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Forum: Modifications and Updates 05-17-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,187
Posted By Goferbroke
Wireless AV

I have used something like this wireless AV transmitter for several years to share a signal from my living room TV to the bedroom TV. It works great.
...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 01-12-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,006
Posted By Goferbroke
I have the Playmaker with the Wally and I was...

I have the Playmaker with the Wally and I was having problems connecting consistently. I called WineGard, the maker of the Wally and the tech told me the most common issue was using the wrong cable...
Forum: General Community Discussions 03-19-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,484
Posted By Goferbroke
Solar charger

I noticed in all the replies that no one seems to use one of the 1.5 amp solar battery maintainers. I'm glad to find out I was the only one dumb enough to trust one with my battery. I parked a...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 01-08-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,270
Posted By Goferbroke
Fixed mine

I had the same issue in our 360IBL. I took the shower drain out and was going to re-apply the plumbers putty that seals the drain to the flange. Went to the Home Depot to get some putty and read on...
Forum: Propane Systems 12-01-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,937
Posted By Goferbroke
Pretty sure FD wouldn't try to remove tanks from...

Pretty sure FD wouldn't try to remove tanks from a motor home. They would just let it burn.
Forum: Propane Systems 12-01-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,937
Posted By Goferbroke
Another perspective.

I was told and it has not been confirmed that in the event of an RV fire, if the propane tanks are secured so that the fire department can not easily remove them, they will move to the next RV and...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-16-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By Goferbroke
Thanks, that's kinda what I figured. Camco just...

Thanks, that's kinda what I figured. Camco just trying to make some extra bucks.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 11-16-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 649
Posted By Goferbroke
Atwood Anode?

I have a Coachmen 360IBL with an Atwood 10 gal. water heater. I have always been told that since the Atwood has an aluminum tank, I don't have an anode rod and that one is not needed since the...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-01-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,540
Posted By Goferbroke
Did it

I did the exact same thing over 2 years ago and have not had a bit of problem. Makes both cords MUCH easier to handle.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 06-30-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,052
Posted By Goferbroke
Exactly right

For the water heater to work properly, there needs to be an air gap in it. This quote is the proper way to fill the water heater. MAKE SURE THE ELECTRIC AND PROPANE ARE TURNED OFF. The, if it's...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-16-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Goferbroke
Update

Scrapper, here is an update to the over heating problem. I finally got a few hours to take a closer look, checked all connections, disconnected and put back together. I also reset the air gap in...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-10-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Goferbroke
Another question

Hey, Scrapper, I really do appreciate your help. I finally got time today to check the 3 things you suggested. The on/off switch is working properly. I am getting 12 volts to the relay connection...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-06-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Goferbroke
Thanks!

Thank you Scrapper! That is all very good information. I will check it out in the next few days and let you know what I found out. Especially thanks for the Atwood PDF.
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-02-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,511
Posted By Goferbroke
Another weird water heater problem

I've searched the forum and as many internet sites I can find but can not find a solution. I have a 2015 Coachmen Chapperal 360IBL with an Atwood #GC10A-4E water heater.
About 3 days ago we...
Forum: Coachmen 02-11-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By Goferbroke
We have a 2015 360IBL. Our TV mount does...

We have a 2015 360IBL. Our TV mount does articulate. There is a chain hanging down behind the TV just a bit to the right from center that when you pull it down it releases the catch so you can move...
Forum: Sierra 09-14-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,000
Posted By Goferbroke
What we did

We started full timing last year and this past winter was our first in the camper. We are in Texas so the winters aren't brutal, but it does freeze occasionally. We don't use the furnace much in...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 08-03-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By Goferbroke
Scuffed Gelcoat

Somebody scraped the front cap of our 360IBL. It is not badly damaged, just scraped some of the paint off the gelcoat. It is only a surface scrape, not down into the fiberglass/plastic. I'm not so...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-26-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,654
Posted By Goferbroke
Thanks!

Thanks to all that replied! I've always heard "search is your friend" and now I know. I googled how to add a thermostat to dometic ac and came up with...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-26-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,654
Posted By Goferbroke
I don't have a thermostat. I want to add one to...

I don't have a thermostat. I want to add one to a Dometic Brisk II 13.5k in our bedroom. We have to turn it on and off with the switches on the unit. I guess what I'm asking is in general what is...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-25-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,654
Posted By Goferbroke
Adding thermostat to front AC.

We have a Chaparral 360IBL and the front AC does not have a thermostat. We have to turn it on with the switch on the unit. Has anyone on here added a thermostat to a non thermostat unit? If so,...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 06-22-2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,135
Posted By Goferbroke
Ice Maker. Igloo from Sam's club $89. Makes...

Ice Maker. Igloo from Sam's club $89. Makes 26lbs a day.
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 06-05-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,002
Posted By Goferbroke
I've done it

I did this exact thing about a year ago and have never had a problem. I now have a 25' cord with an 11' extension. MUCH easier to handle. Cost was about $30 total and an hour of my time. These...
Forum: Coachmen 05-01-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,650
Posted By Goferbroke
We paid just over 36K 2 years ago for our 2015...

We paid just over 36K 2 years ago for our 2015 model. As for upgrades, I would like to have the auto level. Also I don't know if it's available, but we need a larger fridge. Also washer and dryer,...
Forum: Cedar Creek 03-14-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,299
Posted By Goferbroke
FUBAR installation on 360IBL

The Black tank cable broke on our 360IBL after about a year. It was hard to pull or push from day 1. When I replaced it, I found that the black tank is mounted about 10 inches away from an I-beam...
Forum: Coachmen 02-25-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,736
Posted By Goferbroke
3500 Ram HD

We pull our 360IBL with a Ram 3500 Dually. Pulls great. Two things I would be concerned about with a 2500: Stopping and wear & tear on the truck. I once had to make an emergency stop in the rain...
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