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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-16-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,544
Posted By ATXCharlie
Thanks for the replies. I've called a few places...

Thanks for the replies. I've called a few places and haven't found out who makes what I have, but it appears that a very close match is a 6" wide tape from Cofair Products. I'm going to cut it down...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-15-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,544
Posted By ATXCharlie
What kind of roof repair tape is this?

I've been told "Eternabond" and "Not Eternabond".

When I look at pics, videos of Eternabond, it doesn't look like what I have. Bought it five years ago somewhere in person and can't find...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-08-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,685
Posted By ATXCharlie
Thanks for the replies! It was the check valve. ...

Thanks for the replies! It was the check valve. All better now!
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 02-08-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,685
Posted By ATXCharlie
Replace / Repair City Water Line?

Hello,

I have a 2011 Cougar 26SAB and I think I have a crack in my city water supply line. Can anyone provide or point me to information on how to get access to it and repair? Pictures would be...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-13-2021, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,183
Posted By ATXCharlie
Thanks for the replies everyone. The local...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

The local rancher happened by on the way to check his cows and said “you can fix it, ain’t no big deal…”. I was not able to fix it - not able to get enough torque...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-10-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,183
Posted By ATXCharlie
Broken Leaf Spring - 2011 26SAB Fifth Wheel

How do I find the correct part # (or description to give trailer repair co) for the front axle leaf spring on my Couger? 4,400lb Dexter axle. It broke, I’m boondocking in the forest, and I need to...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-06-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
I'll be ordering a Dinosaur board today!

I'll be ordering a Dinosaur board today!
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-06-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
I get 43.8 Ohms so it's within spec.

I get 43.8 Ohms so it's within spec.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-06-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
I'm running off solar / batteries /...

I'm running off solar / batteries / inverter+charger and the inverter reports 3 watts parasitic draw from AC-OUT when all my appliances are off. Turn on the fridge (AC) and the draw goes up 305...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-06-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
It's a concern because I'll be boondocking...

It's a concern because I'll be boondocking through the summer and will aim for max energy conservation - both battery/ AC inverter and propane.

I have 3600 Wh of batteries and on a sunny day I'll...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-06-2021, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
Just did this and the AC draw goes to 0 watts -...

Just did this and the AC draw goes to 0 watts - same as I see when I turn the AC off with the control button and when I unplug the cord.

Tested the resistance and got 43.8 ohms - within spec.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-05-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
If I can borrow an amp clamp and a second pair of...

If I can borrow an amp clamp and a second pair of hands I can try that. How would this test help me understand why the element never turns off?

I’m pretty sure that my inverter software has given...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-05-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
I don’t know how to test the heating element. ...

I don’t know how to test the heating element.

All I know is that the unit (when on AC current setting, not using LP gas) is always pulling 300 watts. Since the refer works, I assume the heating...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-05-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,446
Posted By ATXCharlie
Dometic DM2652 - always running

I’m trying to figure out why my 2652 never stops drawing 300 watts when it runs on AC. It works great - keeps freezer frozen and refrigerator ~34F. It does not have the Climate Control function, so...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-13-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,032
Posted By ATXCharlie
Thanks for all the feedback - I'll put my...

Thanks for all the feedback - I'll put my thinking cap on and figure out a plan eventually.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-12-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,032
Posted By ATXCharlie
The plan is to use sealed lithium batteries and...

The plan is to use sealed lithium batteries and my assumption is that they won't pose an off-gassing risk. Protecting the batteries and the other electrical equipment from water damage / danger is,...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-12-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,032
Posted By ATXCharlie
That's what I've been told and my aim is to get...

That's what I've been told and my aim is to get the the batteries, inverter/charger, and charge controller installed under the kitchen sink, packed together but one hopes not too close together. ...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 06-11-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,032
Posted By ATXCharlie
Water Pump and Hoses Connections

Howdy! I'm planning to install batteries and an inverter after I remove two drawers under my kitchen counter. My water pump and water lines to the sink are located in this dead space and I'll need...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-13-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,068
Posted By ATXCharlie
Thx flybouy - exactly right - it doesn't matter...

Thx flybouy - exactly right - it doesn't matter why. I have my reasons and my preferences.

Including a big one just added to the list today, which I discovered while removing the unit: There's...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-12-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,068
Posted By ATXCharlie
Cut and cap would work for me. Looks like I have...

Cut and cap would work for me. Looks like I have a project for tomorrow.

If I ever hand it off to someone else, I can reconnect the wires at that time.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-12-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,068
Posted By ATXCharlie
I'll investigate. If there's a dedicated on/off...

I'll investigate. If there's a dedicated on/off switch at the furnace, same as there is on my Suburban water heater, that would be perfect.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-12-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,068
Posted By ATXCharlie
Yes, thanks, I do realize that not turning it on...

Yes, thanks, I do realize that not turning it on will result in it not being on.

Sometimes people make mistakes, hence I don't to turn it on "including by mistake" (by me or others) in my...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-12-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,068
Posted By ATXCharlie
I want to *disable* my furnace - how?

Howdy!

I never use my furnace and I don't want to turn it on, ever, including by mistake. Ain't want no fan, no heat, no flame!

Any idea how I can disable it? I thought maybe I could just...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-12-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,939
Posted By ATXCharlie
I got lucky! Fortunately, I kept both the big...

I got lucky! Fortunately, I kept both the big piece shown in the original post, and the small piece that was left when I cut the big one off.

In Payzon AZ I went to an HVAC sheet metal shop and...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 10-05-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 17,939
Posted By ATXCharlie
J Wrap skirting replacement?

Howdy! A couple days ago the skirting, if that's the correct name, came off one side of my Cougar. I've read an old thread about this problem and see that Trekwood was the solution there.
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