"Hi Ray, I bought my HEI dist. from Speedway motors part #2896513 for $87.99. You will also need a set of spark plug wires for a small block Chevy with the HEI dist. about $30.00. No other parts are necessary unless you want the connector for…"
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Refer/Elec Problem
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When I turn on the 110v switch it blows the GFI in my MH. I've tried different cords in the shop & when I ran the #12 cord directly to the house GFI, it blew that one also. If I plug the refer…Continue
Tags: Fridge, 110v, Refrigerator, Converter, GFI
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matthew Tritt Apr 7, 2015.
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"Sounds just like what I want to be doing. But winter is here and I haven't sold the house yet. My dream is to be somewhere just like you describe, but in many places, so I can see the country. I took a long trip in my Dreamer this past summer…"
"You are not wasting your time!! I like the details. anyone traveling can get on good old revs website put in city and wha la!! A trip details. Very helpful."
"Quite an adventure you are having. Good to know the limit you can travel with a 50 gal tank. We have an 80 gallon tank on out MH and I try very hard not to get below 1/2, hurts to put in 40 gallons, but not as bad as if were 50 or 60…"
"Not a waste of time Ray but remember this is the vacation season so viewership may not be as high as one might think. I very much liked your travel story and look forward to reading the return trip account. Thanks for posting."
USRV Dreamer update, we made it, we're home!
We left Spokane, WA on the 17th of July and made it to Portland, to visit with my cousin, had a great time (installed the trailer brake controller in the Dreamer). I towed a car hauler that I already owned; with my sons pick-up and my bicycle on it. Couldn't believe how expensive you can get into a car towing system. The trailer was only a couple of years old & proven reliable. And the little truck with a matching yellow kayak on top and my pontoon boat in the back. All the toys a guy could want. Left there on Sunday the 19th.Made it to the coast with a little concern about smoke in the rear view mirror (what the heck?). While doing the wiring for the brake controller I had done some adjusting on the carb and turned the top of the air cleaner over to see if it would increase power. It suddenly dawned on me... I think I forgot to put the breather tube from the valve cover back on the air cleaner. I opened the cowling ... again! And sure as heck... also the air intake with the air…See More
"As for towing your 1990 nissan pickup, if it has an automatic and is 2 wheel drive you have to disconnect the drive shaft, 4 wheel drive you need to put it on a trailer. If it is a manual, just put tranny in neutral and motor to your hearts…"
"That's a very nice route. Not much beats the Oregon coast and Northern California's "lost coast" from Oregon's gold beach down to the north napa/Sonoma. Suggest allow a little extra tie to see the Redwoods and…"
Spokane, WA to Portland, OR to Oceanside, CA and return route yet to decide.
My wife and I are planning to drive our 1977 Dodge Dreamer 23' Class C (USRV Dreamer), South to visit our son & family in Southern CA. One planned stop in Portland to visit my cousin on the way. We'll head down the coast and see what we can see mostly on the 101. We're planning 5 days down, 5 days visit and the return trip is open (I'll send my wife home via Alaska Airlines to take care of her horses). The trip will start on July 20th and I'll probably leave Oceanside, CA heading north on about August 1st.On my trip home I'm planning to take a couple of weeks and explore the American Deserts (during the hottest time of the year). I'm interested in mining, gems, prospecting, ghost towns, abandoned sites to explore (good thing I worked outside most of my life). I may even write up a story about it to share (depending on motivation). I'm retired and have time to do this, just me and my dog. I'm also considering towing a 1990 Nissan pickup, input on that would be appreciated as…See More
"I hate to even mention this for fear of awakening the slumbering reefer gods, but my Hall came equipped with a "Trav'ler" sold by "Elixir" that is a 3-way that has virtually no electronics, no fan and is reliable as a rock.…"
"Great info, that will help narrow it down anyway.
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Ray"
"Yes, I did replace the aged GFI."
"back in the day they used brass style cartridge heater elements that were later replaced by stainless. we use to fire the fridge on lp gas to dry them out and then switch to electric. that worked pretty good...thats a common place to…"
"Could be you have a ground fault in the MH AC system. GFI's are usually very sensitive little buggers and will trip at the slightest hint of a short to ground. What makes it a problem in an RV is that most everything is hidden away in hard to…"
John "T" Nordhoff replied to Ray Hancock's discussion Refer/Elec Problem" I have seen plenty of GFCI's go bad after time. For no more then the cost you might try a new one. If the fridge blows a new GFCI and there are NO OTHER APPLIANCES IN THE CIRCUIT I suspect a small fault current leak in the fridges…"
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So far I've gotten newer tires for the back I'll probably leave the front they look much newer and not weather checked. Replaced one air-line on the left rear air lift both seem to hold air over a two weeks later. I've changed the oil/filter and air filter. Tightened down the valve cover gaskets but they'll probably need replacement. Found the access to the tranny dipstick towards the rear of the doghouse, it has an electrified type plug attached to the dipstick, it must go to an idiot light??? Any suggestions?
Thats about all so far planning to vacuum her entirely, check the propane & electrical operation, put in some fresh fuel and fuel filter and take her for a drive.
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USRV Dreamer update, we made it, we're home!
We left Spokane, WA on the 17th of July and made it to Portland, to visit with my cousin, had a great time (installed the trailer brake controller in the Dreamer). I towed a car hauler that I already owned; with my sons pick-up and my bicycle on it. Couldn't believe how expensive you can get into a car towing system. The trailer was only a couple of years old & proven reliable. And the little truck with a matching yellow kayak on top and my pontoon boat in the back. All the toys a…
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Spokane, WA to Portland, OR to Oceanside, CA and return route yet to decide.
My wife and I are planning to drive our 1977 Dodge Dreamer 23' Class C (USRV Dreamer), South to visit our son & family in Southern CA. One planned stop in Portland to visit my cousin on the way. We'll head down the coast and see what we can see mostly on the 101. We're planning 5 days down, 5 days visit and the return trip is open (I'll send my wife home via Alaska Airlines to take care of her horses). The trip will start on July 20th and I'll probably leave Oceanside, CA heading north…
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USRV "DREAMER"
The newly christened 'USRV Dreamer', finally seemed to be ready to try and take a trip & the front tires that looked almost new (actually c1990 still had the nubs) went bad before we ever got out of town. Thank goodness me and my new puppy been driving around with it for a week. Got some newer 16" tires and GM wheels from a guy on craigslist (GM wheels will only work on the front). I learned a bunch from him about tires. I learned 20+ year old tires ain't gonna make it very far. I also…
ContinuePosted on February 17, 2015 at 3:03am — 5 Comments
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- At 9:38pm on August 6, 2018,
Jack Wasmuth said…
Hi Ray, I bought my HEI dist. from Speedway motors part #2896513 for $87.99. You will also need a set of spark plug wires for a small block Chevy with the HEI dist. about $30.00. No other parts are necessary unless you want the connector for the Positive wire to the dist. Most auto parts stores will have this. I know NAPA has it. All you need to do is disconnect your connector from your Ign. module and the wires to and from you ballast resistor. Find the 12 volt wire from the Ign. switch to the ballast resistor and add some wire to it that reaches the dist. Add a female spade connector to this wire. Your new dist only needs one 12 volt wire with power only when the key is on. And no power when key is off. I assume that you know how to replace your dist. so that it lines up correctly. If you need more help, let me know.
- At 3:53pm on January 12, 2015,
Rich Thomas said…
Congrats on your dreamer Ray. 77 must have been a good year. I also bought a one owner 77 Motor Home; It's on a Chevy G30 chassis. mine has that 70's vibe as well. plaid seats and orange and Brown stripes on the exterior. I like your rear seating area, very nice and clean as well. I put new tires on mine as I had a blow out on my way home. Check your date codes on your tires, mine still had the mold tits on the tread and the tire shop wouldn't touch them. An other thing was a bad brake hose caused me to flat spot a new tire within 200 feet of where I had the tires installed. Lines are cheaper than tires LoL. Anyway I hope you enjoy your new Motor Home as much as I do mine. I agree with lacota W about the wire coming from the dip stick being a heater. Again congratulations looks like you got a winner.
- At 10:09am on January 12, 2015,
Danielle Fedorko said…
WOW WOW, love it! Such good shape!
- At 11:58pm on January 11, 2015,
Lakota Wolf said…
Ive seen electric cords on dip sticks, was an add on for heated dip sticks, supposed to keep engine or trans warm during winter months.
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