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  1. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    When I talked to the service mgr at our dealership yesterday morning, (super guy by the way), he said he had the circuit boards but not the tester. Said he wouldn't have it till this afternoon. I assumed he was getting one from one of their other dealerships. When I walked in this afternoon...
  2. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    Pulled the circuit board and on my way to get it checked, if not the dealer has a replacement. Hopefully this afternoon, it will be back in operation. Quick question. When I start sealing everything back up door/vent/etc. do I just use a good white silicon caulk? Or do i need something that...
  3. JanAndBill

    Heated enclosed belly

    Coldest we've been in was 13, not fun. You have to run the furnace to get heat in the underbelly. In addition I used a heat lamp in basement.
  4. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    To dark to see well, going out tomorrow. The control board is mounted on a sheet metal arm.looks to be to tight to do much of anything with it in place
  5. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    Ok got the door off and can see the control board. Before I start disassembling more, had DW cycle the thermostat inside while I listened outside. When the thermostat is cycled, after a few seconds, there is a faint click, but nothing happens.
  6. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    Leaning toward bad control board. Is there a trick to getting the door off, seems like the vent tubes are glued in with some strong caulk? Also, how can you tell which model number furnace you have??? Thermostat has been off for a 4 hours, tried turning it on and running the temperature up to...
  7. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    Tried cycling thermostat off then back on, also tried pulling the 20 amp fuse. Nothing no blower, no ignition, nothing. When you set the thermostat to furnace the indicator will display the temperature and you can raise and lower the temp. Don't believe it's air in the lines, because the stove...
  8. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    Stove and hot water heater works
  9. JanAndBill

    Baby its cold outside - and inside

    Furnace has been working fine till last night. Woke up to a cold trailer. I have an automatic regulator set to switch over. When I checked the tank it was drawing from was empty but the indicator window didn't show empty. I manually switched the valve to the full tank, but now the furnace won't...
  10. JanAndBill

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: TN, Nashville - 10/16/2015 to 10/18/2015

    Byrd and Nathan, we had to hit the road early this morning, but just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful job you guys did in putting this all together!!! Great rally!!!
  11. JanAndBill

    Need a lesson on distance amp/volt loss

    When we built our house in a rural area, the cost to run 400 amp service to the house underground was huge, because they required it to be 4' underground. We compromised on poles up the drive way and stopping about 500' short of the house, the contractor installed the underground wiring from...
  12. JanAndBill

    Newbies with lots of questions!

    Based on your local codes, as to what constitutes a permanent dwelling, adding anything that will enhance your stay will make it much easier on you. Things like skirting, PVC sewer hookup (though I would highly recommend you NOT leave your dump valves open), permanent blocking to relieve the...
  13. JanAndBill

    Bearing question

    New bearings come as a set with the inner and outer. Never replace one without the other. With a year old trailer I'm assuming this is the first time you've opened them up. Unless you've reason believe there might be a problem, your bearings are probably going to be in good shape. I repacked...
  14. JanAndBill

    Newbies with lots of questions!

    Just curious as this may be an option for us in the future also. Why did you go with a 5th wheel as opposed to a unit more designed for stationary living such as a mobile home or park model? Or is the stationary part just temporary?
  15. JanAndBill

    Gray Tank Valves are very Stiff

    I also have an external valve that in an emergency I can use, but I dislike using it on a regular basis, because of the additional length, it is a target waiting to be hit by road trash. I also never liked to put a band aid on a problem, when the fix is easy. Don glad you liked the silicon lube...
  16. JanAndBill

    Gray Tank Valves are very Stiff

    As others have posted the cable operated valve is not the problem, it's the installation. After multiple trips to the dealer, I did the work myself. Tank valves now open and close easily and completely with one finger. The length of the cable, is not as important as the lay out in the...
  17. JanAndBill

    NEVER Buying Another Heartland

    I think it was Brand X trying to stir up trouble :cool:
  18. JanAndBill

    Prayers for Malcolm & Valerie

    Re: Prayers for Malcolm & Vallerie Sadly unless you have replacement value, they will only reimburse for the actual current value of the vehicle. However I've always found the general rule of thumb is if the cost to repair is over 50% of the current market value they will usually just total...
  19. JanAndBill

    DIY Power Pedestal Tester

    Bill, if there's room I don't even back in. I pull the tester out and plug it in first, because without a good power pedestal everything else is irrelevant.
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