff 04-13-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,264
Posted By Grampa Jim
Also,,,if the fridge in in a slide,,,,stuff...

Also,,,if the fridge in in a slide,,,,stuff insulation on both sides and the top. This really helped mine operate much better.
Forum: Flagstaff 04-13-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,264
Posted By Grampa Jim
The propane cools the fridge down a lot faster...

The propane cools the fridge down a lot faster than electric. If your fridge in in a slide,,,,it'll be slower than if the fridge is not on a slide. The convection heat in a slide system doesn't do as...
Forum: Propane Systems 04-02-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,166
Posted By Grampa Jim
Glad you didn't ignore the problem.

Glad you didn't ignore the problem.
Forum: Propane Systems 04-02-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,166
Posted By Grampa Jim
Garbonz is right. I have redundancy in my CO...

Garbonz is right. I have redundancy in my CO monitors since I've seen bad stuff with customers over the years. Good insurance policy to have.
Forum: Propane Systems 04-02-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,166
Posted By Grampa Jim
Hiker Bob,,,,you aren't wrong,,,,that's another...

Hiker Bob,,,,you aren't wrong,,,,that's another consideration.
Campfire girl.....the furnace uses electricity anyways regardless of the fact that you're on propane.
Forum: Propane Systems 04-02-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,166
Posted By Grampa Jim
I was in the AC/Heating business for 40 some-odd...

I was in the AC/Heating business for 40 some-odd years,,,,,,so I can speak from experience. Go to The Home Depot or Lowes and buy a battery operated CO detector. See if you get the same response. If...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 03-25-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,289
Posted By Grampa Jim
I had that problem, and a toothpick cleaned out...

I had that problem, and a toothpick cleaned out the debris in the little ports on the burner where the spart takes place. Try that.
Forum: Western USA 03-11-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,684
Posted By Grampa Jim
My wife and I worked one summer at 9400 feet near...

My wife and I worked one summer at 9400 feet near Telluride in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado. I was hit for that summer with the altitude sickness.....I woke up one night and thought I...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-22-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,988
Posted By Grampa Jim
Yes, Mr Dan....it was an offer when we bought the...

Yes, Mr Dan....it was an offer when we bought the rig....it was indeed from a third party.
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-22-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,272
Posted By Grampa Jim
If you want to get out of the north before it...

If you want to get out of the north before it gets too cold, I'd recommend taking IH 35 all the way to San Antonio,,,,and get on IH 10 there. Texas highways are some of the best maintained highways...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-22-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,988
Posted By Grampa Jim
I got the 7 year extended warranty on our 2014...

I got the 7 year extended warranty on our 2014 Windjammer,,,,,I think it was $1800,,,,,and it's paid for itself in the last three years,,,,new fridg, gas detector, water pump, AC blower...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 10-16-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,824
Posted By Grampa Jim
Check your fuses for a blown 30AMP,,,,,you might...

Check your fuses for a blown 30AMP,,,,,you might have reversed polarity.
Forum: Western USA 08-06-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By Grampa Jim
Taking those artifacts will get you arrested in a...

Taking those artifacts will get you arrested in a New York minute!
Forum: Georgetown 08-06-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By Grampa Jim
I stand corrected,,,,I didn't know it was a MH...

I stand corrected,,,,I didn't know it was a MH we're talking about. Duhhh on my part. My mindset was scissor stabilizers.
Forum: Western USA 08-06-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By Grampa Jim
We've been there three times and loved it each...

We've been there three times and loved it each time,,,learning more each time. We workamped near Telluride for the summer of 2014 and loved the area. Ya gotta go to 4 corners and lay down in all 4...
Forum: Georgetown 08-06-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By Grampa Jim
Don't be jacking up your stabilizers to fix the...

Don't be jacking up your stabilizers to fix the stair problem. Stabilizers are not made to do that and it'll stress them out.
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 07-17-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By Grampa Jim
If you leave it out in the wind, consider a flag...

If you leave it out in the wind, consider a flag that has been "flappine" in the wind for years. How's the end of the flag look after all that wind flapping it.
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