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Post by lynnmor on May 4, 2018 7:57:06 GMT -5
$1000? Holy cow. I can tell you I didn't spend anywhere near that much a couple years ago when I got it. Maybe it has become a collectors item? $350 on eBay for a new one.
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Post by lynnmor on May 3, 2018 7:32:05 GMT -5
Any chance this is the remote?
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Post by lynnmor on May 3, 2018 7:19:06 GMT -5
Some call your current switch a salesman switch, and yes, it does not totally disconnect the battery. You might want to rewire or install another switch near the battery that completely disconnects. If buying a switch, get a quality one like Blue Sea, the cheap ones fail.
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Post by lynnmor on May 2, 2018 14:10:51 GMT -5
Did you search the model number of the remote on eBay and elsewhere? Depending on model, it might be inexpensive and you would have a spare if you ever get one on warranty.
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Post by lynnmor on May 1, 2018 7:39:44 GMT -5
Often, the water tanks are not positively located and the attached fittings take the load, cracking them. Any repair or replacement should include positive blocking to prevent excessive movement. ABS tanks are easy to fix using ABS cement and fittings. Unfortunately most tanks are made of polyethylene and must be repaired using spin welded fittings or by plastic welding. You can test your tank by applying a small dab of ABS cement and see if it melts into the surface. Search for a plastics company in your area to see if that is a possibility. There are companies in the RV area of Indiana that can help. One place that makes a custom tank: linkOne thing I am sure of is that water containment is something that KZ has no clue.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 30, 2018 6:32:19 GMT -5
Here is a good place to start: link
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 30, 2018 6:22:52 GMT -5
so I have decided I'll just get a couple of valves and close them when the water runs out, then create a bit of a suction in camp before opening them. I have to remember to do so; I don't want to collapse the tank! Even worse, if you pressure fill the tank and forget to open the valves, serious structural damage can happen. It is better to route those vents outside to a point higher than water level. If you do have a true siphon, then the vents are not connected to the tank at the top, that needs to be fixed.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 26, 2018 10:00:21 GMT -5
If you have a battery disconnect switch or just remove a cable, keep the battery connected when plugged into power or a tow vehicle. Disconnect as soon as you you are no longer connected to power, or no longer needing the battery. The idea is to keep the battery charged as much as possible, discharging a battery below 50% will greatly reduce its life. For long term storage, charge about once per month.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 23:59:20 GMT -5
How hard would it have been to add 2 PEX elbows and 2' of line to move it? Lyle In the RV business, every nickel counts. They build the basic box and you need to make it useable.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 23:53:35 GMT -5
Another problem, the heater top valve is leaking... Is that the water heater T&P valve with the lever on it? If so, did you flip it open while you filled the water heater? If you did, you lost the air pocket in the top and expansion from heat is causing the leak. Try quickly flipping it open and snapping it shut a few times. Try draining and refilling, this time turned off and T&P valve kept shut. If all that fails to stop the leak, check that water is no more than 140 degrees. If over, the thermostat need replacement. The valves are available at Home Depot next to the heating elements.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 20:55:46 GMT -5
Read the manual, if the fridge is set to auto, it should switch to 120 volt power when plugged in, and gas when not. A blinking light usually means that the gas burner didn’t ignite.
Facing the front of the fridge, you are allowed 3 degrees from level left to right, and 6 degrees from level front to back. There are free level apps for smartphones that display degrees. Operating outside the permissible specifications will do permanent damage.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 20:44:33 GMT -5
In the off season, I would charge them for two days each month, and disconnect when finished charging. If you would have a high end charger with an AGM setting, then just maybe you could leave that charger on indefinitely.
It is possible that you were sold batteries that were defective from new. With flooded batteries, at least you can check each cell for state of charge and can see if there is a weak cell.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 20:31:02 GMT -5
Properly installed an aluminum roof can be better than “rubber” roofs. Keyword is properly.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 15:54:48 GMT -5
The water should get very hot.
Some hissing sound is common when the element is energized.
Be sure that the outside shower valves are both closed, not the hand held valve.
The water pump is, as you say, for using tank water. There is no need for it to be on when connected to city water.
The valve leak may have come freezing if the winterizing was not done properly. If you have a single valve system, it is a special two way valve. Water flows in the direction of the handle and that should be in line with the water heater. You might have it somewhere in between.
Get a stove burner to burn properly before turning on the fridge. The lights are probably a warning that the gas did not ignite. Post your make and model and also look it up online for a manual that will explain the flashing light code. I’m not sure if you have it set for gas or automatic.
When opening the valve on a gas bottle, open it very slowly so that it doesn’t seal off for protection. Open it fully till tight.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 15:34:39 GMT -5
Did you keep the batteries fully charged during the off season? Do you disconnect the batteries as soon as they are not connected to a power source?
Does your home battery charger have a setting for AGM? A conventional charger may not do as well.
The furnace blower is a very high draw and you should try to minimize that use.
You spent some serious money on those batteries and I believe that a pair of flooded cell golf cart batteries, from Costco or Sams Club, might serve you just a well for less than half the cost.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 8:39:32 GMT -5
Unless there is internal framework for a ladder, it is a bad idea. If and when KZ gets back to you, then you will know for sure.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 7:35:49 GMT -5
Slides are adjustable, but you didn't say which way yours is out. There are different brands and types of slides as well. Here is the a manual for the most common. manual
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 25, 2018 2:31:34 GMT -5
I guess that valve is for wintering and you blew the new element.
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 24, 2018 21:18:53 GMT -5
It should be warm in that amount of time. Do you have it turned on inside at the wall panel? Does other outlets have power? Did you snap the breakers off and on? Did you keep the power off till the water heater was full? Do you have a voltmeter, if so check for voltage at the element. Did you add a breaker?
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 24, 2018 14:34:06 GMT -5
Sure, just open a hot water faucet and let it spit and sputter till all air is expelled, expect quite a bit of air.
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