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RE: Need RV dump site near Chester, VA
Thank you all for the info!!
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VDOCAD
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12/01/09 06:20pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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Need RV dump site near Chester, VA
Any help will be apreciated!
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VDOCAD
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12/01/09 12:36pm |
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RE: Shaping Tempered glass
Thank you all for your responses. After reading them I felt I would have to bite the bullet and pay since they had me by the b...s. Then I though of trying all the names and numbers stamped on the glass. Hehr apparently is the manufacturer and lucky me they are in Los Angeles. Decided to give them a call even though their other office told me they only deal wholesale, and the lady was extremely nice. Asked me the make of the MH and the size of the window. She said I am sure is "this" but go ahead and remove the inside bezel and look for a sticker with a long number to see if it matches mine. The piece of glass will match exactly your window including tint and rounded corners for $42 plus tax... I thought I was having a nice dream. The local glass shop wanted $100.
Again, thanks to all for your time and knowledge.
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VDOCAD
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10/08/09 10:39am |
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Shaping Tempered glass
Well, after some research to replace the broken glass on one of my windows, I found out that since the piece of glass will have two rounded corners, the price doubles...
Is it really that difficult to round those corners? I thought if I sandwich the glass between two pieces of wood to reduce the vibration and go slow with my orbital sander it might work. The only thing that worries me is that 1/8" thickness.
I guess I am in desperate need of advice before I end up buying two pieces of glass for my window.
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VDOCAD
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10/07/09 10:33pm |
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Best source for replacement window glass
Some idiot kid drove by my MH and threw a rock the size of a grapefruit against my biggest window. Lucky for us the MH sits parked on the side of the house and no one was in it at the time.
I am wondering if a standard Glass Shop is my only possible supplier or do you guys know of other ways of getting this replaced. I realize the thickness, corner radius and darkness are all things that must not be ignored. Anyways, any advise will be appreciated.
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VDOCAD
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10/05/09 11:20pm |
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RE: Replacing Dometic refer with home type; what size inverter?
I did the suggested temperature comparison running the fridge from shore power for the same amount of hours(only 3 hrs). The compressor temp was about the same, hot to the touch, but this could be because it just ran non stop for at least 2 hrs to get the fridge cold... I guess a better test would 24 hrs. I may try that.
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VDOCAD
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07/01/09 05:49pm |
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RE: Replacing Dometic refer with home type; what size inverter?
VDOCAD writes "Mine is Avanti brand, and the label on the back says:
Power Input 90W
Current 1.45A...
...I am sure this particular one will work just fine and have headroom for more stuff. I just went and got a 700/1400W from HF and will test it later on"
The startup surge current will be about TEN times the run current listed on the name plate. So in your case that would be 14.5A @ 120V AC or 1740W, the startup surge is more than your inverter will be able to provide.
damac is correct in the fact you need that extra head room, without it the inverter output will sag to the point that the compressor motor will fail to run and then it will hum until it or the inverter overheats.
Additionally you do need to understand that not all MSW inverters will be able to cope with large inductive loads. To get over this you need to consider an inverter that has a CONTINUOUS rating that is nearly the same as the surge current of the inductive load. This will allow the inverter more than enough capacity without voltage sag.
I in fact have actively promoted the inverter that damac linked, it is a very robust inverter that has no problem starting a inductive load.
I myself am running a 10 cu ft apartment size fridge in my TT from that inverter, two years now without any problems. The inverter and fridge conversion have already paided for its self.
Also should be noted, with working with such large inductive loads which have a large surge current, your 12V wiring MUST account for the additional current drawn. Good rule of thumb since the inverter must boost the voltage by TEN times, the current on the 12V side will be at least TEN times more than the 120V AC load.
So if you have 120V startup surge of 14.5A then your 12V current surge will be at least 145A! Knowing this you must plan to use some very heavy ga wire on the 12V side, in this case 2 Ga might work if kept under 10 ft total (5ft for Pos and 5 ft for Neg), I used 1/0 and the run is less than 8 ft total.
So there is much more to this than just slapping any old inverter into use.
I would highly recommend that you take a look at MY RV HINTS AND TIPS
This document has all the details about my fridge/inverter selection along with my notes on the entire conversion. Has lots of other RV related tidbits also, all free of charge and for your use! No strings attached... honest.
My new 700/1400W inverter ran the fridge just fine for a couple of hours. So from what you are saying, either the fridge or the inverter or both will die soon because it is borderline? Since this inverter's only task will be to power the fridge, I do not need extra headroom on it(I have two smaller inverters for the TV and laptop, etc... attached to other batteries).
It was actually your document MY RV HINTS AND TIPS that got me on this track. Since the fridge was free, I am willing to take the risk of using it this way and see what happens...
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VDOCAD
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06/30/09 03:02pm |
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RE: Replacing Dometic refer with home type; what size inverter?
or directly to the battery with a log 120v cord from the inverter to the fridge.
the last way is the best way.
the inverter must be hardwired and must be close to the batteries
It is wired with 6 gage wires, less than 12" long to the battery.
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VDOCAD
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06/30/09 02:48pm |
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RE: Replacing Dometic refer with home type; what size inverter?
click here for one that works.
this is a popular unit that has been talked about on this forum for over a year, and works great thus far from what we can see.
Basically for us it was either the inverter and a household fridge/freezer or repair the cooling unit on our older smaller dometic 3 way.
It was a no brainer for us.
That specific inverter will run the unit, which has similar stats as yours, and there is actually allot of headroom for using other devices. Just make sure you watch what you plug in though, I would not try a microwave :)
I am sure this particular one will work just fine and have headroom for more stuff. I just went and got a 700/1400W from HF and will test it later on.
Thanks for the info.
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VDOCAD
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06/29/09 01:35pm |
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Replacing Dometic refer with home type; what size inverter?
Like some of you, I got tired of dealing with my old Dometic refer and its bad cooling unit. I refuse to replace it with another propane refer so I read quite a bit about people who were successfull in using a small home type refer like the Magic Chefs at Lowes, HD... Mine is Avanti brand, and the label on the back says:
Power Input 90W
Current 1.45A
I own two small inverters, a 400/800W Coleman and a Harbor Freight unit of the same size. I tried the fridge with both. With the Coleman I get nothing and with the HF I hear a small buzz made by the starter I guess, but the compressor never kicks in. With AC obviously it works great.
So it seems I need an inverter with more "umph" or maybe a start capacitor? I would like to purchase the minimum size inverter that would run it if possible since $$ is at a premium.
Your input as always will be greatly appreciated.
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VDOCAD
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06/28/09 09:37pm |
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RE: Ford's Aux Battery solenoid/relay replacement part
Many replacement solenoids have that extra post (4th post) that does need to be grounded........just run a wire fom that post to the screw that holds the solenoid in place.......
You got it right by grounding that extra post........
Your original solenoid was grounded internally.......some come with 3 and some come with 4 posts.......(I beleive they call it an external ground)
Great ! Thanks.
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VDOCAD
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03/07/09 07:31pm |
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RE: ABS meets fiberglas...what glue/product to seal around?
Did not speak to anyone(lowes). The tanks are fiberglass since I have been able to repair holes with fiberglass repair kits(cloth, liquid and hardener). Not sure if this stuff will stick to the sewer pipes or not.
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VDOCAD
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03/06/09 06:49pm |
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RE: Ford's Aux Battery solenoid/relay replacement part
Ok it must be me... I put it in and it doesn't seem to work like it is supposed to. It has two big copper posts, 12v in and out, and two smaller posts in the front. One of them should be the trigger, the other?? When I connect the IN, OUT and Trigger(smaller post near 12v IN), the solenoid never clicks even though the trigger has 12 v from the key switch being in ACC or Run. The only way I can make it click is grounding the second smaller post located right next to the 12v out. The original solenoid did not have a second small post near the out.
Anyone with experience with this thing please let me know.
Thanks
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VDOCAD
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03/06/09 05:24pm |
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RE: ABS meets fiberglas...what glue/product to seal around?
ABS pipe glue from your local hardware store. Just brush it on then place fiberglass over it, then brush on more ABS glue. ABS is a solvent so don't put too much on. I have repaired my ABS tanks with this system and the repairs are still holding after 8 or 9 years.
Sorry if I did not make myself very clear. My tanks are fiberglass and I am using black sewer pipes(ABS I thought they were called) that will attach to the tanks. I need something to seal at the joint where the black ABS pipe will contact the fiberglass tank.
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VDOCAD
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03/06/09 05:10pm |
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ABS meets fiberglas...what glue/product to seal around?
So I am having to replace all my plumbing which ripped off the waste tanks last week. I have the valve assembly and all the ABS fittings to do the job. A fitting will enter the tank's exit hole from the outside and I need to glue/seal the whole thing to avoid leaks. Silicone comes to mind but I was wondering if anyone knows what sealant will stick to both ABS and fiberglass to give a good bond.
Thanks in advance.
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VDOCAD
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03/06/09 08:01am |
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RE: Need RV Parts place in Richmond, VA badly
Here's a few to get you started. I have no experience with any of them, but a Google search on "RV dealer, Richmond, VA" will turn up a few more in the area.
Southern RV
Hayden's RV's
Cheek & Shockley RV's
Thanks. I will stop by Cheek & Shockley.
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VDOCAD
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03/04/09 01:11pm |
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RE: Ford's Aux Battery solenoid/relay replacement part
NAPA ST85 relay rated at 85 amps continuous duty with copper contacts. This one is not cheap at $60. Make sure you know your needs.
Glenn
You were dead on on the part number and the price. It is working great so far and best of all, lifetime warranty! Thanks again.
Rodrigo
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VDOCAD
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03/03/09 07:58pm |
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Need RV Parts place in Richmond, VA badly
Just passing through and managed to get caught in that snow storm on Sunday/Monday. "Somewhere" we lost all our plumbing, sewer valves, etc. Ripped off tanks, but being fiberglass(the tanks) they are easy to fix, but I need the valves and hose end connection only found at RV places.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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VDOCAD
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03/03/09 07:27pm |
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RE: Ford's Aux Battery solenoid/relay replacement part
Will do, thanks.
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VDOCAD
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02/27/09 07:31pm |
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RE: Ford's Aux Battery solenoid/relay replacement part
West marine has.........this one
Thanks for the link. Unfortunatelly we are in the middle of a cross country trip, in Petersburg VA right now, and was hoping I could just walk in somewhere and get it.
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VDOCAD
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02/27/09 05:28pm |
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