Originally posted by: rescuediver
Trying to get it ready to do a weekend trip to Gorman in a few weeks.

Originally posted by: rescuediver


1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have no idea.
I havnt done it but if it works tell me and i will. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

What did you find out?

PS01, that is COLD! Is there snow at miami?

Originally posted by: rescuediver
Anyone know anything about heaters in Trailers/motorhomes? Ours has been acting up since we got it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] With this cold spell 24-28 degrees at night over the next few nights, I decided to turn the heater on since it's at the house. Anyways, the batteries are charged and the blower sure does blow, however it has a problem igniting, I can see the ignitor throwing sparks, just doesn't have fuel (propane) and yes there is propane in the system. So tonight, I pull off the cover to the thermostat and clean the corroded metal "wings/fins" or whatchamacallits[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] After moving some parts to see if they did move, one of the brass "fins" gets very hot (burned my finger). I try to start it and low and behold, there's heat being put out[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Anyways, My question(s) are:

1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Ramps?? What kind of ramps do you guys and gals use to load your quads in a truck? I was thinking of getting a couple of 2X10's and making a couple of aluminum plates to go on the top where they would lay on the tail gate. I have seen some of the folding ones and some look nice to use but seem to need a second truck to haul the ramp to the riding area.

(This is a duplicate post from the zone but I figure not many mods come in here) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4

yeah. Its cold. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Originally posted by: mywifesquad
When are you going to gorman? Can I go too? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] I was thinking of going the 2nd weekend in Feb.

Oh pardon me....Hello PSD, Im sorry I havnt been in here for a while, been busy.

Congrats on the new Job Trasher!!! and a car of your choice is [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

Im getting used to my beater 93 tercel I bought to commute in. Its a very boring car until you check the mpg. so far I get between 39 and 44 mpg. I couldnt get over 40 mpg commuting my XL600. Damm car is slow though.

Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have no idea.
I havnt done it but if it works tell me and i will. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

What did you find out?

PS01, that is COLD! Is there snow at miami?

Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
If they are hot then there's some resistance, which there will be SOME resistance. You're carrying current through the fins (actually it's a switch.) If the contacts are really corroded you'll put resistance in there which will drop the voltage across the contacts which since it will still carry the same power (watts) will cause the current (amps) to raise up. You can try some electrical contact cleaner on them. They should be nice and shiny (usually they are a brass color, IIRC) when new.

I don't see why you couldn't run a digital. As long as it's set up for gas heat.