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Forum: Vintage RV's 03-25-2024, 11:57 AM
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Installed a televator so I can actually use the...

Installed a televator so I can actually use the window when we aren’t watching TV. Had to move the couch forward about 4”. About 3 hrs labour so far and still have to refasten the couch to the slide...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-01-2023, 05:06 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Had the Motorhome washed and waxed in Florence...

Had the Motorhome washed and waxed in Florence Colorado by JR’S Mobile RV Washing of Colorado Springs , Co. Awesome job. Just came down from the wintery North.
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Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-22-2023, 08:37 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed oil and filter and Air Filter in my...

Changed oil and filter and Air Filter in my QD7500 today. not too bad a job when your generator extends out and you can use the the air to raise the front end.

Also winterized the ALP Adventurer...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-19-2023, 08:45 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed oil and filter on engine. Oil and filters...

Changed oil and filter on engine. Oil and filters have really jumped in price locally since 2021 when I last did it.

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-13-2023, 10:59 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Water pump quit working after I finished...

Water pump quit working after I finished servicing the AuqaHot Pump.
Apparently I leaned on one of my power quick disconnects and broke it so no ground to pump. Replaced with spares and we have...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-12-2023, 04:46 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed the battery cutoff solenoid as it failed...

Changed the battery cutoff solenoid as it failed open. Wondered why I had AC everywhere yet no control panels anywhere.
New solenoid installed and everything works great electrically.
Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-12-2022, 08:16 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Finished hooking up my Xantrex 2000 watt PSW...

Finished hooking up my Xantrex 2000 watt PSW invertor and remote today. Quite a job fishing cables under the cabinets and around corners. 2/0 copper is not easy to route. These small Class C Mh...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-21-2021, 06:14 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Installed a stay and play propane kit in my class...

Installed a stay and play propane kit in my class C. Very easy to install and easy to soapy water test as lots of access.

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-15-2021, 08:06 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Followed the troubleshooting steps in my Aquahot...

Followed the troubleshooting steps in my Aquahot manual and it was the check valve that was stuck keeping me from getting zone three heat in my bedroom. One smack with a square pipe and all was hot...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-02-2021, 11:08 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Winterized the Class C today. Running generator...

Winterized the Class C today. Running generator under load for its monthly exercise.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-26-2021, 03:56 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
I think you are going to find there is a great...

I think you are going to find there is a great place in Your travels for the smaller unit. It looks to be in very nice shape and you have a solid handle on keeping it that way.
We really enjoy our...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-26-2021, 03:50 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
My first time changing the oil and filter in our...

My first time changing the oil and filter in our diesel pusher, 21 litres of oil. Also installed a Fumuto valve to make future oil changes easier.

Thank goodness I have a vice grip chain wrench...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2021, 08:33 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
New chassis battery. 4D , 1660 cranking amps and...

New chassis battery. 4D , 1660 cranking amps and 1775 CCA. Heavy and very snug fit same as previous 8D that was in there that gave up the ghost.
Previous chassis battery was at least pre 2015...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-11-2021, 03:51 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Replaced step air operated MAC valve today and...

Replaced step air operated MAC valve today and suddenly I am holding air longer than before. Will check later tonight to get a better idea how much longer.
With what appears to be a major air leak...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-31-2021, 09:18 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Finally after months of coaxing my Thetford Aria...

Finally after months of coaxing my Thetford Aria to keep working gave in and installed the new slide mechanism and seals that I bought in February. A fairly easy job considering the weight of the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-19-2020, 03:48 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Finally troubleshoot my Aquahot today. It was...

Finally troubleshoot my Aquahot today. It was short cycling and I crawled into the bay with my multimeter and got it fired up after having it cooled right off. It ran for perhaps 4 minutes and shut...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-05-2020, 06:06 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Wink Sold the old MH Sunday. One less thing to have in...

Sold the old MH Sunday. One less thing to have in storage.
Spent an hour and half with new owner while he videotaped everything. List was very important.

Terry & Pat
Down to one MH.
No more...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2020, 06:25 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Mike thanks for the suggestion. My access door is...

Mike thanks for the suggestion. My access door is actually the same as the bay doors that do open. Just fastened at bottom with rivets. I hope to be able to use self tapping screws for future ease of...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2020, 06:16 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Wow, congratulations that is quite the upgrade....

Wow, congratulations that is quite the upgrade. Enjoy.


Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-19-2020, 10:51 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed the fuel filter for the AquaHot which in...

Changed the fuel filter for the AquaHot which in my case means drilling out four rivets and lifting panel to access filter which is mounted just over the fuel tank.

Now to go buy a pop rivet tool...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-02-2020, 09:12 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Spent the day driving in some fairly good rain....

Spent the day driving in some fairly good rain. When we got to our evening’s destination, no slides working.

Took out the 8 relays in the front and back controller and cleaned them with CRC...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-27-2020, 03:19 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
298824 Changed out the 2 very dim step...

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Changed out the 2 very dim step lights in the step well with these two LED lights. Quite the difference. Even have the same bolt holes.
Amazon lights.
2 Packs License Plate Light, 12V 6...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-26-2020, 10:58 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Put in a new shower head clip in water bay as...

Put in a new shower head clip in water bay as present one was missing one side. Found one at local RV dealer which does not have a single trailer left for sale!

One more of the never ending...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2020, 02:55 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
A new shelf for storing my collapsing ladder....

A new shelf for storing my collapsing ladder. Fits nice and out of the way.

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-16-2020, 08:41 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Installed my Progressive Industries 50 amp surge...

Installed my Progressive Industries 50 amp surge protector today.

Working with 6 gauge wire in confined spaces is a challenge.

Also tightened all the connectors in the transfer switch.

...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-15-2020, 03:50 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Mark, it is looking real good. Full body paint...

Mark, it is looking real good. Full body paint really shines.

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-15-2020, 03:48 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Spent the better part of the afternoon replacing...

Spent the better part of the afternoon replacing my Intellitec EMS board and Display.

New board and new display as old display not compatible. Had to rewire the board connectors as they changed...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-06-2020, 07:37 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Tested the fit on my A/C covers that I bought on...

Tested the fit on my A/C covers that I bought on measurements only. They fit very well!
Also my first test of my Costco telescoping ladder. That is a very solid ladder. Nice to have a ladder that...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-03-2020, 05:35 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Good point, I will caulk those while we have a...

Good point, I will caulk those while we have a dry spell now. May as well get this done while it is dry.

Thanks

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-01-2020, 04:29 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Caulked over cap joint above drivers window as it...

Caulked over cap joint above drivers window as it seemed to leak in a down pour.

Changed LED Strip that is attached to awning at wall. It was a sectional strip and one section had come off....
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-28-2020, 03:18 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed the tap in the bathroom vanity to brushed...

Changed the tap in the bathroom vanity to brushed nickel now I need to find some soap dishes that aren’t gold.

Added another shelf in pass thru storage that allow me 6” of storage that wasn’t...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-15-2020, 09:00 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Replaced gold bathroom tap with a brushed nickel...

Replaced gold bathroom tap with a brushed nickel finish one. Looks better and wife is happier.
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Even match counter top better. Now to change other one in bathroom.


Terry &...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-12-2020, 10:37 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Checked batteries for water level and added as...

Checked batteries for water level and added as necessary.

Replaced drivers side lock on fuelling door and had to use the Dremel tool to open the slot up higher.
Works fine now , the last one...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-07-2020, 10:20 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
In my bedroom TV cabinet added a shelf and took...

In my bedroom TV cabinet added a shelf and took the Solid wood that the mount for the LCD Was attached to and using a piano hinge made it into a door so I can swing the TV out of the way and use the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-04-2020, 07:29 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
From around 88 psi to 100psi took about 5 minutes...

From around 88 psi to 100psi took about 5 minutes each once I figured out it was working and I needed to up the outlet pressure to 135. :banghead::banghead:.
Had to let compressor build back up...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-01-2020, 10:08 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Cleaned out fridge combustion chamber so I could...

Cleaned out fridge combustion chamber so I could run it on Propane. Worked :cool::cool:, used compressed air and then a shop vacuum to clean up fridge cavity.

Added air to tires and found out how...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-05-2020, 05:02 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed one wiper blade and seeing as how it fit...

Changed one wiper blade and seeing as how it fit bought another so I could change passenger side also.
Recharged A/C . Nice cold air now.
Shampooed carpets, look better now. Also shampooed the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-27-2020, 10:19 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
New slide tray arrived and with help from a...

New slide tray arrived and with help from a friend have it installed in the bay. Couple of bolts to install and some re organization to finish. So much nicer than crawling into bin to get stuff out....
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-26-2020, 11:04 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Finally got up the courage to take apart the...

Finally got up the courage to take apart the AquaHot switch and fix the darn bulb.
Now I have a light when the Aquahot is on. Not for the faint of heart had to bring a soldering station to tin the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-10-2020, 10:40 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed headlight switch today and put in a 5...

Changed headlight switch today and put in a 5 volt charging plug on passenger side.

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-06-2020, 07:24 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
New gas shocks on engine access door. Now it...

New gas shocks on engine access door. Now it stays open unassisted.

Batteries cleaned off and battery compartment also.

New driving lights installed, just need to find out why there is no...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-04-2020, 08:44 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Glad my storage place doesn’t mind you working on...

Glad my storage place doesn’t mind you working on your coach as long as it is smaller items.

New house water pump to replace 19 year old one that finally seized up. Auqajet was replaced with same...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-11-2020, 08:25 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Sprayed the bay door electric locks with contact...

Sprayed the bay door electric locks with contact cleaner so all 7 will work not just the six I had working. Green corrosion was evident on each connector.
Cleaned them as best I could before...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-18-2019, 04:26 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Worked on electric locks on baggage doors today....

Worked on electric locks on baggage doors today. Had 3 of 7 working.

Now I have 6 of the 7 working. Bad connections at motor, corrosion and some needed lubricating. Need to find a better way to...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-29-2019, 08:34 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Found the programming button and set outside...

Found the programming button and set outside keypad for my personal code. Just as the manual stated. Followed the directions and some hints from mshappycamper got me all set up. Thanks Joe for the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-27-2019, 09:10 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Finally got around to removing a few pounds of...

Finally got around to removing a few pounds of unused wiring from original electronics which had been all removed.
Toned out the outside park cable feed and rear TV cable feed and now have TV from...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-24-2019, 02:59 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Reset my Blue Sky solar controller today as when...

Reset my Blue Sky solar controller today as when they welded the tailpipe extension on they disconnected the batteries.
From the manual it indicates you need a 12 volt source then apply solar power...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-03-2019, 03:15 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Shampoo the carpets. That was was the job for...

Shampoo the carpets. That was was the job for today. Done and cleaner than they had been.

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2019, 02:30 PM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Oil change, oil Filter and Air filter change on...

Oil change, oil Filter and Air filter change on generator today.

Just about got that list beat! :dance::dance:

Terry
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2019, 09:49 AM
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Posted By 96Bounder1st
Changed all the brake caliper’s yesterday as the...

Changed all the brake caliper’s yesterday as the bleed screws where froze in place. Wanted to change the brake fluid so new caliper’s and brake pads. Found a valve extension that was loose after the...
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