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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Finally back out camping and have the water...

Finally back out camping and have the water turned on and pumped to pressure.. preliminary report is .... No leaks! The new valves we're what we needed as apparently the old ones had fractured...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-21-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
I will do that! Have a week away at a...

I will do that!
Have a week away at a lakefront site end of August and hope to either place it then or before... should have it by the end of the week now... without having space here at home to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-19-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
As an update I am replacing the bypass valve and...

As an update I am replacing the bypass valve and doing some re-plumbing next week before our next weekend trip. Hoping that is the final shakedown cruise!
I did get the brass Camco set but I also am...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Yes it does and it all makes sense..the PEX is a...

Yes it does and it all makes sense..the PEX is a easy to use and somewhat flexible and I know worm drive clamps from many years of mechanical work.
I haven't taken the plunge to get a PEX crimper...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
OK, thanks..you generally know what I am talking...

OK, thanks..you generally know what I am talking about even when I don't so I am not sure why I even questioned that!
Odd with that hose as it appears to be quite strong!
Yes, I will have to adapt...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Looks like the pictures I tried to attach last...

Looks like the pictures I tried to attach last time didn't attach!

John are you thinking I need to replace those draining petcock 3 ways on the floor?

Its the two on the tank that are needing...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-14-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Ok these two valves are leaking.. the ones coming...

Ok these two valves are leaking.. the ones coming out of the back of the water heater...I am going to pull them and replace..
Any suggestions as to best parts,/valves to use and how to install?...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-13-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Thanks! Elkhart is kind of Mecxa of RV isn't...

Thanks!
Elkhart is kind of Mecxa of RV isn't it?
My late wife's granddad used to buy his RV building supplies there.

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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Just doing my job.. LOL..as a mechanical designer...

Just doing my job.. LOL..as a mechanical designer my job is to find solutions to problems!
I was just so frustrated trying to reach anything and the silly hole over the water heater under the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Things are back in.place will have to check it...

Things are back in.place will have to check it all...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Wound up pulling the bed out and removing...

Wound up pulling the bed out and removing supports etc...
This is why I want to add a cargo hatch behind the wheel on that side..bad...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Thanks John I will be putting it all together...

Thanks John I will be putting it all together tonight so will know if I have to change some hardware etc then!
Thanks for the heads up...

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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-10-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Yeah I purchased a small accumulator just waiting...

Yeah I purchased a small accumulator just waiting for it to arrive.
The tank on my Atwood water heater was 1/8 aluminum, not steel of any sort. My welder was able to Aluminum TIG on a patch that is...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-10-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Patched and should be stronger than...

Patched and should be stronger than new!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180710/7c298a13514eae70696547ee819a3465.jpg

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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-10-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Thanks! Yeah the welder is going to tack the...

Thanks!
Yeah the welder is going to tack the crack and place a 1/8 patch over then fully TIG weld all around the patch.
Good idea pressure testing I can do that too....
I'm thinking I can install...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-10-2018, 05:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
We accessed by removing the under bed board...

We accessed by removing the under bed board supports and one plywood piece that was crosswise under the back window. Easy to remove and gave access to the water heater.
I did order an accumulator so...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-10-2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Well here it is... Except for the split line...

Well here it is...
Except for the split line it's in pretty good shape!
Heavyweight aluminum and appears to be repairable.
I removed the electrical panel and some sensors and will see if it can be...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Thanks! I didn't know that... Not worried about...

Thanks! I didn't know that... Not worried about matching the hole up as I do enough carpentry and metalwork..also have a Fab shop at my disposal as I am the draftsman..they all owe me favors!

Sent...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
I just found another possible solution and that...

I just found another possible solution and that is a replacement tank!
Never dreamed I could replace only the tank but?? They are available and I just have to find if the one for MY heater is...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-09-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
The attached are our two best options I believe....

The attached are our two best options I believe. They both use LP but the cost and size are extremely different!
Not certain where I would mount the tankless but I could mount on a plate in the same...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
The water system is under the bed to the left of...

The water system is under the bed to the left of the bathroom and all the way left to the wall. The right half of the bed board hinges up with gas struts to hold it up... still not much room and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
That was supposed to be Mainah not Maunah! ...

That was supposed to be Mainah not Maunah!

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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Thanks Maunah! Not so sure it's cheaper...

Thanks Maunah!
Not so sure it's cheaper (replacement electrical/LP water heater is over $500 here in Ontario) than a small on demand shower ($169 on Amazon) heater that would provide all the hot...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,520
Posted By Draughty
Water heater replacement

Ok just used the water system for first time. I must have left water in the heater over winter. Major leak from it now...
Has anyone replaced the RV unit with on demand heaters?

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