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    My experience last fall. You see my MH details in my signature. The lift pump began leaking a bit. After having it replaced, I found the 3 mating bolts on the old pump loose, and the gasket squashed very thin.  IMO that gasket failed from exposure to bio-diesel fuel, as these pumps seldom failed(so I was told) before biodiesel became mandatory.

    This lift pump only operates for ~30 seconds after the key in turned on, to prime the injector pump, so there is not a continuous leak. After the engine starts the injector pump sucks fuel through the lift pump.

    Sometimes simply tightening the bolts stops the leak, otherwise the gasket must be replaced(yes new bio-diesel safe gaskets are sold on the internet). If replacing the gasket also fails, the entire pump must be replaced.

    Moral; if your pump begins leaking (onto the starter no less = fire hazard) tighten the 3 bolts on top first.

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    There should be a small removable cover over the thermostats. Often it is black, others are the same metal color as the exterior. I don't know of any non-replaceable thermostats on a water heater of any type.However, if you are adding a electric heating element, there may not be a place for that thermostat.

    The over-temperature/over-pressure relief valve should open when water temperature is too high. It may require replacement also.  It i looks and acts exactly like the one on your home water heater. It you cannot get to the actual tank to attach the thermostat, how about the flange the relief valve screws into? Hopefully the jacket has an opening large enough to stick the 'stat into, Then hold it in place with a piece of insulation.

     

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    Thank you for sharing that information. I knew my SCS/Frigette system took, 3.8# of R134, but had no clue to the details. BTW., that reminds me of  a comment a guy made about 10 years ago on a different forum. He said to insulate the refrigerant line to the evaporator for better cooling_. 😆 That brought to mind a Confucius saying, " it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than speak and remove all doubt." 

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    22 hours ago, wolfe10 said:

    Yes, no "here is how they are all wired".

    Some refrigerator outlets are wired for both sockets to be shore power/generator only.

    Some are wired for both sockets to be inverter OR shore power/generator (either ATS internal to inverter or on high end models, a second ATS)

    Some are wired with ONE plug shore power/generator AND THE OTHER inverter OR shore power/generator.

     

    Easy to check by plugging in any 120 VAC appliance to each socket behind the refrigerator with shore power and generator OFF. 

    Right! If the receptacle is not wired into the inverter circuit, the ice maker will not work when the fridge is on LP, as it is 120VAC only.

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    5 hours ago, kaypsmith said:

    Since the bushings are a softer material, which makes a new vehicle ride much smoother, Ford probably thinks that if the ride is smoother they will tend to sell more new vehicles because of the smoother ride. Just thinking out loud, LOL! :D Where is the light bulb now?

    image.png.834c454b9c674f1d0af2973f3ca563b4.pngIt's all about sales, got it.

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    The accepted usable AC voltage in the U.S.A. is 120VAC, plus or minus 10%. Outside those parameters inductive motors are slowly damaged to the point of failure. This accumulative damage is somewhat like you bruising your arm  repeatedly until it gets so bad the arm is unusable.That may be a poor analogy, but it's the best I can think of right now.

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    22 hours ago, wolfe10 said:

    Before considering the 255/70R22.5 you will need to verify that your wheels have enough minimum dual spacing in the rear (11.6" vs 10.3") and that the wider tire will not interfere with body or suspension components on sharp turns in the front.

    Assume you have the Ford F53 chassis (don't know which GVWR chassis). 

     

    You might ask if any others with that chassis if any have "upsized".

     

    Good point about width,I forgot. This includes determining if his present rims are wide enough for the increased tire width.

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    The video Kaysmith posted is not a Norcold 12xx series. The 12xx has a plastic bushing directly in the door bottom instead of being outside the door. When the plastic door frame breaks, there are two choices buy new or have the plastic welded back in position.

    If the actual door is not broken, only the hinge, Amazon has hinge repair parts: https://www.amazon.com/Norcold-625129-Door-Repair-Models/dp/B004RCP93U?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffnt-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004RCP93U The steel hinge pin is not included.

    FWIW, Norcold 12xx parts list.

    My Norcold 1200LRIM is now 20 years old, if anything expensive breaks I will buy a new Norcold 1200LRIM. I figure it''s life cycle is complete.

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    20 hours ago, fagnaml said:

    The "Fuller dust mop handle" from my childhood days 40 years ago would be a great tool to maneuver leveling pads.  That image made me wonder if an awning pull rod / some other rod would work and by shear coincidence Google found this Camco awning pull rod at Walmart completed with a customer comment from 2016 that the rod was purchased to use with leveling pads --> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-Easy-Reach-Awning-Opener/29764392?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222000000000&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10352200394&wl4=pla-1103028060075:aud-807615483&wl12=29764392_0&wl14=rv awning wand&veh=sem&msclkid=a6ac45a78e9f1f262b6b1b965096dc1b

    They "snap pads" are a great idea to pursue.  Thanks!

    Actually, I have 1" thick plywood in 12" squares with 1/2" holes in opposing corners for jack pads, and use my awning rod to position them. Snaps pads are in my future, at 77 getting up and down is not pleasant.

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    First things first; Have a total alignment performed on your MH, almost any HDT repair shop has the alignment equipment. This includes checking and correcting the thrust angle. FWIW, my thrust angle was out by 3/4", after the total alignment our MH drives very easily. At 10,000 miles you should not have any worn parts needing replacement.

    Something that affects steering is, the roads you normally drive have "ruts" in them from traffic. Radial tires tend to follow those ruts, low air pressure can increase that phenomenon.

    reference: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=47

    Edit: Belatedly, Welcome to the forums!

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    Check out switching to 255/70R22.5 tires  They are very close to your tire size, and readily available from different tire mfgrs., virtually all will be less expensive than Michelin, and IMO perform just as well. When I joined FMCA, their tire webpage had a statement to check with Michelin dealers before  using their discounting, as some dealers would sell for less without using the program.

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    13 hours ago, RATTLER said:

                   I am in the market for 6 new tires. I contacted the local Michelin dealer from the FMCA Tire program list and spoke to the manager about my needs. My Motorcoach is a 2015 with 2014 tires on it. Dry rot is setting in. When I asked the dealer manager about the age of the tires I would be getting, he said there was no way for him to find out. I would get what was sent from their Houston warehouse. He said I have a unusual tire size (235/80R 22.5) and they probable only make them in lots so I might get 6 month to 24 month old tires. My question - What age do most of y'all get when you buy tires?

     

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    Welcome!

    I cannot help with locating a repair shop. I can offer some advice about the ABS light staying on; this is usually due road dirt,grease,etc. sticking in the tone rings slots on each wheel and causing a fault light. My solution was to use my pressure washer from the opposite side and vigorously  spray the backside of the wheels of the other side of the MH.

    A word of caution, the brakes will be wet afterwards, drive with care! If this doesn't work, you have lost nothing but time and a tiny bit higher water bill.

    BTW, the ABS light does not affect braking ability, they just do not have the anti-lock feature.

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    On 1/26/2020 at 1:04 PM, richard5933 said:

    Not trying to nitpick or beat a dead horse, but other than possible cost savings what would be the reason in this case to change tire size when the proper size is available?

    The increase in width of nearly an inch could make a difference, both on the steer tires and the duals in the rear. Sometimes close enough isn't close enough and can lead to problems.

    I'd understand if the size wasn't available, but that's not the case here. Clearly the new size worked for you, but it may not be a good substitute in all cases.

    Go  back and re-read BandM's initial statement. I read it to say, " Current MICHELIN is no longer available", how do you intrepret his statement?

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    19 hours ago, kaypsmith said:

    Sure glad that I don't live in the same area that u do. Temperature here is 50% F  and beautiful sunshine.:o Just gotta rub it in!

    To make the ° symbol, hold down the inner ALT key while pressing 2 4 8 on the keypad on right side of keyboard. The complete listing of W10 alternate signs is found at: https://tools.oratory.com/altcodes.html

    We have bright sunshine mild North breeze at 32°F, but It's 76° in front of this monitor.

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    BandM, Check out the Sailun 295/75R22.5 in either  14 or 16 ply. This tire is 1/10" taller, and 8/10" wider than that Michelin 275/80R22.5. I think the  cost is very reasonable.

    As to locating a nearby dealer, usually if the  dealer carries Cooper tires they also carry Sailun truck tires(which btw are made in Vietnam-not China)

    I bought a set after walking around at truck stops and observing  HDT steer tires. I run 275/70R22.5, LR H. My final bill was $1,280 in 2017 for all 6, mounted, balances, installed, including taxes.

    During the past 2 years these tires have performed flawlessly, and I think ride better than the old Goodyears I removed.

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    Try this link Wayne, my security settings won't allow me to view it on this machine, so hope it works. https://www.wintertexantimes.com/News/2009-2-26/Article2.htm

    This utube video/slideshow explains:

     

    here is the preview of that article though:" Owner Fred Renk is planning another heart-stopping bullfight as Santa Maria Bullring stages its final bullfight of the Winter Texan season on Feb. 22. At the last bullfight, on Feb. 8, the excitement began even before the event started when the first bull tried to climb out of the chute and knocked the makeshift roof off on one of his many ... "

    The Santa Maria Bullring is on facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-María-Bullring/186213611413740

    This is my wife with the guest matador from Mexico City:

     

    bullfight 075.jpg

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    4 hours ago, hermanmullins said:

    How about Hank williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Barbara Mandrell, Kenny Rogers, Ray Price, Eddy Arnold, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Glen Campbell, and my all time favorite John Denver.

    All great in their own way and I can listen to them all day long.

    Herman

    DW has a Hank Williams 33 1/3 album titled "Mr. and Mrs. Hank Williams"  singing duets. I haven't copied it onto a CD yet though, nor another album titled "the four Hanks" Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Hank Locklin, Hank Thompson.

    Edit, DW won't allow me to play my Red Sovine album while driving the MH, she's afraid I'll get "into the moment" as she says.

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