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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« Last post by Ron Dittmer on July 24, 2026, 12:19:59 pm »

That faucet replacement to the kitchen sink is going to be rough. I will have to do it all by feel due to no room to get my head in there. That's a super tight space. Went and bought the Milwaukee sink tool last night and some PEX to 3/8 compression shut offs to install while I'm doing the job. Ill post before and after pics in a thread here after i get it done.

As you are considering, I removed the hot and cold down-pipes along with the faucet because there is no room up top.  I bought those copper rings and crimping tool to reconnect, making the connections in the same manner as Phoenix did.

Unlike the kitchen faucet, the bathroom faucet is easy-peasy.

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General Discussion / Sanicon Turbo400s

« Last post by wideglide on July 24, 2026, 10:02:08 am »

Just want to share this info in case it helps someone else in the future

My new to me 2011 2350 PC had the the pump and hose removed by a previous owner and the connection to sewer capped off. I determined that it originally had the  sanicon 70428 direct twist on system from the factory. This unit as of now is obsolete to purchase as a kit from anywhere online. Reaching out to Thetford confirmed this and they agreed that the sanicon trubo 400s would be the correct new model to go with. The 400s comes with a small switched control box that i simply put in series with the pump switch in the dump station panel and zip tied up in the undercarriage. I also opted to get a quick disconnect wiring connector to install inline with the final pump wiring in case there ever becomes an issue and i need to remove it quickly if there ever becomes a problem while on a trip. Also installed an abrasion jacket to the hose to protect it as ive read that can be an issue.  The 2 main issues of note are as follows.

1. The turbo 400 is shorter and larger diameter than the original so the suspension bracket that comes with it cannot land in the original location and ive yet to figure out the best way to attach that part. It seems very firmly secured with the twist on flange as is.
2.  The hose is larger diameter than the originall so the factory storage clips had to be replaced and the access hole to the bay enlarged. The rubber boat oar clips i found on Amazon are a perfect fit and seem to hold nicely even without securing the rubbet strap

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General Discussion / Re: Ford E350 AC/Heater vent malfunction and fix!

« Last post by wideglide on July 23, 2026, 03:29:35 pm »

Good info here. Thanks for sharing. IM a new PC owner and steadily working my way through the forum here.

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General Discussion / Re: What RV Travel thinks of us!

« Last post by wideglide on July 22, 2026, 03:13:19 pm »

New to PC and the forum. Been reading through lots of the posts here and this is us exactly. Only exception is its 3 dobermans, the full size not the pretend ones.

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General Discussion / Re: Macenator pump - again

« Last post by Jerry brown on July 22, 2026, 02:11:04 pm »

Ron - next time I need to get under I will
Look more carefully at the motor. My initial process has been to loosen the 6 Phillips head screws holding the clear plastic cover - which exposes the blades and of course tank “residue” - a slot for a screwdriver to dislodge would be far preferred!

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General Discussion / Re: 12 volt plug

« Last post by wideglide on July 22, 2026, 10:00:22 am »

New member here just chiming in with my 2 cent tire opinion. Most tire manufactures build several different brands. I worked in  Bridgestone tire plant for 25 years where we built Bridgestone, Firestone, and Dayton. Same tires built on same machines with same materials by the same people. It is common practice when switching a machine over to a different brand to only switch out the tread cap component in the tire assembly machine so it has the correct tire code so it goes into the correct curing press  to make it the correct brand.  Think of it as a bridgestone dueller and firestone destination are the exact same tire, just with different names and different prices. Typically the bridgestone brand tire will cost about 30% more than the firestone. You are paying for a title. All the other manufactures do this same thing for the most part.

So something to keep in mind when budgeting for new tires.

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General Discussion / 2011 2350 kitchen faucet replacement

« Last post by wideglide on July 22, 2026, 09:03:19 am »

So last night i replaced the kitchen faucet and wanted to share it here. We bought this rig just a month ago and have been working on all the discrepancies (yes there were several) to get it in shape. The sink area underneath is a very tight space to work in and you have to pretty much do all of the work by feel. After research here and other places i opted to but the Milwaukee faucet swap tool 48-22-7100. It worked perfectly to get the plastic mounting nuts off. Rigid also makes a version but i preferrred the length and shape better on the Milwaukee. Both are currently priced at $30 and i feel worth the money for the frustration saved. I cut the original pex tubing just below the splice connectors and installed sharkbite 1/2 to 3/8 compression shutoffs as i like the ability to isolate the water in case of a leak in the faucet in a hurry. Job only took about 30 minutes and very happy with the result. The new high rise faucet does have a clearance issue with the window crank knob so it had to be removed and i have a short stem knob on order to replace it if it fits, if not we wont use that window anyway. We are going on our first camping trip at the end of this month to a local camp ground to see how it all goes and try to identify any more things that need addressed before we wander far from home.

Hope the info provided here helps someone else. Its really not too difficult of a job if you have that tool.

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General Discussion / Re: Finally After Two Years

« Last post by jimmer on July 21, 2026, 01:21:00 pm »

Ron,  2 years ?     That could be a new record for a P.C. to sit !         So glad to hear you're getting out there again.   All the best in your struggles.
Jim

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General Discussion / Re: Finally After Two Years

« Last post by wideglide on July 21, 2026, 11:43:00 am »

Glad to hear you are on the mend. Sorry to hear you are having to deal with it in the first place. Hopefully you get to hit the road and enjoy some trips soon. Looking forward to reading about all the adventures.

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce Yourself!

« Last post by wideglide on July 21, 2026, 09:50:52 am »

Thanks Ron,
Your posts and info on here have been of great help to me so far. I wasnt able to see any pics or follow any of your links until i got approved. Glad i can do that now. That faucet replacement to the kitchen sink is going to be rough. I will have to do it all by feel due to no room to get my head in there. Thats a super tight space. Went and bought the Milwaukee sink tool last night and some pex to 3/8 compression shut offs to install while im doing the job. Ill post before and after pics in a thread here after i get it done.