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Old 12-23-2021, 05:28 AM   #1141
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Fired up the generator and let it run for thirty min or so,

Noticed one of the kids had pushed some buttons

I honestly have no idea what this switch does
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The bottom right corner “heater” switch was left on? What heater is it talking about
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Old 12-23-2021, 05:42 AM   #1142
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Dave, that heater switch could be tank heater pads given the location of the switch. This is just a wild guess though...
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Old 12-23-2021, 05:43 AM   #1143
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Running an engine for a short time and then off is not very good for the engine. The oil collects moisture while sitting and this just churns it up without allowing the engine to get hot enough to burn the water off. This can leave the water milkshake all though the interior of the engine resulting in rust and other issue. If you research this, you'll find some pictures of engines that have had this done and what they looked like on the inside. It isn't pretty.

My guess on the switch is holding tank heaters, but that's just a guess.
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Old 12-23-2021, 06:07 AM   #1144
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Pull down black out shades, fixed the handles from coming off.
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Old 12-23-2021, 07:33 AM   #1145
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I honestly have no idea what this switch does
If you're talking about the test switch that you have your finger on, you push it to see what the gauges read, so that the gauge lights aren't on all the time.
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Old 12-23-2021, 01:34 PM   #1146
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If you're talking about the test switch that you have your finger on, you push it to see what the gauges read, so that the gauge lights aren't on all the time.

Not the one my finger was on, the bottom right switch that says “heater”

I ran the motor for about thirty min, I’m pretty ok with how long I ran it. Thanks for lookin out.

I’ll have to verify the tank heater I guess. Kids must have flipped switches, good thing the trailer is plugged into the house
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Old 12-23-2021, 02:05 PM   #1147
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I’ll have to verify the tank heater I guess. Kids must have flipped switches, good thing the trailer is plugged into the house
That's a good thing to save the battery. Hopefully this is not a water heater element switch. If its full of water you're fine, but if empty then the element is toast. Better check before your next trip.

Glad you noticed it!
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Old 12-23-2021, 03:21 PM   #1148
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Slide rollers from Amazon

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Old 01-13-2022, 05:21 PM   #1149
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Since my trailer is plugged into the house and I’m not a big fan of letting things just sit out, I purchased a small inferred thermostat controlled heater, has a fan control and what not. Plugged it in and walked away. Went out two days later and it’s not freezing inside and I’ll keep it warm for the mice I guess
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Old 01-13-2022, 06:53 PM   #1150
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Congratulations on scoring your "dangerous symbol of inequity" before they all get banned by woke FTC, OSHA, or CDC!

My little 6" cube keeps the entire trailer comfy without drinking propane. Cleaned the dust and webs out of it and lubed it just last week, first time in 33 years. I intend to make it last forever!
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Old 01-14-2022, 07:14 PM   #1151
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Installed Haloview rear and side cameras, added mid turn signals just in front of wheels.
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Old 01-15-2022, 06:15 AM   #1152
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Fired up the generator and let it run for thirty min or so,

Noticed one of the kids had pushed some buttons

I honestly have no idea what this switch does
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Dave, that heater switch could be tank heater pads given the location of the switch. This is just a wild guess though...

Could that be a block heater for the generator?

Well I looked again and see it’s on a panel with other systems in the trailer….I thought it was just the generator switch panel

Probably tank heater
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Old 01-15-2022, 07:12 AM   #1153
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Could that be a block heater for the generator?

Well I looked again and see it’s on a panel with other systems in the trailer….I thought it was just the generator switch panel

Probably tank heater
On my last rig, I had an LED panel like this, and the switch in that position was for the gas portion of the water heater. I labeled it for clarity, and found an old photo of it. The other two switches were the same as yours, so my money is on it being that.
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Old 01-15-2022, 07:32 AM   #1154
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Well that should clear it up then
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Old 01-15-2022, 07:36 AM   #1155
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Probably purchased from AMBIGUOUS RV PARTS SUPPLY.com

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Old 01-18-2022, 05:06 PM   #1156
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Installed the hengs II vent fan. Ordered a 45 gallon foldable water bladder, bal hideaspare, 28 gallon honey wagon. Plan on mounting the spare and wagon on the hideaspare.
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Old 01-19-2022, 07:47 PM   #1157
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Installed a pair of Mopeka LP tank sensors. Why have I waited this long to find and install these? Downloaded the app to my phone, sync'd the sensors to the phone, tapped the small aluminum feet onto the base ring, a quick wipe with a shop towel, a spot of dielectric grease, set the sensor in place, and reset the tank on the tray. Easy, peasy, job done. Now when we go out, no more guessing if we have enough propane in a tank before going to bed at night. Plus, there is an alert function on the sensors. I have it set to alert when the tank gets to 20% capacity. We'll see how accurate they are when we start camping again in a couple months. First scheduled trip of the season scheduled and booked for Easter weekend in Vegas.
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Old 01-19-2022, 08:42 PM   #1158
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We brought RV home and leveled it and put all the slides out. I charged up the battery and other misc work. Then we had 4 inches of ice then snow, and the slides were out. I looked at the 10 day weather and yesterday was above freezing infact 45 degrees. I knew that might be my only day to get the roofs on the slides cleaned off.
After much thought. I filled up three five gallon buckets from our home and brought them by the RV. I used a transfer pump with one short hose in the first 5 gallon bucket. My wife held the hose on while I climbed up a step ladder and sprayed the water onto the roof of the first slide. It worked and we continued and cleared off the three slides using all 15 gallons.
Next time it going to snow my slides will be in the camper
I am thankful we will be able to head out on our trip. Tomorrow the temp in the morning will be just 6 degrees. I learned from this experience.
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Old 01-23-2022, 04:41 PM   #1159
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After shot. Mounted the bal Hideaspare. Spare tire and honeywagon are on it.
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It was a bit of a puzzle, trying to get both to fit, given the layout under the trailer. Had a friend come over, for another set of hands and eyes. Made some extender pieces to get the needed depth. I was going to order the deeper hideaspare, the places I found it, wanted another $120+ for shipping!!
Have a cracked handle on the brand new (unused) honeywagon, emailed camco asked for a new handle, hopefully they email back this week.

Had to relocate a stabilizer, to make it all work. Once it warms up, I'll relocate the other one. And finish the job, have a few more holes to drill.

Have a a dual mount bike carrier coming, each side will mount by where the stinky slinky holder is attached to the frame. To keep from putting all the weight in the center.
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Old 01-23-2022, 07:48 PM   #1160
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Put a New sail switch in the furnace and tested it. Then sealed up any openings in the underbelly.
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