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Re: Failed water pump after about 400 days of service
I'm curious. Did you disassemble the old one? There are a couple of small pressure ports in there (in addition to the main diaphragm) that can be replaced. Perhaps they, not the diaphragm, were the issue. On my pump, nearly every spring I have to take it apart and stab away at one of them to get it working.
WilliamA
WilliamA
Re: Remove television and Jensen stereo.
I know all about being attached to a great amp. I've built several tube amplifiers, this last year I designed and built a 300B based single-ended amp. It sounds phenomenal. But I think it's better enjoyed at home. If I had that much luxury on the road, I'd have no reason to come back.
Re: Batteries moved by previous owner-should I move them back under the bed?
Thank you for trying -- the info you did find was helpful for me to check for possible ventilation. I have also tried to search using many different words & phrases -- it's hard sometimes to find things you are searching forpthomas745 said:@lkc001 sorry that I can't find a good photo or thread (another Google failure!)
Re: Remove television and Jensen stereo.
@bayernfan, the Jensen will run when boondocking on battery power.
Yeah, I think a tube amp would be a misfit in the trailer. Too bad, they’re great! I have a McIntosh MA-6100 integrated amp at home. Can’t give it up.
Yeah, I think a tube amp would be a misfit in the trailer. Too bad, they’re great! I have a McIntosh MA-6100 integrated amp at home. Can’t give it up.
Re: Batteries moved by previous owner-should I move them back under the bed?
@pthomas745. To follow up —looking inside under the bed there are two small cutouts by the battery shutoff — both of those have wiring going down under the floor— I have no way of knowing if they are also “vents”.
Re: Batteries moved by previous owner-should I move them back under the bed?
On my 2019 400 the black box vented in two places; one on the side of the trailer above and forward of the battery switch, and one below the black box. I would think you would only need one, as I've seen in some cars with batteries in the trunk. Could be a good time to convert to LiFEPO4 batteries...
Old School DVD
Just a quick update that I did since our last outing. I know it's 'old school technology', but I bought a small DVD player for those times we are boondocking and didn't take the time to download movies. We have so many movies on DVD...we just throw a few in the camper in case we get an early evening or a rain day. I made a small, wooden platform to raise it up a bit so it fits really well into the opening below the Jenson. I also have a very small inverter that I can use for those boondocking trips.
I had to drill a hole from underneath to route the power and HDMI cords. I tucked them up above the window with a few command strip cord holders.
I had to drill a hole from underneath to route the power and HDMI cords. I tucked them up above the window with a few command strip cord holders.
Re: Loose handles-- stripped screws?
If plastic zip ties did not hold you might try toothpicks to completely fill the hole, then use waterproof wood glue and allow it to dry. Cut the toothpicks off flush, drill a tiny pilot for the screw and go slow.
Re: Loose handles-- stripped screws?
Use bigger and possibly longer screws, preferably Robertson square drive style. I keep a big selection of these screws to replace stripped screws.