RE: 6 volt batteries
I replaced my four Trojan T-105s with six Lifeline GPL-6CT AGM batteries. These are taller than normal, but I had the space to go taller and to go two batteries wider. I went from 450 amp hours to 900. Not cheap. Bought them from AM Solar over the phone and the batteries were shipped directly from the manufacturer to the RV park where I was parked. I am so proud of my batteries, I considered replacing my compartment door with glass to show them off. :)
WOW! You must really be proud of your batteries if you want to put a glass compartment door? LMAO!
Diamond jewelry is cheaper (and less heavy). The batteries are great, though.
RE: Anyone know the lug nut torque specs?
Ten studs require 450 ft lb. I bought a Harbor Freight torque wrench Harbor Freight(http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3293) and am pleased with it. Definitely not a Snap On, but just fine for once or twice a year use. It is one piece and quite long and heavy, but serves me good.
John
I bought the same wrench and used it this summer. It worked very well and did not need that much effort due to its length. The lug nuts I have had 450 stamped on them as well (22" wheels).
RE: Blinker fluid?
I always carry sets of both metric and inch size screw drivers on board. Also keep a couple of metric Crescent Wrenches on hand as well.
But, did you know that European Crescent Wrenches tighten/open the other way than American ones? This is not a joke, I have both types. May be a patent issue.
RE: Need Rocker switch for '03 Safari
Try this store, they have many styles in stock and I was able to buy similar switches there. Give them a call.
Northwest RV Supply
Local (541) 746-9092
Toll Free (866) 6RV-SHOP (866-678-7467)
Fax (541) 736-5573
Email mail@nwrvsupply.com
RE: Short Diesel Pushers
frankdamp,
Be very careful about buying a DP that short. The heavy engine and tranny are behind the rear tires. That makes the wheel base very short and can lead to handling problems. Be advised that the rear overhang is about 10' long which is the basic cause of potential handling problems.
Another poster said that the front mounted genset helps to balance the rig. Yes it does but there are other load balancing considerations.
My 36' DP with it's front 7500 genset handles great but there is a potential CCC problem. Fully loaded with cargo, fuel, water, propane and people the rear axle is just under the maximum. The front axle however could hold about 2,000 lb additional. But how could I get more weight forward to better balance the rig? The cabinets are full as are the cargo areas.
So be very careful on short DP's.
I have a 34ft Monaco Knight 2004 DP and the only thing I did was to change Bilsteins for Koni shocks and I would say it rides very well.
The CCC is 6,950 lbs and ready for vacation with full fuel tank, full vater, 4 people, 2 dogs, 2 cats and a tarantula and food for all we weighted in at 8840 lbs front (3160 lbs to spare) and 17,500 in the back (2,500 lbs to spare). I should add that I take more tools than most and that can add quite a weight too. If I had a 40 ft, the CCC would be much less. The GCWR is 42,000 lbs and even with the Patfinder I tow the total is only 30,580 lbs. I could actually put the 4,240 lbs Patfinder in the storage, or on the roof (if it fitted) and would be still under the 32,000 lbs GWR.
And there is 10,000 lbs hitch.
It is not always bad to have a short coach. And I did say it drives well, didn't I?.
RE: Short Diesel Pushers
MKN3404, Electronpusher, Triker33 and MarcW, why don't you four re-read the entire post. The four of you started making critical statements of other posters before anything negative was said. Matter of fact, everyone made resonable statements from their experience. The only problematic comments were yours. Like your mom use to tell you....if you've got nothing good to say, don't say anything.
I am extremely sorry if asking people to make sure it is understood they speak from experience or just voicing their opinion is negative. I will make sure not to make such a mistake any more.
No problem, I am probably delusional anyway, because I have a relatively short DP and do not think it has all the problems it must have.
RE: Short Diesel Pushers
I have a suggestions to all posters on this topic. If you do not, or did not own a short DP say so and make sure that people know it is just your opinion what you put down. It may help the OP to sort it all out.
RE: Let's talk flashlights
The best flashlight in a small package is the 10W HID type. Very expensive, but extremely powerful. They are about the size of 2 to 3 D Maglights depending on battery, which is usually LiIon or LiPo (rechargeable).
Sams and other places carry (recently at least, about $50) portable, large 35W HID spotlights (same power as in new HID car headlights), but they are large and heavy. The battery is 12V sealed lead acid.
Type HID flashlight in Google to learn more. Look on eBay for lower prices.
RE: Catcon tank senors
The Catcon needs to be installed in the lowest location of a tank and it may require drilling and making threads for its mounting in existing installations. That may scare some, but either a mechanically skilled person, or a good shop should not have problems with it.
I use See Level retrofit (and it had been working perfectly for 3 years now) for my regular tanks, but when I looked for a level sensor while installing 9 gallon drinking water tank the Catcon sensor looked just the way to go. I just added a T at the tank outlet and mounted the sensor there. I did not purchase the whole system, just the sensor and used modified digital meter (low cost, $5) for the display. The meter is mounted inside kitchen cabinet and only the display is visible through a cutout. The whole system functions very well so I can say the sensor would work for any other tank installation.
RE: Sani-Con system failure on 2008 monaco
After reading the posts on the subject seems the pump impeller can get clogged or stuck with a foreign object that causes it to cease pumping and is the only real problem with the system. Can be anything from food derbies and grease, paper, and even hair or string could cause the problem. Sounds to me like the pump impeller may need a redesign to cut more materials up.
Like the concept and it probably will be improved over time but think I will stay slinky for the tire being.
There are two parts to the impeller on these pumps. One is a stainless knife up front, which cuts through the paper etc and shreds it, the impeller itself is made out of rubber and its design makes sure you never need to prime the pump (it even pumps air and pushes all the stuff out of the hose if the intake is opened), but for that reason you should not run it completely dry for long time (does not really happen in normal use).
The largest reason these pumps fail is a foreign object. If you are unlucky and there was a loose screw in one of the tanks it may actually destroy the rubber impeller (a $15 replacement). It happened to me.
RE: I get the "Stupid Award" for 11-2007
Most of the messages dealt with the aftermath, but I think the original issue need resolution as well. A convection oven which does not shut off after set time expired does not sound safe.
There may be something wrong with that particular oven, I have a Monaco Knight 2004 and I know for sure that when preset time on convection cycle ends the heater element switches off. Always. Yes, there is some residual heat, but because the heater element is mounted external to the oven cavity and a fan is used to carry the heat very little heat is stored and would not cause burning of the food article.
Read the manual and check the oven and/or settings and.
