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Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-23-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Posted By rick_h
If you search around here there is a thread from...

If you search around here there is a thread from someone that modified the airr supply duct part of the system (shaving styrofoam better into a taper for better airflow) there might be some...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 06-19-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By rick_h
It might be combustion blower issues that could...

It might be combustion blower issues that could explain the back pressure. If that is the case though its not typically a DIY fix.
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-19-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 869
Posted By rick_h
Sweet! You are going to have alot of fun!

Sweet! You are going to have alot of fun!
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-01-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By rick_h
Welcome from another Canadian - Automation techie!

Welcome from another Canadian - Automation techie!
Forum: Propane Systems 05-25-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By rick_h
It likely needs to be replaced - we replaced the...

It likely needs to be replaced - we replaced the one in our '05 wildwood last year for the same reason. Used a leak detector from work found no leaks - had new detector put in under warranty as we...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 05-18-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,511
Posted By rick_h
Keep in mind with some of these DIY repairs - if...

Keep in mind with some of these DIY repairs - if the repairs causes damage and the insurance co. can prove that a non-qualified person was messing with it - they can refuse to pay you. If you aren't...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-15-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,807
Posted By rick_h
What you will normally see is two valves just...

What you will normally see is two valves just before the entry to the tank - those should be open except when winterizing. Then another one that joins the two lines - that one should be closed except...
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-15-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,807
Posted By rick_h
I had the same thing with our first trailer -...

I had the same thing with our first trailer - Bypass was open allowing the cold and hot water to mix. Any bypass I have seen has always been at the back of the water heater in between the cold intake...
Forum: Palomino 05-15-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,111
Posted By rick_h
Also plug into a non GFCI protected outlet. Since...

Also plug into a non GFCI protected outlet. Since the trailer has its own GFCI, nuisance trips can happen when they are plugged in line with each other.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-08-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By rick_h
Wow that really sucks ! Hope your luck...

Wow that really sucks !

Hope your luck changes soon.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 05-05-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,993
Posted By rick_h
I had that exact same unit in my previous TT -...

I had that exact same unit in my previous TT - had good luck with it - mind you we traded in after a year. Not surround but I am not camping for surround
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 05-01-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,879
Posted By rick_h
Try to clear out your cache - read a post in...

Try to clear out your cache - read a post in another forum about that.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 05-01-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,479
Posted By rick_h
Thats normal - we had the same thing happen and I...

Thats normal - we had the same thing happen and I should have thought of it. I work for an HVAC company and everytime we install a new furnace or replace the heat exchanger in one, we have to burn...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-26-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 22,717
Posted By rick_h
Coolers and bicycles are the most common thing I...

Coolers and bicycles are the most common thing I hear of getting stolen. Gotta love a good lock to keep honest people honest.
Forum: Berkshire 04-24-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,163
Posted By rick_h
Glad it worked out for you.

Glad it worked out for you.
Forum: Berkshire 04-24-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,163
Posted By rick_h
Check all the GFI receptacles - that they are all...

Check all the GFI receptacles - that they are all reset - it might be fed from one of them. In my trailer the breakers are in the same location as the fuses.
Forum: Wildwood 04-23-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,221
Posted By rick_h
GFCI's have built in monitoring circuitry - the...

GFCI's have built in monitoring circuitry - the way they work means they don't like being hooked downsteam from each other - it will usually cause nuisance trips - this is normal. In this case (and...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 04-17-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By rick_h
Bypass should be closed - valve in and out of the...

Bypass should be closed - valve in and out of the tank open - but not sure how your valve layout is - that type of scenario I had with my first TT and had the same symptom as you
Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-16-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,504
Posted By rick_h
That also puts the brakes on at full power. Could...

That also puts the brakes on at full power. Could potentially burn out your brake coils.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 04-11-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,890
Posted By rick_h
Ahhh I totally forgot about that ! GFI'S DO NOT...

Ahhh I totally forgot about that ! GFI'S DO NOT LIKE TO BE FED IN SERIES - IN OTHER WORDS YOU CAN'T PLUG A GFI INTO A GFI ! Arrg never even thought when I read the initial post.:sterb188:

Randy...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 04-11-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,890
Posted By rick_h
Thats good, I just wanted to clarify that if he...

Thats good, I just wanted to clarify that if he had filled them right up to the top discharged it would overflow when charging (which is how I should have worded it in the first place) Hope I didn't...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 04-10-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,890
Posted By rick_h
Sorry but I disagree with one statement out of...

Sorry but I disagree with one statement out of the good advice already given. In trade school when we covered acid batteries we were told to top off fluids when the batteries were charged. The Fluids...
Forum: At the Cookout 04-10-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,531
Posted By rick_h
FRENCH PRESS COFFEE MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM :thumbsup:...

FRENCH PRESS COFFEE MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM :thumbsup: Just make sure you have a consistant course grind or you will have alot of sludge on the bottom ( you always have some )
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-09-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By rick_h
I heard it just before lunch - not the best...

I heard it just before lunch - not the best timing....................
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-08-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By rick_h
What goes around ........

OK I am told this is a true story by a co-worker - its apparently about 20 or so years old, but had me laughing still my sides hurt and well something else....

This guy he knows was going on a...
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