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Jan 12, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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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.
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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.
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Jan 12, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingers[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.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]
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4
yeah. Its cold. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
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Jan 12, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Found out it can be done fairly cheap[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They even have a couple threads on how to do it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] along with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degrees[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] it might kick on[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Depending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.
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
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
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
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?
Found out it can be done fairly cheap[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They even have a couple threads on how to do it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] along with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degrees[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] it might kick on[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Depending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.
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Jan 12, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Skinner, you are pretty darn close[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] But someone in the electrical business[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] I should have expected it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] LOL!
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.
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
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
I don't see why you couldn't run a digital. As long as it's set up for gas heat.
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Jan 13, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I was on a forklift about 2pm and was freezing my @ss off sitting in the sun. Serious wind chill. Of course I only had on a t-shirt (jeans too, and shoes).
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingers[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.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]
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4
yeah. Its cold. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Jan 13, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
That I just know from experience. Nothing to do with work. Well, ok the resistance lowering voltage, yeah, from work.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Skinner, you are pretty darn close[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] But someone in the electrical business[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] I should have expected it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] LOL!
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.
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
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
I don't see why you couldn't run a digital. As long as it's set up for gas heat.
I went to Home Depot and looked at what they had, didn't find the $20-$25 ones they talked about on the rv net threads. They did have some for $5 and upwards to $100. I'll have to right dow the number sthey posted and give it another try somewhere else.
Jan 15, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
At 9am this mornign it was 36 degrees with a wind chill of 26[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I was on a forklift about 2pm and was freezing my @ss off sitting in the sun. Serious wind chill. Of course I only had on a t-shirt (jeans too, and shoes).
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingers[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.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]
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4
yeah. Its cold. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Jan 15, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I have a metal bi-fold aluminum ramp. I'd never try 2x10s. Too many horror stories. But some people use them for years without a problem. My ramps also have a cam-style safety strap to keep it snug to the tail gate. I haven't seen anyone eat it, but I did see a ramp go flying across the parking lot at the stealer. The really cool thing I like about my ramp is in a pinch it can be used as a ladder. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I transport my ramp under the bike if I have the room. Though the last few big trips I made I actually put it either on top of the quad or I set it on top of the fender well. Less noise on the fender. With my stock tires it was no problem. However, the Klaws I have are a little wider. Kinda have to wiggle it getting in there.
I have a metal bi-fold aluminum ramp. I'd never try 2x10s. Too many horror stories. But some people use them for years without a problem. My ramps also have a cam-style safety strap to keep it snug to the tail gate. I haven't seen anyone eat it, but I did see a ramp go flying across the parking lot at the stealer. The really cool thing I like about my ramp is in a pinch it can be used as a ladder. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I transport my ramp under the bike if I have the room. Though the last few big trips I made I actually put it either on top of the quad or I set it on top of the fender well. Less noise on the fender. With my stock tires it was no problem. However, the Klaws I have are a little wider. Kinda have to wiggle it getting in there.
Jan 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Hello MWQ[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?
My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpg[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Hello MWQ[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?
My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpg[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Yes that would be pres weekend.
I guess I could commute the F350......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Jan 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Found out it can be done fairly cheap[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They even have a couple threads on how to do it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] along with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degrees[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] it might kick on[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Depending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.
Found out it can be done fairly cheap[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They even have a couple threads on how to do it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] along with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degrees[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] it might kick on[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Depending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.