01-25-2026, 06:19 PM
We had ordered 17 gallons of Century heat transfer fluid from camping world to fill up the new unit, however several of the gallon jugs were nearly half empty and we didn't have enough to fill the unit completely. So instead of being able to finish the project yesterday, we had to drive 2 1/2 hours to St George yesterday to pick up 5 more gallons.
Regardless of the setback we were able to finish up the installation today!
We got all of the heating zones primed and blowing heat, we have lots of hot water, both the diesel and electric heaters are working and the engine pre-heat circuit is pumping like it should (i don't think it was working before).
The only problem that we're having is that the original thermostat in the bedroom and the one for the living room have quit calling for a ground signal and have to be replaced, that's next on the list.
I did have to call Rudy once for a simple question, but all in all I'm pretty proud of our work!
Cost breakdow:
Remanufactured AH with new OEM diesel burner controller - $10,986.85 (before $2,000 core charge)
23 gallons of Century heat transfer fluid - $539.00
Miscellaneous fittings, pex pipe, tools, etc. - ~ $200.00
Regardless of the setback we were able to finish up the installation today!
We got all of the heating zones primed and blowing heat, we have lots of hot water, both the diesel and electric heaters are working and the engine pre-heat circuit is pumping like it should (i don't think it was working before).
The only problem that we're having is that the original thermostat in the bedroom and the one for the living room have quit calling for a ground signal and have to be replaced, that's next on the list.
I did have to call Rudy once for a simple question, but all in all I'm pretty proud of our work!
Cost breakdow:
Remanufactured AH with new OEM diesel burner controller - $10,986.85 (before $2,000 core charge)
23 gallons of Century heat transfer fluid - $539.00
Miscellaneous fittings, pex pipe, tools, etc. - ~ $200.00
Tyler & Hannah Phillips
1999 Newell # 525
Previous Coach 1993 Foretravel Grand Villa
Living in the desert, Glen Canyon NRA

