Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-31-2017, 03:39 PM
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-30-2017, 11:30 AM
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My TV in my 2005 Everest was a VERY heavy CRT...
My TV in my 2005 Everest was a VERY heavy CRT model mounted inside a cabinet. It was too big to get out, and no trim could be easily removed to get it out.
I ended up using a sawzall reciprocating...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-15-2017, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 14
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check valve
OK - just installed a new check valve and I think the problem is cured. The confusion is that the check valve can be either brass or plastic. The only one the store had was plastic, so that's what...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-15-2017, 11:54 AM
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one way valve
took out the brass fitting. When unscrewed, its about 2 in long, and I think it's the valve (got plastic parts in it and spring loaded) I'll see if I can get a new one (or matching brass empty...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-15-2017, 11:37 AM
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-15-2017, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,327
back flow valve
thanks for this real-time help!
I've unscrewed the plastic connector from the 1 in brass fitting and it is just a 90 degree connector. at the other end is a 3in plastic pipe going into a T...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-15-2017, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,327
Thanks - more detail please
Thanks for your very helpful comments, especially John's detail.
The quarter turn valve lets water flow when I turn it a quarter turn. So it's probably the back flow valve at fault.
Out of my...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-14-2017, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 14
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Hot water flow down to a dribble.
This seems like an easy question, but for the life of me, I don't know where to start!
Our campground turned the water off for a few hours a few days ago. Ever since, the hot water flow through...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-22-2017, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,943
Thanks to all who contributed here. I've just...
Thanks to all who contributed here. I've just finished the repair, and it went very well. The video that Alpine posted was VERY clear and made the job easy.
I had been expecting that the valence...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-07-2017, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 5
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Repair Day/Night Window Blinds on 2005 Everest?
My 2005 Everest has day/night window blinds (or are they called "shades" in the US?) made by Speciality Window Coverings company. They are of the "concertina pleated" style.
One of the strings on...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-14-2016, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 75,477
Thanks all.
I'm the original poster of this...
Thanks all.
I'm the original poster of this thread. Thanks for advice & info.
I switched the elec on, and am still getting hot water. I probably won't notice the difference except slightly...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-14-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,809
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-12-2016, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 75,477
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-12-2016, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 75,477
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-12-2016, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 75,477
How does the Gas/Electric Water Heater Work?
My (new to me) 2005 Everest has a water heater with no visible markings on it (presumably because of the insulation covering it) but the Everest came with a manual for a Suburban heater model SW12D,...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-08-2016, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 14,809
Simple Question on Water Tank
This is a simple question, but the answer isn't obvious (to me at least).
Past motorhomes I've had, when filling the water tank, you loosely place a hose into a hole, and when the tank is full,...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-05-2016, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Freezer down to -16F
In my experience, freezers will go extra cold if the non freezer part of the reefer has the door partially open, or other leak letting the cold out. Check the seals?
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-31-2016, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,992
Re: Rubber Membrane under 5th Wheel
Hi, Gearhead,
The reason I didn't drop all the membrane as you suggested is that the gray water tank is positioned right near the rear of the membrane where it isn't bolted to the frame, but...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-31-2016, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,883
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-27-2016, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-27-2016, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,992
Re: Rubber Membrane under 5th Wheel
thank you to all of you for your valuable input!
Based on yor comments, I cut hole in the membrane (perhaps this is the wrong word?) and found the problem - a cracked gray water tank. I'm going...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-19-2016, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,992
Rubber Membrane under 5th Wheel
Hi all,
I recently bought a 2005 Keystone Everest and am currently camped (long term) at a site in Alabama.
I've had a fair bit of experience with a Class A, a 24ft trailer and a truck camper,...
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