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  Waste valve & plumbing redo

Posted by: folivier
02-10-2013, 06:50 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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Has anyone ever redone their waste (black tank) piping?
I have the old Thetford dump valves on mine. The gray water bypass valve, the one that isolates the black tank, is leaking internally. These have to be unscrewed and be split apart not like the Dupre valves with the removable top. I'd like to replace it with a different valve.
The main waste dump valve is also showing it's age so I'd like to replace that one also.
I won't do this until next winter when I have a week or so to work on it but would like to start getting ideas.
I guess the fittings are all glued and I won't be able to take them apart to put in new valves so I'll plan to just buy all new fittings & valves and rebuild a new system.
Any idea how to remove the pipe from the tank?

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  Manual for Microphor air toilets

Posted by: rheavn
02-10-2013, 06:02 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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http://edmullaney.com/Manuals/Manual-245...OILETS.pdf

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  Headhunter replacement???

Posted by: rheavn
02-10-2013, 04:56 PM
Forum: Plumbing and fixtures
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I have a Headhunter 110V water pump in my coach. It is working fine, but always looking for future replacement as it is 14 years old. The new Headhunter Mach 5 runs about $1,100+ and my pump does not qualify for their 1/2 price program. I found a pump that looks good to me and retails for $448.27. It is close on the dimensions and gpm. Just wanted the Gurus opinion of this pump.

http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-4396-...60195.aspx

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  Detroit Diesel, Tier II

Posted by: prairieschooner
02-09-2013, 08:02 PM
Forum: Drivetrain
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Before any of us rebuild a Detroit we need to look into this (sorry Todd).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla...TTXKtqKRxc#!

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  1982 Newell

Posted by: whatsnewell
02-09-2013, 07:10 PM
Forum: Newell Sightings
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This is a vicarious report of a Newell sighting southbound on I-15 near Corona, CA Friday around 2 pm Pacific Time.....my son, Tim, was northbound and saw a Newell that looked exactly like mine, only some guy with a white beard was driving it......he called me shortly thereafter to be sure I wasn't in town......I told him that must be Steve Ward (Prarieschooner), and sure enough it was! He confirmed he was on his way to Menifee.

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  HWH Service

Posted by: larryweikartsr
02-09-2013, 06:22 PM
Forum: Suspension/Tires/Wheels
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    I just returned from the HWH Service center in Moscow, Iowa. To many "experts" have messed with my system and I just couldn't correct the mess-ups by myself. (besides it is way too cold here in Mi.) I can't say enough about the nice treatment I was given and the fairness of the charges. They certainly know what they are doing and I highly recommend them. You can see they even let me stay in my Newell "penthouse" overnight.

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Rainbow Yuma?

Posted by: prairieschooner
02-09-2013, 08:42 AM
Forum: Get Togethers
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Looks like we will be heading to Yuma soon. How many are there? how about a quick get together?

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  Lifeline AGM 8DL

Posted by: bestgenman
02-08-2013, 07:09 PM
Forum: Electrical
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Hi all, something new!! Entered the coach experiencing the odor similar to hot oil. Investigated below and found one of the house batteries with elevated temperature (around 120F). Disconnected the affected battery from the string. I suspect thermal runaway as the battery is surely dry inside from the odor.
Question is, has anyone experienced an incident such as this?

Gordon

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  Kwikee steps kaput

Posted by: folivier
02-08-2013, 01:04 PM
Forum: Exterior
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Quote Originally Posted by folivier View Post
""Well I did get it working. I did find a plastic gear at Napa NAPA AUTO PARTS
that might work but I was able to just turn the gear 180 degrees so that there are no broken teeth. I'll see how long that works.""

Above is from the other forum.
Well it lasted just about a year. Started chattering again. I emailed both Kwikee and PPL to see if the replacement gear set and motor assembly will fit. If not I guess I'll buy a new step.
Just heard from Kwikee and they don't make any parts for these old steps. So just ordered a new step from PPL. Should be waiting for me at my sons house when we get back to Thibodaux next week.

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  Santa Catalina Mountains ,AZ

Posted by: les korcala
02-07-2013, 12:07 PM
Forum: Travel Logs
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                    We found thsi great RV park right in fron santa catalina mountains in Oro Valley ( just outside Tucson)
What great place with 9000 feet peak looming right in front of your coach. Great hiking ( in the desert ) eqestrian center if you kike horse back riding, park offers great bathrooms/showers , very clean!
the only catch is 2 weeks in and 2 weeks out!

If you like to stay before january or after april , than you can book for month or longer, $25 per night.
Close to Biosphere 2 in Orcale . Oro Valley si more upscale spot with Ritz Carlton and some golf courses.

If you stay here make sure eat at Bubbs Grubbs place , stakes, beef and world class souce!

One more hick up is that park has 50amp/water but no dump, but you can roll after 10 days or so and dump at dump stations, thsi was only one hick up , but for the scenery, quiet and star watching at night makes up for.
Way in the country and still only 2 mile to wallmart, Best Buy and 4 eateries.

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