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    The flame sensor has an additional function of supplying the spark to ignite LP, then the flame temperature generates about 14 millivolts to hold the gas valve open. You know the flame sensor is working because he flame remains lit,  if it is faulty the flame will not remain lit. just use Scotch-brite to shine it up and replace it.

    Here is the Norcold 1211 service manual. On the same website is the installation instructions for constructing the chimney so the proper convection occurs, when the chimney is ill-constructed the cooling unit over-heats, resulting in cooling unit failure.

    The divider and defrost cycles are set by the control board. I don't remember more, but I think I remember reading the 12V+ wire to the flapper can be cut and a switch inserted to conserve battery power. The service manual should address that.

    Have you got a fan on the back of the fridge blowing upward on the coils to improve ventilation? This is especially important if your fridge is in a slide.  If the coolant mixture does not dissipate heat quickly enough, your condition is what happens  You can buy a small blower type 12V fan for less than $10, which will move much more air than a muffin - computer type fan.  I have one on the back of my 1200 LRIM that works great. 

     

     

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    10 hours ago, erniee said:

    Brenda and I were about 30 miles east of Haskell last Friday morning around 9. Everything running as designed. 2 lane road- hwy 380. All of a sudden we came over a small hill and this big a** buck decided to run across the road. Hit me square on my generator door , took out the engine coolant lines, and the right front panel. Bent the generator hush box, tore out some electrical and screwed up our flip down entry step. I zip tied the coolant lines and went home. Found a nipple and clamped it on the lines and filled the radiator and off we went again. Couldn’t find the buck. We have rallies in Tennessee and Georgia and currently in Ponchatoula Louisiana. Will have a reconstruction done in Jan. I hope we are not asked to provide a photo of the coach for campground’s.Duct tape and zip ties are your friend 

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    I begin the search for a used lower front cap  and step assy. now, then notify the insurance co. where the parts are located.  RV salvage yards  by state.

    Oddly enough, the newer the MH the harder it is to locate used front or rear caps.  Then again, Foretravel might be one of the very few MH mfgrs to keep molds for previous models.

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    Yes, without details we must guess instead of share knowledge and experience. Please provide brand and model of A/C, and same for thermostat. Some thermostats can be reset by disconnecting from all power for at least 30 minutes, which is enough time to check the fuse and have a cold beverage.

    Being near the ocean helps with lower humidity, but temps are still about the same, enjoy.

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    Don't bother speaking with the regular operators. Request and speak with a supervisor, they have the authority to approve reimbursing you for the tow charges. When I did that , the supervisor mailed me the forms, I completed them and mailed them back to her with a copy of the bill.  Four weeks later I received the check in the mail for reimbursement. 

     

    This problem arises because the regular operators do not have the authority to call anyone capable, they must remain within the list of approved providers shown on their computer screen.

    I found and called the only provider who had the equipment to tow my MH 60 miles to the nearest Cummins repair shop. I then called ERS, spoke with a supervisor; she said company rules said she still had to call everyone on their list again, and did.. She called back to say, yes the provider I found was the only one with 100 miles of my location who would and could tow my MH.

    When the wrecker arrived it was a 1T wrecker to tow me out of the RV park to the highway. Then the big tandem axle wrecker switched my MH to it. So that was 2 wreckers driving 120 milee, and 6 hrs. time; the bill was $1.200.

    I paid the bill during those calls, so the reimbursement was quite welcome.

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    IMO the Viair brand is vastly over-priced, mine from Harbor Freight performs well and cost $59. Now if a Viair is used continuously for 6-8 hrs. yes it will outperform the HF copy, but what is the projected longest continuous-use?  I've run my HF copy for 20 minutes continuous without apparent damage, I can't imagine longer use.

    You're right wildbill; I added a 150G tank to my shop compressors 80G tank and even though the compressor CFM is not great I don't run out of 90 psi shop now when using a impact gun.

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    I agree with you Mike about your 2nd paragraph.  It is quite easy to become upside-down with an RV loan, then inflation kicked butt. That left may pandemic -era RV buyers in a financial bind.

     

    Bill, I can't speak with my lawyer until I've exhausted the Progressive MH policy terms and conditions. I'm hoping to get the umpires decision by the end of Sep. We haven't been able to use our MH since April  2022. I am working on things as much as possible in anticipation of doing some camping before the snow flies.

    I plan to change the motor oil in the drive engine and genset this week. Even though it has about 3,000 since last changed, It has been nearly 2 years.

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    BJ,  Call them again and request to speak with a supervisor. When asked why, just say uninformed operators. Now the regular operators can only read the computer screen and respond accordingly..

    They are required to call their entire list of providers to find the lowest cost quoted, then dispatch that  provider - if they find one.  Only a supervisor has the authority to approve your bill from the towing company and authorize reimbursement. Most likely they will mail you the form to complete and attach to your bill, which will be marked "paid in full" naturally.

    Even when given the name of a towing company capable of towing your rig that is NOT on their list of approved providers the operator and/or supervisor must go through the  lowest cost procedure again, company rules.

    Been there done that with Good Sam ERS. I've read the same complaints on a different RV discussion forum about Coach_Net, AAA, and others.

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    Wayne you might need your furnace this coming week. Here in S. IN lows are forecast in the 40's at night.  Depending on when you leave to head home, The Parke county covered bridge festival is Oct. 13-22. We always park the MH at the  Parke county fairgrounds North of Rockville IN for the festival, 50A E only. The management doesn't care if the front of our MH is smashed up, so we're going this  year.

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    On 9/5/2023 at 11:01 AM, wildebill308 said:

    Now that Labor Day is behind us. I have a question and maybe a challenge. How do we grow participation in FMCA and in the Forum’s? What are your ideas? 

    Has anyone heard from the new President  Gary Milner?

    Bill

    I"d really like for the elected officials  to post once in a while but it's obvious why they don't. Like when Chris would post everyone would pile on with complaints instead of conversing in a reasonable manner.  Then there's the time element, every hour they  spend on the forums is one less they have to devote to managing the company.

    Someone mentioned taking FMCA funds must work 24/7 for the company.  I wonder if that was their philosophy  when they were holding down a full-time job; or they spent time with their family and friends.

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