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General Discussion / Re: Rear Bathroom Window Leak

« on: July 27, 2021, 08:02:58 pm »

OK, here's the update.  The leak is coming from the right hand upper marker light.  I had the bathroom window covered and flooded the marker lights from above.  It leaked like a sieve into the inside window ledge below the bathroom window.  I'll fix that tomorrow.

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General Discussion / Re: Side door hinge

« on: July 27, 2021, 06:43:08 pm »

Here is a close up of my hinge.  Sorry, it's from the inside but maybe it will help.

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General Discussion / Re: Rear Bathroom Window Leak

« on: July 23, 2021, 04:16:01 pm »

Yes, I've looked closely at the ladder mounts and added silicone to the two upper ones.  Also, since we have been having afternoon t-storms, I taped a black 42 gallon trashbag from the roof down over the marker lights and window.  Yesterday, we had 2 inches of rain in 45 minutes.  Dry, the trash bag prevented the water intrusion.  Next, I've only covered the window to see if the leak develops.  If so, it's the right hand marker light.  That would be the easiest.  If no leak with a decent hard rain, then no doubt it's the window seal.  I'm attempting to get information from Lippert on what seal they use in case I need to replace it.

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General Discussion / Re: Rear Bathroom Window Leak

« on: July 20, 2021, 04:27:19 pm »

Thanks to all for the responses.  Yes, it's new and under warranty, BUT Campers Inn will not even look at it without an appointment to leave it.  I really don't want my rig being held hostage for days.  If necessary, I will have no choice.  I was hoping for a simple "add a bead of caulk and done".

The hose test has potential and due to everyday recent t-storms here in the SE, I haven't been able to go much further than the caulk.  This afternoon between showers, I taped a trash bag over the area to see it that will prevent any further water intrusion until this weather pattern changes.  It doesn't leak from above the frame.  It must be traveling around inside the frame and dripping in the one spot below.  I would love to take the inside frame off and look around but it will require removing the shades and window trim above.  Not sure how to remove that or if I even want to try.  Will continue to diagnose....

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General Discussion / Rear Bathroom Window Leak

« on: July 19, 2021, 08:57:19 pm »

My rear bathroom window leaks.  I have caulked the top of the window with a bead of silicone and that hasn't stopped the leak.  It doesn't appear that there are too many areas where water can enter.  The right hand upper marker light, the window, or the ladder mounting points.  But the light and ladder aren't directly over the leak.  I only see water dripping at the very bottom of the window.  I've attached a pic and it drips in one spot above the paper towel.  Has anyone else experienced this.  Any suggestions.

Thanks.

Jim

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General Discussion / Re: 2552 stabilizer jacks

« on: July 10, 2021, 07:43:10 am »

Not doing anything makes sense.  My wife and I used to weekend on a boat where any movement is magnified being on the water.  Our 2552 is rock solid compared to that.  Further, and not discussed, is storing the jacks or stabilizers.  I, for one, don't have room for them even if I wanted them.

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General Discussion / Re: Best use of gray tank capacity

« on: June 22, 2021, 06:08:14 pm »

Again, what to believe in gray water tank capacity?  This shouldn't be even an issue.

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General Discussion / Re: Best use of gray tank capacity

« on: June 22, 2021, 06:04:14 pm »

Ron D, I have never seen the spec link that you provided.  I have always looked at the spec links here          https://www.phoenixusarv.com/learn-more-about-the-phoenix--cruiser#specs-row

I will agree that it doesn't take much to fill the gray tank and, yes, it will drain into the black tank, but it will not empty it and in reality it is probably only a few gallons.

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General Discussion / Re: Best use of gray tank capacity

« on: June 22, 2021, 06:56:08 am »

Ron, looking at the specification sheet matrix under the PC website, only the model 3100 has the reduced gray water tank capacity.  Now the issue seems to be - what to believe?  Also, with my 2021 2552, I am able to transfer gray water into the black tank using the procedure you have described.

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General Discussion / Re: Lego type leveling blocks

« on: June 12, 2021, 11:15:41 am »

Well said.

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General Discussion / Re: PEX vs. PVC - curious

« on: June 08, 2021, 03:29:36 pm »

Wow, Mike.  So unusual.  While Sch 20 may hold pressure, it will not meet any plumbing codes for such use.  My experience is that we always used Sch 20 for underground irrigation.  A bit like PEX, it will bend around a slight curve.

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General Discussion / Re: PEX vs. PVC - curious

« on: June 07, 2021, 12:10:22 pm »

Lots of interesting comments on the pipe issue.  Couple things to consider:  Schedule 40 PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) cannot be crimped.  It has to be solvent welded.  Schedule 40, regardless of size is the only PVC rated for pressure.  Schedule 20 aka "thin wall" is not rated or used for pressure.  Schedule 80 is used for extreme pressure.  PEX has been the go-to pipe in boats, RVs, mobile homes and homes in general for quite a few years now.  Typically, you now see PEX in blue for cold and red for hot in these applications.  Any pipe related to drains in the boat/mobile home/RV industry is typically black ABS (Acrylic Butyl Styrene)  ABS as well as DWV (drain, waste, vent) used in homes has different nominal dimensions so it can't be used under pressure.

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General Discussion / Re: Mothership

« on: June 07, 2021, 07:01:05 am »

I have the same situation with a Lagun table.  Been on order a long time.

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General Discussion / Re: PEX vs. PVC - curious

« on: June 05, 2021, 07:18:37 am »

Mike, I found your explanation to be spot on.  Also, just for my two cents worth - or maybe only one cent worth - the boating industry has been using PEX since about 1999.  In addition to the simplicity of crimping versus solvent welding, PEX is far more flexible for bending around a curve eliminating the need for rigid, 90 or 45 degree fittings.  PEX also is far more tolerant to vibration than PVC.

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General Discussion / Additional speakers for TV watching

« on: June 01, 2021, 05:06:15 pm »

I tried the search bar but didn't see anything related and I watched the YouTube video.  The video says to select "DM" on the amplifier (if that's what it is) but my Connex system doesn't have a DM selection.  For movie surround sound I have to select "Optical" and the speakers work great.  But none of the selections, including HDMI will activate any additional speakers to enhance the TV's two speakers.  Maybe someone can help.
Thanks.