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Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | Suggestion Box 02-11-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By DiverRick
Not sure sure of cause for the rusty water, but I...

Not sure sure of cause for the rusty water, but I recently had hot water with gas put not on hydro.

Turned out the over heat safety had been tripped (shown in picture) and the switch was broken in...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 10-13-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By DiverRick
Yes, it can be heavy. Have a piece of wood handy...

Yes, it can be heavy. Have a piece of wood handy 2 ft of 2x4 should do it and prop it up while you work in there.
You need to get under there at least twice a year to winterize and de-winterize...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 10-13-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 620
Posted By DiverRick
Its under the bed. You'll have to lift the...

Its under the bed. You'll have to lift the mattress and plywood to get in there.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-18-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By DiverRick
Same applies to the ondoor shower too! ...

Same applies to the ondoor shower too!



Just less likely 'cause you'd probably notice a drip from the shower head.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 10-13-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By DiverRick
I really thought this (long winded) info would...

I really thought this (long winded) info would have helped someone.....


Based on response, I guess not! :-)
Forum: Wanted 07-03-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,891
Posted By DiverRick
Before you go too far, it might be as simple as...

Before you go too far, it might be as simple as the fuse thats hidden behind a black cover. Pull the main fridge cover open on the oitside of your trailer and you'll see the black cover. Needs a...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 06-12-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By DiverRick
No Hot Water Mystery Solved!

There was a thread about this problem a few years ago and remembering about it saved our camping weekend!

It is such an obscure cause, I thought it worth sharing again.

First trip out this year...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 05-03-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By DiverRick
I'm pretty sure there are no shut off valves for...

I'm pretty sure there are no shut off valves for the two low point lines. They should however be capped off to prevent what is happening. If they ARE capped, then a leak in the lines would be the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-27-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By DiverRick
I use a Husky 5000 lb for my 214 WSD, and its...

I use a Husky 5000 lb for my 214 WSD, and its great. They also have a 4500lb. Personally, I'd use a model with a higher rating than 3500 even for your 189.

The Huskies even have a remote control...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-20-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,435
Posted By DiverRick
EVERYONE who has ever replaced their anode rod...

EVERYONE who has ever replaced their anode rod quietly nodded as you described this! Kinda made me chuckle.


Have we heard from the OP if bypass valves were the cause of his issue?


btw:...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 02-15-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,592
Posted By DiverRick
There is an ad online for a 94 that might help a...

There is an ad online for a 94 that might help a bit:


1994 SILHOUETTE, BY SHADOW CRUISER.
13" 9" LONG
Excellent condition, see pictures!.
Total weight, 1570 lbs, Axle weight 1370 lbs, Tongue...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-12-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,435
Posted By DiverRick
To put the antifreeze in, the hot water tank was...

To put the antifreeze in, the hot water tank was bypassed to keep it out of the HW tank.
I'm guessing you need to reverse the bypass by turning the valve(s) back.
Some set ups have 3 valves, some...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 08-21-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By DiverRick
Just fyi your A/C will run on 15amp but don't...

Just fyi your A/C will run on 15amp but don't turn anything else on!

e.g. hot water tank or microwave, toaster, etc.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-27-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By DiverRick
Not uncommon. One cause is debris (toilet paper)...

Not uncommon. One cause is debris (toilet paper) hanging up on the sensors inside the tank.
Quick fix is to travel with 1/2 tank full of water sloshing around to knock it down. Some say bag of ice...
Forum: Fun Finder Community 05-23-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,984
Posted By DiverRick
Just after your 1st step my wife and I always...

Just after your 1st step my wife and I always give a quick kiss before proceeding. Just in case it doesn't go well!
Otherwise, great advice.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-09-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DiverRick
Oh I wish........ They are quite well marked. ...

Oh I wish........ They are quite well marked.


Just wasn't paying attention. Been doing this for years without problems. Just not paying attention. Sigh....
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-07-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DiverRick
Thanks. Forehead is a little sore from slapping...

Thanks. Forehead is a little sore from slapping my hand on it!
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-07-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DiverRick
I guess its time to hang my head low..... ...

I guess its time to hang my head low.....

Whole problem solved by hooking the battery up properly! The fuse to prevent damage from reversed polarity did its job.....

I've been taking the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DiverRick
You may be on to something! I am starting to...

You may be on to something! I am starting to thing I dropped the battery in backwards which would explain everything. Going to look in the morning and see. Seems I may have misread online re the...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DiverRick
Thanks, but its always been to the neg terminal...

Thanks, but its always been to the neg terminal and has worked fine in the past. Something probably got water into it over the winter, I don't know.


PS: I was curious about the neg vs pos for...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By DiverRick
Electrical question 12v fuse

Any electrical geniuses here?


The is an inline 30a fuse for the neg connection to my battery. It blows as soon as I connect to the battery.


Entire 12v system works fine with truck...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 05-02-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By DiverRick
Just a wild guess, but were you connected to your...

Just a wild guess, but were you connected to your vehicle? Maybe it's wired to only work when there is 12v coming from your truck.
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-28-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By DiverRick
Oh ya.that too!

Oh ya.that too!
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 04-28-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By DiverRick
Do you have an outside shower? Or even the inside...

Do you have an outside shower? Or even the inside shower. Make sure both taps are closed (not just the temp shut off on the shower head). If not, the water could be mixing before it gets to your...
Forum: Modifications, Repairs and Maintenance 02-18-2021, 01:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By DiverRick
Year? Model? They are usually on the panel with...

Year? Model?
They are usually on the panel with the other buttons and switches but sometimes they are in pass through compartment.
You are prob looking for a silver push/pull knob type switch.
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