To Do List for my 2010 FF 189FBR

[twinster2]

1) Rewire break-away switch in order to by-pass master power switch. Done

2) Remove and re-caulk pass through access doors in storage area. Done

3) Grease wheels. Done

4) Adjust shoe brakes TBD

5) Clean Roof. TBD

6) Re-caulk Roof Seams and UV Treat TBD

7) Check AC filter. TBD

8. Clean Awning TBD

9) Check Water System for leaks and install Hot Water By pass Valve. TBD

10) Remove Bunk Rack over bed. TBD

11) Install Wireless Backup Camera. TBD

[PieGuy]

Nice list.
There seems to always be something to do. Just like owning a house.

[profdant139]

Yes, it is like owning a house -- except that RV chores are fun, while the same ones for a stick house are not -- odd phenomenon . . . .

[jbfunfinder]

Thanks for the list. You reminded me of some things I need to do.

May I add two more? These are two I always do if my TT has not been used for several months: Check the anode in the water heater for corrosion. And, blow out the refrigerator ignition tube. I have had problems on two separate occasions with spiders building nests in the ignition tube thereby stopping it up, causing blow-back and frying the rather expensive ignition electrode. If you have an air compressor, you can do this rather easily by removing the white pvc refrigerator vent on the side of the TT, removing a small tin shield that covers the tube (a couple of screws hold it in place) and then giving it a puff of air.
BTW, I have not (yet??) had a problem with insects in the furnace ignition or the hot water ignition areas...some people do add insect screens to the exterior vents.
Happy camping.

[Grandbuddy]

Great list, as I was making my list I was wondering do I need one of those ac covers on top of the trailer. We live near lake and dirt dabbers love to get in everything. I see they sell custom fit ones at camper world. Any thought are appreciated. GB

[LJAZ]

Looks like they run about $25 or so. Hard to see how you could go wrong.

[Chirpz]

On our 189FBR, I just finished punching out the panels that hide the outside speakers. There is a lot of extra storage in there and I don't care much about the sound quality anyway. I went to Goodwill and for $9.00 I found a small piece of furniture that had two cabinet doors on it that were just the right size. I removed the doors and mounted them in the trailer then re-donated the rest of the furniture piece back to Goodwill. Looks great.

There is another hidden storage area next to the power panel under the refridgerator...lots of room but there are pipes and wires so it is not real nice space....just space. I'm looking for a nice door for it now.

[Michigantraveler]

Need to be careful stowing items in spaces with wires and plumbing that were not meant for storage. Items shifting around in there can loosen things up and cause leaks and shorts. There is even a sticker warning on the bottom area under the sink about that, though we are using it (carefully). I know many are removing the bunk, but to us that is the largest and best storage we have in our FBR. We also want to keep our trailer as close to original in some ways as possible since we probably will be selling it and getting something else in the future. Some people may not like changes that don't look original. But everyone has their own way of doing things. This is just ours.
We are really interested in getting an accumulator. It seems like a great device to have. Also we would like to isolate the pump in some way to reduce the shuddering effect.

[jbfunfinder]

Originally Posted by Michigantraveler

Need to be careful stowing items in spaces with wires and plumbing that were not meant for storage. Items shifting around in there can loosen things up and cause leaks and shorts. There is even a sticker warning on the bottom area under the sink about that, though we are using it (carefully). I know many are removing the bunk, but to us that is the largest and best storage we have in our FBR. We also want to keep our trailer as close to original in some ways as possible since we probably will be selling it and getting something else in the future. Some people may not like changes that don't look original. But everyone has their own way of doing things. This is just ours.
We are really interested in getting an accumulator. It seems like a great device to have. Also we would like to isolate the pump in some way to reduce the shuddering effect.

Michelle
I also heard others rave about the accumulator. I installed it per instructions and cannot detect a lessening of noise from the water pump. I double checked everything and triple checked the preload pressure in the accumulator.
Good luck
Jamie

[jbfunfinder]

Sorry
Did not mean to add the "Michelle" as a greeting!

[Michigantraveler]

Originally Posted by jbfunfinder

Sorry
Did not mean to add the "Michelle" as a greeting!

No problem! My name starts with an 'M' as well. ��
That's not good news about the accumulator though. Did anyone have any suggestions on here? I understand it to be helpful when you just want to run a small amount of water (the volume of the tank). Not sure if it helps after you use that amount. We haven't really checked it out yet ourselves. ��
Marilyn

[jbfunfinder]

Originally Posted by jbfunfinder

Sorry
Did not mean to add the "Michelle" as a greeting!

If you search "accumulator" on this forum, you will see several posts. Many say the install quieted the pump.

[Eagle]

One gallon = 231 cubic inches. The accumulator small size indicates it will hold about 1/2 gallon of water...and I see little advantage to installing one.

The running pump produces minimal sound and is not an issue to justify the cost of the accumulator and installing IMO.

However, others may have a different opinion.

[Michigantraveler]

Our pump is very noisy. I wonder if it is loud outside as well? Maybe a sound dampener for the unit would be the answer for our noise problem in our 189FBR.

Profdant139 said:
"I think the accumulator has to go after the pump -- it "insulates" the pump from small demands by feeding the faucet from the reservoir. When the accumulator tank gets empty enough, the pump kicks in to refill it.

The accumulator makes the pump quieter and also reduces the amount of power the pump uses, overall, by avoiding quick on and off cycles. My trailer is so small that we have the smallest accumulator that Shurflo makes -- I wish we had a bigger one."

[Michigantraveler]

I just noticed this on Amazon. Some say it cures pump noise.

SHURFLO (94-591-01) Pump Silencing Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WN5F96..._Ws8JxbHJ3G71Q

[Eagle]

Originally Posted by Michigantraveler

I just noticed this on Amazon. Some say it cures pump noise.

SHURFLO (94-591-01) Pump Silencing Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WN5F96..._Ws8JxbHJ3G71Q

I hadn't thought about something like that .....but noticed the pump is bolted directly to the floor and thought if a 1/4" thick piece of high density foam were added between the pump and the floor, it could reduce the noise as well for those having issues with 'pump noise'.

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[profdant139]

It definitely reduced the noise for us -- no doubt. Not sure why it did not work for you . . .

[profdant139]

And yes, we mounted the pump on foam -- that helped a little.

[Michigantraveler]

That's what we were thinking of doing as well. Metal against plywood means noise with a pump. Simple and inexpensive solution to start with. But not having the pump start at all if not needed makes the accumulator attractive. We have not taken a shower in our rig yet in five trips. We always have used the campground shower or sponge bath once. But it seems like the pump noise would really be annoying then.

One of the reviewers of that kit did this:
"
This kit allowed me to remount the pump on a board made from two pieces of 1/2" plywood with a center and bottom layer of sound deadening foam board. The pump is fastened to the top board and the lower board is fastened thru the bottom foam board thereby isolating the pump from direct contact with the floor. The sound deadening kit completes the isolation of the pump from structural surfaces. It works very well. I could further quite the pump by building an enclosure constructed of foam board however that was not necessary to my needs. I looked into buying separate pieces, hose and fittings from a big box store however little to no savings was to be gained and the kit proved well worth the cost. I recommend this kit."

[profdant139]

A noisy pump is really a problem when you flush the toilet at night.