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Post by kc on Sept 24, 2014 12:35:21 GMT -8
So, maybe I am missing it and it is in here somewhere. With being a newer owner of a 59 Shasta, wife and I have rebuilt front and back end, framing, and birch panels, windows etc to take away leaks. New Putty J Rail etc.
Getting her back from trailer shop with new axle, brakes and leaf springs. Ordered new LED tail lights.
This winter will be tackling some other issues including electrical and propane. Regarding the propane, where to begin? We removed the floor heater, so really all I have left is the stove and the gas light. What is best method for testing the system for leaks, and for how it works? I read somewhere the old copper lines are best if they don't have a crack and not to replace unless they do. Is that true? I don't know the first thing about lighting this stove/oven either. Do I test this stuff, or do I take it to an RV place to do it for me? Best practices for this?
Anyone?
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Post by kc on Sept 20, 2014 6:06:28 GMT -8
Nice... Looks like I'm going to be the last of the 59s here to finish... Oh no. It will be me. Nope. Me.
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Post by kc on Sept 5, 2014 7:32:33 GMT -8
Never mind - I just realized that wont work either. There must be a solution.
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Post by kc on Sept 5, 2014 7:04:08 GMT -8
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Post by kc on Aug 31, 2014 20:41:29 GMT -8
I have a question when installing these. Do you use putty behind the black gasket on the frame of the compartment? What about the frame end alongside the hinge, putty there? Seems like there wasn't any, seems like it leaked, but yet does not seem you can tighten it down to really squish putty in there either. What to do....anyone have experience here?
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Post by kc on Aug 6, 2014 9:08:41 GMT -8
I emailed the dealer asking about the parts availability and received this reply:
They are still in the process of having these made. I would imagine as they become available for the production on the new trailers, they will be available for purchase by the current owners. My guess would be that that will be in the next few months. I will keep your contact info and let you know when that becomes available. Rusty Eckstein Mount Comfort RV (800) 899-6676 reckstein@mountcomfortrv.com
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Post by kc on Aug 5, 2014 12:28:43 GMT -8
Yes. With the storage and bathroom, not sure where you are supposed to sleep 4 adults? And what is the actual price?
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Post by kc on Jul 15, 2014 12:51:39 GMT -8
One of my adventures I would like to take part in some day is to travel on what is left of Route 66. I know Schweetcruisers was going to be doing some of it at some point this summer, perhaps that is why he has been quiet recently. Maybe we will see some pics when he gets back.
But with that in mind, I saw this and thought I would share. Maybe some of you will like these pics. And, if you are not familiar with the website, it is pretty cool too!
garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254997
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Post by kc on Jul 14, 2014 14:01:44 GMT -8
Thanks Bill, Thanks Susie.
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Post by kc on Jul 14, 2014 10:15:50 GMT -8
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Post by kc on Jul 14, 2014 9:23:48 GMT -8
You not going to like it, but my thoughts are NEVER to wire "any travel trailer" using the four wire color code system!
It may be OK for a small jet ski trailer, but we have a much more detailed electrical system on a travel trailer with a battery charging system and possible electric brakes, etc.
PLEASE just use the seven way plug system that has been the trailer industry standard for the past fifty years. It will start the wiring at the plug with a color code that is NOT the same as your four wire example. Just use the same gauge, and same "marked colors" from the plug to each accessory. Do not use the four wire that you buy at Harbor Freight. Basically don't rethink it, just MAKE IT SIMPLE by following the industry standard system!
WHITE 10GA AND 14GA COMMON GROUND BLUE 12GA ELECTRIC BRAKES GREEN 14GA TAIL AND LICENSE LIGHTS BLACK 10GA BATTERY CHARGE RED 14GA LEFT TURN AND STOP BROWN 14GA RIGHT TURN AND STOP YELLOW 14GA ACCESSORY, LIKELY NOT USED
Just think about the next guy that has to work on the trailer twenty years from now, he will really appreciate finding the same color wire was used on each circuit from one end of the trailer, to the other. John -
Love t o, but I bought a 7 that is yellow/green/brown white/ wire included, so there ya go.
But still, thanks for the thoughts but still looking for an answer to my question?
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Post by kc on Jul 14, 2014 6:26:20 GMT -8
Fortunately I have already learned here not to be afraid to ask stupid questions, and many of mine have been answered without making fun of me which I appreciate. So here is my next one.
Doing the wiring on the back end of our 59 Shasta and kind of wondering how to go about this. So I want to make sure all is grounded well, especially since I may end up with LED taillights/running lights, just have not ordered yet. So that means I have:
Left streetside running light: One brown wire, one white wire (ground) Right curbside running light: One brown wire, one white wire (ground) License Plate light SS running light: One brown wire, one white wire (ground) Left streetside Tail light: One brown wire, one white wire (ground) and one yellow wire (Left turn) Right streetside Tail light: One brown wire, one white wire (ground) and one green wire (Right Turn)
So this means I have 5 brown wires that all need to join together and 5 white wires that all need to come together. What is the best way to do this to isolate it down to one wire? The white ground will be grounded at the back end somewhere, and then the brown will need to run up front to the controller, along with the green and yellow....
Any thoughts would be appreciated, just want to make this easy on myself....
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Post by kc on Jul 9, 2014 10:04:49 GMT -8
OMG I LOVE THE KREG!
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Post by kc on Jul 9, 2014 10:04:23 GMT -8
OMG I LOVE THE KREG!
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Post by kc on Jul 7, 2014 6:18:17 GMT -8
I'm holding off on revealing mine right now (I've had ppl jack my style before so I stay pretty guarded now). Not that it's super fantastic or mind blowing, but I don't think I've seen it before. I will give a hint, it is era specific, and suits the design of my trailer, yet it's probably not what you're thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Gilligan's Island?
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