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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Propex Heater - Install

    There's also some good Propex installation info (and photos) in these WTW threads... furnace mounting - blowing air at the water tank and lines Propex combustion intake .
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Wikki-Up by FWC

    Yes, indeed! I too am looking forward to your posts, Matt. I was just thinking last night that I've not seen the word 'Monarch' associated with FWC model names before. Good luck with your project! Also- Here's another Wikki-Up post you may have seen here on WTW... VAN made from a FWC
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West 1983 four wheel campers keystone heater issues

    Welcome, Brentengle! Some suggestions (for you and for other new members with a problem)... - Post the specific make and model furnace if you can. Few WTW readers know what furnace is in what year camper. Generally speaking, RV furnaces show a model number somewhere easily seen when you...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West 2017 - about ready to throw the heater in the garbage.

    A few thoughts--- - The manual says the furnace can be installed either horizontally or vertically. (Page 5, Heat Outlets paragraph). - The furnace has an LED on the control board. The codes it flashes should be on shown on a label you can see with the cover removed. You might watch that...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Webasto Diesel Heater conversion on my 2013 Hawk

    Here's an interesting and very thorough web page on Webasto/Espar heaters. I remember this guy being so frustrated with his Webasto that he also installed a Propex propane heater. But he worked through his Webasto problems and now prefers that one. Far Out Ride's "Webasto/Espar Heater (Diesel...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Marinco 70A 3-Wire Trolling Motor Plug & Receptacle

    +1 on the 'looks good' comment. Some things I notice about it compared to the Attwood one... (I'm writing this down so I can find it again later and may as well share the info. If you see anything wrong, please reply or PM me.) 1. The Attwood one typically used by FWC (probably part number...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West anyone replaced door hinges?

    I ran onto these instructions for replacing Lippert six-leaf hinges this morning. It recommends using self-drilling screws so it appears screws should work for yours. Lippert RV Entry Door Hinge Replacement Pub T!-260 (pdf) You probably won't want to grind off the old rivet heads as you...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West 1990 Jayco Sportster 7 Restore

    Welcome to the site, Hoppy! I love seeing that style of older truck campers re-done and am looking forward to your posts. I'm sure you're already finding interesting threads. Here's a few that come to mind: *RIP* Fixing an old Sunlite TC (and see more photos in the album link in that first...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Truck Antennas

    See if this helps.... SVE Bulletin Q-327 F-Series Relocation Kit For Roof Mounted Dual Antennae It says, in part... Beginning in MY2020, Super Duty trucks are equipped with dual roof-mounted antennae that provide modem/cellular, satellite radio and GPS functions. It is recognized that...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Heco Manual Lift System Help

    Here ya go... Heco Manual Lift Complete (with torsion bars) - Summary
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Dual rear receivers each side of oem hitch?

    Those photos appear to show a red hitch recovery point mounted in the UltraSwing. Would a simple hitch step work there? (In other words, keep the step there for normal use and swap in the recovery point only when needed) If you'd prefer to have the multiple receivers and don't get a better...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Sail switch model number

    Take a look at this page. It appears to show there are two different sail switches for the AFSAD12111. One for serial numbers lower than 72498929 and one for higher serial numbers. PDX RV TuneUp kit page for AFSAD12111 Also- when you click on the flat-blade model, it appears you may have to...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Things Often Heard in a Truck Camper

    √ I think I can go another day before showering. You? √ According to the GPS, it's that way. √ I sure could use a beer. √ Did you send the OK on the Inreach? √ What was that noise? √ You turned off the propane and closed the vent, right? (PS- Today I learned how to make a check-mark...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West You know you're a geezer when.......................

    I remember my Dad driving out to Detroit (from PA) with a friend to buy our new family car... a '57 Chevy base-model (150) two-door for $1800. Six-cylinder, three-on-the-tree, steel wheels with hubcaps, dark blue in color, minimal chrome, no air conditioning. I have fond memories of that car...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Propane Compartment

    If you don't get a better answer, you might contact The Metal Company in the Denver area (Arvada). According to their products catalog they do custom propane and compartment 'cans' of 28-gauge galvanized steel and have some sizes in plastic. The also do custom propane doors. See pages 7-9 of...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West FWC....Project "M"?

    I see Stan recently did two videos on Project M.... Four Wheel Campers - 2021 Project M Four Wheel Campers - Project M Power and Battery 2021 I was happy to see that as I had been in a Project M at Overland Expo East in October 2019 and was curious to look for changes since then. My initial...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West FWC Eagle Weatherstrip Help

    I believe you're referring to 'P-strip' or 'P-shaped strip'. You can see a reference to it in this thread.... Leaking 2001 Hawk Unfortunately, that thread doesn't give detail on dimensions. I vaguely remember calling FWC about it five or six years ago and it was available from them at the...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Charging ebike in the boonies

    :) Looking forward to seeing what you learn, buckland!
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Covid Vaccine -- Have you got yours?

    My wife and I received our second Moderna shot around noon on Friday (the 12th). By late afternoon we had the typical sore arm and our temperatures were normal. That evening I had a vague feeling that something was coming on and she said she had a bit of tenderness in upper leg joints. Our...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Charging ebike in the boonies

    Food for thought! I like how this guy (Kyle at Bolton Electric Bikes) explains things...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West How do I get my propane tank re-certified?

    You may want to call several places just to be sure you're getting the best answer for you. I had initially called several of the bulk propane suppliers in my area and they told me I'd have to go to a Suburban Propane facility about an hour from home. That place told me I'd have to leave the...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West anyone know where I can source the FWC heat register?

    A couple of them appear to pop up on a Google Shopping search for 'Atwood furnace vent' or 'Atwood furnace grill'. You may want to confirm with Panther RV before ordering (or check a parts page in the manual for your specific furnace model) Panther RV one
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Interesting Skamper rebuild

    There's currently an ad up on the New Hampshire Craigslist where someone is looking for a rebuilt Skamper truck camper they used to own. Apparently they sold it some time ago and would like to buy it back. It's an interesting build. My first thought was 'Gee, I wonder if anyone has done that...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Do you use water tank for drinking water?

    We don't use a water tank at all. We prefer to use one-gallon jugs (only). I guess that comes from not having a tank in most of our vehicles we've used for camping (a station wagon, five cargo vans, a Class B camper van, a VW camper van, a towable 25' sailboat and a truck camper). I also camp...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Help me estimate weight, Callen Camper

    Welcome, pvbc! You may have seen these but I thought I'd go ahead and link them to this thread.... Callen Camper Weight post in Expedition Portal (see especially post #4) 2000 Tacoma w Callen camper in American Adventurist. (That one doesn't list a weight but there's interesting discussion...
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