The heat and hot water were just fine, and as mentioned, the indicator on the fridge showed that the propane was lit and running.
It was definitely the fridge.
As for the shut off valves to the waste, I was right there, but in shock when the black water spilled. That was due to the link between the hose sections coming undone. I closed the valve, but it was really too late.
So, I screwed the two sections of hose back together and proceeded to dump the gray water, but this time the link to the cap section (you know, that l-cap at the campground dump pipe) came undone.
Clearly, I need to get the hose connections MUCH tighter. MUCH MUCH MUCH tighter. So very much tighter.
Today I plan to take the electrical cord and fresh water hose out ... stretch them out and lysol them off. They really got icky-poo (I really wish we didn't have to use euphamisms (sp?).
As for having a sense of humor about it all ... before I became an attorney I spent 15 years working in various clinical laboratories (research and immunohematology mostly, but I did my time in the parasitology lab) and I've handled worse things than human poop -- and in far worse conditions than open desert air. And, in my opinion, if you don't keep a sense of humor about the minor disasters that almost certainly WILL befall you when you hit the open road, you won't have much fun on the trip.
And, that's the whole point of going, right?? Having fun??
Ricky
PeeWee the PleasureWay is a 2003 Ford Excel TD V10
You do have us topped with your first dump experience, but we have one of our own.
When Bill pulled the handle to let 'er rip on our second dump, sewage started shooting out little holes in the hose. I think he just missed getting squirted in the face! Unbeknownst to us, there was gravel that had embedded itself in the hose from our first attempt, and the sandpaper effect had made little drainage holes in the upper portion. Luckily by closing the outlet a bit, the spewing slowed down.
BTW, the first time we wanted to dump we couldn't because the campsite hole in the ground was smaller than our hose/elbow attachment. We found out that there are things called 'reducers' (although we called them 'inverters') to attach to the end of the hose to fit smaller drainage sites. We bought a cheap one in San Diego and donated it to the rental unit.
When we get our P-W we want a 'dump demo' from you - as you'll be an old pro by then I'm sure.
Oh I am determined to become an ol' dump pro. I get highly annoyed when there are skills I cannot master. Suffice it to say, since I do not like being annoyed, there aren't many of those.
So, I will eat lots of fiber, fill up the tank again and practice, practice, practice!!!
Hey, Ricky, just a thought from a _total_ newbie.. instead of eating a lot fiber prior to your next dump, maybe try filling the tank with plain water and doing a 'clean' practice bomb run first?
Jim, who doesn't even own an RV yet... soon, tho'!
Thanks ... I'll check that out today. Everyone seemed to think that there were no fuses involved because of the propane failure, but I heard from one other friend that there may be.
Ricky, sorry I misunderstood 8-). If it's adventure you want in this situation, I'll heartily recommend a regular diet of Tex-Mex or Mexican food, or beer & pickled eggs... curry might also work.
Your call....
Jim, ducking and covering...
Hey Catsx6
WOW - A Ford V10 in a Class B? How do you hold that baby on the ground? The acceleration should be auwsome!! Do you drag race this thing or what?
*This Message was edited on 29-Jan-03 01:29 PM by povertyhill*
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