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Post by nvguy on Jun 7, 2019 21:35:37 GMT -5
I seem to recall one or two times where folks on the forum have managed to get parts sent directly to them, but they were smaller items. All I can say is give KZ a call and see if at the least they can send you to a different dealer or maybe authorize a mobile RV repair to do what needs to be done.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 7, 2019 21:25:49 GMT -5
Hi, welcome to the forum, this is the place for tips and tricks..good people here.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 5, 2019 23:54:50 GMT -5
I have done gen installs where the exhaust exited under the overhang of the 5th wheel & share your concern. At some point Onan developed a side exit kit that sent the exhaust out the side-which we started using. A much better way in my mind. From what I know about the Gen-turi I agree that it needs to be vertical to work, so you may just have to stick with the side exit, but maybe someone will speak up with their solution.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 5, 2019 23:31:53 GMT -5
You are welcome. Questions, answers & all sorts of information is what makes this forum worthwhile.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 5, 2019 23:16:15 GMT -5
Please DO NOT ignore or discount the danger of a "hot skin" condition. If you don't have strong electrical knowledge, please take it to an RV dealer who does or find an electrician who understands how R.V.s are wired, as they have some differences than standard household wiring.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 5, 2019 22:12:44 GMT -5
Unless KZ tells you something different, (since they are the ones "paying" for the repair & I will respect their way of doing things) let it continue to delaminate and enjoy your new RV, then drop it off when your season ends. I say this because... 1: I seriously doubt KZ is going to "fix" the existing wall so who cares if it continues to delaminate? (hence my deferring to KZ). 2: The delamination isn't structural, in that all you are seeing is the exterior layer of the wall bubbling, so you don't have to worry about the whole wall falling off or something like that. It stinks that this happened, but the good news is the factory is the place to get it fixed.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 5, 2019 21:36:31 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to the forum.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 4, 2019 21:23:35 GMT -5
On mine I have these little catch things right at the end of the drawer slide. On one side the catch gets pushed up, the other side pushed down.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 4, 2019 21:16:09 GMT -5
In addition to Lynnmor's advice you should avoid leaving the RV plugged in 24/7 as the converters tend towards overcharge and will cook a battery.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 4, 2019 21:11:03 GMT -5
If you paid a deductible for the water heater repair, I would call the warranty company and ask for a refund, as they shouldn't pay the dealer. 2 hours to tighten some U bolts? That's outrageous. Stay away from this dealer, they are either incompetent or crooked.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 4, 2019 20:39:09 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, good people and lots of good info here.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 3, 2019 0:37:37 GMT -5
Looks like a good trip. Funny how most trips either cause you add something or make a modification? And then once you get it "right" the DW says "Wouldn't a new 5th wheel be nice?"
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Post by nvguy on Jun 3, 2019 0:21:28 GMT -5
The repair being done at the factory pretty much guarantees things will work out well. They have the equipment to deal with large stuff like this, and they know exactly how it was assembled, so there won't be a lot of surprises. I would say its going to be better because the KZ factory technicians know where the trouble spots are, and when reassembling the RV address those problems. The down side? If you can avoid it, do not plan something "around" this repair (I.E. make a CG reservation the day after you expect to pick it up) allow some wiggle room simply because there are a lot of pieces to this puzzle and things can go wrong. I can say all this because during last years rally I got to meet the technicians and every one I met had his act together.
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Post by nvguy on Jun 1, 2019 21:55:17 GMT -5
I have attached a copy of the refrigerator owners manual- its a PDF. Hope it works. WD-282FWDC_User_Manual.pdf (884.33 KB) Since I haven't had a lot of experience with the performance of these 12V compressor refrigerators I can't say how much they cycle and as a result discharge a battery. The other variable is you tow vehicle's charge line capacity, your tow vehicle may very well produce enough to keep your RV's battery fully charged to offset the refrigerator's load. To keep things simple, what I would try is (as previously suggested) with the RV plugged in, start the fridge (loaded with pre-cooled food) a day of so before you leave to allow it to get cooled down. When you get to your destination check the voltage of your RV's battery, as that will give you a rough idea as to how much your tow vehicle charge line charges- or doesn't. After a few trips and checks like this you will have a better idea of how things perform.
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Post by nvguy on May 31, 2019 21:14:39 GMT -5
Not that know of. I use a long handled scrub brush and a ladder. Not real fun or safe.
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Post by nvguy on May 31, 2019 21:07:51 GMT -5
According to the owners manual I found on line (so please verify this) the refrigerator isn't designed to run on an inverter. Now why they say not to use an inverter with this refrigerator doesn't make sense, as it's supposed to run 12V DC and inverters make AC power. According to various other sites/sources this refrigerator will draw 8-10 amps at start up, then it drops to about 3 amps, which may very well be all you will get from the charge line from your tow vehicle (3 Amps). A bit of background- and this is very general. The charge line from a tow vehicle is more of a maintenance line than an actual "charge" line. Reason being the typical late model vehicle's charging system's main goal is to keep the vehicle's battery charged and run all the electrical loads- A/C, stereo, fuel pump, so depending on how large your alternator is, there may or not be a lot of extra current (amps) available for your RV. In short: It is entirely possible that your tow vehicle can supply more (possibly enough to run the fridge), but don't count on it.
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Post by nvguy on May 28, 2019 20:22:16 GMT -5
Beautiful site and rig. Yes, it does take a bit to get comfortable in a new coach.
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Post by nvguy on May 26, 2019 22:24:26 GMT -5
This is what I use to find/duplicate angles- handy tool Regardless how you did it, results look good. Here's a screen shot off my computer of your shelves
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Post by nvguy on May 25, 2019 21:07:09 GMT -5
Good thoughts Jetzen, yes have a good time but remember why we celebrate. We gave up traveling on holidays, to many idiots out there.
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Post by nvguy on May 25, 2019 20:58:00 GMT -5
Nice fix, if you click on the pics, they rotate to proper view. That had to have been a real treat cutting that shelf...let's see 30 degrees, then cut for 4", 15 degrees then 12"....
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