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03-01-2021, 06:28 AM #212010 Tundra SR5 DC 5.7L 4x4
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Andersen WDH
Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit
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2014 Jayco x17z Hybrid
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03-01-2021, 06:32 AM #22
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Steve & Pat
2019 Ram 3500 Limited MegaCab
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03-01-2021, 01:49 PM #23
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Do the 12V refrigerators still use thermal fuses? I thought those were only used on the propane fridges, but I am probably wrong. I guess that is something I will ask about when I pick up the trailer.
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03-01-2021, 03:11 PM #24
What I’ve seen referenced pertains to Dometic absorption fridges that run on both AC & LP. It seems to happen sometimes to units that are installed in the rear and from what I understand there’s a build up of heat that trips the thermal fuse. The heat may be a combination of poor venting, a 12v fan not working to draw air out, or perhaps direct sunlight in conjunction with the other two.
The first photo shows a red wire with a black sleeve attached to the aluminum guard with two clips. Inside the black sleeve is the thermal fuse; photo two. The link shows where you can buy one if needed.
https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Fuse-...ct_top?ie=UTF82010 Tundra SR5 DC 5.7L 4x4
2020 Imagine XLS 22MLE
Andersen WDH
Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit
2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
2014 Jayco x17z Hybrid
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03-02-2021, 02:16 AM #25
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Thanks for the link. I’m starting to gather items to purchase for field repairs and a 10 pack just got put in my wish list.
2020 Imagine 2450RL born 7/2019 Anderson hitch
2007 Tundra 5.7 with tow package and RAS
Both retired - still have our S&B
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03-02-2021, 09:11 PM #26
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If our steps are wet, we droop a bed sheet over the whole thing and fold it in. The sheet will absorb all the water. It will also catch any dirt that the broom missed.
I think that the converter should be replaced if you want your battery / batteries to last more then a year or 2. A quality 4 stage converter will charge better and no cook them. KENBackpacker and tent camper all my life, including BSA as a kid and adult.
Motorcycle trips across the USA with a tent - 1978 to Present.
02-10-2005 - 2002 F350 SWD PSD and 2003 Citation 10'8S mostly for Crater Lake Ski Patrol.
10-29-2015 - 2016 Grand Design 380TH. It's HUGE compared to a camper.
10-19-2018 - traded truck for a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie CC 4 X 4 Long Box.
03-16-2019 - Traded Momentum for a New 2018 374TH-R Solitude
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03-02-2021, 09:20 PM #27
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That's an excellent idea!
I think that the converter should be replaced if you want your battery / batteries to last more then a year or 2. A quality 4 stage converter will charge better and no cook them.Current: 2021 Transcend 261BH, 2019 Ford F250 SRW SWB CC 6.2 - Picture
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03-03-2021, 07:02 AM #28
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I agree with a lot of the suggestions on this thread for sure. Some of them can be put off for awhile, but one I wanted to get done while taking advantage of my rig being brand new was dealing with a system that is only brand new one time.
The sewer system.
This is the part of my coach that I like the least by far, so making it the best as I can while nothing but anti-freeze has been in it was HUGELY desirable.
Jim Kerr of Passion Highway did this video which really hit home to me - having experienced the "surprises" he mentions in the film. I've also had problems with leaky bayonet fittings (which is really embarrassing at nice campgrounds) and incomplete system emptying at dump stations leading to the "surprise" at the next dump.
So, what I did while all of these parts were new was to do what Jim did. Here's how I changed the main dump system on my 349M ..
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After
I'm pretty squeamish about this whole thing, so doing this modification before it's ever been "used" was pretty high on my priority list.Last edited by jjbbrewer; 03-03-2021 at 07:07 AM.
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03-03-2021, 09:32 AM #29
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Regarding our brand new solitude.
1) The tires, I upgraded to Sailun.
2) The roof. The rubber roof on our reflection and our weekend Warrior and the solitude is crap. On our solitude within 4 months it started peeling back from the front cap while we're simply driving around. I am planning on replacing it with a roof made out of spray in bedliner material. It will cost me between $5000 & $6000 but it has a 25 year warranty not to leak.
3) The mattress. Once the trailer is roadworthy and hopefully won't week anymore. We need comfort
4) And some means to stay out without power for a few days. In our case we added a 6.5 Cummins generator instead of the solar.
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03-03-2021, 09:44 AM #30
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Also something people do not realise is the rear of the trader is the most violent riding area in the trailer. It takes the biggest bounces and the hardest jolts. So having big heavy items back there may not really be a good idea. In our reflection rear living room it was not uncommon to get to our destination and find several of our cabinets have tossed out their items. So we learn to put lightweight items back there such as extra blankets and board games instead of the extra package of paper plates and packages of plastic silverware that would launch out almost every time.
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