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Does RV have grey water tanks?

Does RV have grey water tanks? Class A RVs will generally have a gray water tank that holds between 40 and 65 gallons for starters. Fifth-wheels generally offer about the same, but some 5th-wheel travel trailers can hold as much as 95 gallons, or more, in the gray water tank, and some larger models even have two gray tanks. Is there a renovation on a Georgie Boy pursuit? It isn’t every day that we come across a motorhome renovation in which the owner thoroughly documents what was done. In this case, we get a series of 13 videos cataloging the...

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Do you need electricity to run a propane refrigerator?

Do you need electricity to run a propane refrigerator? Do I need electricity to operate a propane refrigerator or freezer? A. No. Some units have electric power options (heat rod), but propane operation does not require it. Is a propane fridge more efficient than electric? Propane-fueled appliances require less maintenance, greater convenience and higher efficiency over electrically-operated appliances. There are no moving parts used to cool a gas refrigerator. This means that there are no parts to wear out. Electric and 12V refrigerators require freon and an electric compressor/pump. Can an old fridge use a lot of electricity? It is...

Miscellaneous

What happens when you push the mirror switch up?

What happens when you push the mirror switch up? Under normal conditions, when the driver selects one of the mirrors and pushes the mirror switch up, a set of electrical contacts inside the switch connect power and ground to the up/down mirror motor to move that mirror up. In the down position, the mirror switch reverses the electrical polarity to the motor and the mirror goes down. Why does my car mirror not adjust from top to bottom? In some cases the mirrors will adjust from top to bottom, but when the driver tries to adjust them sideways, the mirror...

Q&A

What is the answer to the light switch riddle?

What is the answer to the light switch riddle? Here it is: Open the door. If the light is on, then switch number 2 controls it. If the light is off, then go and feel the bulb with your hand. If the bulb is hot, then switch number 1 controls it, and if the bulb is cold, then switch number 3, the one you did not touch, controls it. How do you make a dome light turn on when the door opens? Inspect the dome light switch in front of the dome light fixture. Most dome lights have three settings:...

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What temperature should my waeco fridge freezer be set at?

What temperature should my waeco fridge freezer be set at? The freezer compartment should be at a temperature of approximately -10°C to -20°C depending on what you want to keep frozen. How does a 12V fridge work? These 12 volt RV fridges cool your items using a refrigerant that's first pressurized. The pressurized refrigerant gets hot and is then cooled in a set of fins where it condenses into a liquid. The liquid is then passed through a small office and vaporizes back to a liquid. Can you plug 12v into 240v? The easiest way to achieve 240v in your...

Lifehacks

Is there a way to replace a Norcold refrigerator?

Is there a way to replace a Norcold refrigerator? Well, apparently, JC Refrigeration came up with a solution. A control board replacement that alleviates that issue - and is now included with the cooling unit. Which means... I will have a residential fridge - that looks like a Norcold - and will function exactly like I'm used to. How to replace Norcold heating element in RV? Remove the screws from the back of the fridge that secures it to the floor of RV. At this stage, pull it out from its cabinet. Gently put the fridge down facing downward &...

Tips

Is there a problem with the Dometic fridge?

Is there a problem with the Dometic fridge? Oldpastonian, our Dometic fridge has the same problem, as you say it seems a fairly common gripe! Where does the heat come from on a Dometic refrigerator? However, as you say you are able to see the gas-flame burning and heat is coming from the upper ventilation-grille when the fridge is being operated on gas or 240V, it can safely be assumed that the gas-burner and 240V electric heater are operational. Is the cooling unit on a Dometic refrigerator gravity operated? Below is a useful diagram of the gas absorption cooling unit...

Miscellaneous

How big is the fan belt on a Chevy P30?

How big is the fan belt on a Chevy P30? Serpentine 52.75 inches (1340 mm) GM: 10085787 NAPA: 6K525 or 25060525HD Autozone: 525K6 (Duralast) Used: 75 +/- 5lbs New: 125 +/- 5lbs Crank, Water Pump, Alternator, Air Pump Belt Year What kind of engine does a Chevy P30 454 have? Vertical Radiator 350 Engine GM: 6259952 NAPA: 7575 Autozone: E70935 (Dayco) 1973 - 1981 Vertical Radiator 454 Engine GM: 6259953 NAPA: 7537 Autozone: B70846 (Dayco) 1982 Horizontal Radiator 454 Engine (Varies by Model & option) GM: 14049401 NAPA: 8153 Autozone: B70846 (Dayco) How big is a Chevy P30 454 air...

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Where do you drain water from a water tank?

Where do you drain water from a water tank? Water Drains: When you need to winterize the pipes, you will use these to drain the water from the tanks. The fresh, grey, and black tanks are all shaped to funnel the water to their lowest points. Those lowest points are where the drains will be located. How do you drain fresh water from a RV? You will need to reach underneath the RV to access these pipes as well as the fresh water tank line. To keep the RV still, park on a level surface. You can place chocks on...

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What kind of controller does a Norcold 811 use?

What kind of controller does a Norcold 811 use? The photo to the right is a Norcold 811 cooling unit with the Fridge Defend mounted on the factory refrigeration controller cover. The Norcold, N8xx & NXA8xx all have slightly different controllers, but the principles behind the operation and control of the different models is all similar. How does the Norcold refrigerator work in auto mode? I have a Norcold N811RT S/N 16620149 it cools fine on AC in auto but will not work on gas, either in auto mode or if the switch is moved to gas the green light...