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RE: Dometic frig is on, GAS / AC indicator light
Don't confuse the "failed to light" indicator with the gas indicator. The "failed to light" indicator only comes on when the propane burner fails to light.
No, the check light is not on. But I am fairly sure that when my AES light is on, the panel indicator lights show if it is in AC mode or GAS mode. I have another Dometic frig in another camper, and it shows AC or GAS when it is in AES mode. Although my frig is cooling and apparently working in both modes, the indicator lights are not indicating which mode it is in.
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kmb1966
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05/20/13 08:37am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Dometic frig is on, GAS / AC indicator light
As Terry said, the light only indicates auto and does not indicate AC or gas unless you force it to gas only. Then the auto light extinguishes and the gas light comes on.
When I unplug it, I hear it switch to gas, but no indicator light except AES AUTO
Gas indicator remains off.
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kmb1966
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05/19/13 08:35pm |
Tech Issues
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Dometic frig is on, GAS / AC indicator light
My dometic frig appears to be working fine, and is on Auto. When plugged in it is on AC and when unplugged it switches to gas, but the indicator light showing AC and the indicator light showing GAS is not coming on.
Not sure what the problem is other than the indicator light for AC and GAS won't light up. The other lights on the panel work fine.
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kmb1966
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05/19/13 07:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need adapter 14-60R to RV 50 amp
Update:
Had this adapter made. Works great and no booom!
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kmb1966
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04/29/13 12:19pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Need adapter 14-60R to RV 50 amp
Thank you for the help.
I'll seek an electrician on this one. I don't want to take any chances
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kmb1966
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04/25/13 08:59am |
Tech Issues
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Need adapter 14-60R to RV 50 amp
Hi,
We are staying at a festival ground that allows us to plug into their power pole. The pedestal does not have 50 amp RV plugs. Instead it has a 60 amp plug. Specifically it has a 14-60R. Is there an adapter?? can I build an adapter easily? I suppose what i need is a 14-60P to a 14-50R. help.
ON EDIT: volt meter reads 2 legs of 120V, on a double pole 60 amp breaker.
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kmb1966
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04/25/13 08:44am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Soon to be a Roadtrek 190P owner (hopefully!)
I have a question for you guys...one that I could probably answer if I can find a few minutes free to read through the manual. How do I turn off the propane furnace while keeping the house power (battery switch) on? I need to do some work in there and would like to use the house lights...but it's cold out, even with the thermostat turned all the way down it keeps coming on. There is a lower switch that looks like an on/off but doesn't seem to do anything. I need to yank the cover and see how the contacts work on this, or just replace it.
I would think you could pull the 12 volt fuse for the furnace. It is located on the converter above the breakers. I had to pull my furnace fuse to replace my thermostat with a digital one.
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kmb1966
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04/12/13 08:16am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Soon to be a Roadtrek 190P owner (hopefully!)
If it is on a Dodge Chasis, it will likely have a regular window unit style a/c (perhaps a Fedders brand). If this unit is not operating correctly, keep in mind that it can be changed out with a window unit of the same dimensions. Finding that unit can be a challenge. Changing the unit out is more than a challenge. it can be done, and i did it myself, but it is quite a bit of work and requires some handy work. The Kool-Kat unit put in the Chevy models will NOT FIT the Dodge.
So far I have received no feedback from any roadtrek dealer as to what they do if a Dodge a/c needs replacing. Most have told me that they would use the Kool Kat, but when they find out it will not fit (too tall), they say they don't know what to do. I used a Kenmore unit and had to do it myself. So the bottom line here is check that rear a/c too and keep in mind that when it goes out, that might be some work involved to replace that system.
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kmb1966
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04/05/13 08:23am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Water Pump Not Working
Make sure the water connection valve on the outside is not in the "fill position".
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kmb1966
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04/01/13 04:53pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: 2006 RoadTrek 170,,,WHERE is the Inverter?
Yes, it has an inverter. I am wondering if having an "almost" completly failed battery is the problem, as I am sure the power is just not there perhaps for 110V power! I'll sure know when I get the new battery!
I'm no expert, but I would think that:
#1: The inverter unit itself would be very close to the auxiliary battery.
#2: The control switch that turns ON & OFF the inverter would be in an easily accessible location. Most of the ones I have seen have been close to the generator ON/OFF and tank level display unit.
I guess it is possible that it was installed later and the switch is not in an obvious place, but if you don't see the inverter close to the battery, and don't see a switch, I'm thinking it does not have an inverter.
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kmb1966
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03/13/13 02:34pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: 2006 RoadTrek 170,,,WHERE is the Inverter?
does it have an inverter?
Mine does not have an inventer at all, but mine is a 2002.
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kmb1966
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03/13/13 07:23am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Do GY/Michelin “RV Tires” Really Last Longer?
HAD 2 blowouts on 5 year old GY G670 tires this year. 2 on the same day.
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kmb1966
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03/11/13 08:58pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Furnace thermostat
I have the exact same problem. technician told me it has something to do with disabling the "sail switch". I now use an electric heater and turn the blower on for constant noise.
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kmb1966
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03/04/13 08:14pm |
Tech Issues
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Glass surface cooktop Induction style
I noticed some of the new road treks have an electric cooktop induction style. The Frigidaire brand dimensions appear to be small enough to replace the suburban gas cooktop. I was considering changing this out to gain some additional countertop space.
They look really cool as well. But the apparent problem is that it pulls 120V 13 amps.
Couldn't run the a/c , microwave and this new cooktop at the same time. So I am probably going to stick with the gas cooktop. Anyone tried doing this modification??
The frigidaire model is: FGIC13P3KS
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kmb1966
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03/03/13 09:43am |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Finding it increasingly difficult to park overnight
I look at maintaining rest areas for sleep-overs as a public safety issue. When someone feels drowsy, they should have a place to pull over. Plain and simple. Keep the roads safe.
Linda Z
I couldn't agree more.
To be honest, at times it seems that it is OK to sleep in car for a few hours, but if you are all cozy in your $100K Class-B Van, it's frowned upon by those enforcing whatever rule they are paid to enforce.
No different than it was "OK" with the security man for my Roadtrek van to parked there overnight, BUT WE COULDN'T BE INSIDE OF IT.
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kmb1966
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02/07/13 05:24pm |
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RE: Finding it increasingly difficult to park overnight
Handbasket, actually he's not doing what he was hired to do. I just spoke to the owner of the property and he was not happy with the security man and he has had several complaints about him. He said he would take care of it. :)
But, thanks for trying to start an argument, it's duly noted.
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kmb1966
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02/06/13 04:57pm |
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RE: Finding it increasingly difficult to park overnight
I'm sorry, but you're tossing around the 'nazi' term kinda loosely and without cause, aren't you? if he was a real nazi, you probably wouldn't be alive to complain, now would you? He's a guy earning a paycheck doing what the property owner hired him to do. With your entitled attitude, it's no dam' wonder people have trouble finding a place to park.
Jim
Sorry no offense intended. just meant he was not a reasonable person to discuss anything and seemed to be on a power trip.
Same thing as the SOUP NAZI on Seinfeld. Just a term for an unreasonable person. As I stated, I did get permission from the police station that was stationed in that very parking lot. One would think that would be good enough. In this case it was not.
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kmb1966
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02/06/13 04:51pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Finding it increasingly difficult to park overnight
Maybe try the local police station parking lot... It's open all night, quiet and safe.
john 'I am Canadian'
THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE I WAS RAN OFF FROM. THE SUBSTATION WAS LOCATED IN A LARGE SHOPPING CENTER, I ASKED POLICE, THEY SAID YES. BUT THEY ARE ONLY LEASING FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER, WHICH HAD IT'S OWN LITTLE PARKING LOT SECURITY NAZI THAT RAN ME OFF.
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kmb1966
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02/06/13 03:11pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Finding it increasingly difficult to park overnight
As the Original Poster of this topic, I have learned quite a bit from the 5 pages so far of feedback.
1. It is becoming more and more challenging to park & sleep in your B.
2. Most of the rules are likely caused from abuse and disrespect of the property.
3. Some of the rules are because of city ordinances that are trying to avoid a homeless problem, but we as Class B motorhome owners being affected unintentionally.
4. I never thought about Cracker Barrel or Truckstops. I will add those to my list of possible overnight stops.
5. I know why I have been getting the knock on the door more than others. I have been parking in the area of the lot where there are no cars (attempting to not be in anyone's way) and not blending in. I have been closing my curtains where no driver or passenger seats can be seen, making it obvious that I was spending the night. And I have been getting up and meeting with the parking lot nazi when they knock at the door. I suppose I should just lay low and say nothing.
Thanks for the ideas so far. Very helpful.
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kmb1966
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02/06/13 11:59am |
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RE: Finding it increasingly difficult to park overnight
gee, maybe you should start paying for a camp site and get a good nights sleep
You are probably right. We also have a Class A motorhome and we always pay for an rv site when we use the bigger rig. We bought this Class B for traveling and staying overnight on our way to a destination thinking it would be no problem to park overnight since we only take up a regular car's parking space. But it seems that is not the case these days. It is OKAY for your car to be there overnight, but you can't be inside of it. Seems silly in principle, but that is the case many times. Even looking at the AllStays map, it appears more and more Walmart stores are "red", thus disallowing overnight stays. :(
The most recent place where we had a problem, there simply was not an RV park anywhere reasonably close by.
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kmb1966
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02/05/13 05:28am |
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