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Forum: Factory Hi-Lo Parts 11-01-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By campthewestcoast
Look up rv doctor in Sacramento ,ca they are a...

Look up rv doctor in Sacramento ,ca they are a salvage yard that may be able to help
Forum: New Member Intros 11-01-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,438
Posted By campthewestcoast
It’s important to have a large enough charging...

It’s important to have a large enough charging line from the truck or you’ll run down the house batteries while towing with your refrigerator on 12 volts( which pulls 16 amps) a minimum 30 amp and 8...
Forum: New Member Intros 11-01-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,438
Posted By campthewestcoast
Congrats on your trailer, I have a 2206 towlite...

Congrats on your trailer, I have a 2206 towlite which has the same layout as yours
I’m on my second Hilo and this one I have had for 12 years
Your correct on the way these things are put together...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 03-01-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,261
Posted By campthewestcoast
Yes the trim strip on bottom of the top half...

Yes the trim strip on bottom of the top half should have caulking
To keep the water out
I also bought my trailer used and the pass owner caulked this as I did too
Not sure how it came from the...
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 02-28-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,261
Posted By campthewestcoast
By using sikaflex 1a I only have to recaulk...

By using sikaflex 1a I only have to recaulk every6 years
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 02-28-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,261
Posted By campthewestcoast
I seen the britil gasket material boil out of my...

I seen the britil gasket material boil out of my roof to wall seam at the trim on a hot day pass the caulking turning it black
Forum: General Repairs, Modifications, Tips and tricks 02-28-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,261
Posted By campthewestcoast
Water works around in funny places I would...

Water works around in funny places
I would work on the roof to wall seam above the windows
You should remove the trim clean all old caulking and brytil tape ( gasket material )
Replace brytil...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 02-23-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,117
Posted By campthewestcoast
If your refrigerator is set at the warmest...

If your refrigerator is set at the warmest setting which mine is # 1 and it still drops below 32 degrees
Replace the thermistor probe inside the refrigerator mounted on the aluminum fins ( this...
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 02-22-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,069
Posted By campthewestcoast
Nice work 🔩

Nice work 🔩
Forum: Plumbing, Water, Tanks and Waste 02-20-2022, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,069
Posted By campthewestcoast
I did this repair with abs glue and Fiberglass...

I did this repair with abs glue and Fiberglass mats a number of years ago and it still holding
The trick is to do a number of layers while each layer is still wet ( I think I did 4 layers)
I also...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 02-16-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By campthewestcoast
Let me know if you need any info or part numbers

Let me know if you need any info or part numbers
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 02-16-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By campthewestcoast
Also when I had the Atwood water heater which had...

Also when I had the Atwood water heater which had an aluminum tank and the snap disc is a different metal I had corrosion between the two and was not doing the correct temperature
I cleaned it up...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 02-16-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By campthewestcoast
These fixed water heater thermostats are snap...

These fixed water heater thermostats are snap disc thermostats on both makes of water heaters
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 02-16-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By campthewestcoast
Rv Atwood and surburban waterheaters have fixed ...

Rv Atwood and surburban waterheaters have fixed thermostat
When I had an Atwood w/h I installed an adjustable thermostat and turned it up to the highest setting but to prevent getting burned I...
Forum: New Member Intros 02-06-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By campthewestcoast
Everyone has used different types of caulking on...

Everyone has used different types of caulking on there trailers
I use sikaflex 1a ,have used it since the mid 80’s in construction always excellent when used , started using on RV s in 2000
Comes...
Forum: New Member Intros 02-06-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By campthewestcoast
Many of us on this forum have done mods

Many of us on this forum have done mods
Forum: New Member Intros 02-06-2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By campthewestcoast
I have posted all of my mods on this forum ...

I have posted all of my mods on this forum
The problem is I’ve done so many it’s hard to locate a certain one but it should be in the title
Start with a search of posts made by campthewestcoast
Forum: New Member Intros 02-06-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By campthewestcoast
Hi lo tech , appliances go refrigerator fan ...

Hi lo tech , appliances go refrigerator fan
First I enlarged the louvres on the outside grills for more air flow( I made my own grill at my sheetmetal shop)
I put an axial fan on the outside coil...
Forum: New Member Intros 02-05-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By campthewestcoast
Noticed that you may be missing lower left side...

Noticed that you may be missing lower left side siding ( at what I can see in picture) any sheet metal shop in your area can reproduce the diamond pattern by using a metal brake to match other siding...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-07-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By campthewestcoast
Also I have to say I’m a little OCD about the...

Also I have to say I’m a little OCD about the water systems on rv s
I was never happy with pressure changes as the water pump starts and stops so I installed a rubber bladder pressure tank( 1 gallon...
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-06-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By campthewestcoast
Difficulty of install between 1 and 10 it’s...

Difficulty of install between 1 and 10 it’s going to be a 10
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-06-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By campthewestcoast
Plus if you put it in series with a tank water...

Plus if you put it in series with a tank water heater you won’t have a shot of cold water when you turn on and off the shower while boon docking
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-06-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By campthewestcoast
The surburban tankless water is the make that...

The surburban tankless water is the make that will work
Operates with 1/2 gpm set at 130 degrees which means you can add cold water at fauset
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-06-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By campthewestcoast
Only Truma tankless water heater fixes this...

Only Truma tankless water heater fixes this problem by using a pre heated tank in there tankless w/h which dealer install only and $2000
But I found a solution stay tuned ��
Forum: HVAC, Appliances and Propane Systems 12-06-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By campthewestcoast
The problem with tankless w/h is you have to have...

The problem with tankless w/h is you have to have water on for 10 seconds at 1 gpm for them to work
And at a set temperature can’t add any cold at fauset to adjust temperature also if you turn off...
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